DJI Neo FPV Flight Test with Goggles 3 & Motion 3 - In-Depth

[@lukepadfield80]

‘Slide’ is basically the joystick as it would be with Easy Acro turned off and saves you going through the menu to turn it off… Always enjoy your videos! Keep them coming!

[@ZachNintendo-gw7hb]

Your videos never disappoint. I love how in depth you go. Its something other youtubers don't do and the ones that do do it can't do it as well as you. Keep up the good work. Also when is the Air 3s range test and more coming?

[@RFC3514]

"never fail to disappoint."...?

[@ZachNintendo-gw7hb]

@@RFC3514 thats a good point.

[@DustinDunnill]

We know what you meant. Thank you 🙏😊🍻

[@mjnz]

Review is exactly what I was looking for. I'm holding out (hoping) for a Neo FPV Fly More combo with the new N3 goggles. Seems perfect for entry level FPV like me just wanting to zip around the house and still have a stand alone selfie drone for vacation

[@RonaldBrown59]

Great test flight, you really put the little Neo through it paces. Thanks for sharing.

[@DustinDunnill]

Glad you liked it! 🍻

[@skairkrow9800]

Nice yard to fly in. great video. I thought in Normal Mode it had obstacle avoidance? And if Sport mode is 17/18 mph, how fast would Manual mode be?

[@damienca6634]

well ok then you convinced me I bought this set as a first drone experience in the middle of your video - actually this joystick like controller looks like amazing fun

[@DustinDunnill]

Glad I could help!

[@MindingMyBusinessMMB]

3 weeks later, do you still like it?

[@damienca6634]

​@@MindingMyBusinessMMB yeah, well my 3yo daughter call it dronie it's like a pet it follows her in garden she has good fun !

[@eliyamil117]

Nice little drone, i want to add it to my collection… beautiful house by the way!!!

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks! 🙂

[@ABOT7SEN]

We need the air3s!

[@AirBoem]

@@ABOT7SEN I was exactly looking for this channel hoping to have 3 air

[@zendara]

Mine got 0-1 signal using sa motion controller but im in an huge open area, i can't control it 😐

[@arfster2]

Apparently DJI are releasing the stripped down goggles this coming week. List price in Europe is 530 euros with Neo+3 batteries, compared to 350 for the standard flymore kit. Not sure what standalone price is for new goggles though. As for the drone itself, I've had a lot of fun with it + goggles3. It's not as fast or as capable as the Avata2, obviously, but being this small makes it a different sort of fun. Downsides wind handling as Dustin says, but you can't do much about that at this size. Bit disappointed it doesn't have 2.7k60 - instead you're stuck with either 4k30 (not much good for fpv), or 1080p60 (kinda low detail for any replay later). That feels an artificial limitation tbh, given there's clearly enough bandwidth for 2.7k60.

[@DustinDunnill]

An update for 2.7k would be nice 🍻

[@beamifrend]

Love the way you reshot to get a closeup of the Air 3S 🤣

[@thedoitalldad765]

Interested in your solar panels. Wondering what you looked for in performance and quality. Also, how you matched them up to your power usage. And, your battery backup choice.

[@DustinDunnill]

They are Aptos Bifacial panels. You just need to make sure you connect them to match your inverter systems max input ie volts,amps,watts. Voltage being the main number not to exceed (some calculations necessary). I'm connecting them to dual AC500 inverters from Bluetti in split phase for 240 volt with a bunch of B300s batteries. I'll be releasing a video of the entire install when complete 🍻

[@de0ndre]

great review, seem like a few easy software/firmware updates and this thing is the perfect fpv flying rig without breaking the bank. just pulled the trigger on it :)

[@DustinDunnill]

Hoping for those updates too 🙂

[@rojopo65]

Great video. DJI keeps making those things smaller and smaller. Amazing.

[@HelvisCamaro]

To go along with that range test for your next video, do a high altitude test as well, Dustin! A high attitude test for the avata 2 thrown in would be great too, an added bonus. You're in the US and there's not any high attitude tests around here for the dji drones, they're mostly range tests. Just an idea to add to your content that would be pleasant to see!

