I don't disagree with your take on the Neo, except I feel like the improvement's you asked for are basically an Avata 2 and a Neo combined into once device. Maybe in the future we can get soemthing that meets in the middle of both worlds? I picked up the Neo but basically just for easy quick shots and don't expect anything miraculous out of it. Mainly just personal footage to share and not for my professional use. Great review though. New sub :)
YES!!! i got an avata 2 thinking it could do these things like use a RC2 or N3 (i got with the neo) i been streaming to my phone just to set up quick shots, its as annoying and laggy as it sounds
What you say make total sense but then the drone would cost double. I purchased it just for the simple use of follow me when out with friends or walking my dog without having to Carry a remote. I own the Mavic Pro, Mavic air 2 and mini 2 and that's All I need to fly around and have fun with a remote. The Biggest Downfall of the Neo is I CAN'T use my mini 2 remote....
They do need to update the app, to let you control the exposure and white balance, without the need for a physical controller, at the very least. That is something they can do. Its just a software UI improvement. And in my mind, if they do, it would make this an easy choice, to complement my DJI Mini 4K (edit now replaced with Mini Pro 4 as the 4k didn't work).
I made an opinion video where I said BEFORE the Neo was released that its meant more for content creators rather than drone pilots. The AI tracking and simple modes are going to help with B roll or act as a 2nd camera man. So I feel DJI made it not prioritizing a lot of the complaints you had. I just got my Neo because it looks like people are liking the tracking more than I imagined they would. But I haven't got to fly it yet. Stupid adult responsibilities. Thanks for the video.
I got the Neo with goggles and RC. I'm having fun. I needed an open spot to try it in acro mode first time so today I flew it at our local park. I lost it twice. All those fall leaves made it really tough! The second time I couldn't find it, so hooked my goggles to my tablet with DJI Fly on it. Took me right to it. Whew! Prediction: The Neo 2 will have optical avoidance, more powerful motors, weigh 249 grams, and cost $500. I love the goggles 3 with my Mini 4 and Air 3. Feels so natural!
no kidding, none of the marketing makes it obvious that you need to dump a metric ton of money to get the additional equipment. the app sounds damn near useless, wow
@fpvrc9829 i (personally) don't care about acro. It's expensive, hard and i'll probably just crash a lot. In my opinion, if you want a cheap acro drone, the neo is your choice, but I don't care about it.
GetFPV sells the 'Aquila 16' starter bundle on Amazon (top seller) for $299. It comes with a cheap carrying case, a really crappy pair of goggles, a semi decent controller, 2 proprietary batteries that keep the drone up in the air for 3-5 mins and a drone with a 720p camera. In comparison, the Neo kit comes with 3 proprietary batteries and a charging bank and the drone itself for roughly the same price. Of course you will need to at least buy the RCN3 controller for a 'complete' experience, so that will run you another $100 or so. No quite an FPV like the GetFPV kit, but they are basically the same class of whoop drone. The main difference however is that, for a a comparable entry price, the Neo is a MUCH better drone. Better build quality, 'smart' features, 5-10 more minutes of flgiht time, 4k cam, DJI support...basically there is nothing in the "starter drone" market that competes with this drone atm. I will agree with you on the fact that DJI would be smart to offer budget goggles/controller to include with the Neo for a complete FPV kit, but besides that your rant sounds whiny.
Does anyone remember Google Cardboard? It was a way to turn your smartphone into googles for 3D viewing experiences. I'm thinking DJI should examine this as an option for FPV flying with their super cheap drone. $100 for a controller and a bit of cardboard to make FPV a possibility? Why not?
yeah i started witht his drone 2 weeks ago , with googles and motion rc 3 . verry funny , but 1 thing what fuck me up is , i cannot put a 135g led lamp on it to fly in "lost places building" , without lamp it wont work too ;/ hope they fix the sensors , and i wish to fly over water
Since you mentioned Tello. In TelloFpv app it even got RTH. And since in app only Neo conts how far and how high it flies from start point why it cannot go back?
This is probably the best Neo vid. I have 4 Tellos and a Neo witth n3 controller. When I started compare them, got critics, that the Neo is the newer version of the Spark. I had a Spark too and they are not the same category. I fly these two with Dronemask 2. They are very similar, even the max speed is almost the same.
Hi, flying with the Dronemask and N3 controller, is there a way to set the gimbal to fpv mode instead of Horizon leveling? I have the same equipment on order. I have serious fpv drones and don't expect full fpv on the Neo without the necessary goggles and controller, I want to use it for kind of "casual" fpv flying in sport mode, and sometimes without having to use goggles.
@@mssippijim hello. This is exactly what I do. Unfortunately no more fpv mode in the fly app. I really liked it flying my spark and mini 1. Always leveled unfortunately. I want this function back. This is the reason, why I keep the Tello. Since I sold all my other drones, the Tello is the one with fixed camera and in sport mode, no stabilization. Very realistic FPV without acro.
