DJI Neo, Mini Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults, 135g Self Flying Drone that Follows You, Palm Takeoff, Subject Tracking, QuickShots, Stabilized Video, Built-In Propeller Guard (Controller-Free)

I already own two DJI Mini 4K drones, so I wasn't expecting the DJI Neo to impress me as much as it did. I purchased the drone-only version and after spending time with it both indoors and outdoors, I can honestly say this is one of the most fun drones I've ever owned. The first thing that surprised me was how incredibly stable it is. Indoors, it hovers almost rock solid using its vision and optical sensors. Even in hallways and around the house, it feels confident and controlled. Outdoors, I flew it on a breezy day and was amazed at how well it held position despite not relying on the same GPS-based hovering that my Mini 4K uses. The autonomous features are where this drone really shines. Follow Me mode works surprisingly well and feels almost futuristic. Watching the drone automatically track and follow me while keeping me centered in the frame was impressive. I even tested it on stairs and around obstacles, and it handled itself far better than I expected from such a small drone. It was really fun to walk down the street with this thing following me, watching the expressions of passerby's, looking at the strange looking object following me around like it was stalking me. Another huge advantage is convenience. Unlike larger drones, the Neo is ready to fly in seconds. Hand launches, quick autonomous flight modes, and easy video transfers through the DJI Fly app make it incredibly easy to use. Because it has built-in storage, I was recording videos immediately without having to worry about memory cards. Build quality is excellent, which is what I've come to expect from DJI. The fully enclosed propeller guards also make it much less intimidating for indoor flying and for beginners. If you're looking for a traditional long-range aerial photography drone, DJI already has other models for that. But if you want a drone that is fun, portable, easy to use, great for tracking shots, and surprisingly capable both indoors and outdoors, the DJI Neo is an easy five-star purchase. It's like having your own invisible cameraman. Highly recommended.

I’ve since purchased the newer DJI Neo 2, but the original DJI Neo is still a great small drone and an excellent option for beginners. I purchased the drone-only version, which came with the battery, charging cable, stickers, propeller guards, and access to the DJI app. The app is easy to download and connect, and it allows you to control the drone directly from your phone. What makes this drone stand out is how simple and hands-free it can be. You can place it in your hand, select a programmed flight mode, and it will take off, follow you, circle around you, fly upward for an aerial view, and perform other automatic shots without requiring you to know how to fly a traditional drone. The app also provides helpful information about flight restrictions and where you may or may not be allowed to fly, although it is still important to learn the local rules before using it. The drone feels durable, and the removable propeller guards provide extra protection, especially for beginners. Replacement parts and accessories are also easy to find, and you can use it with your phone, a compatible controller, or supported goggles depending on your setup. Overall, this is a fun, compact, and easy-to-learn drone that I would recommend for teens and adults.

I am extremely happy with this drone. For reference, I had the original DJI FPV drone which I dropped an insane amount of money on (full regret), with the gen 2 goggles, hard shell case, extra batteries, props, etc.. All told we are talking well over $1400 (I know I know). My main reason for switching to the neo is size. I wanted to be able to throw a drone in a carry on or in my ultralight go-pack for a weekend solo backpacking trip. I also wanted to be able to pluck the drone out of the air with my bare hands without having to worry that a gust of wind was going to result in my losing a finger. This drone complete with a charger, anker battery brick, extra battery, extra props, and a few tools, all fits in the LKTOP carrying case no problem and weighs basically nothing as far as I'm concerned. For ultralight backpacking, I will fly this exclusively with my phone. The fact that it can also be used as an FPV drone is incredible (unfortunately it does NOT work with the original DJI FPV goggles or controller (gen2), which is a real bummer for me). battery charges from an anker battery brick in about 2 minutes, so I really do think that the triple battery set and charger is way overkill. By the time you finish flying with one battery, the other battery will be basically fully charged and ready to go. I am not a hollywood director, so the 4k at 30 FPS is more than good enough for me. The neo sits in that beautiful niche of ultralight recon drone. I am extremely, extremely happy with it, and the $200 price point is honestly a steal. The one thing I am really not a fan of is the DJI fly app and the fact that on android you have to download it from the DJI website and turn off all sorts of security to use it. That is a serious concern of mine, and for that I nearly removed one star.... But in terms of hardware, the softwares functionality (not security), and the joy of using this thing.... hard to beat. I already accidentally flew it into some tree branches and it was none the worse for wear.

I have so enjoyed having this drone handy. As a runner, the DJI Neo makes my Instagram post a lot more interesting. I just choose the follow mode and place it ahead, behind or to the side and it tracks very nicely. Everyone seems happy with the images. Tiny, easy to transport, but delivers powerful imagery. I like it very much!

