Great video, as always, Steven. On the NEO for full acro, I changed the Max Rates to 830 for Roll / Pitch, and 400 for the Yaw, and left all other stock values unchanged. Now, it loops and rolls a lot better. It's really so fun flying.
I don't understand why reviewers don't mention the main reason for me, an Avata2 owner, would get the Neo; namely that it meets FAA requirements for flying over and around people. I often want to fly in a busy urban area or at an event. But I guess realistically, you fly other drones over people anyway....
Or DJI can pair Neo with the goggles 2, rc motion 2, and maybe fpv rc2 which many people have it already. Then all these folks will buy the Neo like myself.
@@ididitfinallythankyou Problem is, DJI wants more money so they make their new gear only compatible with new RC 3 & goggles 3 for that purpose. If they made it backward compatible, they will loose money on their newer RC & goggles.
Been out of the scene for a while, may get back in with the neo, thanks for being here now and back when I used to fly, always good to have someone I know can make a reliable review 👌
Nice review video about the Neo. I ordered mine on Sept 11th, and they said that, due to shortage of stock because this drone is too popular right now, it will only start shipping on October 10th !
If you live in the USA then every store in the USA will not have this item until October. People that want it earlier just buy it from Canada or other countries.
Great review👍... With motion controller 3 it looks amazing and also in normal and sport mode with the fpv rc3.. I did not expect that image quality either. Looks really really good for what you pay 👍
I got my Neo the same day i saw your review. I actually didnt even know it was out until watching your video. You are a bad influence.😅😂😅😂 Thanks Steve.
Nice flying! :) You can start immediately in from manual mode. Manual>2x start button press. That way you don't have to always have your trottle stick in the green area via the goggle. Landing, just the opposite, 2x start button and the motors stop. (Or use it also in a crash). Too bad there is no turttle mode on the Neo, which I have on the Avata 2 under C1 and 2x press. 1x press C1 is esc beeping. Sorry, you said that already at 4:58 :) I hadn't watched the whole video first.
Nice video. Interesting in seeing you pack up for a day trip on your motorcycle and show which camera gear you recommend for scenic/ vlogs. Before your summer is over.
Another excellent honest review. I'm in two minds, wait for firmware updates or a possible Neo 2 or Pro version. While I procrastinate, one will surely come along and be a prime candidate for a review. One extra point to note, your videos audio consistantly Pop out! more than most on this and other platforms. It gives a greater depth and imerssive sense which is awesome. Just wanted to add that and show appreciation for this feature.
This was the review I was waiting for, enough information explained in a pleasant way, unfortunately it is currently very difficult to buy the DJI goggles 3 and DJI FPV controller in the country where I live.
thank you for this video I am in Dominican Republic currently and I have my neo with me and he gave me INCREDIBLE VIDEOS so as a little travel companion it is perfect and this in all modes except in the phone mode where you have to be extremely careful it does the great work with the RC N-2 and its stabilization is very correct notice to all travelers and so easy to take with us c is a recommended purchase thank captain
Wow. Brilliant and honest demo! Your presentation is fun with great sense of energy & humor kept me engaged! I have one question. I may have missed it. Are you a DjI sponsored reviewer? Thank you.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 way to go! I am sold on Dji Neo what it is designed to do. Thank you for your fast response. With that you just win a new subscriber. Subscribed.
Thank you for showing us what is what with this, as a old school pilot I prefer sticks but the alternative controller is definitely interesting , I'd like to try it out or find out more about how exactly it works, does it allow you more control of your shots maybe? Head tracking looks useful for filming and probably quite fun to use with this little thing. The tune like you say is terrible , far too loose , I would much prefer the ability to tune it up a bit and have that on a switch or something, sometimes you just want to fly around and not bother with recording and the wobble in the goggles looks annoying and flying on a windy day ( most days here in yorkshire lol )would be terrible, i would happily accept a shorter battery life for a better tune, For recording though it obviously is fine to have the wobble as long as the recorded image is good and then get the longer flight times. I have lots of drones to fly of course but when I go out just take one at a time and this could be the one..
Thanks! The motion controller is simply a very intuitive tool and when it comes to flying between or under objects it is actually better then joysticks at slow speeds. The NEO excels as being a SELFIE, VLOGGING, VACATION drone. For everything else it doesn’t excel but is simply fun.
The FPV performance is not great, but it wouldn't make much sense regardless. You would be spending 700-1.000€ in Ocusync 4 FPV gear into a 200€ drone. Yeah, just get the Avata 2.. Today, DJI rolled out the .200 update for the Neo's firmware, "fixing things", so how knows what the changes would be. Maybe something related to FPV. Great video, Captain, as always.
Thanks for the video. Excellent as always. Ever since your Neo teaser you released a while back, I’ve been awaiting the release like a little kid. What sucks, is that I still can’t get one. For whatever reason, in Southern California, the Neo isn’t available until at least October 10. I’ve heard unofficially that it may be even longer than that. I first saw that date on Amazon and thought it was because they’re a middleman but when I went to the DJI store, I was told the same thing. I guess that will give me time to source the Goggles 3 and the two controllers. Thanks again for the video, I look forward to the next one.