@@HalfChrome I have to tell you, that the Tello also have a "fanatics only" mode. With more expensive stuffs like original ps or Xbox controllers in wired mode, high transmitting power routers in extender mode instead of the cheap USB range extenders, Volatello, who created the FPV and the tellome apps used Samsung Galaxy goggles and phone in it, I fly with dronemask 2 + Xiaomi poco gaming phone in it. Our tello have a range about half a kilometer with stabile signal and some more fine tuning in the FPV app to reduce pitch, to reduce the disadvantage of the downward facing camera. And I myself use GemFan 75 propellers, because the tello files awesome with those and has a little longer flight time. So, I ended up spending hundreds of euros on Tello FPV setup.... Just like how nonsense, but possible to fly these drones like the Neo with very expensive goggles +FPV controller.
i got a neo, and i fell into thier trap and got an avata 2 kit and FPV controller, but i am starting to hate the avata 2 so much for its forced googles and just want to send it back, keep the fpv controller, and wait for googles-n3 and just fly the neo til i get good and build my own, what u think? i have the availible cash to keep the avata 2, and i like it, but its forced google use, compared to the neo... just cant take advantage of the amazing camera on it
TBH I thought your flight footage was amazing, I am sitting in the target market for this as a complete beginner not wanting to spend too much until I have tried it out. Thanks for all the tips, especially around what I might need to upgrade in future to get the most out of the Neo. 👍🏼
Looks like DJI are watching your awesome videos... The controls on the phone are finally available on the horizontal mode and they came up with a cheaper goggle for beginners who don't want to invest too much money. I like your idea to make a DJI Neo Pro... A little bit heavier but still under the 250 g limit with a better camera and better accro performance. Like the Pavo 20 Pro.
did they, though? because I can't find any of that on their website and their neo isn't even a primary listed drone on their layout. I had to search for it
NAG NAG NAG... FFS! its great for the price, its great at what its intended for... and yes DJI will improve it.. like it always does... they know what they are doing...
it would be great for the price if i could use my dji fpv controllers and googles, how much am i gonna have to spend to fly this in acro mode, considering thats the only reason i would buy it ?
Neo seems like Tello for people that bought into ecosystem already, but want second, smaller drone, that you can from time to time use with your phone only and without goggles/controller.
DJI Neo has issue. Just got mine on 6 Nov 2024 and on 2nd day it shows "Downward vision sensor error" Contact DJI service center, Just tell me it's irrepairable due to mainboard problem and no replacement. 😢Really disappointed with DJI. So do I just need to scrap a brand new drone 😡
@@HalfChrome They want me to ship from Malaysia to China, which I had a hard time finding a courier service to ship to China due to it's a drone and it has battery.
3:36 hey half chrome! nice points there ut dji just released its new neo combo wich is much more affordable and surprisingly extremely cheap! nice content tho!
I also find it awkward to use my phone vertically rather than horizontally when using it as a remote. Here in the Philippines the fly more combo includes the RCN3 for about 330 USD. I think it's weird that the US doesn't have that option.
@@HalfChrome Thing is, a lot of people bought the Fly More Combo then resell them for a higher price. You couldn't buy them as they were out of stock! I couldn't get a Fly More Combo so I settled on the standard, I have ordered 1 battery but I plan on using the Neo as a selfie drone, especially for my kid (9). He loves it! The thing is good in what it does...a very attentive videographer
Will this work with a RC-N1 with this? I have a Mini 2SE. Can you share remotes with different DJI drones? That would make the controller option effectively free.
@@HalfChrome That's really a miss because people could take the controller from drones they already have and use it with this. Negating any cost for a controller.
What other similar size quad drone capable of flying both inside and outside with DJI O3 module can compare with this? Mobula 8 with O3 unit maybe but it is almost 400$ and battery life sucks and hard to fly inside but of course it is faster. If you own any DJI drone this is a no brainer.
I agree with you in general....And how about improving the NOISE.... To me the Number One Issue to be solved.... It is annoying and DJI should work on it.
i think my Neo needs to be returned. It started flying erratically so i tried to do a IMU Calibration and that will not go past 95% complete and goes through a full battery without completing. Any ideas?
It's a difficult decision what to buy. My idea at the moment is that I start with the Neo fly more combo and later I add the RC 2 followed by the Mini 5 pro. That way I can use the Neo like better selfi stick and the mini for serious flying. Any thoughts?
Great review and thanks for sharing; agree with all of the points you raised however there is just one more to add to the pie !!!!; the noise !!!!; for a Drone that is meant to be small and "discreet"; its an unwanted attention grabbing sound; lets hope by some sort of miracle; there will be new props available in the future!
