DroneNation for 10-6-2025: Is the DJI Mini 5 the Best Drone ever?

Описание: Marcus is back this week! Joining Ron and DeMarco is co-host seat. And we have a lot to talk about this week.

Correction from last: I said that I thought the Mini 4 Pro had ADS-B, Mike Wright fact checked me and he found out DJI have never put it in one of their Mini drones.

1. DeMarco Moore's Fearless Monday Night Forecast:

KC Chiefs (2-2) vs the Jacksonville Jags (3-1). KC is giving 3.5 pts on the road.

DeMaroc was 2-0 last week picking the Dolphins and Broncos.


2. Amazon Drone Crash by Drone DJ

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have launched investigations after two Amazon Prime Air drones crashed into a construction crane in Arizona this week — an accident that briefly grounded the company’s ambitious drone delivery program before operations resumed Friday.

The collision happened Wednesday morning in Tolleson, a Phoenix suburb, when two of Amazon’s MK30 delivery drones struck the extended boom of a crane at a commercial site. The crash caused “substantial” damage and sparked a fire, but officials confirmed there were no injuries. Wreckage of the drones — each weighing more than 80 pounds — was later seen scattered across a nearby parking lot.


3. DJI Mavic 4 Pro gets big firmware update by Drone DJ

DJI has rolled out a new firmware package for its flagship Mavic 4 Pro, making the already powerhouse drone even more appealing for creators. The update — aircraft firmware v01.00.0300, along with new versions for both RC controllers and the DJI Fly app — introduces several features aimed squarely at pilots who value flexibility and cinematic control.

Among the biggest changes is the ability to switch between focal lengths during video recording, both in Normal and Slow Motion modes. This means creators can seamlessly shift perspectives mid-flight without stopping to adjust settings, a clear win for dynamic storytelling. The update also brings dynamic Home Point support when paired with the DJI RC 2 remote controller, which allows the drone to update its “return-to-home” location as the pilot moves — especially useful during long tracking shots or mobile filming setups.

Another major upgrade arrives for vertical shooters. The firmware adds lossless and cropped vertical video recording options in Portrait mode. That means TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts creators can now capture cleaner, platform-ready content without the compromises of reframing footage later. DJI has also thrown in the usual “fixed some known issues,” though details remain vague.

4. Part 108 comment end this week. And what many have found is that Part 108 has country of origin wording in it that will not allow Chinese drones to qualify. It also seems like only autonomous drones will qualify.

5. DJI Mini 5 Pro might be the greatest Mini drone ever, but there are concerns.

Over 249 grams in weight with normal battery.
Does it broadcast RID in the US?
Some folks are reporting signal issues.
How good is the 2x mid-tele camera.
Battery life is far below stated numbers.
Will it work with the RC Pro 2 controller?
Does it have ADS-B?

6. Marcus will give us a recap of his experience at the Spanish Drone Meetup the was held last week.