Hi Steve 😀👋 my friend. A very fantastic review 👍💯😁. This drone is pretty amazing. It has some good features. Hope you have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video and God bless you and your family always 🙏.
I know there may not be a lot of people like me, but I ordered the Avata 2 and the Neo (and fpv controller 3) and I plan to use the Neo as a practice drone before I start risking my Avata 2. They should both be here on Thursday and I'm pretty excited about it :)
They are both designed for first time drone pilots, so the odds that you will have any issues (using common sense not to fly into objects) all will be successful.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Wooo-wee. I am glad I got the Neo to practice on. It's already covered in grass and tree stains. The goggles 3 and fpv controller 3 are great with it. I'm still not decided on the motion controller 3, but if I want to let a friend (with the TRUST license) fly it, that's definitely what I will give them first. Nobody is going to get to fly my Avata 2. :)
Bought the neo with no controller. Thinking of getting controller now. Best one to buy? Can you use the fpv one without the goggles? May be a silly question i know. Thanks.
Watch my first review of the NEO and you'll see I listed all the compatible controllers in the very first comment below the video. And no, you can't use FPV components without the goggles.
I encountered the same thing with the Neo on low battery, I was at 14% and it did not have the power to get back, luckily I’m still testing its limitations around my house. It also does not like to fly in low light, ie: dusk. All in all I do like the Neo.
Very cool and thank you the great demo! Looking forward to my Neo arriving soon! So, it looks like the motion controller is the way to go if I want to start learning FPV? Does the motion controller work with PC FPV sims?
Thank you for the Video! It’s Not the best fpv drone but if you get use to it, it’s cool that you have the possibibility to fly it smooth manually 😊 our fpv drones will also land at 0% Batterie level without warning 😅😅
Hello, well done and thanks for the info! Now that DJI announced the Goggles N3, I'm very tempted to get these and fly in FPV. It's going to cost more to purchase the Goggles and Motion 3 or Manual controller than the bundle! Which controller would you suggest to pair with the Goggles? Flying with higher speed is better in FPV.
You only have one choice of brand controller because this is a DJI product. I listed the compatible DJI Controllers under the first NEO video I made… I’m not sure if I did it under this one. They are all listed on the DJI website. When you fly FPV with FPV Goggles then your choices become limited to the DJI FPV REMOTE 3 (because the controller must connect to the goggles and not the drone).
Intriguing review! The Neo sounds like a fun little drone, especially for beginners with the motion controller. But the trade-off for flying in manual mode seems significant. Would you recommend this to someone just getting started with FPV, or should they stick with a different option?
Bro imagine the 04 lite has a neo camera and small vtx we can put in whoops and toothpicks, that would be a game changer, I have a feeling they are gonna try to go after that market as it's becoming super popular
Great feedback ! What i wanted i to know 😀 Avoiding this for now as it doesn't allow manual mode with stock remote only. Buying additional googles and fpv controller will cost a bomb for me in INR
Question and comment - Q - at any 30FPS camera mode do you notice Jerkyness in YAW in the Googles 3 View ? // C - the NEO is actually pretty capable in manual mode in the right hands - a few vids on YT with other (accomplished) FPV pilots doing well with it - anyways - always enjoy your vids and your video production is second to none - keep on posting - thanks
I have not noticed any jerkiness when filming in any of the video resolutions. What I showed in my goggles in this vid is the only movement one sees, compared to what the camera records. Ref your MANUAL MODE comment, think of it this way.... say I drone F1 Cars for a living and then I drone a HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT... do you think I would notice a difference? And perhaps do you think I would say, as far as a race car goes, it's kinda weak. So, I have been flying drones for a living since 2013 and FPV drones since 2017 and I review plenty of FPV drones per year, so I'm very familiar in that realm as to how such drones should handle. When I fly something that is poor, then it is easily noticeable, and the NEO is your HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT (in the FPV World) compared to an F1 (in the FPV World).
The tricks are the same as you get on $50 toy drones. All drones can do them using the same inputs because they are tuned for them. In manual mode the pilot is doing the tricks with different parameters & the drone is not tuned to accept the pilots input and just flops around.
Hi, great video! I've been looking at the Neo for some time. I've got a mini 3 pro and was looking for something to try out FPV but I haven't got a huge budget and don't want to go in at the deep end straight away. With the N3 goggles out in a reasonably priced kit would you recommend this for beginner FPV or am I likely to outgrow it quickly? With the motion controller it looks like a lot of fun!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks! I'll have a look, like you said, the motion controller looks like the most fun way to have a go with the neo and that's how the N3 kit is set up. Keep up the good work! 👍
Captain… I have a Tello and a DJI Spark. Should I get the Neo to replace those two? I just use it for small family events, personal use. The Neo image quality just seems kind of low on these reviews. I know the Tello and Spark are lower, but I’m trying to decide of the Neo will be OK or I should get a higher image quality drone. What are your thoughts on the Neo image quality.
Great review. I see that in this video the motion controller and Goggles3 shows Normal mode. Are Sport/Manual/or other modes available when using motion controller ? Thanks.