Hello sir I have a request can you make reviews in LYR/C Gps S159 pro the remote of this drone is so intriguing because of built in screen that connect to the drone
The Neo does not work well indoors even with all the lights on. When I go from one lighting condition to another it just takes off forward in a split second at high speed out of control and crashes into whatever is in front of it. It won't fly indoors for more than a minute or so without going out of control and smashing into something. None of my other dozen or so drones have this issue including my 5 other DJI drones, even the cheap little Mavic Mini and the Tello work fine indoors. DJI Support told me the Neo is meant for outdoor use only even though the users manual says otherwise. I bought the Neo to fly indoors during the winter. Starting to see tons of blogs on this issue. Many people are experiencing similar issues. It helps to strap a light to the bottom of the drone but, there is no good place to strap it because the battery and camera are in the way. I figure DJI will have to address the issue at some point. Nice aircraft otherwise.
I ended up buying it... and I have very MIXED FEELINGS. On one hand, it was awesome just turning it on and being able to have it follow you. BUT, it is glitchy and sometimes it would be slow to react. THEN, OMFG... I was using it with the controller and it lost connection... started flying erratically, like a total psycho... It started giving me all sorts of messages, flashing green, red, then telling me it was landing immediately (over water, of course). Thankfully I was able to update the "home" button to a parking lot and retrieve it. I am NOT impressed by this thing. And I don't know what to do now because it's brand new, I updated everything, and now I know I cannot trust it. Argh...!
I’m looking at it from the perspective that it can be used as a cat 1 drone for 107 pilots to fly over people. IMO that’s the only reason it’s in my bag of goodies.
just returned mine. just could not live with the footage. rather pay $150 more for decent vid. My 2 yr old insta 360go2 BLOWS the doors off this new neo drone for video. very sad cuz the rest of it i liked a lot.
Can I just say, given that your audience is a first time drone purchaser, please stop with the acronym jargon (FPV) and just state the term first and give its acronym after introducing the term.
Dude, Lack of SD card, really? I can say I dont like Tesla becasue I cannot refule it with Gas! Its built to be a beginner device, otherwise there is another option as AVATA 2
Le neo a un rth avec la radio commande, des dizaines de vidéo ont fait des range test avec RTH à plus de 1kilometre 5 ...informez vous avant de raconter des mensonges ( le hover x air pro max à 670 € lui n'a pas de GPS ni de rth si vous le perdez à 1km vous pouvez vous assoir sur vos 670€
@@HalfChrome I have the Mini 3 and avatar. This will probably be my go to drone. Can use my goggles and joystick, or my phone or nothing at all! And at that size, with the propeller guards...it's a game changer for convenience
Could the DJI Neo be used for indoor real estate videography? I have a mavic 3 pro thats getting great out door shots but I need something small for indoors. I would just get a gimbal but one of my legs is smaller than the other so the gimbal doesnt really help with my obvious gait issue. Thanks!
most all of the control problems you have named all revolves around being expensive. if you can’t afford the the options, then you probably can’t afford the hobby
I've had mine for about a month now and have tested it pretty extensively. My two biggest gripes are lack of range with the phone app and its lack of wind resistance. Flying with the phone app I can only go 30 to 50 feet before I lose signal and control. That can be a big problem given the lack of RTH function when flying in that configuration. That's not really very useful. I'm not sure there's much they can do about it given the WiFi protocol. If the drone was a more powerful hot spot it would help I'm sure. I've found that even very light wind tends to knock the aircraft around enough to affect the video. The built in image stabilization helps, but not enough. I see a lot of video on RUclips that looks pretty good. I'm guessing it must have been shot on windless days. I suppose it's not surprising given the light weight, but some more horsepower would definitely help. This thing seems to be best used for low altitudes in the automated modes. Anything else and it's out of its wheelhouse most of the time.
@@HalfChrome Look for the new models, little controller for example the hover max pro, A lot of points which you criticise are in the hover max pro included. The hover drones are between the Mini 4 pro and the Neo. But thy only work with WiFi. You must know, in the Neo you have to drones one in WiFi configuration, second with DJI Controller Configuration, when you have an Mini 4 pro or a Avatar. Than you have his model to complete your Sortiment. I use the Neo for flying I door or you have not so much place. Not mainly for take Videos. It everythime, what you wan‘t you do with your drone.
Agree with software improvements. Hardware is gonna bust the sub 200 bones.maybe a pro version with all your recommendations for 100 buck more… it will only get better from here.
I'd take one improvement and be very happy. Bigger battery! Hands down, this is the worst thing about the Neo. Since the Neo is so light, a double sized battery should be extremely easy.
Great video. New sub. I agree with pretty much everything you said about improvements. The only things I will add are a “turtle mode,” the ability to exceed 394 feet (yes, I know the limit is 400 feet) and a larger capacity battery for longer flights.
i have a theory as to why they dont include the fpv controller with avata 2 or i seen (but dont know where its available) a neo kit with googles and motion controller, and i think they are scared of ppl flying manual and just smashing the drone in 24 hours, i just got an fpv controller, and been using a sim, and ya, they definitely would smash the thing and send it back within refund window.... just my theory
I would gladly pay more for a Neo with side sensors and a better camera. I believe that side sensors would be more useful than front and rear as I can see forward with the camera, and I don't fly backwards unless I know where it is like with a dronie. I am waiting for Neo 2 or 3, but bought this one for a cheap toy to play with until they come out with what is likely already near production. This is obviously an attempt to rake in some bucks in the usual DJI manner, drop a teaser, then bring out the main product later. The Mavic 3 is the only one I still use the original of...
