Ease of use
9/10
Photography and video / DJI
DJI Neo
$169.00
DJI's smallest, most accessible drone, designed for lifestyle videos and personal tracking without a controller.
- 135 g — fits in a pocket
- Palm takeoff and landing
- No controller needed: voice, gestures, or phone
Camera4K UHD
Flight time18 min
Weight135 g
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BEST FOR
Beginners, social media creators, and athletes who want to film themselves without carrying heavy equipment.
MODEL PROFILE
Feature analysis
Image quality
4/10
Flight time
5/10
Portability
10/10
Flight safety
4/10
Value for money
8/10
Who is this drone for?
Beginners, social media creators, and athletes who want to film themselves without carrying heavy equipment.. Make sure these priorities match yours before comparing configurations.
Analysis and real-world uses
The DJI Neo is an ultracompact 135 g drone that can take off from your palm without a remote controller. It is primarily designed for people who want personal videos and vlogs without a complicated setup.
It offers eight QuickShots modes, subject tracking, and voice control in English or Chinese. Its light weight and pocket-sized design make it a potential fit for hikes, cycling, or running.
Its main tradeoffs are real-world battery life of around 11–12 minutes, a camera stabilized primarily on one axis, and sensitivity to wind due to its low weight. Flying with a controller over greater distances requires purchasing a compatible controller separately.
Strengths
- Extremely light and compact at 135 g
- Palm takeoff and landing
- Supports a controller, phone, voice control, and DJI FPV goggles
- AI-based trajectory tracking
- Built-in propeller guards
Things to consider
- Real-world battery life of around 11–12 minutes
- Image quality below the Mini range
- Very sensitive to wind
- No obstacle-sensing sensors
Editorial analysis based on public documentation, not hands-on testing. Configurations and accessories may vary.
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