Very intuitive video as always 👌👌 I've got a question... I ride Icelandic horses, sometimes even at competitions, which means riding the horse on a oval track, and if recording videos when riding, I'll usually need someone who can stand within the center of the oval with a camcorder or smartphone that has a decent enough camera to record fast moving objects. But what if I wanted to use a drone to record, and at the same time don't want to break the bank with something's that costs thousands of dollars, what drone would you recommend to buy? Preferably something that can record in full HD or even 4K. Is the new DJI mini 4K capable of being positioned "sideways" and then do a follow me recording? Or are there perhaps other "cheap" drones that can do the job? Best regards, and keep up the good job with all the videos/reviews it's great inspiration 🙏
You'd need the DJI MINI 4 PRO (not the cheap mini 4K). The reason you need the PRO is because the tracking is incredible (it won't lose you) and it can track from front, side, back (your choice), and it has obstacle avoidance to dodge anything while tracking from front or back (not so much the side tracking).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Cool Thanks for the info. I enjoy watching your reviews. I've been flying FPV for 15 years but just recently got into the sub250 quads. Firefly nano 1s is insanely fun! i'm looking for more great micros to enjoy with my 14yo son who is a fantastic rotor pilot already. He's been flying quads since he was 5. He learned on a Phantom 2 Vision+... rambling, but anyway, Keep putting out the great videos TubeFriend Keith
Great showcase on the different controllers for fpv but i have one question how does it flip so well with the "easy" acro but not when you were in full manual ? is that down to pilot skill or the rates settings ? as it clearly flipped pretty well while in the easy acro mode ? either way cool video !
You can buy a $30 drone (many that I have reviewed) that do the same flips as the DJI drone. This is because it is automatic and at the limits of the drone. In manual mode you need a high end flight controller and super powerful motors. The NEO does not have this so no mater what the tuning is it just can’t react to an FPV Pilots inputs, thus it becomes a sloppy FPV Drone in manual mode.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 (update) i got my daughter one and managed to flip and roll even dive, maybe because i use higher rates... i've uploaded a short its still not amazing but alot better than i expected after watching this considering its not made for acro 😂 was actually pretty fun, its not very good at anything but can do everything neo seems to be a jack of all trades master of none haha
Hi, another great insight to the new DJI neo.i have the avatar 1 and have now purchased this ,I'm hoping they might allow for a software update to use the old goggles 2 and controller 🤞 as there no way I'm forking out for the 3 version as well lol.ps I hope you enjoyed your break 😊
Nice simplified video for befinners to be sure, however for FPV you dont get into the rates adjustments to solve for what you say is a "terrible" fpv drone response..I also noted your camera angle was only 15 degrees. I have watched many of your videos and almost without fail every video of drone products during demonstration flights you always call yourself a fpv pilot and understandably caution befinners, however it would be nice, as you are a fpv pilot, to demonstrate freestyle or cinematic FPV or simply a RIP (without crashing into anything LOL). And yes, there are many videos doing the rounds where the NEO performs surprisingly well in FPV, granted it is not as powerful as a true racing quad or 5 inch quad, and if someone has a Avata 2 with the kit, and we have flown sport and normal etc. and want to get into manual mode without risking a lot of money, the NEO makes sense to learn with...maybe a point you might want to consider in a review.
Many thanks for sharing Captain; I have had the Neo (Drone only) for just over a week; initial thoughts?; amazing tech regards using without any Phone / Controller; not so amazing; Fly App very limited particularly with no RTH / Safety function; Video quality...........hmmmm 4K? I dont think so !!!; my original Spark looks better!; regardless, I am sure there will be updates to a number of aspects and have ordered a DJI RCN 3 to hopefully get more options with the settings...............
Unfortunately the only people who ever say that only fly DJI drones and have not been in the FPV Drone hobby for very long. The rest of us have tried it... it is like putting lipstick on a pig. When you start with an unresponsive flight controller, you just get turn it into gold. You won't ever find any RUclips vids of a PROP FPV PILOT adjusting the rates and then telling everyone "this drone is amazing now and better then other FPV Drones!"
just this thing existing will likely do a number on the "knockoff" competitors drones prices. it's surprisingly cheap for what it is and doesnt have horrible footage fwiw
Why would easy acro work so well with mc3 but you struggled with the same moves in manual? You didn't outright say it, but i think the assumption when you reviewed it in manual was that it just can't do those things, when in actuality it can...
Captain. put a bug in DJI's ear... I think if DJI would come out with a Drone Sim for the PC... it would sell big time. especially with winter coming up... On the other hand, I live in ARIZONA... three months out of the year it's too freekin' HOT to fly outside. except early, early mornings...!! Now they have FPV drones on the market.... What say you.?????