Many of these are things that DJI could implement. Why would we not want it to be better. It is a problem if I can’t set my exposure in the app and do an orbit and it changes mid shot. Why not add the ability to fix that on the app? Why do I need a controller to do so? Seems like a fixable problem.
@@HalfChromeit depends… it seems this video is geared towards recreational flyers and not 107 flyers. It does fit the bill in every way for a cat 1 drone out of the box. The one thing you didn’t mention is that for 107 flyers, it doesn’t have remote ID enabled in the US. Now that’s a a bad decision especially for 107 remote pilots.
A force de tout critiquer exagérément on devient non crédible et c'est contre productif car les gens achètent en fonction de leur besoin et non des votres , sans compter bien d'autres test qui me semblent bien plus honnêtes que le votre même en fpv pour un pilote expérimenté cela représente un moyen de s'entrainer avec 135gr ce qui evite bien des problèmes de législation avec les 4 ou 5 pouces qui avec batterie go pro etc depassent souvent les 250 gr Enfin s'agissant de l'honnêteté de votre test sans images et sans preuves je dirais que tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant .Le neo n'est pas parfait , il ne coûte que 200 € mais quant à dire que c'est une merde ça laisse supposer que la concurrence vous a promis un paquet de sucettes pierrot gourmand !
@ yeah they seem to be listening. It definitely could use more connectivity with the older remotes too. Also the Fly More package in the U.K. does have a remote though? Fantastic starter kit.
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I did my first "real" flight last saturday. .23 miles out, lost satellites for a moment, but came right back, Tested RTH, was perfect.
for real? what was ur location? u had trees arround? or open field?
@wtf-yna 200 feet of altitude, some trees. Video is on my channel. Titled first flight of dji neo
@@PsychoticBovine ty will watch it :)
I don't disagree with your take on the Neo, except I feel like the improvement's you asked for are basically an Avata 2 and a Neo combined into once device. Maybe in the future we can get soemthing that meets in the middle of both worlds? I picked up the Neo but basically just for easy quick shots and don't expect anything miraculous out of it. Mainly just personal footage to share and not for my professional use.
Great review though. New sub :)
Good point
If they would just make it so the Avata could be used with the RC2 just like the the Neo that would be a game changer. I would buy it in a minute1
YES!!! i got an avata 2 thinking it could do these things like use a RC2 or N3 (i got with the neo) i been streaming to my phone just to set up quick shots, its as annoying and laggy as it sounds
What you say make total sense but then the drone would cost double. I purchased it just for the simple use of follow me when out with friends or walking my dog without having to Carry a remote. I own the Mavic Pro, Mavic air 2 and mini 2 and that's All I need to fly around and have fun with a remote. The Biggest Downfall of the Neo is I CAN'T use my mini 2 remote....
how about the new dji neo fly motion combo at $480 (3 batteries, goggles and motion controller)? good buy for beginner? i think its the best value
They do need to update the app, to let you control the exposure and white balance, without the need for a physical controller, at the very least.
That is something they can do. Its just a software UI improvement. And in my mind, if they do, it would make this an easy choice, to complement my DJI Mini 4K (edit now replaced with Mini Pro 4 as the 4k didn't work).
The horizontal control is now available as well as a new cheaper FPV headset too. Hopefully more of these downsides will be sorted soon.
I made an opinion video where I said BEFORE the Neo was released that its meant more for content creators rather than drone pilots. The AI tracking and simple modes are going to help with B roll or act as a 2nd camera man. So I feel DJI made it not prioritizing a lot of the complaints you had. I just got my Neo because it looks like people are liking the tracking more than I imagined they would. But I haven't got to fly it yet. Stupid adult responsibilities. Thanks for the video.
I got the Neo with goggles and RC. I'm having fun.
I needed an open spot to try it in acro mode first time so today I flew it at our local park. I lost it twice. All those fall leaves made it really tough! The second time I couldn't find it, so hooked my goggles to my tablet with DJI Fly on it. Took me right to it. Whew!
Prediction: The Neo 2 will have optical avoidance, more powerful motors, weigh 249 grams, and cost $500.
I love the goggles 3 with my Mini 4 and Air 3. Feels so natural!
I was about to buy it thanks for honest review 😅 and saving my money
no kidding, none of the marketing makes it obvious that you need to dump a metric ton of money to get the additional equipment. the app sounds damn near useless, wow
Big up to you jack. Arguably, the best reviewer.
Thanks.
so what's the best alternative then? this thing seems really lackluster until you're ready to drop like $800 on a $200 drone...