[@killiansred40]

Thanks for your hard work putting this video together, this is the most popular drone with a lot of interest in your review, looking forward to this for awhile 🥳👍🏽

[@DustinDunnill]

I'm glad it's been helpful! Enjoy! 🍻

[@larryboldt483]

Great vid. Incredible flying through tight spaces. Technology has come a long way.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks! It's a fun little drone! 🍻

[@kevinmylek127]

I noticed when you took off, you did not have enough satellites, locked in to record home point, so it probably locked in on your home point when you're flying around not where you took off. Sometimes I have to sit there and wait 2 to 3 minutes for it to lock in on satellites and record home point before I can takeoff. That's frustrating.

[@DustinDunnill]

I think you're correct. In one of the later flights it grabbed a better home point. I was also launching under a metal roof 🍻

[@Kyokushin4]

I prefer Motion Controller 3 far more than RC FPV3. It depend of use-case scenarios. MC3 means no acro, but its easy enjoyable exploration plane-like flying experience. RC FPV3 give full manual what is also nice, but far harder or risky. Have no issues with manual mode, but MC3 gives more flying like an airplane than drone what i liked.

[@DustinDunnill]

Agreed 👍

[@gasquetmike8320]

Flew my Neo yesterday the 2nd of Nov for the 1st time. Wanted to check out the audio recording feature. Its out of sync! Dang...and I have the integra goggles , hope they do an update that allows them to be used..

[@PLFreedomNow]

I ordered the DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller. I want to wait until Black Friday to order the Goggles 3. I'm not sure which controller to get for the goggles. It looks like you're doing a pretty awesome job controlling it with the motion controler, but I'm used to a PlayStation controller. I'm new to drone flying would love your input on my decision making.

[@DustinDunnill]

I think you'd like the motion controller. I'd try both of you can. There is something new besides Goggles 3 coming soon for a better value 🍻

[@murdock6450]

@@DustinDunnill Both is probably best.. you stuck with the easy one if u dont learn both. Can you please expand on your new goggles 3 comment...

[@DustinDunnill]

@@murdock6450 Goggles N3 are out now for a more affordable option 🍻

[@dachosenhobby1007]

this kind of review i need for all hobby

[@Cozydrone]

Dustin,I am looking forward to your famous range test on the air 3s 😊👍😁🇺🇸

[@DroneDelirium]

me to

[@tonymontana-dm5dp]

Hell yessss!

[@222clik5]

Came to the channel specifically looking for that lol

[@philoupc2239]

Thank you for this video ! I am new to drones, I just got the Neo on its own and thinking of getting the Goggles 3 , looks like a lot of fun to fly, my only concern is that I live in Montreal, Canada and don't think I could fly the drone in winter unforttunately :(

[@DustinDunnill]

Welcome aboard!

[@thedoitalldad765]

I thought I read or watched another video that said the FPV controller is opened up even more than the motion controller. You might try it out.

[@DustinDunnill]

I'll have to test that out! 🍻

[@stefanroeder87]

Awesome review. How long does the battery life of the googles last? And do you get the full distance to control the drone like with the "regular" remote where you connect your phone? Also can someone else see the same video on the phone when you use the googles?

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks. Goggles will last many around 2-4 hours depending on configuration of course (selected power output etc.). Distance will be variable depending on terrain and interference. You're second and third questions are approximately yes & yes an observer can share view wired or wireless from goggles 🍻

[@stefanroeder87]

@@DustinDunnill thanks for the quick response. So someone else can use the app on the phone and watch what the person using the goggles sees? that would be awesome...

[@RFC3514]

With the Motion 3, you can still use the joystick to move up (or strafe) without changing the orientation, right (ex., aim the camera down while moving the drone up)? I assume it won't work in "easy acro" mode, but does it work in normal and sport mode? And will it allow you to go up and down faster, compared to just tilting the handle?

[@DustinDunnill]

Good point. Yes it works but is a very slow and minimal extra input. Something to get used to though for a bit of a faster U/D/L/R 🍻

[@RFC3514]

@@DustinDunnill - I think you can adjust the accelerations somewhere in the menu (saw it on a different video). Up and down can definitely be adjusted, not sure about sideways.

