DJI Neo

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]

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]

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

• Camera: 12MP 1/2" CMOS camera
• Transmission system: Wi-Fi or O4^[2]

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