No offenese but learned after seeing a few honest videos about the lousy video quality, the shakey follow footage (and personally so disappointed my Mini2 RC doesn’t work with) and whenever their are affiliate links we know the positives are pushed
Ok, so you're young and not fully clued into the social media business world. When I buy a product, like the DJI NEO and FPV Gear (yes, all bought with my money)... where do you think the money came from? It comes from commissions I received from affiliated links. I don't force people to use my links, and I don't force people to buy a product. I work under the business model of... If you work hard and make a QUALITY review with quality video and editing and show what a product can and can not do, then you come across as honest. Let me tell you... That business model works and that is how I make money, and that money goes into the RUclips channel. This is the year 2024 and this is how the modern RUclipsrs make money. I have an entire Video on this subject (I'm very transparent): ruclips.net/video/AXC4Q4cLlWU/видео.htmlsi=9PRjgN4nHUljo7r5
Geo fencing is a pain in the rear, but it is usually there for a good reason. Buttt i have a geofencing spot near my house that is interesting. I live close to a small runway. Usually just small planes. Soooo i fly in a park that is about 8 to 10 miles away from my house. I found out the hard way that half of the park is actually in the same geozone as near my house. I looked at a geofencing map and the blue zone fans out and just clips the park i fly in .i used to take my flywoo lr4 from the park to the intercoastal water way in Florida. It is a beautiful view. I always got a little nervous if something malfunctioned i might loose my drone. So i thought with the avata 2 it would be so much better for that flight .much longer battery life and a much more stable and reliable return to home if needed. Wellllllll nope. I ran into the darn geozone and the drone tried to land. Realllllly i never se a plane this far north of the airport . They need to adjust the length of this takeoff and landing zone. This far away from the airport the planes have to be over 1000 ft anyways, so why is the zone going that far out .,,??? Frustrating. So i agree they are needed because there are too many idiot pilots out there, but sometimes they can be annoying!
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Great video, as always, Steven. On the NEO for full acro, I changed the Max Rates to 830 for Roll / Pitch, and 400 for the Yaw, and left all other stock values unchanged. Now, it loops and rolls a lot better. It's really so fun flying.
I don't understand why reviewers don't mention the main reason for me, an Avata2 owner, would get the Neo; namely that it meets FAA requirements for flying over and around people. I often want to fly in a busy urban area or at an event. But I guess realistically, you fly other drones over people anyway....
You can apply for a waiver for your avata 2 to fly over people.
I agree : that is a good point, and the fact that you don’t need a drone license either makes the entry into drones, and fpv, hassle-free.
@@zeejimi4044 it’s not like you need a license just to fly the avata 2 or to get into the hobby.
@@jaxturner7288 i think he mean when going for vacation on other countries.
@@ShermanKenBavata 2 would need modifications. It doesn’t meet the prop guard requirement.
Dji needs a cheap alternative to the expensive fpv goggles 🤙
This is very true
Or DJI can pair Neo with the goggles 2, rc motion 2, and maybe fpv rc2 which many people have it already. Then all these folks will buy the Neo like myself.
@@ididitfinallythankyou if it paired to FPV v2 goggles I’d instantly pay double the price.
There was a product listing for a "DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo" in earlier leaks but nothing since...
@@ididitfinallythankyou Problem is, DJI wants more money so they make their new gear only compatible with new RC 3 & goggles 3 for that purpose. If they made it backward compatible, they will loose money on their newer RC & goggles.
Been out of the scene for a while, may get back in with the neo, thanks for being here now and back when I used to fly, always good to have someone I know can make a reliable review 👌
Welcome back and thank you for your comment
Nice review video about the Neo. I ordered mine on Sept 11th, and they said that, due to shortage of stock because this drone is too popular right now, it will only start shipping on October 10th !
If you live in the USA then every store in the USA will not have this item until October. People that want it earlier just buy it from Canada or other countries.
Great review👍... With motion controller 3 it looks amazing and also in normal and sport mode with the fpv rc3.. I did not expect that image quality either. Looks really really good for what you pay 👍
I got my Neo the same day i saw your review. I actually didnt even know it was out until watching your video. You are a bad influence.😅😂😅😂 Thanks Steve.
Hope you enjoy it!
How is it? Have you used it in fpv mode?
Nice flying! :)
You can start immediately in from manual mode. Manual>2x start button press. That way you don't have to always have your trottle stick in the green area via the goggle. Landing, just the opposite, 2x start button and the motors stop. (Or use it also in a crash). Too bad there is no turttle mode on the Neo, which I have on the Avata 2 under C1 and 2x press. 1x press C1 is esc beeping.
Sorry, you said that already at 4:58 :) I hadn't watched the whole video first.
Nice video. Interesting in seeing you pack up for a day trip on your motorcycle and show which camera gear you recommend for scenic/ vlogs. Before your summer is over.
Captain, you are the best! I love your videos. Greetings from Argentina.
Thank you
2:50 my man pulls an uno reverse card on the bird 😂😂
Another excellent honest review. I'm in two minds, wait for firmware updates or a possible Neo 2 or Pro version. While I procrastinate, one will surely come along and be a prime candidate for a review. One extra point to note, your videos audio consistantly Pop out! more than most on this and other platforms. It gives a greater depth and imerssive sense which is awesome. Just wanted to add that and show appreciation for this feature.
Thank you! The NEO PRO is probably going to appear in late January.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I appreciate your knowledge 👍
This was the review I was waiting for, enough information explained in a pleasant way, unfortunately it is currently very difficult to buy the DJI goggles 3 and DJI FPV controller in the country where I live.
thank you for this video I am in Dominican Republic currently and I have my neo with me and he gave me INCREDIBLE VIDEOS so as a little travel companion it is perfect and this in all modes except in the phone mode where you have to be extremely careful it does the great work with the RC N-2 and its stabilization is very correct notice to all travelers and so easy to take with us c is a recommended purchase thank captain
Clear, and straight forward video. Thank you.