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

Brilliant demo. I really want one of these now. I love your house also if that's where you live.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thanks!

[@TheElectronicDilettante]

Another super cool video. With the Neo’s AI augmented autonomous follow mode and quick shots, can the object the Neo follows be something small, like another quad? I’ve been trying to figure out if the Neo can follow an Avata 2 and vise versa. Thanks for the video.

[@DustinDunnill]

I doubt it can follow another drone effectively. Even DJI's top drones have difficulty doing this 🍻

[@carlosnumbertwo]

This would be excellent for clearing out places for tactical purposes.

[@DustinDunnill]

If only there was some tech to make them quieter 🍻

[@carlosnumbertwo]

@@DustinDunnill no point in an active war zone. Most guys ears are blown out anyways.

[@Dronepenjelajah]

cool bro👍

[@teippiviritykset]

nice video! can you please tell me what is on your roof and what brand? snow barriers?

[@DustinDunnill]

I'm not sure, they were already installed. clear plastic snow holders so snow doesn't slide off doing damage 🍻

[@highestvirtue1892]

Hi what is better a normal controller or the FPV motion controller for flying FPV mode? Can you make a video about how to set up your solar system in the backyard?

[@DustinDunnill]

If you're new to FPV, you'll like the motion controller better I think. Yes, I'm filming for a video as I complete my solar setup🍻

[@highestvirtue1892]

How much did it cost you? Did you need an electrician?​@@DustinDunnill

[@georgeaura]

Is there a protection on the battery that even when it reads 0% it still keeps the battery safe?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yes, still above 3v per cell when it shuts off after forced landing 🍻

[@johnmajka5404]

I seem to only be getting 10-11 minutes, with the Neo in Normal or Sport mode, I have 4 batteries for it.

[@DustinDunnill]

See how it does after around 10 flights on a Battery. That seems to be when the battery has peak performance 🍻

[@valga_la_rebuznancia]

Can it be attached to a non dji controller with ELRS? Tanks for your videos. keep it up!💪🏽

[@sixto-rodri-gg5fm]

cool! can you test how to orbit? with head-tracking on, it's possible but I don't like head-tracking. and with motion controller and joystick on opposite side, it was done but now not, I don't know. So I hope you can test it.

[@DustinDunnill]

Cool idea!

[@ThaDuDeMaN1]

beautiful house and property, or does the neo make it look better? also great video, thanks for going through everything, including prop-guard on vs off... very in depth thank you

[@leocheung3502]

來自香港的給你一個讚，很詳細和專業評測！

[@DustinDunnill]

🍻🙂

[@nickjames5602]

Hi Dustin awesome review. Thanks so much for sharing. DJI should send you their latest Goggles 3N. It they do, I'd love to see you review that. I have a Neo and was about to pull the plug on Goggles 3 until DJI announced the Goggles 3N. Will wait for some reviews on the 3N before I pull the trigger.

[@DustinDunnill]

I've got one to review & one my subscribers can win 🍻

[@sinister4lyf]

Do you know why in reverse mode the drone flew so slow that it’s like almost it’s not moving. Do you know how can I speed it up?

[@DustinDunnill]

I think it's just the default reverse speed.

[@hukchone4521]

The best review. Thnank you. Could you please kindly check whether it can be see the camera view on the cell phone while using Motion 3 controller instead of Goggle. Because I want to use it during my hiking trip. I have to reduce the weight as possible as I can plus I rarely take videos. I just want to take photos. Without controller, there is no return to home. So I worry for lost connection with the phone. Thanks in advanced.

[@kostadinzhelev3981]

Can you use the goggles with the regular RC

[@TheFrancis1971]

Heloo.When can we expect this to work with DJI Goggles 2 and Controller 2?Ty for answer.

[@DustinDunnill]

Not sure, it usually takes a while 🍻

[@thegrinch77]

Cool little drone! Thanks for the review!😊

[@jcarcondicionadoparaautos4576]

your cam is motion 5 on the table?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yep!

[@Piratepoilet]

Hell yeah if they can make this drone go any faster they should

[@Kyrixion]

Thanks a lot! very helpful.

[@MrJokeroner]

so you recomendend get all just the drone avatar 2 not and just buy the Neo ?

