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) | 135g Self-Flying Drone That Follows You, Palm Takeoff, Subject Tracking, QuickShots, Stabilized Video (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.

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’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.

I started with one drone. After calibration, it never got off the ground, and the bottom of the drone became extremely HOT. Then I tried another drone. The slightest wind made it swerve from side to side. So, my friend who has a DJI drone recommended a DJI drone. I purchased the DJI Neo. My goal was to have a drone Follow Me on my e-bike rides. Cons No Fly Zone - The two places I wanted to use the DJI Neo were on a river walk downtown, and the local trails in my neighborhood. I live next to an Air Force base(see pic next to bike trail), and the river walk downtown is two miles away from the city airport. So....every place I tried to use the drone. The drone would talk and say No Fly Zone...Aircraft Approaching. The planes were thousands of feet in the air, and miles away. Major setback for me. See attached video, the DJI Neo came to an abrupt stop on the bridge, kept flying in the air, and said "No Fly Zone". The downtown airport was two miles away. Follow Me Crashes - I followed the software instructions, launched the DJI Neo from my hand, and it started to follow me. Out of the blue, the DJI Neo would turn off, and CRASH to the sidewalk. We are talking about a drone that is made out of plastic. We are also talking about something I paid good money for, and it falls five to seven feet onto a concrete sidewalk. Yikes ! No Carrying Case - Of the three drones that I tried. All of them included a carrying case, except the DJI Neo. For the money that I paid for the DJI Neo. You would've expected it to come with a carrying case. I used the cardboard box that came with it. Very Long Battery Charging Time - Of the three drones that I bought. The other two charged up in a few hours.The DJI Neo took 24 hours to charge. There is an option to buy a fast charger. But once again that should have come with the drone. Also to note, the DJI Neo came with only one battery. The other drones I tried came with three batteries. Poor Audio - I will give the DJI Neo an A+ for the removing the LOUD sound of the drone from the audio. However, when I was talking into the drone, it was extremely weak. Flight Time - On a fully charged battery. I could get the DJI Neo to fly for about 18 minutes tops. The other two drones I purchased had a 30 minute flight time. Pros Software - The app that goes with the DJI Neo is very user friendly. After I got the DJI Neo charged up and powered on. The software program detected the DJI Neo, and it was ready to fly. Video - When I could get the DJI Neo to fly properly. The 4K video was incredible, and the stabilization was incredible. Flight - The DJI Neo worked great when I could find a place away from the airport. Even on windy days, it followed me with no problem. DJI advises the Neo can fly 12 mph. I was doing 20 mph on my e-bike on a windy day, and the DJI Neo had no problem keep up with me. Summary - After trying three drones, and failing with everyone. My single biggest disadvantage is that I live in the big city, and next to an Air Force base. So, where I live is NOT drone friendly. I am going to opt for an Insta360 instead of a drone.

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.

Works great!

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.

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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