1. Real weight may exceed 250 g

Although marketed as a 249.9 g drone, many units can be slightly heavier due to manufacturing tolerance.
This matters because crossing 250 g puts the drone into a stricter legal category in many countries (EU, UK, USA).
For a “Mini”—this is a major letdown.

2. Still fragile compared to larger DJI drones

To keep the weight low, DJI uses thin arms, light plastics and a compact gimbal.
In real-world crashes or even minor bumps, the drone can break more easily compared to larger models like the Air or Mavic series.

3. Not very stable in strong wind

Because it’s small and lightweight, the Mini 5 Pro struggles more in windy conditions:

noticeable micro-vibrations in video

drifting in gusts

reduced flight time when fighting wind

Good for calm days, not great for rough weather.

4. Real battery life is weaker than advertised

The advertised ~36 minutes is under perfect lab conditions.
Most real-world users see 20–25 minutes when filming in 4K, using tracking, or flying in wind.

5. “Pro” features still limited

Even with improvements, some features fall short of what experienced pilots expect:

obstacle avoidance isn’t perfect in dense trees or low light

tracking can lose subjects during fast or complex movements

vertical video mode is nice, but the gimbal still has limits compared to bigger drones

6. Camera quality has tradeoffs

Although good for its class, users report:

softness at the edges of the frame

inconsistent focus on close subjects

strong background blur due to the f/1.8 lens, sometimes undesired

50MP mode doesn’t always bring real detail improvement

7. Price is high for a “Mini”

The Mini 5 Pro is significantly more expensive than older Mini models.
For that price, some pilots expect:

stronger build

more stable flight

more professional camera behavior
But the drone still has “Mini-class” limitations.

8. European category limitations

In the EU, it should qualify as a C0 (sub-250 g) drone.
But:

adding accessories

using heavier batteries (if available)

or any weight increase
can move it into a higher category with stricter rules.

This frustrates many European pilots.