Supported drone · Sub-250 g · 1-inch
Mini 5 Pro waypoint mission planner
MavicMapper plans native DJI Fly waypoint missions for the DJI Mini 5 Pro – orthomosaic and 3D mapping, POI orbits, façade scans, cinematic video paths, panoramas and hi-res footprints. Free, offline, for Windows. Every calculation uses the Mini 5 Pro’s own camera (1in CMOS, 50 MP), wind limit (12 m/s), waypoint speed (12 m/s), gimbal range and battery.
Mini 5 Pro in MavicMapper
- Two photo modes of one 1-inch camera: 50 MP (≥ 5 s interval) and 12.5 MP binned (2 s interval).
- No tele lenses – use altitude and overlap to set the GSD. Waypoint legs are limited to 12 m/s.
- Plus battery (52 min rated, where available): raise the usable minutes in the planner.
- Sub-250 g; Plus battery: 52 min rated (raise the usable minutes).
Mini 5 Pro technical specs used for planning
| Spec | Mini 5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Class | Sub-250 g · 1-inch |
| Weight | 250 g |
| Rated flight time | 36 min |
| Planner: usable battery (default) | 18 min |
| Max speed (sport) | 19 m/s |
| Planner: waypoint legs ≤ | 12 m/s |
| Planner: max airspeed into wind | 14 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 12 m/s |
| Service ceiling | 6,000 m |
| Operating temperature | −10 … 40 °C |
| Gimbal tilt (planning) | −90° … +55° |
| Battery | 2788 mAh · 19.52 Wh (Plus: 52 min) |
| Video link | O4+ · up to 20 km (FCC) / 10 km (CE) |
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional vision + forward LiDAR |
| DJI Fly waypoint missions | yes · native |
Cameras & photo modes
| Camera / photo mode | Sensor | Equiv. | Photo | Aperture | Min. interval JPG / RAW | File JPG / RAW | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide 50 MP | 1in CMOS | 24 mm | 8192×6144 (50 MP) | f/1.8 | 5 s / 5 s | 25 / 90 MB | 4K 120fps · FHD 240fps |
| Wide 12.5 MP | 1in CMOS | 24 mm | 4096×3072 (12 MP) | f/1.8 | 2 s / 2 s | 7 / 25 MB | 4K 120fps · FHD 240fps |
Values from the planner’s own tables (DJI spec sheets; minimum intervals and file sizes are planning values).
Ground resolution (GSD) and footprint by height
GSD = sensor width × height ÷ (focal length × image width). Footprint per photo below each value.
| Height above ground | 40 m | 60 m | 80 m | 100 m | 120 m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wide 50 MP | 0.71 cm/px 58×43 m | 1.06 cm/px 87×65 m | 1.41 cm/px 116×87 m | 1.76 cm/px 144×109 m | 2.12 cm/px 173×130 m |
| Wide 12.5 MP | 1.41 cm/px 58×43 m | 2.12 cm/px 87×65 m | 2.82 cm/px 116×87 m | 3.53 cm/px 144×109 m | 4.23 cm/px 173×130 m |
Mission types for the Mini 5 Pro
From plan to flight
- Draw the area, place the POI or the wall line on the map and pick a preset.
- Check the 3D preview – it replays the real mission file with speed, stops, gimbal moves and photos.
- Export the KMZ – one mission per battery.
- Upload over USB to the controller (guide) or import by hand (guide).
- Set the camera in DJI Fly from the summary and fly within visual line of sight.
Frequently asked questions
Does the DJI Mini 5 Pro support waypoint missions?
Yes – the Mini 5 Pro flies native waypoint missions in DJI Fly. MavicMapper writes them as DJI WPML KMZ files and can upload them over USB to the controller.
What GSD does the Mini 5 Pro reach for mapping?
With the Wide 50 MP (50 MP) the ground resolution is about 1.06 cm/px at 60 m, 1.41 cm/px at 80 m and 2.12 cm/px at 120 m above ground.
How fast can the Mini 5 Pro map with continuous capture?
At 80 m and 75 % front overlap the photo spacing is about 21.7 m. With a 5 s minimum photo interval the camera allows about 4.3 m/s; the planner also caps waypoint legs at 12 m/s and checks motion blur for your shutter.
Which camera modes can I plan with on the Mini 5 Pro?
Planner cameras and photo modes: Wide 50 MP (50 MP), Wide 12.5 MP (12 MP). Set the same mode in DJI Fly before the flight – a waypoint file cannot switch the lens or photo size.
Is MavicMapper free for the Mini 5 Pro?
Yes. Free, no account, no subscription, runs 100 % locally on Windows.
Other supported drones
Plan it with MavicMapper – free
Free offline DJI waypoint mission planner for Windows. No account, no subscription, no cloud. Plan, preview in 3D, export a DJI Fly KMZ and upload it to your controller over USB.