I am pretty much content with my dji neo as a beginner
Thanks for this review. I appreciate your attention to the details. I think I'll wait for NEO v2 before i sink money into it.
They have already improved it.
Most of these problems are not present with the mini 2 se. So glad I didn’t hesitate to buy the 2 se.
@@銃翼 mini two dosnt do acro....
@fpvrc9829 i (personally) don't care about acro. It's expensive, hard and i'll probably just crash a lot. In my opinion, if you want a cheap acro drone, the neo is your choice, but I don't care about it.
I prefer mini 1 se. much better range with the bigger external antennas on the controller.
@@KandiKlover it uses wi-fi instead of ocusync
@銃翼 semantics
Thanks for the honest review. I’m considering this but might wait. On the fence…!
GetFPV sells the 'Aquila 16' starter bundle on Amazon (top seller) for $299. It comes with a cheap carrying case, a really crappy pair of goggles, a semi decent controller, 2 proprietary batteries that keep the drone up in the air for 3-5 mins and a drone with a 720p camera.
In comparison, the Neo kit comes with 3 proprietary batteries and a charging bank and the drone itself for roughly the same price. Of course you will need to at least buy the RCN3 controller for a 'complete' experience, so that will run you another $100 or so. No quite an FPV like the GetFPV kit, but they are basically the same class of whoop drone.
The main difference however is that, for a a comparable entry price, the Neo is a MUCH better drone. Better build quality, 'smart' features, 5-10 more minutes of flgiht time, 4k cam, DJI support...basically there is nothing in the "starter drone" market that competes with this drone atm.
I will agree with you on the fact that DJI would be smart to offer budget goggles/controller to include with the Neo for a complete FPV kit, but besides that your rant sounds whiny.
no it sounds whiney to accept a halfbaked product that gateways into a mandated ecosystem 3x the price of the unit
Does anyone remember Google Cardboard? It was a way to turn your smartphone into googles for 3D viewing experiences. I'm thinking DJI should examine this as an option for FPV flying with their super cheap drone. $100 for a controller and a bit of cardboard to make FPV a possibility? Why not?
I agree
yeah i started witht his drone 2 weeks ago , with googles and motion rc 3 . verry funny , but 1 thing what fuck me up is , i cannot put a 135g led lamp on it to fly in "lost places building" , without lamp it wont work too ;/ hope they fix the sensors , and i wish to fly over water
Since you mentioned Tello. In TelloFpv app it even got RTH. And since in app only Neo conts how far and how high it flies from start point why it cannot go back?
This is probably the best Neo vid. I have 4 Tellos and a Neo witth n3 controller. When I started compare them, got critics, that the Neo is the newer version of the Spark. I had a Spark too and they are not the same category. I fly these two with Dronemask 2. They are very similar, even the max speed is almost the same.
Hi, flying with the Dronemask and N3 controller, is there a way to set the gimbal to fpv mode instead of Horizon leveling? I have the same equipment on order. I have serious fpv drones and don't expect full fpv on the Neo without the necessary goggles and controller, I want to use it for kind of "casual" fpv flying in sport mode, and sometimes without having to use goggles.
@@mssippijim hello. This is exactly what I do. Unfortunately no more fpv mode in the fly app. I really liked it flying my spark and mini 1.
Always leveled unfortunately. I want this function back. This is the reason, why I keep the Tello. Since I sold all my other drones, the Tello is the one with fixed camera and in sport mode, no stabilization. Very realistic FPV without acro.
@mssippijim I wish
@@HalfChrome I have to tell you, that the Tello also have a "fanatics only" mode. With more expensive stuffs like original ps or Xbox controllers in wired mode, high transmitting power routers in extender mode instead of the cheap USB range extenders, Volatello, who created the FPV and the tellome apps used Samsung Galaxy goggles and phone in it, I fly with dronemask 2 + Xiaomi poco gaming phone in it. Our tello have a range about half a kilometer with stabile signal and some more fine tuning in the FPV app to reduce pitch, to reduce the disadvantage of the downward facing camera. And I myself use GemFan 75 propellers, because the tello files awesome with those and has a little longer flight time. So, I ended up spending hundreds of euros on Tello FPV setup.... Just like how nonsense, but possible to fly these drones like the Neo with very expensive goggles +FPV controller.
i got a neo, and i fell into thier trap and got an avata 2 kit and FPV controller, but i am starting to hate the avata 2 so much for its forced googles and just want to send it back, keep the fpv controller, and wait for googles-n3 and just fly the neo til i get good and build my own, what u think? i have the availible cash to keep the avata 2, and i like it, but its forced google use, compared to the neo... just cant take advantage of the amazing camera on it
I have the Mavic 3 Classic and original rc with the screen. I wish the neo would be compatible with the rc I have already.
i would buy this if my dji fpv googles and controllers would work
TBH I thought your flight footage was amazing, I am sitting in the target market for this as a complete beginner not wanting to spend too much until I have tried it out. Thanks for all the tips, especially around what I might need to upgrade in future to get the most out of the Neo. 👍🏼
Looks like DJI are watching your awesome videos... The controls on the phone are finally available on the horizontal mode and they came up with a cheaper goggle for beginners who don't want to invest too much money. I like your idea to make a DJI Neo Pro... A little bit heavier but still under the 250 g limit with a better camera and better accro performance. Like the Pavo 20 Pro.
