DJI’s new Lito Series beginner drones start at less than $400

April 23, 2026 Andrew Liszewski

A person holding the DJI Lito X1 drone.
The Lito X1 is more expensive but features better obstacle avoidance and a superior camera. | Image: DJI

Following teasers and leaks, DJI has officially announced its new entry-level Lito 1 and Lito X1 drones that both weigh less than 249 grams so they're not subjected to registration requirements in many countries. Neither drone is currently available in the US, but European pricing starts at €339 (around $397) for the Lito 1, and €419 (around $490) for the Lito X1.

Both models come with DJI's screenless RC-N3 controller that uses a smartphone as its display, but you can't pilot either drone using your phone like you can with the DJI Neo. The Lito 1 and X1 are also compatible with alternate DJI controllers including the RC 2 which is included …

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