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)

This was a Christmas gift for my “big boy” — my husband — and he LOVED it! The DJI Neo Three-Battery Combo is an amazing little drone that delivers way more fun and quality than we expected. The drone feels very well made, easy to use even for beginners, and incredibly fun right out of the box. The 4K camera produces great footage for its size, and the self-flying features make it enjoyable without feeling complicated or intimidating. The three-battery combo is a HUGE plus — honestly, it’s super necessary. It lets you enjoy longer flying sessions without constantly stopping to recharge, which makes the experience so much better. For the price, this combo is an excellent deal. Pros: Fun and intuitive to use (great for beginners and adults) Excellent build quality 4K video quality for such a small drone Three batteries included — very practical and needed Great value for the price Perfect gift idea Cons: None so far — it does exactly what we expected and more If you’re looking for a fun, high-quality drone for adults or a gift that will actually get used and enjoyed, this one is a fantastic choice. Highly recommend!

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.

A very fun drone to use. Great for beginners and pros alike. I was amazed at the quality of photos and videos having such a small camera. The drone is very stable in flight. I was also impressed that it could record audio and cut out the prop noise! It may be a little off, so you have to correct that in post production. Works great by itself, with a cellphone, or with the controller.

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.

This has been infinitely frustrating. I am trying to install DJI Fly on a relatively recent Samsung smartphone. Over and over I get the message "App not installed". I kept my cool and began researching. Days later I found an APK installer app that told me WHY the app was not installing; the version I downloaded FROM DJI was not compatible. I downloaded and installed. The DJI app spends all of its and your time trying to get you to UPGRADE AND PAY. I respectfully declined. I have decided to soldier on and will update this review if I have good news eventually. Okay, I returned the drone and controller and bought them again as a package. This apparently still will not work without DJI Fly, but my kid let me download and install. Once you have DJI Fly working, everything is a breeze. Otherwise it will not work at all. UPDATE: Non-pro tip. If you buy a drone+controller bundle, the drone and controller are already linked and you can shoot video straight to drone internal storage and then transfer to your computer. This is per "Rufus", so may turn out to be inaccurate. This means I'm probably returning the drone and controller to buy them together, which is obviously another massive hassle. Oh well... UPDATE: This thing takes amazing video. Truly stunning. It is so easy to fly, once you get it going at all. Like I said earlier, if you can't download, install and run DJI Fly don't bother. DJI Go will NOT work, trust me on this one.

The DJI Neo is an excellent choice for beginners and casual pilots who still want strong performance. It’s incredibly easy to fly right out of the box, with stable controls and confidence-boosting handling that make learning smooth and stress-free. Even in tighter spaces, the flyability feels controlled and predictable. One of the biggest highlights is how portable it is. The compact size makes it easy to transport anywhere without needing a bulky case, which is perfect for travel or quick flights on the go. Build quality is solid and feels well-made, especially for its size. It doesn’t feel like a toy, and the overall design reflects DJI’s attention to detail. For the price, the value for money is outstanding — you get reliable performance, good features, and a polished experience without spending a fortune. Despite its small form factor, the power is impressive. It has plenty of responsiveness and lift, making it fun to fly while still being beginner-friendly. Overall, the DJI Neo is a great balance of simplicity, quality, and performance, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone starting out or looking for a compact, capable drone.

What can I say? This drone is simply amazing! Right out of the box (after activation of course), this drone flew exactly as advertised. SUPER stable even indoors with lower light levels. Outside in bright conditions it just gets even better. Follow me mode is easy as can be and quite accurate with tracking. Seeing as it is still winter and quite windy outside, I am unable to try the more advanced pre-programed flight modes. This drone flies very well in manual mode with a cell phone. By far my FAVORITE drone so far (had Yuneec Breeze & DJI Spark - both dead due to connection issues, and a Snaptain P30 Pro which has issues powering up right out of the box and is difficult to control). Once it is activated (easy process with DJI Fly app on your cell phone), this drone needs nothing more than your hand and bright enough light conditions to fly. BRAVO DJI.

This is a great drone! I have been flying fpv for awhile with larger drones and tiny whoops and this one is awesome. The motion controller that comes with this fly more combo is so easy to use and makes it so easy to hit small gaps when flying close proximity. Would definitely recommend for beginners and frequent flyers.