This is the exact video I was waiting to see!
Wow. Brilliant and honest demo! Your presentation is fun with great sense of energy & humor kept me engaged!
I have one question. I may have missed it.
Are you a DjI sponsored reviewer? Thank you.
The answer is NOPE. I purchased the NEO with my own money. No involvement from DJI which is why there are no purchase links to the DJI STORE.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 way to go! I am sold on Dji Neo what it is designed to do.
Thank you for your fast response.
With that you just win a new subscriber. Subscribed.
Thank you for showing us what is what with this, as a old school pilot I prefer sticks but the alternative controller is definitely interesting , I'd like to try it out or find out more about how exactly it works, does it allow you more control of your shots maybe?
Head tracking looks useful for filming and probably quite fun to use with this little thing.
The tune like you say is terrible , far too loose , I would much prefer the ability to tune it up a bit and have that on a switch or something, sometimes you just want to fly around and not bother with recording and the wobble in the goggles looks annoying and flying on a windy day ( most days here in yorkshire lol )would be terrible,
i would happily accept a shorter battery life for a better tune,
For recording though it obviously is fine to have the wobble as long as the recorded image is good and then get the longer flight times.
I have lots of drones to fly of course but when I go out just take one at a time and this could be the one..
Thanks! The motion controller is simply a very intuitive tool and when it comes to flying between or under objects it is actually better then joysticks at slow speeds. The NEO excels as being a SELFIE, VLOGGING, VACATION drone. For everything else it doesn’t excel but is simply fun.
The FPV performance is not great, but it wouldn't make much sense regardless. You would be spending 700-1.000€ in Ocusync 4 FPV gear into a 200€ drone. Yeah, just get the Avata 2..
Today, DJI rolled out the .200 update for the Neo's firmware, "fixing things", so how knows what the changes would be. Maybe something related to FPV.
Great video, Captain, as always.
I bet that bird was surprised something was following it. Nice flying.
the video not being sponsored is good because we would get the full and honest review
Thanks for the video. Excellent as always. Ever since your Neo teaser you released a while back, I’ve been awaiting the release like a little kid. What sucks, is that I still can’t get one. For whatever reason, in Southern California, the Neo isn’t available until at least October 10. I’ve heard unofficially that it may be even longer than that.
I first saw that date on Amazon and thought it was because they’re a middleman but when I went to the DJI store, I was told the same thing.
I guess that will give me time to source the Goggles 3 and the two controllers.
Thanks again for the video, I look forward to the next one.
The delay in the USA is due to your politicians screwing things up. Do like most Americans and order from Canada.
Hi Steve 😀👋 my friend. A very fantastic review 👍💯😁.
This drone is pretty amazing. It has some good features.
Hope you have a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video and God bless you and your family always 🙏.
Thanks 👍
My 4k30 - I can’t use with the goggles it’s not smooth at all :(. 1080p 60 is good though.
I know there may not be a lot of people like me, but I ordered the Avata 2 and the Neo (and fpv controller 3) and I plan to use the Neo as a practice drone before I start risking my Avata 2. They should both be here on Thursday and I'm pretty excited about it :)
They are both designed for first time drone pilots, so the odds that you will have any issues (using common sense not to fly into objects) all will be successful.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Wooo-wee. I am glad I got the Neo to practice on. It's already covered in grass and tree stains. The goggles 3 and fpv controller 3 are great with it. I'm still not decided on the motion controller 3, but if I want to let a friend (with the TRUST license) fly it, that's definitely what I will give them first. Nobody is going to get to fly my Avata 2. :)
Bought the neo with no controller. Thinking of getting controller now. Best one to buy? Can you use the fpv one without the goggles? May be a silly question i know. Thanks.
Watch my first review of the NEO and you'll see I listed all the compatible controllers in the very first comment below the video. And no, you can't use FPV components without the goggles.
I encountered the same thing with the Neo on low battery, I was at 14% and it did not have the power to get back, luckily I’m still testing its limitations around my house. It also does not like to fly in low light, ie: dusk. All in all I do like the Neo.
Fun video ! 😃
Neo is kinda like the
Jeep of drones!
🤣
Thanks Cap !!
@@willrine8614 the 4 banger model 😝
Awesome, I didn't expect this thingy to fly any closer way to FPVs
Very cool and thank you the great demo! Looking forward to my Neo arriving soon! So, it looks like the motion controller is the way to go if I want to start learning FPV? Does the motion controller work with PC FPV sims?
Nope, not with sims other than DJI made sims
So in fact, it would be a good idea to get the flyaway or care refresh🤘
Thank you for the Video! It’s Not the best fpv drone but if you get use to it, it’s cool that you have the possibibility to fly it smooth manually 😊 our fpv drones will also land at 0% Batterie level without warning 😅😅
Hello, well done and thanks for the info!
Now that DJI announced the Goggles N3, I'm very tempted to get these and fly in FPV. It's going to cost more to purchase the Goggles and Motion 3 or Manual controller than the bundle! Which controller would you suggest to pair with the Goggles? Flying with higher speed is better in FPV.
