DJI's palm-sized selfie drone in an extended kit with extra batteries and accessories.
The DJI Neo is DJI's smallest and lightest camera drone, released in 2024, designed primarily around simplicity and beginner accessibility. At 135g it falls below the 250g registration threshold in most jurisdictions — including the UK and EU — significantly reducing the regulatory requirements for recreational and some commercial use. The Fly More Combo packages the Neo with two additional batteries, a two-way charging hub, propeller guards, and a DJI RC-N3 remote controller, providing the equipment for extended flight sessions that the base unit alone does not include.
The 1/2-inch CMOS sensor captures 12MP stills and 4K video at up to 30fps; 1080p records at up to 60fps. Stabilisation combines a single-axis mechanical gimbal with RockSteady electronic image stabilisation and HorizonBalancing for level horizon correction. Battery flight time is rated at approximately 18 minutes per charge. DJI QuickShots autonomous flight modes — including Dronie, Helix, and Rocket — execute automated flight paths without manual piloting input. Subject tracking is available via the DJI Fly app. The base unit operates via smartphone through the DJI Fly app; the Fly More Combo includes the RC-N3 controller for physical stick control.
The Neo's practical strengths are its minimal regulatory burden — sub-249g status eliminates registration in most markets — ease of launch, and QuickShots for users without drone piloting experience. The 1/2-inch sensor is small relative to DJI's larger drones; dynamic range and low-light performance are limited compared to the DJI Mini 3 or Mini 4 Pro with their larger sensors. For casual aerial photography in good daylight — social content, property overview, travel documentation — the Neo provides adequate 4K image quality. The Fly More Combo's RC-N3 controller provides physical stick control that the smartphone-only configuration lacks, enabling more precise manual flight.
The Fly More Combo is the practical purchase configuration for anyone intending to fly more than one battery cycle per outing: two extra batteries and the charging hub extend total flight time to approximately 54 minutes across three batteries. Condition checks: all three batteries charge to full capacity; propellers for nicks or cracks; gimbal movement and video stabilisation in recorded footage. The DJI Mini 3 Pro provides substantially better camera performance — a 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/60fps, and tri-directional obstacle sensing — at a higher price. The Neo's sub-249g status and low cost make it the accessible entry point to aerial photography.