I'm on the fence on purchasing the Neo but it's great to hear that DJI has alr made improvements to it!
did they, though? because I can't find any of that on their website and their neo isn't even a primary listed drone on their layout. I had to search for it
NAG NAG NAG... FFS! its great for the price, its great at what its intended for... and yes DJI will improve it.. like it always does... they know what they are doing...
Did I say otherwise?
Full of old woman always want more
It being fairly priced makes it immune to criticism apparently.
@neuromancer692 lol
it would be great for the price if i could use my dji fpv controllers and googles, how much am i gonna have to spend to fly this in acro mode, considering thats the only reason i would buy it ?
Neo seems like Tello for people that bought into ecosystem already, but want second, smaller drone, that you can from time to time use with your phone only and without goggles/controller.
Yea. Great point.
It may be like for someone with avata 2 when chirld is asking to let him fly... You will not give expensive avata but Neo?
@dandragon1st sure. That’s a decent scenario
DJI Neo has issue. Just got mine on 6 Nov 2024 and on 2nd day it shows "Downward vision sensor error" Contact DJI service center, Just tell me it's irrepairable due to mainboard problem and no replacement. 😢Really disappointed with DJI. So do I just need to scrap a brand new drone 😡
Why don’t you return it?
@@HalfChrome They want me to ship from Malaysia to China, which I had a hard time finding a courier service to ship to China due to it's a drone and it has battery.
I still didn‘t find out if there is a wired transfer possible between Neo and an older Iphone.
The wifi „quick share“ is extremely slow.
3:36 hey half chrome! nice points there ut dji just released its new neo combo wich is much more affordable and surprisingly extremely cheap! nice content tho!
I also find it awkward to use my phone vertically rather than horizontally when using it as a remote. Here in the Philippines the fly more combo includes the RCN3 for about 330 USD. I think it's weird that the US doesn't have that option.
Me too
@@HalfChrome Thing is, a lot of people bought the Fly More Combo then resell them for a higher price. You couldn't buy them as they were out of stock! I couldn't get a Fly More Combo so I settled on the standard, I have ordered 1 battery but I plan on using the Neo as a selfie drone, especially for my kid (9). He loves it! The thing is good in what it does...a very attentive videographer
Will this work with a RC-N1 with this? I have a Mini 2SE. Can you share remotes with different DJI drones? That would make the controller option effectively free.
No. Some are compatible but not all
@@HalfChrome That's really a miss because people could take the controller from drones they already have and use it with this. Negating any cost for a controller.
@asdaven1 assuming they have them.
googles n3 are available and horizontal view on phone is avat
What other similar size quad drone capable of flying both inside and outside with DJI O3 module can compare with this? Mobula 8 with O3 unit maybe but it is almost 400$ and battery life sucks and hard to fly inside but of course it is faster. If you own any DJI drone this is a no brainer.
I am new to drones and planning to buy one. Do you suggest to buy a used DJI mavic air(1st gen) or a new DJI Neo ? Both of them cost the same.
If you want to take pictures and video the Mavic is great.
@@HalfChromeThank you for the suggestion!
Hi where did you get the case that holds the rc2 with neo? Thank you
I sure did
Hi where did you get the carrying case for the neo rc2 controller,can’t find that carrying case?just the one with the rc n3
I’ll be making a video on that soon
I agree with you in general....And how about improving the NOISE.... To me the Number One Issue to be solved.... It is annoying and DJI should work on it.
i think my Neo needs to be returned. It started flying erratically so i tried to do a IMU Calibration and that will not go past 95% complete and goes through a full battery without completing. Any ideas?
No. Firmware update maybe?
Does the video show in full screen on Instagram?
If you want it to
Hi where did you get the case that holds the neo and the rc2 controller? I can only find the one with the rc n3 controller thank you
the fly more combo comes with the n3 controller and three batteries
Not in the USA
It's a difficult decision what to buy. My idea at the moment is that I start with the Neo fly more combo and later I add the RC 2 followed by the Mini 5 pro. That way I can use the Neo like better selfi stick and the mini for serious flying. Any thoughts?
That’s a good plan. Except you’ll get a remote with the mini and can use that with the Neo
I believe most popular products will have improvements. Yes, a dji neo pro is a good idea 👍
Thanks for the video. Can I use the Air 2S controller with the Neo?
If you have the RCN2 or RC2 then yes.
The rc n1 nope
Can you control the shutter? Aperture etc?? It doesn’t shoot 4k 24???? Hmm pass for me
You won’t find a $200 that can do all of these things.
The fly more combo in most countries does include a controller, I live in Mexico and it’s sold with a controller
Not in USA
that explains why I can't find all these peripherals people are talking about....