The good: This is by far the most user friendly and accessible camera drone that DJI or anyone has put out at any price... and the price is low enough to be a safe experiment for a lot more people. The bad: In a few ways it falls short of expectations set by other DJI drones, and the software is not all that polished. No vertical video mode, and the camera isn't as good as DJI's larger drones. Battery life is much shorter than other DJI drones. No card slot, so memory is fairly limited. The product description is accurate. For less than a lot of college kids might spend on a bar night, you get a selfie camera that can produce usable 4k video for social media etc on day one with negligible learning curve. Using the phone as a controller opens up the basics of "the regular drone experience" with joystick style controls and a live camera feed, without adding to that "not even enough for a weekend airbnb" price point. Add an optional $150 controller and you have basically all of the main capabilities of the Mavic Mini series plus a safe and durable fully faired design that can be operated even indoors or above people and is exempt from many FAA rules. Compared to "pro" series drones, there are a lot of limitations. You can't fly more than about one city block in manual mode with the app controller, even if you walk with it. The phone app has a few other limitations compared to a dedicated controller including altitude being much more limited. If you aren't an experienced drone pilot, you may not know what you're missing anyway. No vertical video or photo shooting is a mild nuisance and a head scratcher for a model aimed at social media use. Overall, the camera is "good enough" and essentially on par with an entry level smartphone, 4k/30 (horizontal only) and 12mp photos, with no zoom. The camera isn't hard to beat at all as cameras go, but being able to fly somewhat sets it apart from other cameras you can buy for less than the price of a night at a decent hotel. The controller app, which you already have if you've used another DJI drone recently, is lacking polish in some ways, being a totally new interface. It can be a little slow in certain ways and it has fewer controls on screen than you get with the hardware controllers. But it works, and it's easy to use. I would feel comfortable gifting this to someone not exceptionally tech savvy. The room for improvement is what i mean by "1.0 vibes." It's an awesome concept but you can visually see how this mode in the app lacks the polish of other screens, like quick transfer, which incidentally works beautifully. The no controller modes are really cool as well. There are multiple versions of followed mode and one of them is for the drone to fly "backwards" while keeping you in frame. This is fantastic for vlogging, and can use the phone microphone pretty seamlessly as well, though only if you launch from the app and touch a setting first. The other "quick shot" modes are similar to other DJI drones but much quicker to access and great for, well, quick use. Being able to get a drone selfie without fussing with a controller is kind of game changing for the "snapshot" style. Playing with this drone has forced me to kind of rethink the boundaries of what a drone can and should do. This is far from my first drone, but it's the first one I could put in my pants pocket without worry. This means it can go places that other drones can't practically go, or rather, places i normally wouldn't bother taking one. I can take this on every hike. I can take it to the dog park. I can even take it into a big box store. I can take it casually to a lot of places where other drones need conspicuous permission. For kayaking and rafting, this means that i can casually toss a drone into my main drybag versus before a lot of careful planning being required for the bulk of a whole kit. It's the same as the difference between my iphone, which i carry everywhere with no thought, and my big Sony Alpha, which I leave behind most of the time. The best camera is the one you have with you, and likewise the drone that isn't a lot of work to haul around will get shots other drones could technically get better but won't be present for. The other limitation is battery life, but read the whole thought. Battery life is around 15 minutes of flight time and it takes longer than that to recharge. This is a third of what you get with the larger DJI drones. However, it is more than enough for most uses, and many experienced drone pilots remember a time when 15 minutes was an exceptionally long flight time. Again, for a drone that costs less than some cable bills, this is a small complaint. This goes hand in hand with the other "weird" limitation of no SD card. The internal memory is apparently around 22 gigabytes, a rather odd figure. But it's enough for more video than you could possibly shoot on one battery, and transfer to phone is faster than real time. DJI has really perfected the "quick transfer" function and 4k footage transfers losslessly. There doesn't seem to be a "format" or "erase all" function in the app but it's pretty easy to delete videos one at a time or in a batch. A "delete after transfer" software feature could be nice for them to add in an update. Overall: If you don't have a drone yet, this is your chance to get one that is versatile and fun at a minimum investment. Without even adjusting for inflation, this flying camera costs less than I spent on my first "real" camera during high school - without a lens. This is a drone with AI capabilities for less than what I paid for my first Nokia brick phone. A ticket to Hamilton costs more, and not even for a good seat. It is truly an astounding value. Buy this drone and learn to fly it with the phone app. Then upgrade by adding a controller - pro tip, you can probably find a compatible RC-N2 controller used for a bit less. You can even add the DJI FPV headset to create a really cool high speed VR flying kit for a lot less than those used to cost, and you can start the process with this simple piece that costs less than many popular action cameras. I'm just looking around my living room for trivial things that cost more than this... most musical instruments. An Apple HomePod. A professional family portrait. My good American flag. My basic TV. Heck i have more than the price of this drone invested in laptop bags in my line of sight right now. This drone cost less than my set of Star Trek DVDs. You will not regret getting one. Go for it and have fun.

