How to shave few grams off the Mini 5 Pro?

[BossBob]

Think your drone is under 250g? Think again.

DJI markets the Mini 5 as 249.9g ±4g — which means some units may legally exceed the 250g threshold. In Europe, that violates the C0 classification under EASA, which allows no tolerance. In the U.S., FAA rules are just as clear: once your drone crosses 250g, it must be registered.

And let’s be real — anyone adding an ND filter (which is practically essential for proper video quality) is pushing the drone well over the limit.

So no, it’s not “Mini” anymore. It’s not exempt. It’s just another drone that needs to follow the rules. If you’re flying it unregistered, you’re not just bending the law — you’re breaking it.

Not been keeping up with your reading then!

EASA Confirms DJI Mini 5 Pro Retains C0 Status Despite 252g Weight

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro maintains its C0 classification, even many units weigh 252-253 grams.

dronexl.co

There’s even enough tolerance to be able to add a DJI NDfilter!

 

[wco81]

Not been keeping up with your reading then!

EASA Confirms DJI Mini 5 Pro Retains C0 Status Despite 252g Weight

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro maintains its C0 classification, even many units weigh 252-253 grams.

dronexl.co

There’s even enough tolerance to be able to add a DJI NDfilter!

How about strobe light or landing gear?

 

[BossBob]

You would be pushing it. The DJI NDfilters only weigh ~1.2g and they are mentioned within the specifications as are propellers. Strobes and landing gear aren’t but that doesn’t stop Amazon and eBay from selling the things.

 

[EricJT]

Is there reasonable easy and safe way to get rid off a part to make the drone fit under 250g? Mine appears to be 2g overweight.

Yep, take the battery out.

 

[wco81]

You would be pushing it. The DJI NDfilters only weigh ~1.2g and they are mentioned within the specifications as are propellers. Strobes and landing gear aren’t but that doesn’t stop Amazon and eBay from selling the things.
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We can only go by the packaging and the claims of the manufacturer that this product is under the weight.

Presumably the regulatory authorities certified that it complied with their most lenient regulations when they permitted DJI to etch the C0 CE Mark.

There's presumably no communications or warnings about adding accessories which may put it over the weight threshold.

Does the manual say it's right at the weight limit so you can't add any accessories?

 

[MS Coast]

Does the manual say it's right at the weight limit so you can't add any accessories?

The specifications for the Mini 5 Pro say the weight is 249.9 grams +/- 4 grams.

 

[mavic3usa]

We can only go by the packaging and the claims of the manufacturer that this product is under the weight.

Presumably the regulatory authorities certified that it complied with their most lenient regulations when they permitted DJI to etch the C0 CE Mark.

There's presumably no communications or warnings about adding accessories which may put it over the weight threshold.

Does the manual say it's right at the weight limit so you can't add any accessories?

Like most products, there is little to no government "collusion" when it comes to regulatory compliance other than the ordinary minimum stuff. There's no path for this sort of discussion but instead, DJI says this in the user guide and on the website about using accessories and about using either battery:




This basically put the consumer on the hook for making sure whatever they do, they do so within the confines of the law because DJI has done absolutely zero and take no responsibility (for the weight of the drone). DJI has provided you with the "qualified" accessories and provided you with the battery warnings so wherever you are located, you have what you need to determine your own qualification since they are not going to do it for you.

 

[wco81]

OK, if C0 and and A1 are based strictly on MTOM, that's pretty clear.

If instead C0 was based on weight out of the box and you know you can say attach water ballons to it to drop on people, that would be another thing.

Adding a strobe though is a good thing, even if it takes the drone a gram or two over the MTOM limit.

 

[mavic3usa]

OK, if C0 and and A1 are based strictly on MTOM, that's pretty clear.

If instead C0 was based on weight out of the box and you know you can say attach water ballons to it to drop on people, that would be another thing.

Adding a strobe though is a good thing, even if it takes the drone a gram or two over the MTOM limit.

Agreed.

But one could argue a strobe light is not on the DJI-approved accessory list.