Great review and thanks for sharing; agree with all of the points you raised however there is just one more to add to the pie !!!!; the noise !!!!; for a Drone that is meant to be small and "discreet"; its an unwanted attention grabbing sound; lets hope by some sort of miracle; there will be new props available in the future!
Men oh men.. you need to calm down. It’s only a beginner drone. It’s perfect for 199$. You want more option pay more and you will get it.
Is it perfect? I’ll bet most of these get updated via firmware. Feel free to throw money at your problems but I’ll ask for improvements.
Imagine how small a Neo mini would be
Can you make another video with the new update
I may.
Hello sir I have a request can you make reviews in LYR/C Gps S159 pro the remote of this drone is so intriguing because of built in screen that connect to the drone
I have looked into it.
The Neo does not work well indoors even with all the lights on. When I go from one lighting condition to another it just takes off forward in a split second at high speed out of control and crashes into whatever is in front of it. It won't fly indoors for more than a minute or so without going out of control and smashing into something. None of my other dozen or so drones have this issue including my 5 other DJI drones, even the cheap little Mavic Mini and the Tello work fine indoors. DJI Support told me the Neo is meant for outdoor use only even though the users manual says otherwise. I bought the Neo to fly indoors during the winter. Starting to see tons of blogs on this issue. Many people are experiencing similar issues. It helps to strap a light to the bottom of the drone but, there is no good place to strap it because the battery and camera are in the way. I figure DJI will have to address the issue at some point. Nice aircraft otherwise.
I ended up buying it... and I have very MIXED FEELINGS. On one hand, it was awesome just turning it on and being able to have it follow you. BUT, it is glitchy and sometimes it would be slow to react. THEN, OMFG... I was using it with the controller and it lost connection... started flying erratically, like a total psycho... It started giving me all sorts of messages, flashing green, red, then telling me it was landing immediately (over water, of course). Thankfully I was able to update the "home" button to a parking lot and retrieve it. I am NOT impressed by this thing. And I don't know what to do now because it's brand new, I updated everything, and now I know I cannot trust it. Argh...!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Save me from a purchase. I will wait for version 2 or pro version
I’m looking at it from the perspective that it can be used as a cat 1 drone for 107 pilots to fly over people. IMO that’s the only reason it’s in my bag of goodies.
Many thanks.
just returned mine. just could not live with the footage. rather pay $150 more for decent vid. My 2 yr old insta 360go2 BLOWS the doors off this new neo drone for video. very sad cuz the rest of it i liked a lot.
Can I just say, given that your audience is a first time drone purchaser, please stop with the acronym jargon (FPV) and just state the term first and give its acronym after introducing the term.
Dude, Lack of SD card, really? I can say I dont like Tesla becasue I cannot refule it with Gas! Its built to be a beginner device, otherwise there is another option as AVATA 2
There are plenty of people that don’t like Tesla because they don’t run on gas. It is literally the number one reason people don’t buy Teslas.
how the fk do you release a piece of electronics in 2024 without an SD card?
You right! No rth ,no setting video control,no sport option , no wifi estender capability like Tello....i am upset cazzo!
Le neo a un rth avec la radio commande, des dizaines de vidéo ont fait des range test avec RTH à plus de 1kilometre 5 ...informez vous avant de raconter des mensonges ( le hover x air pro max à 670 € lui n'a pas de GPS ni de rth si vous le perdez à 1km vous pouvez vous assoir sur vos 670€
@@jean-marcnaud2838 pardon i was talking about the basic drone ,not the combo set
Newly released devices usually have bad firmware. It sucks we have to wait for months for fixes.
I'm buying. Portable. Affordable. Can use your phone or just the drone!
It’s great. Dont get me wrong.
@@HalfChrome I have the Mini 3 and avatar. This will probably be my go to drone. Can use my goggles and joystick, or my phone or nothing at all!
And at that size, with the propeller guards...it's a game changer for convenience
cost me USD$ 480 in India with extra battery and controller . i have no problem value for money
Hi sorry I didn’t understand your reply “sure “did “? Thank you
Could the DJI Neo be used for indoor real estate videography? I have a mavic 3 pro thats getting great out door shots but I need something small for indoors. I would just get a gimbal but one of my legs is smaller than the other so the gimbal doesnt really help with my obvious gait issue. Thanks!
I don’t think the camera is good enough. Especially indoors with more challenging lighting.
most all of the control problems you have named all revolves around being expensive. if you can’t afford the the options, then you probably can’t afford the hobby
bad features for the price point does not equal expensive. it means the value proposition is trash. feel free to get ripped off by halfbaked products.
Under 200 bucks expect a 007 device?
Not at all
We really need horizontal control
Buy an expensive model
@@Droneaway-72 why? I like this drone
Agreed. Why?
@@Droneaway-72 Third! Why?
if only i could use my dji fpv googles, controller and motion remote......