The DJI Neo 1 is a small and compact drone with a very good price-to-quality ratio. It’s an excellent option for beginners or for people who don’t need a large, complex drone or special permits. In my case, living in Colombia, drones under 200 grams do not need to be registered and are considered recreational, which makes this model even more attractive. Despite its size, it offers decent image quality and useful features for casual flying. It’s lightweight, easy to transport, and very convenient to carry anywhere. Of course, we can’t expect a 30-minute battery life from a drone this size—the average flight time is around 14 minutes—so I highly recommend having at least three batteries for a better experience. It’s important to understand that this drone has the DNA of more professional DJI drones, but it is not a professional drone in a small body. The image quality is good for its category, but one limitation is the lack of a more advanced multi-axis gimbal. Additionally, strong winds can affect stability when flying at higher altitudes. Overall, it delivers exactly what it promises. It’s a very good drone that I would recommend both to beginners and to drone enthusiasts who want something compact, portable, and easy to use without taking up much space.

I used the DJI Neo for a several hours the day it arrived and I can’t help but feel a little disappointed with the overall experience. It has its bright spots in the software capabilities and ease of use, but the video quality and tracking were no where near expectations. I have several 4K cameras, action cameras, drones, and this is NOT 4K video. More pros and cons listed below. The Pro’s: -Lightweight -Easy to setup -Software is really good The Con’s: -Video quality is not 4K -Only shoots in horizontal, not vertical. Can’t believe it doesn’t have vertical video mode for posting on instagram/tiktok. -The battery life is not as advertised. I used 80% of the battery and got 6.5 minutes of video using all the different automated modes (dronie, follow, rocket, etc). The Neo started with 95% charge and ended with 15%. This would give me about ~10 minutes of videos on a full battery. That is not anywhere near the 18 minutes that are advertised! -Tracking from both front and back is not great. Often loses track if you take any type of hard turns. -Downloading videos to phone is very slow without WiFi. Had to turn off my cellular (with full bars 5G) so it could download on WiFi only. -The video is over sharpened and over saturated. This means objects look fuzzy in the background and colors look fake. For a “4K camera” that is not how it should look. -The follow speed is quite slow (stated as 12mph). Anything more than a light jog and it will lose you. Can’t follow on a bike, scooter, or anything beyond a jog that well. Overall, I feel DJI stretched the truth about the specs and performance of the Neo. I would rather pay more money for a real 4K camera that looks good, faster tracking speed, and better tracking capabilities. I love the experience of a flying camera and will be looking at other products that have better performance.

I’ve gone through a handful of drones trying to avoid spending big money. After losing a couple in the past, I tried to stay under the $1,000 mark. In order from cheapest to most expensive, I’ve owned the Ruko F11, SJRC F11, and HoverAir ProMax. The Ruko and SJRC were exactly what you’d expect for the price: limited features, mediocre build quality, and not something you’d trust for anything serious. The HoverAir ProMax was the first one that felt like a real product, but it’s basically a selfie drone. It markets itself as a first-person drone with features like Follow-Me, but that mode barely worked. Even after spending extra on the controller, it constantly lost track of me. Between the drone and accessories, I spent around $1,000 and still couldn’t rely on it. So when I picked up the DJI Neo, I wasn’t expecting much. I was wrong. It’s a fantastic drone. The DJI Neo has many of the same features as the HoverAir, but there are trade-offs. The HoverAir definitely has sharper photo and video quality, and it has sensors on more sides. But the DJI Neo is half the price, and more importantly, it can be fully remote-controlled. With the DJI RC2 controller, I can fly it confidently across my entire 15-acre property, about a mile out, without issues. The HoverAir’s controller was limited to basic movement, maybe 100 feet of usable range, and constantly losing signal or tracking. One feels like a true drone, the other feels like a novelty item. Yes, you sacrifice a bit of image quality with the Neo, but what you gain is a real drone experience: real range, real control, real reliability. Nothing kills the experience faster than constantly turning around on a trail to see if your drone stopped following you and then walking back 50 feet to retrieve it. I dealt with that constantly with the HoverAir. With the DJI Neo, that’s never been a concern. If you want a dependable drone that actually flies instead of just hovering next to you for selfies, the DJI Neo is absolutely worth it.

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Excellent for use as a selfie camera.

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i am happy with the neo i have never had a drone before.

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