I tested the DJI Mini 5 Pro for a month, and it rightly takes top spot in our drones guide – here’s why

Leading drone maker DJI has outdone itself with the Mini 5 Pro, delivering a meaty upgrade of the Mini 4 Pro, which was already my favorite drone. And I should know – I've recently finished my month-long Mini 5 Pro in-depth review, and it's a mini marvel.

Pushing what's possible from beginner drones, the Mini 5 Pro has a larger 1-inch sensor, a versatile camera with 225-degree roll rotation, refined flight features and performance, extra built-in memory, and more.

So good are the upgrades that the Mini 5 Pro puts the heat on DJI's own Air 3S, a much weightier and pricier drone. The next model up after that is the beastly triple-camera Mavic 4 Pro, which is really for pros, leaving the Mini 5 Pro to effectively dominate a huge section of the consumer drone market.