Yup, the dji go app for my Spark is far better.
I've had mine for about a month now and have tested it pretty extensively. My two biggest gripes are lack of range with the phone app and its lack of wind resistance.
Flying with the phone app I can only go 30 to 50 feet before I lose signal and control. That can be a big problem given the lack of RTH function when flying in that configuration. That's not really very useful. I'm not sure there's much they can do about it given the WiFi protocol. If the drone was a more powerful hot spot it would help I'm sure.
I've found that even very light wind tends to knock the aircraft around enough to affect the video. The built in image stabilization helps, but not enough. I see a lot of video on RUclips that looks pretty good. I'm guessing it must have been shot on windless days. I suppose it's not surprising given the light weight, but some more horsepower would definitely help.
This thing seems to be best used for low altitudes in the automated modes. Anything else and it's out of its wheelhouse most of the time.
No TIME LAPSE VIDEO ...
Then take a Hover. It is not the right drone foryou.
Why?
@@HalfChrome Look for the new models, little controller for example the hover max pro, A lot of points which you criticise are in the hover max pro included.
The hover drones are between the Mini 4 pro and the Neo. But thy only work with WiFi.
You must know, in the Neo you have to drones one in WiFi configuration, second with DJI Controller Configuration, when you have an Mini 4 pro or a Avatar. Than you have his model to complete your Sortiment. I use the Neo for flying I door or you have not so much place. Not mainly for take Videos.
It everythime, what you wan‘t you do with your drone.
Agree with software improvements. Hardware is gonna bust the sub 200 bones.maybe a pro version with all your recommendations for 100 buck more… it will only get better from here.
I’d love to see that
It's 200.00 geez
i will buy it when it is compatible with fpv controller 2 and googles V2
Nope, only the 3.
I'd take one improvement and be very happy. Bigger battery! Hands down, this is the worst thing about the Neo. Since the Neo is so light, a double sized battery should be extremely easy.
Ok thanks
Great video. New sub. I agree with pretty much everything you said about improvements. The only things I will add are a “turtle mode,” the ability to exceed 394 feet (yes, I know the limit is 400 feet) and a larger capacity battery for longer flights.
Turtle mode would be great. Thanks
nice
i have a theory as to why they dont include the fpv controller with avata 2 or i seen (but dont know where its available) a neo kit with googles and motion controller, and i think they are scared of ppl flying manual and just smashing the drone in 24 hours, i just got an fpv controller, and been using a sim, and ya, they definitely would smash the thing and send it back within refund window.... just my theory
You are probably correct
I would gladly pay more for a Neo with side sensors and a better camera. I believe that side sensors would be more useful than front and rear as I can see forward with the camera, and I don't fly backwards unless I know where it is like with a dronie.
I am waiting for Neo 2 or 3, but bought this one for a cheap toy to play with until they come out with what is likely already near production. This is obviously an attempt to rake in some bucks in the usual DJI manner, drop a teaser, then bring out the main product later. The Mavic 3 is the only one I still use the original of...
Ummm, these are not "problems".
What are they?
@@HalfChrome Nothing more than the way the drone operates, that you happen to dislike.
Many of these are things that DJI could implement. Why would we not want it to be better. It is a problem if I can’t set my exposure in the app and do an orbit and it changes mid shot. Why not add the ability to fix that on the app? Why do I need a controller to do so? Seems like a fixable problem.
@@HalfChromeit depends… it seems this video is geared towards recreational flyers and not 107 flyers. It does fit the bill in every way for a cat 1 drone out of the box. The one thing you didn’t mention is that for 107 flyers, it doesn’t have remote ID enabled in the US. Now that’s a a bad decision especially for 107 remote pilots.
Might be as simple as he wanted to get on the RUclips cash bandwagon. Everybody else has made a neo video and he didn't want to miss out.
A force de tout critiquer exagérément on devient non crédible et c'est contre productif car les gens achètent en fonction de leur besoin et non des votres , sans compter bien d'autres test qui me semblent bien plus honnêtes que le votre même en fpv pour un pilote expérimenté cela représente un moyen de s'entrainer avec 135gr ce qui evite bien des problèmes de législation avec les 4 ou 5 pouces qui avec batterie go pro etc depassent souvent les 250 gr
Enfin s'agissant de l'honnêteté de votre test sans images et sans preuves je dirais que tout ce qui est exagéré est insignifiant .Le neo n'est pas parfait , il ne coûte que 200 € mais quant à dire que c'est une merde ça laisse supposer que la concurrence vous a promis un paquet de sucettes pierrot gourmand !
you are the problem😂
all bs
or you need to talk a little slower.... thats why
The horizontal control is now available as well as a new cheaper FPV headset too. Hopefully more of these downsides will be sorted soon.
Yes. DJI is making it better
@ yeah they seem to be listening. It definitely could use more connectivity with the older remotes too. Also the Fly More package in the U.K. does have a remote though? Fantastic starter kit.
I can't find any of the new headset/controller on the USA store though