DJI Neo & Mini 4 Pro Sound: In Flight, Side by Side - Absolutely Nuts

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We fly the DJI Neo and the DJI Mini 4 Pro side by side to get a direct sound comparison and sho which is the loudest and why. Even high up, there is some surprisingly loud sounds which make the DJI Neo one of the noisiest drones out there....
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[@IaninLondon]

No dogs were harmed in the making of this video... 🐾🐾😀

[@psoon04286]

Not too surprised by the results of your test. If any third party can develop a set of Neo props(a four blade?) that can reduce the high pitch noise they will have a sure seller that every Neo owner will want

[@DocColVideo]

Sorry, Ian, missed most of the middle bit watching the dogs scrapping! 😂😂❤

[@julianmclean3869]

Very funny!!!

[@algie1962]

To be honest was enjoying watching the dogs playing 😂😂

[@elihusmails7401]

Get just a little altitude on the mini 4 and nobody even notices it.

[@malcolm-ggmu]

I've actually just recently been flying in public areas and have not had any issues. It's so small, and the 5 flight options are very short it doesn't bother anyone.. just do one or two flights and move on. It's brilliant and pops back into your pocket it's less stressful flying 👌

[@Pandurakam]

For which drone

[@jylogura]

Thanks as always. It’s definitely a drone to be used alone where sound consideration isn’t an issue. I wouldn’t want to use it around other people. At its definition, it’s definitely a selfie drone.

[@IestynLloyd]

The most useful video so far on the sound of the Neo, very helpful.

[@exploresandtosummit]

Got to watch this again, too busy watching the dogs fighting! Or was this tactics for more veiws😂👍

[@IaninLondon]

lol.... The fun I have editing when the dogs have been in the garden whilst filming.....

[@sfuguy]

I know these drones aren't comparable...but nevertheless, I wanted a comparison...thanks a lot for this.

[@happyglampers9053]

Nice one Ian. Great vid. Thank you 👏👍

[@georgekelly1948]

Fun production, Ian. I love the sound of the dentist’s drill almost as much as the wood chipper.

[@SpeedsterIG]

A flock of bees vs. a gigantic mosquito. 🙂 Can you do a comparison between Neo and Avata 2?

[@IaninLondon]

Yeah, that makes sense; I'll have a go....

[@TheBigb1973]

I like your landscaping. It looks nice.

[@mihai4438]

Thanks for this! It's the main thing stopping me from getting a Neo.

[@fishdiaries]

Good test I was thinking the neo wasn’t that bad when at distance but I’m obviously going deaf in my older age lol

[@scottykardos]

Yea small props ducted fan design gonna make a lot of noise .Incredible amount of turbulent noise caused by the inherent design of the prop guards on the Neo . Apples to oranges. nice video ,thanks.

[@uptowndisco2]

I have had mine down a park no one seemed to bother about it, couple of people were more interested in where to get one , I hardly hear mine when in far distance follow when on my ebike , have to keep checking it is still there lol , noise try the first DJI Air !

[@algie1962]

I currently have a Mini 3 Pro, so I couldn’t really see the benefit of the Neo, so your video has just confirmed that I don’t want one. 😉 Now if we get a Mini 5 Pro, that would be a different story.. Keep up the good work Ian (Oh and Ted) 😂

[@maxv77]

I'm pleased this isn't a long test 😄

[@cliffcliff8800]

Thanks for another useful and interesting test Ian. I had no intention of buying a Neo as I love my Mini 4 Pro but interested in it nevertheless. My personal approach to flying is to have as minimal impact on others and to be as discrete as possible. You have no chance of that with the Neo!

[@bunkermagnus]

Yeah the Neo is too noisy, only thing that's stopping me from getting it as a "toy drone". Even my Air 3 is more discrete. Love the dogs btw! :D

[@grossi46]

Sorry. Were there drones in this video 🤔. I was too busy watching the dogs play fight (sooooo cute 😍)

[@ptaylor5014]

Same i was watching the dogs playing with a very annoying screeching sound in the background lol.