[@sseemmiirr]

how many batteries come in the neo fpv combo in the picture I see only two, maybe one is already in the drone

[@benjamingamer7629]

@@sseemmiirr 3 batteries

[@sseemmiirr]

​@@benjamingamer7629thanks

[@ChrisRichardsonwtfgamer]

Where are you getting this info about a new Loop Easy Acro mode? DJI Forums? This is the first I’ve heard of it.

[@DustinDunnill]

It should be a feature released with the V3 goggles updates is all I can say 🙂🍻

[@n74productions37]

Only on the Avata 2

[@kez850]

This thing is a crazy good value. I can see most avata 2 owners getting one since they already have the goggles/controller

[@ZueTubeTv]

Nice video and beautiful property and home my brother 🙏

[@zayiden]

Just bought Neo FMC with RC N3 controller. Need your opinion sir, Is it worth it if i buy this goggle3 & motion 3 to pair with neo. Or just buy Avatar 2 FMC☹

[@DustinDunnill]

Some new goggles are coming out that will be cheaper FYI 🍻

[@DustinDunnill]

I would buy the motion 3 no matter what. It's a great new experience 🍻

[@wonglokeulokeu4627]

As always great video dustin

[@DustinDunnill]

Appreciate you! 🍻

[@bmwofboganville456]

Better than the much bigger heavier drones of 2015/16

[@jcarcondicionadoparaautos4576]

very beautiful your flight

[@Roobyr3]

Hello Dustin, what's the best drone for photography and videography for KZbin and wedding party? Quality and easy to use are important. Thanks

[@DustinDunnill]

I'd probably get one of the Mavic 3 line. Incredible cameras and still compact 🍻

[@earlbarlow1706]

The goggles footage seems much smoother set at 1080p/60fps.

[@murniyatimamad2909]

Hello Can I Ask? Which One Should I Get? The Cetus Lite Or The EMax EZ Pilot

[@motovlogwarfreak879]

Watching from Mandaluyong City Philippines

[@elephant1851]

I'm going to test disabling the sensors to make it not do weird shit. I am really sick of this thing wanting to smash itself into a wall in low light.

[@djilijaa]

@@elephant1851 please tell me if you did it sucessful.

[@tomlyon4085]

Mine does this too

[@elephant1851]

@@tomlyon4085 I tried it. I tried taping up the sensors. I don't recommend it at all. It flies but continues to do some weird stuff. It may actually use some vision through the main camera to position itself even with the sensors blocked, and in low light this is a problem. First it says: "attitude mode, fly with caution." Then, mid flight it says: "visual positioning failure unable to return home automatically" I can see it doing weird stuff even when I'm not touching the sticks and it's just drifting in the wind. It keeps talking and complaining. **The biggest issue is landing. There seems to be no way to land without those sensors. You must use the emergency motor shut off after catching it in your hand.** Be careful, it freaks out if it touches the ground even if you hold down the left stick. It very suddenly runs the motors on full blast, then low rpm, then full blast again. The motors on full blast makes quite a force. It can surprise you. Flip over and bite into your fingers. Do not feel safe until the motors are fully stopped. Conclusion: Do not fly the Neo in low light. End of story. Get a different drone if you want to fly in atti mode.

[@ChrisRichardsonwtfgamer]

Tests I’ve seen show blocking the sensors doesn’t help. Strapping a light to the bottom of the drone does.

[@elephant1851]

yeah I've done it and I don't recommend it at all. I honestly thought I replied to this thread with my results. anyway it puts the aircraft into attitude mode but it still continues to do weird crap. then it keeps saying " visual positioning failure unable to return home automatically" Biggest gripe is - landing must be done using the emergency motor stop after catching it in your hand. it freaks out if it touches the ground or anything else and puts the motors on full blast.. then turns them down to idle.. then turns them up to full blast again. So don't relax until the motors stop completely. you can configure the motors to stop outside of emergencies but it's not a great experience overall. DJI released an update for the positioning system on the Neo and it actually seems to have improved things a lot. I tried to fly it at night again and now it seems to be able to actually ascend in low light. it says it's in attitude mode.. and is able to climb up at night.. but of course it did have some light - it wasn't complete darkness, or I might have been just lucky. yeah don't block the sensors, not worth it. Try the new firmware update. It made things noticeably better for me.

