DJI Mini 5 Pro Review (2025): Canada Gets It First While the U.S. Waits

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DJI Mini 5 Pro Review (2025): Canada Gets It First While the U.S. Waits

When DJI drops a new drone, creators take notice. The DJI Mini 5 Pro has officially landed, and Canadian buyers can already place orders. But once again, politics and trade restrictions have slowed things down in the U.S. — meaning no official Amazon USA listings, no DJI.com (US) preorder page, and plenty of frustrated creators waiting.

If you’re in Canada, you can fly today. If you’re in the States, you’re stuck watching from the sidelines.

🚁 What’s New with the DJI Mini 5 Pro

DJI has taken everything people loved about the Mini 4 Pro and pushed it further:

1-Inch CMOS Sensor (50MP stills) – sharper, more dynamic, and finally a true low-light contender in the sub-250g class.
4K/120fps Video – buttery-smooth slow motion in a travel-friendly package.
36-Minute Standard Flight Time – with optional “Plus” batteries pushing it even higher (though those take it over the 250g limit).
Advanced Obstacle Avoidance – LiDAR + vision sensors for safer flights in tricky spots.
Sub-250g Standard Weight – at 249.9g (with a ±4g tolerance), it squeaks under drone regulations in most regions.

In short: DJI has made the most powerful travel-legal drone yet.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Review (2025): Canada Gets It First While the U.S. Waits

Canada Has the Advantage

Canadian creators are in luck. DJI’s official Canadian store and retailers have the Mini 5 Pro listed with shipping windows starting mid-September. Pricing is in line with the Mini 4 Pro: roughly CAD $1,099 to $1,579, depending on which bundle you pick.

That means if you’re in Toronto, Vancouver, or Winnipeg, you can already lock in your order and be one of the first to fly.

🇺🇸 The U.S. Is Still Waiting

Here’s the frustrating part: American creators can’t buy it yet.

The DJI.com (U.S.) website doesn’t show the Mini 5 Pro at all.
Amazon USA has no official DJI listings yet — only placeholders or third-party grey-market resellers.
This is déjà vu from the DJI 360 launch, where Canadian and European buyers got it weeks before it ever showed up stateside.

And the reason? Politics and trade. Ongoing U.S.–China trade restrictions and certification red tape mean DJI can’t (or won’t) roll out new drones in the U.S. on day one. It’s not about the technology. It’s about bureaucracy.

So for now, the Mini 5 Pro is flying in Canada while U.S. creators are grounded by politics.

✅ Final Thoughts

The DJI Mini 5 Pro is exactly what creators hoped it would be — a leap forward in power, video quality, and portability. For Canadians, it’s available right now. For Americans, the wait continues.

It’s a frustrating reminder that politics and trade policies don’t just hit industries — they hit creators. While innovation is ready today, bureaucracy means not everyone gets access at the same time.

If you’re in Canada, there’s no reason to wait.

DJI Mini 5 Pro Review (2025): Canada Gets It First While the U.S. Waits

DJI Mini 5 Pro Review (2025): Canada Gets It First While the U.S. Waits