Plus Battery Compatibility with Mini 5 Pro

[Jan Smith]

I tried putting the Plus battery I have been using in my Mini 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro in my new Mini 5 Pro. I found that if I put the 5 Pro in Normal mode and accelerate, I get a "Battery Overcurrent" warning. That goes away when I slow the drone down. The battery is a refurbished OEM DJI-branded one I bought on eBay, and it works flawlessly in the Mini 4 Pro. If I fly the Mini 5 Pro with the standard battery I have been using in both older drones, I get no warnings. The eBay seller insists that the Plus battery is not compatible with the Mini 5 Pro. Has anyone had any such issues? Thanks for any responses.

 

[msinger]

I tried putting the Plus battery I have been using in my Mini 3 Pro and Mini 4 Pro in my new Mini 5 Pro

 

[mavic3usa]

DJI has a NOTE (near the bottom) about this on their battery compatibility page:

 

[BossBob]

Different battery specifications in the same shape battery case. A recipe for disaster. There was a thread on the DJI forum where someone ran out of mini 5 pro batteries so put a battery in from either a 3 or a 4. It didn’t end well for the drone.

 

[GadgetGuy]

DJI recommends only using Mini 5 Pro batteries in the Mini 5 Pro because of the higher 8.6 volt charge required over the 8.4 volt charge on all prior Mini versions. Using any other battery can result in low voltage notifications and potential power shutoffs in midair, as well as spontaneous autolanding.

 

[Jan Smith]

DJI has a NOTE (near the bottom) about this on their battery compatibility page:

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Thanks! This is very helpful!

 

[Jan Smith]

DJI recommends only using Mini 5 Pro batteries in the Mini 5 Pro because of the higher 8.6 volt charge required over the 8.4 volt charge on all prior Mini versions. Using any other battery can result in low voltage notifications and potential power shutoffs in midair, as well as spontaneous autolanding.

Thanks! I will order more Mini 5 - specific batteries.

 

[GadgetGuy]

DJI has a NOTE (near the bottom) about this on their battery compatibility page:

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"Note: Batteries from the Dil Mini 4 Pro and DJI Mini 3 series may physically work in the DJI Mini 5 Pro and allow takeoff."

"However, their maximum output is lower than the Mini 5 Pro's battery and, in harsh conditions, the aircraft may display a "Power Insufficient" warning."

"This pairing has not been compatibility-tested and is not recommended."

 

[Airheadbit]

Good I looked here, I was going to order the Mini 5 Pro and use my Mini 4 Pro PLUS batteries now I'll wait, I can only fly one drone at a time and I don't need or want more batteries to take care of..

 

[Calson]

The Mini 5 batteries are evidently designed to allow for great current draw in some conditions, as in with strong winds. It is about more than the voltage of the battery.

The problem is that the Mini 5 batteries are difficult to find for sale unless one is willing to take a chance with Amazon which is known for selling counterfeit batteries.

 

[mavic3usa]

The Mini 5 batteries are evidently designed to allow for great current draw in some conditions, as in with strong winds. It is about more than the voltage of the battery.

The problem is that the Mini 5 batteries are difficult to find for sale unless one is willing to take a chance with Amazon which is known for selling counterfeit batteries.

Extraordinary times have called for extraordinary measures and I've had to broaden my horizons:

Click link: Mini 5 Pro battery Plus: where to buy the extended battery

M

Mini 5 Pro battery Plus: where to buy the extended battery

Nov 12, 2025

Extended battery on the M5P will trigger RID and will put your drone overweight so it needs to be registered in the US. However, you get the benefits of the longer flight time.

Here's one source for a genuine DJI M5P Plus battery for a reasonable price, delivered by FedEx quickly, and with no additional fees.

eBay seller is from Japan

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