You only have one choice of brand controller because this is a DJI product. I listed the compatible DJI Controllers under the first NEO video I made… I’m not sure if I did it under this one. They are all listed on the DJI website. When you fly FPV with FPV Goggles then your choices become limited to the DJI FPV REMOTE 3 (because the controller must connect to the goggles and not the drone).
Intriguing review! The Neo sounds like a fun little drone, especially for beginners with the motion controller. But the trade-off for flying in manual mode seems significant.
Would you recommend this to someone just getting started with FPV, or should they stick with a different option?
Drones like the DJI AVATA and NEO are super fun for new FPV Pilots. But one will never learn how to fly true ACRO flying on such drones.
Bro imagine the 04 lite has a neo camera and small vtx we can put in whoops and toothpicks, that would be a game changer, I have a feeling they are gonna try to go after that market as it's becoming super popular
The title of the video says it all. Thanks again Steve....... no tractor man today 😅
I must have flown on his day off
Can the tracking be set to follow an object? Say an RC car?
The camera quality was far better than I expected.
If you use the remote you can then draw a box around what you wish to follow
The mbps was dropping while the drone was 3 feet from you 2:04. My avata 2 takes forever to link to gps sats too 😆
Great feedback ! What i wanted i to know 😀
Avoiding this for now as it doesn't allow manual mode with stock remote only.
Buying additional googles and fpv controller will cost a bomb for me in INR
Question and comment - Q - at any 30FPS camera mode do you notice Jerkyness in YAW in the Googles 3 View ? // C - the NEO is actually pretty capable in manual mode in the right hands - a few vids on YT with other (accomplished) FPV pilots doing well with it - anyways - always enjoy your vids and your video production is second to none - keep on posting - thanks
I have not noticed any jerkiness when filming in any of the video resolutions. What I showed in my goggles in this vid is the only movement one sees, compared to what the camera records. Ref your MANUAL MODE comment, think of it this way.... say I drone F1 Cars for a living and then I drone a HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT... do you think I would notice a difference? And perhaps do you think I would say, as far as a race car goes, it's kinda weak. So, I have been flying drones for a living since 2013 and FPV drones since 2017 and I review plenty of FPV drones per year, so I'm very familiar in that realm as to how such drones should handle. When I fly something that is poor, then it is easily noticeable, and the NEO is your HYUNDAI ACCENT SPORT (in the FPV World) compared to an F1 (in the FPV World).
Nice review. I wonder why tricks in easy acro does so much better than tricks in manual mode??
The tricks are the same as you get on $50 toy drones. All drones can do them using the same inputs because they are tuned for them. In manual mode the pilot is doing the tricks with different parameters & the drone is not tuned to accept the pilots input and just flops around.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 pilot error
Hi, great video! I've been looking at the Neo for some time. I've got a mini 3 pro and was looking for something to try out FPV but I haven't got a huge budget and don't want to go in at the deep end straight away. With the N3 goggles out in a reasonably priced kit would you recommend this for beginner FPV or am I likely to outgrow it quickly? With the motion controller it looks like a lot of fun!
Yes, the kit is recommended for beginners
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks! I'll have a look, like you said, the motion controller looks like the most fun way to have a go with the neo and that's how the N3 kit is set up. Keep up the good work! 👍
Hi Captain, thanks for the review! Did you try it without the removable propeller protectors ? Do you think it would make any difference?
No difference
I've been trying to find that 180 drift but couldn't find it in any video till now, thank you.
Glad I could help
absolutely amazing review!
Thank you kindly!
always great vids Steve
Glad you like them!
Captain… I have a Tello and a DJI Spark. Should I get the Neo to replace those two? I just use it for small family events, personal use. The Neo image quality just seems kind of low on these reviews. I know the Tello and Spark are lower, but I’m trying to decide of the Neo will be OK or I should get a higher image quality drone. What are your thoughts on the Neo image quality.
The NEO is modern and better
In addition to the manual switch on the FPV remote 3 I understand there are two additional settings to fly FPV in a better manual way.
Yes, I did not show them to newbies as I don’t expect any newbies watching this video to buy the NEO to fly FPV in manual mode.
Always a joy to see your reviews 👍
I have the Neo and the RC2. Would you know if the goggles would allow for FPV flight using the RC2?
No. Only fpv rc3 or motion3
Great review. I see that in this video the motion controller and Goggles3 shows Normal mode. Are Sport/Manual/or other modes available when using motion controller ? Thanks.
Only Sport is available
Here’s a tip.. Take the prop guard off. I found it more responsive in manual mode 😊
I tried it and it made no difference
Very intuitive video as always 👌👌
I've got a question... I ride Icelandic horses, sometimes even at competitions, which means riding the horse on a oval track, and if recording videos when riding, I'll usually need someone who can stand within the center of the oval with a camcorder or smartphone that has a decent enough camera to record fast moving objects.
But what if I wanted to use a drone to record, and at the same time don't want to break the bank with something's that costs thousands of dollars, what drone would you recommend to buy?
Preferably something that can record in full HD or even 4K.
