Can the DJI Neo fly without a controller?

Yes. It takes off from your palm and flies preset QuickShots and tracking modes on its own. A DJI remote controller is optional and sold separately for manual flight.

How long can the DJI Neo fly?

DJI rates it at up to 18 minutes per battery. Owners report shorter flights in wind or cold, so a spare battery helps.

Does the DJI Neo need a memory card?

No. It has 22GB of built-in storage and no microSD slot, so footage stays on the drone until you transfer it.

Is the DJI Neo good for beginners?

Yes. Palm takeoff, propeller guards and automatic modes remove most of the learning curve. It has no obstacle avoidance, so new pilots should fly in open space.

How does the DJI Neo compare with the HoverAir X1?

Both are self-flying palm-launch drones. The Neo offers DJI's 4K image processing and app features; the X1 is known for its folding design and simple preset flights.

What is included with the drone-only version?

The drone, one Intelligent Flight Battery and propeller guards. A controller, charging hub and extra batteries come in other kits.

DJI Neo Self-Flying Drone 4K UHD Camera 135g Pocket-Sized 3-Second Palm Takeoff Drone

Q: Where is the DJI Neo Self-Flying Drone 4K UHD Camera 135g Pocket-Sized 3-Second Palm Takeoff Drone cheapest?

At Poshmark, for $140.00, 17% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: Where can I buy the DJI Neo Self-Flying Drone 4K UHD Camera 135g Pocket-Sized 3-Second Palm Takeoff Drone?

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Neo as an easy, pocketable first drone that shoots usable 4K without a controller. Most praise the palm launch, tracking and guards; common complaints are short battery life, wind sensitivity and the lack of obstacle avoidance.

What people mention

Ease of usePraisedOwners say launching from the palm and flying without a controller makes it approachable for beginners.
Battery lifeCriticisedReviewers report real flights fall short of the rated 18 minutes, so spare batteries are common.
Video qualityPraisedThe 4K footage and stabilization are considered strong for a drone this small and light.
Wind handlingCriticisedIts 135g body drifts in stronger gusts, which owners say limits use on breezy days.
Obstacle avoidanceCriticisedThere are no avoidance sensors, so pilots must watch for branches and walls themselves.
TrackingPraisedAI subject tracking keeps walkers, cyclists and hikers framed without a controller.

About the DJI Neo Self-Flying Drone 4K UHD Camera 135g Pocket-Sized 3-Second Palm Takeoff Drone

The DJI Neo is a 135 g pocket-sized drone with a 4K camera. It takes off from and lands on your palm, and it can be flown without a controller. This package includes the drone only and does not include a remote controller.

The camera records 4K Ultra HD video at up to 30 fps and takes 12MP photos with a 1/2-inch image sensor. RockSteady and HorizonBalancing stabilization keep video smooth. Full-coverage propeller guards are included for flying indoors and outdoors.

AI Subject Tracking keeps the subject framed while walking, biking, hiking and more. Six QuickShots flight modes produce preset cinematic shots. You can fly it controller-free, with the DJI Fly app, by voice control through the app, or with an optional DJI remote controller sold separately.

Brand

DJI

Weight

135 g

Video

4K Ultra HD at up to 30 fps

Photos

12MP, 1/2-inch image sensor

Stabilization

RockSteady and HorizonBalancing

Flight time

Up to 18 minutes

Storage

22GB built-in internal storage

Flight modes

Six QuickShots, AI Subject Tracking

Takeoff

Palm takeoff and landing

Control

Controller-free, DJI Fly app, voice control, or optional DJI remote controller (sold separately)

Safety

Full-coverage propeller guards

In the box

DJI Neo drone, Intelligent Flight Battery, propeller guards, spare propellers, USB-C charging cable, screwdriver, Quick Start Guide and documentation

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