DJI Neo - 135 g Drone With 4K Video
Published on 09/23/2026 at 01:49 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
DJI Neo is a palm-launch camera drone built around a 135 g airframe, a 1/2-inch image sensor, and stabilized 4K video. Its compact body carries propeller guards and supports takeoff and landing from a user's hand, placing aerial clips within a small travel kit.
Compact Camera Platform
The drone records 4K video at 30 frames per second and captures still images at up to 12 megapixels, according to DJI's launch announcement. Its single-axis mechanical gimbal works with electronic stabilization for footage intended for social video and short-form travel content.
DJI lists a maximum flight time of approximately 18 minutes, or approximately 17 minutes with the propeller guards installed. The aircraft measures 130 by 157 by 48.5 mm, and its operating range is listed from -10 to 40 degrees Celsius.
Flight Controls and Storage
Neo supports palm takeoff and landing, smartphone control, and autonomous QuickShots. DJI's official specifications list a maximum horizontal speed of 6 m/s in Normal mode, 8 m/s in Sport mode, and 16 m/s in Manual mode.
The camera uses a 117.6-degree field of view, a 14 mm format equivalent, an f/2.8 aperture, and focus from 0.6 m to infinity. The aircraft includes 22 GB of internal storage, while the battery is rated at 1,435 mAh and 10.5 Wh.
Price and Market Position
DJI introduced Neo in September 2024 with a US drone-only price of $199. Best Buy listed the gray drone at $199 and the Fly More Combo with three batteries and an RC-N3 remote at $299 on its US search results dated 08/01/2026.
DJI's store listing showed the Neo at $169, the Neo Combo at $245, and the Fly More Combo at $374 on 09/21/2026, with the listed configurations marked out of stock. The price gap between the launch figure and those later listings reflects the difference between launch pricing and current retail positioning.
Who the Neo Fits
Neo suits creators who want palm launch, automated tracking, and 4K capture in a small aircraft rather than a larger camera drone. Its 135 g takeoff weight, built-in guards, internal storage, and phone-control options support short clips without requiring a separate controller.
The limits are equally concrete. The camera uses a single-axis gimbal, flight time is approximately 18 minutes, and DJI's specification page lists downward visual positioning rather than forward, side, or rear obstacle sensing. A larger drone with a multi-axis gimbal is better suited to demanding landscape footage or more complex flight paths.
DJI Neo at a Glance
- Product: DJI Neo
- Manufacturer: DJI
- Category: Camera drone
- Takeoff weight: Approximately 135 g
- Maximum flight time: Approximately 18 minutes
- Maximum video: 4K at 30 frames per second
- Image sensor: 1/2 inch
- Internal storage: 22 GB
- Launch price: $199 (as of 09/05/2024)