Is the new DJI mini 4K capable of being positioned "sideways" and then do a follow me recording? Or are there perhaps other "cheap" drones that can do the job?
Best regards, and keep up the good job with all the videos/reviews it's great inspiration 🙏
You'd need the DJI MINI 4 PRO (not the cheap mini 4K). The reason you need the PRO is because the tracking is incredible (it won't lose you) and it can track from front, side, back (your choice), and it has obstacle avoidance to dodge anything while tracking from front or back (not so much the side tracking).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thank you very much for the quick reply 🙏👌
Good review!
4;12 does coordinating with the rudder help? Like in Acro mode on a Firefly or race quad?
In manual mode one must coordinate rudder (YAW) along with roll. It works to a degree on the NEO.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Cool Thanks for the info. I enjoy watching your reviews. I've been flying FPV for 15 years but just recently got into the sub250 quads. Firefly nano 1s is insanely fun! i'm looking for more great micros to enjoy with my 14yo son who is a fantastic rotor pilot already. He's been flying quads since he was 5. He learned on a Phantom 2 Vision+... rambling, but anyway, Keep putting out the great videos TubeFriend
Keith
Great review 👍🏻👍🏻 but wondering can use Dji first edition Fpv controller and googles to pair with this mini drone???
Nope, not compatible
@ no way, I start no liking Dji for this kind of things.. ty for replying back..
Great showcase on the different controllers for fpv but i have one question how does it flip so well with the "easy" acro but not when you were in full manual ? is that down to pilot skill or the rates settings ? as it clearly flipped pretty well while in the easy acro mode ? either way cool video !
You can buy a $30 drone (many that I have reviewed) that do the same flips as the DJI drone. This is because it is automatic and at the limits of the drone. In manual mode you need a high end flight controller and super powerful motors. The NEO does not have this so no mater what the tuning is it just can’t react to an FPV Pilots inputs, thus it becomes a sloppy FPV Drone in manual mode.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 (update) i got my daughter one and managed to flip and roll even dive, maybe because i use higher rates... i've uploaded a short its still not amazing but alot better than i expected after watching this considering its not made for acro 😂 was actually pretty fun, its not very good at anything but can do everything neo seems to be a jack of all trades master of none haha
Great video ! Can you fly the Neo in winter ? I live in Montreal,.
Yes, all drones can fly in our Canadian winters. You just put the batteries in your pocket, keep them warm, before you fly.
Thank you 👍
Nice thanks for the review Steve I wish I had a cool drone that is like fimi mini 3😅
Hello captain drone thanks for the information, i like your video reviews..
can you do flips and rolls without the goggles?
Nope… you need the goggles to activate that feature
No. Manual mod only with goggles3
awsome video Captain
Very nice video. I'm newbie for FPV drone, I would like to know if the remote control and FPV goggles in the Cetus FPV Kit can be used with DJI NEO?
Nope.... Think of it this way DJI Products ONLY work with DJI Products.
Hi, another great insight to the new DJI neo.i have the avatar 1 and have now purchased this ,I'm hoping they might allow for a software update to use the old goggles 2 and controller 🤞 as there no way I'm forking out for the 3 version as well lol.ps I hope you enjoyed your break 😊
Nice simplified video for befinners to be sure, however for FPV you dont get into the rates adjustments to solve for what you say is a "terrible" fpv drone response..I also noted your camera angle was only 15 degrees.
I have watched many of your videos and almost without fail every video of drone products during demonstration flights you always call yourself a fpv pilot and understandably caution befinners, however it would be nice, as you are a fpv pilot, to demonstrate freestyle or cinematic FPV or simply a RIP (without crashing into anything LOL).
And yes, there are many videos doing the rounds where the NEO performs surprisingly well in FPV, granted it is not as powerful as a true racing quad or 5 inch quad, and if someone has a Avata 2 with the kit, and we have flown sport and normal etc. and want to get into manual mode without risking a lot of money, the NEO makes sense to learn with...maybe a point you might want to consider in a review.
One thing is for certain. There are ZERO FPV Drones pilots buying the NEO.
Did you try taking the prop guards off for manual mode? Might make a slight difference.
Yes, makes no difference
Good morning captain cool drone nice review
Very nice review thanks
to fly with motion controller, you must use goggles 3?
As far as I know the MOTION CONTROLLER 3 only works with the GOGGLES 3.
How Long the distance of drone..just asking sir...tnx
Always watching your video sir...
10 km depending on interference… but you’ll never achieve that because the battery is too small and you’ll run out of power.
Thanks again Steve!
Great video cap
Appreciate it
Many thanks for sharing Captain; I have had the Neo (Drone only) for just over a week; initial thoughts?; amazing tech regards using without any Phone / Controller; not so amazing; Fly App very limited particularly with no RTH / Safety function; Video quality...........hmmmm 4K? I dont think so !!!; my original Spark looks better!; regardless, I am sure there will be updates to a number of aspects and have ordered a DJI RCN 3 to hopefully get more options with the settings...............
2 updates have come.. quality 👍
Adjust your rates for the remote and it flys great in manual, also true for avata and avata 2, watch some videos.
