Unable to load programs onto Arduino Pro Mini Using FTDI?
Same problem faced. Try out many times with proper connection but no success. After that, I found one unique and simple solution. I use Arduino Uno instead of FTDI. Follow below step, your problem will definitely solve.


First, remove Arduino Uno's IC means ATMEGA 328P-PU.
Now, do connection as shown in below figure.




Connections are like:

Arduino Uno(Without Chip)     Arduino Mini Pro

          RX                         RX
          TX                         TX
          +5V                        Vcc
          GND                        GND
         RESET                  RST(RESET PIN)



Now, plug your Arduino Uno to your computer and open your Arduino IDE.
Now, an open sketch which one you want to upload. Now, go to Tools and select board in which you want to upload code. Below, show in the figure.





Now, upload your program. It will definitely work.


I hope it will help you.