DJI Neo

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a DJI Neo in the air
DJI Neo with upper propeller guards attached
General information
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
National originChina
ManufacturerDJI
StatusIn production
History
Manufactured2024–present
Introduction dateSeptember 2024

The DJI Neo is a teleoperated compact quadcopter drone for vlogging, released by the Chinese technology company DJI.

Design and development

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The Neo was introduced in September 2024, being the lightest and most compact drone released by DJI at the time and intended for vloggers.[1][2] The drone is a quadcopter powered by four brushless DC electric motors driving three-bladed propellers, and has a weight of only 135 g (4.8 oz), exempting it from drone registration regulations in the United States.[3][4] The Neo, which is considered the successor to the DJI Spark and a competitor to the HoverAir X1,[5][6] is capable of launching and landing from a hand and is designed to be flown without a remote using a smartphone, voice controls, and AI subject tracking, though an optional remote can be used if desired.[1][4] The drone has a single-axis gimbal-mounted 12-megapixel camera capable of shooting 4K video at 30 frames per second (FPS), and is capable of transmitting live video via Wi-Fi (when using a smartphone) or an O4 transmission system (when using a controller or FPV goggles).[2] The Neo lacks obstacle avoidance and a MicroSD card slot, though it does have 22GB of internal memory.[2][4][7] Avionics include integrated electronic speed controllers and a "tiny" inertial measurement unit.[3] The drone has six LED lights to indicate its flight mode.[8] The Neo lacks Remote ID capabilities, making it unsuitable for professional operators.[9] Power is provided by a 1435 mAh battery, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 18 minutes.[10]

An improved model, the Neo 2, was released in Asia in October 2025, followed by a global release (except in the United States) the following month.[11][12] The Neo 2's camera has improved image processing and a wider field of view while using the same sensor size as its predecessor, allowing for 4K video at 60 FPS or 4K slow motion video at 100 FPS.[11][13] The gimbal was also upgraded to a two-axis unit, allowing the drone to capture stable footage in windy conditions or during intense maneuvers.[11][14] The Neo 2 also features a forward-looking lidar-based obstacle system, gesture control, and improved following speed.[8][12] The drone is slightly larger than its predecessor, and weight was increased to 151 g (5.3 oz).[8][15] The Neo 2 has a small screen to indicate its flight mode, replacing the LED lights, and has 49GB of internal storage.[8][16] The onboard O4 transmission system was removed on the Neo 2, though an external O4 transponder can be attached for flights with a remote controller.[17] Power is provided by a 1606 mAh battery, giving the drone a maximum flight time of 19 minutes.[8][13]

Variants

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Neo
Company designation Model DN1A0626.[18] Original model with a weight of 135 g (4.8 oz), an onboard O4 video transmission system, a 12MP camera, 22GB of internal storage, and powered by a 1435 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 18 minutes.[2][3][4][7][10] Introduced in September 2024.[1]
Neo 2
Company designation Model DEN225.[19] Improved model with a weight of 151 g (5.3 oz), an improved 12MP camera, an obstacle avoidance system, gesture control, provisions for an external O4 transponder module, 49GB of internal storage, and powered by a 1606 mAh battery giving it a flight time of 19 minutes.[8][11][12][13][17] Introduced in October 2025.[11]

Specifications (Neo)

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Data from [3][10]

General characteristics

  • Length: 0.130 m (5 in)
  • Width: 0.157 m (6 in)
  • Height: 0.0485 m (2 in)
  • Empty weight: 0.135 kg (0.29 lb) [2]
  • Battery: 7.3V 1435 mAh (10.5 Wh) lithium-ion Intelligent Flight Battery
  • Powerplant: 4 × Brushless DC electric motor
  • Propellers: 3-bladed propellers, 0.051 m (0 ft 2 in) diameter [2]

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 57.6 km/h (35.8 mph, 31.1 kn)
  • Range: 7.0 km (4.3 mi, 3.8 nmi)
  • Endurance: 18 minutes (17 minutes with propeller guards)
  • Service ceiling: 2,120 m (6,960 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 3 m/s (590 ft/min)

Avionics

See also

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Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

References

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  1. ^ a b c "DJI Introduces Neo". The American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Han, Jakub (5 September 2024). "DJI Neo Launched – Tiny 135g Easy-to-Fly 4K Drone for Creators for $199". CineD. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d Kesteloo, Haye (4 September 2024). "DJI Neo Drone Dissected: A Peek Inside The Sub-250g Marvel". Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d Salas, Joe (5 September 2024). "$199 DJI Neo packs big-drone energy in a bite-sized package". New Atlas. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  5. ^ Thomas Richter (31 July 2024). "DJI Neo: Neue billige Einsteigerdrohne kurz vor Marktstart". Slashcam (in German). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  6. ^ Ricker, Thomas (5 September 2024). "DJI's $199 Neo selfie drone is going to be everywhere". The Verge. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  7. ^ a b Kurkowski, Seth (5 September 2024). "DJI Neo: A hands free, budget friendly drone to capture every moment". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d e f Liszewski, Andrew (30 October 2025). "DJI's Neo 2 selfie drone adds obstacle avoidance and gesture controls". The Verge. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  9. ^ "DJI Neo Review". PCMAG. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  10. ^ a b c "DJI Neo - Specs - DJI". DJI Official. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d e Kesteloo, Haye (30 October 2025). "DJI Neo 2 Launches In Asia With Major Camera And Safety Upgrades As U.S. Availability Remains Uncertain". Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  12. ^ a b c Liszewski, Andrew (13 November 2025). "DJI's Neo 2 selfie drone launches globally, but not in the US". The Verge. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  13. ^ a b c "DJI's Neo 2 selfie drone has LiDAR for obstacle avoidance". Engadget. 31 October 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  14. ^ Kesteloo, Haye (18 November 2025). "DJI Neo 2 Vs Neo 1: Should You Upgrade? Complete Side-by-Side Comparison". Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  15. ^ McNabb, Miriam (13 November 2025). "DJI Launches Neo 2: A Compact Follow-Me Camera Drone with Big Upgrades". DRONELIFE. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  16. ^ Schneider, Jaron (13 November 2025). "The DJI Neo 2 Adds a Screen, LiDAR, Faster Flight, and a Bigger Battery". PetaPixel. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  17. ^ a b Photography, Shawn Air (18 November 2025). "DJI Neo 2 Drone With Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing And Revolutionary 8-Angle Tracking". Retrieved 24 November 2025.
  18. ^ DJI Neo FCC label (PDF). Federal Communications Commission.
  19. ^ Singh, Ishveena (25 July 2025). "FCC greenlights DJI Neo 2 drone; will US Customs let it land?". DroneDJ. Archived from the original on 8 August 2025. Retrieved 24 November 2025.
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