[@rickh6942]

The NEO is an awesome piece of gear. At its price point limit your expectations. Would like DJI to add "Camera" with timed shots, say 5 Sec & 10 Sec intervals to ALL 6 of the NEO preset shooting modes. At present think only the "Spotlight mode" mode offers timed photos. Recognize that drone capture has been prioritized towards Videographers. Only offering the "Video" Camera Mode is a bit limiting. Primarily a Still photographer. With my Mavic 3 have captured some amazing stills. NEO Camera will have to wait for the NEO Pro so don’t big deal it. Simple an limited Camera/Still settings should be an easy add.

[@DustinDunnill]

Agreed! It's a great drone for the price and could be even better with more photography options.

[@TheGrahamReaper21]

If you want to descend faster.... Up the rates on the thumbstick and use it as you descend

[@hlmyz7710]

That is such a nice place to live

[@angellmarrero8326]

I just got a Air 3S and the Avata 2, and now after watching this video, Im also getting the Neo....XD

[@01dumbfrog]

How is it chasing the cat?

[@DoctorBabyTV]

Do I need to hook it up to the DJI Fly app on mobile or can I just fly without?

[@DustinDunnill]

Only for setup 🍻

[@CGGC0202]

those wires for solar arent even in a conduit ? are you going to install a conduit ?

[@DustinDunnill]

Yep, almost done with the trench. I just wanted to hook some up to start producing power before I get the second rack up and finish trench 🍻

[@kodygeier]

Love the random solar plug hahah

[@hans230767]

Can I change de different flight modes with Goggles 3 + Motion Controller. I did not find it afther 3 weeks can some one answer my question. Thanks

[@Manfred-ml1oq]

I bought one ,a few days ago,,my first fpv drone after 5. Minutes i get motion sick,,, am i the only one? I hope it will get better😢

[@DustinDunnill]

I used to also. It took me about 6 months to get over it casually flying when I first started 🍻.

[@TIMON_OP]

12m only flying time?. Maximum flying time?..

[@Thepredathors]

Amico abiti in un paradiso complimenti

[@ChanceSadieTaylorMax4]

The neo has one gimbal camera, how do you get the big screen so smooth? Do you have a three gimbal mounted ro it. The actual look from the drone camera is jumping all over the place, What am I missing..... Because it looks like you're trying to deceive.People on how stable the neo camera is. I say with all due respect... Put the neo camera as the big screen.And let people see how jumps all over the place.

[@DustinDunnill]

If you understand English and watched the whole video... everything you've questioned was explained 🍻

[@ernieschatz3783]

It needs to start counting negative minutes after zero percent :)

[@DustinDunnill]

Agreed 🙂

[@nexusly6720]

Damn how many sq ft is ur home?

[@DustinDunnill]

3200

[@mikaljan316]

long time no see

[@mccolleyd]

It went backwards because of low light

[@--JohnDoe]

Dji products aren't meant the be back yard bashers. They aren't very easy to repair. But they offer other benefits, just not freestyle bashing.

[@Zenfa2978]

Idk but about the easy repair statment. I don't aggre with that. Dji drones are kinda easy to repair. Especially the dji mini series piece of cake

[@--JohnDoe]

@Zenfa2978 compared to repairing rockets maybe. But compared to fpv drones dji is harder to repair.

[@ThadaBenson]

Of course I see this after I ordered my mini 4k 😆 😞

[@jcarcondicionadoparaautos4576]

I'm going to migrate from GoPro to DJI Osmo Action Five, that's what I meant lol

[@--JohnDoe]

That motor doesn't sound healthy.

[@fishfinners]

Why does the video have a high pitch noise I can’t watch this

[@Chuckles4200]

Great video By the way.

[@Chuckles4200]

I love my Neo. In my experience it struggles with just too much. It’s 10 out of 10 then freaks out . Low light or even a shaded area sometimes. Between all of its settings it struggles to stay consistent on what it’s doing. Could be sensors are not the best or because of code. I say both. And it’s more messed up because I believe DJI shipped out Neo prematurely knowing these issues.