DJI Leaks Galore—What We Know About the Mini 5, Avata 3, and Neo 2

DJI isn’t slowing down.

Hot on the heels of the Mavic 4 Pro release, new leaks are pointing to three more DJI drones on the horizon: the Mini 5, Avata 3, and Neo 2.

We’ve been hearing about the Mini 5 for a little while now. But the other two are new arrivals to the drone rumor mill—keep reading to learn everything we know so far about all three.

Mini 5 Pro: What the Leaks Reveal

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The Mini series is DJI’s answer for pilots who want a portable drone that’s easy to fly and doesn’t need FAA registration because it’s below the 250 gram threshold (above that weight, you have to register it).

Leaks have been sparse for the Mini 5 Pro. But now it’s been filed with the FCC—always a good sign that a release is imminent.

According to leaks and the filing, the biggest upgrades from the Mini 4 Pro to the Mini 5 Pro are a larger battery, a larger 1″ sensor, stronger motors, and LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance.

One of the biggest upgrades is that the battery bump—now 4,680mAh—could mean up to 50 minutes in the air.

When Will It Come Out?

According to rumors, DJI is targeting a September 2025 release for the Mini 5 Pro.

All the Mini 5 Specs We Know So Far

• 4,680mAh battery (up to 50 minutes flight time)
• 1″ CMOS camera sensor
• LiDAR-based obstacle avoidance
• Stronger, vented motors
• Under 250g takeoff weight
• 65W fast charging support

Avata 3: What the Leaks Reveal

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The Avata line is DJI’s ready-to-fly FPV drone. It’s aimed at pilots who want immersive, cinewhoop-style flying without building their own rig.

Leaks point to the Avata 3 keeping a similar body as its predecessors, but adding a bigger camera sensor and an updated gimbal. There’s also talk of better obstacle avoidance and a longer transmission range. These changes could mean sharper footage and more confidence for FPV pilots pushing their limits.

Design tweaks appear minor for the Avata 3—from what we can tell, the focus is clearly on usability and image quality.

When Will It Come Out?

So far we haven’t heard anything about a potential release date, but we’ll be sure to share it as soon as we hear anything.

All the Avata 3 Specs We Know So Far

• 1″ CMOS camera sensor
• 4K video up to 120fps
• Upgraded gimbal with greater tilt range
• 10-bit D-Log color profile support
• Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance (rumored)
• OcuSync transmission, up to 30 km range

Neo 2: What the Leaks Reveal

The DJI Neo

The Neo series is DJI’s smallest and most affordable drone, built for beginners and anyone who wants an easy, lightweight option. The original Neo was easy to fly, presenting high value for its price, but the tradeoff was limited flight time and camera power.

So far, leaks show the Neo 2 with double-layered prop guards and a bigger battery. Expect a possible jump to a 1/1.3″ sensor and flight times up to 25 minutes. Also, it looks like DJI will keep it under 250 grams so users can avoid registration requirements, just like with the Mini line.

When Will It Come Out?

It looks likely the Neo 2 will drop in late 2025, but there is no hard release date leaked just yet.

All the Neo 2 Specs We Know So Far

• Double-layered propeller guards
• Flight time of 20–25 minutes
• 1/1.3″ sensor, 4K video at 60fps
• Under 250g takeoff weight

Will You Actually Be Able to Buy Any of These Drones?

The Mavic 4 Pro didn’t launch in the U.S. And it’s proving very hard to get one (though some people are succeeding).

The reasons? Steep tariffs, tighter customs scrutiny, and ongoing political pressure have all made it tough for DJI to bring new products into the U.S. market.

Given all these issues, it seems likely that other new DJI drones may face challenges launching here too.

DJI hasn’t made any official statements yet. But unless the regulatory environment changes, U.S. buyers should be prepared for delays, limited stock, or even the possibility that these drones won’t launch here at all.