Unfortunately the only people who ever say that only fly DJI drones and have not been in the FPV Drone hobby for very long. The rest of us have tried it... it is like putting lipstick on a pig. When you start with an unresponsive flight controller, you just get turn it into gold. You won't ever find any RUclips vids of a PROP FPV PILOT adjusting the rates and then telling everyone "this drone is amazing now and better then other FPV Drones!"
just this thing existing will likely do a number on the "knockoff" competitors drones prices. it's surprisingly cheap for what it is and doesnt have horrible footage fwiw
good day captain. Any good recommendation for a first time FPV drone with only 300 dollars budget?
For that price have a look at RTF FPV KITS for beginners. I have reviewed everyone in existence.
Why would easy acro work so well with mc3 but you struggled with the same moves in manual? You didn't outright say it, but i think the assumption when you reviewed it in manual was that it just can't do those things, when in actuality it can...
It appears you are a newbie IN the world of FPV
Captain. put a bug in DJI's ear... I think if DJI would come out with a Drone Sim for the PC... it would sell big time. especially with winter coming up... On the other hand, I live in ARIZONA... three months out of the year it's too freekin' HOT to fly outside. except early, early mornings...!!
Now they have FPV drones on the market.... What say you.?????
Excellent review as always. Does anyone knows if Master Airscrew will make any propeller for the Dji Neo?
Eventually yes
Do you need the goggles if you're using the RC Motion 3?
Yes
Hey Captain, I have an original Magic Pro. I still love it but would love to get the Neo. Will it fly using my original Mavic Pro controller?
Unfortunately not
DJI Goggles N3 for the Neo have been leaked. I wonder how much they will cut the price.
Good video Steve
Thank you
This is in Orleans in Ottawa! I was there a few weeks ago! My in laws live 3mins away. Great video btw I’m interested in getting one of these.
You have a good eye... it is indeed Orleans
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 btw I live in the UK ha!
How about purchasing a Neo with v3 goggles and upgrading to avata 2 later
1st! The review we’ve been waiting for
Not
With the goggles and a remote controller, can you use any of the programmed shots..like dronie, follow, etc? I know it doesn't have master shots...
Not in FPV mode. In FPV mode it becomes like the AVATA 2
😂😂😂I have the dji hat, great video steve👌
Great review
very informative. well, done.
Thanks again Captain!
Can the rates be changed so it flips and rolls faster in manual mode?
Yes, but the flight controller is not designed for such manual/acro mode, so no need to bother.
what is the cheapest fpv drone
@@facter5000 idk but I also wanna know
Nice piece of tecnology, do you know any web sights where i can get a battery for my hubsan zino 2 + they seem hard to get.
Check EXO DRONES in North America. The EXO DRONES are made by HUBSAN so look for their drone that is similar to the ZINO 2+
Got NEO today, notice its little windy sensitive
You think the acrobatics in manual would be better without the propeller guards?
Nope. I tried it and no difference.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ohh I think it is just some assisted self levelling then
No offenese but learned after seeing a few honest videos about the lousy video quality, the shakey follow footage (and personally so disappointed my Mini2 RC doesn’t work with) and whenever their are affiliate links we know the positives are pushed
Ok, so you're young and not fully clued into the social media business world. When I buy a product, like the DJI NEO and FPV Gear (yes, all bought with my money)... where do you think the money came from? It comes from commissions I received from affiliated links. I don't force people to use my links, and I don't force people to buy a product. I work under the business model of... If you work hard and make a QUALITY review with quality video and editing and show what a product can and can not do, then you come across as honest. Let me tell you... That business model works and that is how I make money, and that money goes into the RUclips channel. This is the year 2024 and this is how the modern RUclipsrs make money. I have an entire Video on this subject (I'm very transparent): ruclips.net/video/AXC4Q4cLlWU/видео.htmlsi=9PRjgN4nHUljo7r5
God your well explained!! Thanks for existing!!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Geo fencing is a pain in the rear, but it is usually there for a good reason. Buttt i have a geofencing spot near my house that is interesting. I live close to a small runway. Usually just small planes. Soooo i fly in a park that is about 8 to 10 miles away from my house. I found out the hard way that half of the park is actually in the same geozone as near my house. I looked at a geofencing map and the blue zone fans out and just clips the park i fly in .i used to take my flywoo lr4 from the park to the intercoastal water way in Florida. It is a beautiful view. I always got a little nervous if something malfunctioned i might loose my drone. So i thought with the avata 2 it would be so much better for that flight .much longer battery life and a much more stable and reliable return to home if needed. Wellllllll nope. I ran into the darn geozone and the drone tried to land. Realllllly i never se a plane this far north of the airport . They need to adjust the length of this takeoff and landing zone. This far away from the airport the planes have to be over 1000 ft anyways, so why is the zone going that far out .,,??? Frustrating. So i agree they are needed because there are too many idiot pilots out there, but sometimes they can be annoying!
Great footage
I.m really thinking about getting the drone
Hi! What about the camera quality at low light, for real estate?! Better 03? O3 got 1.7 sensor, this one 2, so what do u think?
Oh you better watch my first NEO review to see the answer to that… you will be disappointed
nice stuff, good to know ;) thanks 4 sharing !
Thanks for watching!