Best Drones Under 5 lakh in Pakistan
A budget under 5 lakh opens up professional camera drones in Pakistan. Here you will find the DJI Mavic 3 Classic and DJI Mavic 3 Pro with the 4/3 Hasselblad sensor, and the Autel EVO II Pro V3 with its 1-inch 6K camera. These are tools for weddings, films and paid aerial work. All of them weigh over 250 g, so you need PCAA registration within 15 days plus a Remote Pilot Licence, and you must check current flying ban status.
22 models · Rs 45,400 to Rs 399,000 · updated November 2026
Under 5 lakh – 22 models
Best Drones Under 5 lakh in Pakistan – Price List
| Model | Key specs | Price |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Mavic 3 Pro | 5K · 43 min · 958g | Rs 399,000 |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro | 6K · 51 min · 1,063g | Rs 369,600 |
| Autel EVO II Pro V3 | 6K · 40 min · 1,191g | Rs 348,700 |
| DJI Mavic 3 Classic | 5K · 46 min · 895g | Rs 321,800 |
| DJI Air 3 | 4K · 46 min · 720g | Rs 232,300 |
| DJI Air 2S | 5K · 31 min · 595g | Rs 222,000 |
| DJI Mini 4 Pro | 4K · 34 min · 249g | Rs 208,700 |
| Autel EVO Lite+ | 6K · 40 min · 835g | Rs 190,900 |
| DJI Air 3S | 4K · 45 min · 724g | Rs 179,500 |
| DJI Mini 3 Pro | 4K · 34 min · 249g | Rs 171,000 |
| DJI Mini 5 Pro | 4K · 36 min · 249g | Rs 137,300 |
| DJI Avata 360 | 8K · 23 min · 455g | Rs 116,200 |
| Autel EVO Nano+ | 4K · 28 min · 249g | Rs 112,800 |
| DJI Avata 2 | 4K · 23 min · 377g | Rs 100,300 |
| DJI Mini 3 | 4K · 38 min · 249g | Rs 92,900 |
| DJI Lito X1 | 4K · 36 min · 249g | Rs 92,400 |
| DJI Mini 2 SE | 2K · 31 min · 249g | Rs 83,900 |
| DJI Lito 1 | 4K · 36 min · 249g | Rs 79,200 |
| DJI Flip | 4K · 31 min · 249g | Rs 76,600 |
| DJI Mini 4K | 4K · 31 min · 246g | Rs 66,000 |
| DJI Neo 2 | 4K · 19 min · 151g | Rs 46,000 |
| DJI Neo | 4K · 18 min · 135g | Rs 45,400 |
Current prices, updated 8 November 2026.
Drones you can buy under 5 lakh
- DJI Mavic 3 Classic (DJI Mavic 3 Classic): 4/3 Hasselblad 20MP camera, adjustable aperture f/2.8–f/11, 5.1K/50fps and 4K/120fps, up to 46 minutes, 895 g.
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro (DJI Mavic 3 Pro): three cameras (4/3 Hasselblad wide, 70 mm 3x and 166 mm 7x telephoto), up to 43 minutes, 958 g.
- Autel EVO II Pro V3 (Autel EVO II Pro V3): 1-inch 20MP sensor, 6K/30fps, adjustable aperture, up to 40 minutes, about 1,191 g.
All lower-budget models, including the DJI Air 3 and Mini 4 Pro, also fit in this range. See drones under 3 lakh (Under 3 lakh).
Which professional drone fits your work?
Choose the Mavic 3 Classic if you want the large Hasselblad sensor and do not need zoom lenses. It is the best value way into 4/3 image quality.
Choose the Mavic 3 Pro if you film weddings, events or documentaries and want different focal lengths from the air without moving closer. The telephoto cameras compress the background and keep the drone at a safe distance. Our Mavic 3 Classic vs Mavic 3 Pro (DJI Mavic 3 Classic vs DJI Mavic 3 Pro) comparison explains the trade-offs.
Choose the Autel EVO II Pro V3 if you prefer the Autel system and want a 6K camera with 12-bit A-Log. Read DJI vs Autel (DJI vs Autel: Drone Brands Compared) first.
Is a Mavic worth it over an Air?
For phone viewing, a DJI Air 3 already looks excellent. The jump to a Mavic matters when you deliver to clients, crop in edits, shoot at dawn and dusk, or grade footage heavily. The 4/3 sensor gives more dynamic range and cleaner shadows. Our DJI Mini vs Air vs Mavic guide (DJI Mini vs Air vs Mavic) explains the differences. DJI has since launched the Mavic 4 Pro, and our product pages say which generation each model is.
What else to budget for
A professional drone is only one part of the cost. Plan for spare batteries, because jobs often run longer than one flight. Fast storage cards are needed for high bitrate video, and the Mavic 3 series benefits from ND filter sets for daytime filming. A strong case protects the gear between sites.
You should also budget time and money for the Remote Pilot Licence training and test (Remote Pilot Licence (Drone Licence) in Pakistan), and for registration. For clients, make sure your editing computer can handle 5.1K and 10-bit footage smoothly. If your budget goes higher, our cinema drones (Cinema Drones) page covers the Mavic 3 Pro Cine and Inspire 3, and enterprise drones (Enterprise Drones) covers inspection models.
Licence, registration and bans
Every drone in this budget is Category II (over 250 g up to 10 kg) under the Civil Unmanned Aircraft Rules 2024. You must register it with the PCAA within 15 days of purchase and hold a Remote Pilot Licence (Remote Pilot Licence (Drone Licence) in Pakistan). Flights outside standard conditions, such as over towns or above 200 ft, need permission.
Outdoor flying has been banned or restricted in several areas in 2026. Check the drone ban status (Drone Ban Status in Pakistan: Federal and Provincial Tracker) and the registration steps (How to Register a Drone in Pakistan) before any job.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best drone under 5 lakh in Pakistan?
For most professionals the DJI Mavic 3 Pro (/dji/mavic-3-pro/) is the most flexible because of its three cameras. The Mavic 3 Classic gives the same main Hasselblad sensor in a simpler package.
Do Mavic drones need a licence in Pakistan?
Yes. All Mavic 3 models weigh over 250 g, so they need a Remote Pilot Licence and PCAA registration within 15 days.
Is the Autel EVO II Pro V3 discontinued?
No. Autel's July 2025 discontinuation covered the EVO Nano and EVO Lite lines, not the EVO II V3 series.
5 lakh tak professional drone kaunsa behtar hai?
Shaadi aur events ke liye DJI Mavic 3 Pro behtar hai kyun ke is mein teen camera hain. Sirf best image quality chahiye aur zoom nahi to Mavic 3 Classic lein. Dono ke liye licence aur PCAA registration zaroori hai.