Review · Robot vacuum & mop

DJI
Romo S

DJI's first robot vacuum + mop — bringing drone-grade navigation, 25,000Pa suction and a self-cleaning all-in-one dock. An ambitious debut.

Overview

The drone maker steps into the smart home

The DJI Romo S is DJI's first robot vacuum and mop — and it brings the company's drone navigation strengths straight in: a Hybrid Vision system of two fisheye cameras plus solid-state LiDAR for smart mapping and obstacle avoidance. Add 25,000Pa suction, heated-water mopping and an all-in-one dock that auto-empties, washes and dries the mops, and this is a true flagship robot from the very first generation.

DJI Romo S — The drone maker steps into the smart home
Strengths

What the Romo S does well

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25,000Pa suction

Up to 25,000Pa suction with 20 L/s airflow — lifts fine dust, debris and hair on both hard floors and carpet, among the strongest available.

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Drone-grade navigation

The Hybrid Vision system pairs two fisheye cameras with solid-state LiDAR — fast mapping and smart obstacle avoidance built on DJI's drone vision heritage.

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Strong, heated mopping

Two spinning pads apply pressure and one extends to reach edges along walls and cabinets; water heats to 60°C for tougher stains.

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Anti-tangle brushes

A dual rubber main brush resists hair wrap; two speed-adjusting side brushes gather debris without scattering it.

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All-in-one dock

The dock auto-empties into a bag (up to 200 days), washes and dries the mops and refills water — nearly hands-free, managed in the ROMO app.

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Quiet & long battery

A 3-stage noise-reduction system cuts up to 80% of extraction noise; battery lasts up to 3 hours (or ~2h vac+mop), enough for 100–130 m².

An honest take

Where it's not yet optimal

No device is perfect — here are the trade-offs worth knowing before you buy, drawn from hands-on use and international reviews.

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DJI's first robot vacuum

This is a first-gen product in a new category for DJI — software, features and long-term support need time to prove out; and it's not yet common in Vietnam (warranty, spare parts).

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Big dock & flagship price

The all-in-one dock is fairly large and space-hungry and needs a spot by an outlet; the price sits in the premium tier, not a budget pick.

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Running costs & privacy

Bags, mop pads and water are consumables that add up over time; and since it has navigation cameras, consider privacy when placing it in the home.

Specs

Technical details

Suction
Up to 25,000 Pa · 20 L/s airflow
Navigation
Hybrid Vision — 2 fisheye cameras + solid-state LiDAR
Mopping
2 spinning pads (1 extends to edges) · heated water to 60°C · downward pressure
Brushes
Dual rubber anti-tangle main brush · 2 speed-adjusting side brushes
Dock
Auto-empty to bag (up to 200 days) · washes + dries mops · refills water
Noise
3-stage noise reduction — up to 80% quieter extraction
Battery
Up to 3 hours (vacuum) · ~2 hours vac+mop · 100–130 m²
Control
ROMO app — smart mapping, per-room settings
DJI Romo S — Technical details

Watch the full Romo S unboxing

I filmed the full unboxing and first impressions of the DJI Romo S — the design, the dock and how it runs. Give it a watch and follow Ariel Studio so you don't miss it.