[@jpdronography1]

Play fighting? I thought at one point they were practicing for some later life procreation!❤

[@IaninLondon]

They play fight like this all the time; they've been together since pups.... It's very much brother & sister style play fighting :)

[@jpdronography1]

@@IaninLondon Phew that's lucky, thought YT might slap an X-Rating on it otherwise!🙂

[@psoon04286]

We were in a local mall where DJI had setup an enclosure to demo the stability of the different models. there was the Mini 4 Pro already hovering so I asked if they could launch the Neo. I was quite impressed that the Neo didn't sound too objectionable what with the usual din in a typical mall. Most of the curious onlookers agreed that the Neo wasn't annoying.

[@boybrownvr6522]

Great comparison, Thank you. Yes it is a massive turn off for me. i was in my local DJI shop the day after it launched and it was being demoed in store. The sound was very grating. As you say there is no way you can fly the drone discreetly. I expect to hear the "Neo Whine" a fair bit in the coming months

[@dionmcmurrick7997]

Great video as usual Ian Yeah I bought neo haven’t flown it much yet was keen to take it to national parks in my country Australia and use follow me on tracks but the little fellow will alert rangers now haha it is a handy drone I like how it fits in pocket and up in air in seconds

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

It is loud, but I fly it well away from people and the noise lets me know its still following.

[@lynsmith1096]

Very good video Ian. It is louder than the Avata 2.

[@IaninLondon]

It is.....

[@kenmasters007]

Bees va dental drill. I got the neo and it isnt that bad.

[@biglittlebirdie450]

Very helpful. How loud are the Hover drones Vs the Neo and Mini 4 Pro ?

[@scottw595]

Louder than the avata 2 it sounds like.

[@ianjones6838]

Thing is I’ve had all the DJI Drones since the phantom 4 , they all bring new features, better cameras and yes I’ve purchased most of them , some run louder some quieter, however this is a big downside re the noise . The two things I want is silent running and high water resistance that’s what will make me rush to buy 👍

[@nelincs.drones]

Great comparison

[@TravelLensPro]

Top and now the test Neo vs Hover x1pro

[@bownsaway]

Tried the direct tracking today with the dentist drill while riding my bike terrible experience the drone kept going sideways and crashed contacted DJI they advised me to send it back I had the Hover and never experienced that so the dentist drill will be on its way back tomorrow.

[@KevinByrne-l4t]

Strange how the dogs dont bark their heads off at the Neo.😊

[@jasedrivessa]

Mini 4 pro is twice as loud as the mini 2. I was very surprised when I first launched the mini 4. I haven't got a Neo yet.

[@blorbecollection]

I suggest DJI make a Tesla Coil Power Transm8ssion system, that way you go to a site, setup the power transmitter, and with no heavy batteries the energy usage would be much lower and thus 0ro0ellers would not need to spin as fast and thus be quite, plus literally be able to fly indefinitely (no battery time limit).

[@markwhite837]

......Meanwhile at DJI, they have just put quieter motors into the new Neo 2!

[@ricarmig]

I would say: The mini 4 has a mature, bass, much less annoying sound The Neo has a pre-puberty high pitch annoying sound. Nevertheless, Neo’s buyers won’t care much as long as it delivers. If DJI manages to correct the RTH when losing connectivity, active tracking (which in most dji products leaves much to be desired…) and better video quality (even turning off the sharpness, it lacks detail, even when compared to the mini 4’s 2.7k…), it will sell well. It costs like 50€ or less to build and it retails for 4x more. Nice win. But DJI is not the greatest updating their firmware, so…I’ll wait before I dive into the Neo

[@FrancescoCamardo]

I really find the noise from the Neo to be unbearable, and unfortunately a deal breaker for me no matter how cheap the Neo is, I just couldn't put up with that racket. Thanks for the video, you saved me money for not buying that drone. Come on Mini 5 Pro, that's the one I am waiting for, and your review of it of course.

[@WelshLad.]

I don't care about the noise and I don't care about what people think of the noise. I love my little Neo I have more fun with it than my Mini 2.

[@IaninLondon]

And it's a great little bit of kit; this is just a sound test :)

[@mikexhejghdlfbrjshfjfvs3624]

Great video. Have you done the same test with the DJI Avata 2 to compare? I’d be interested to know if the Avata 2 can be heard at 50 & 100m high?

[@Agata24]

можно услышать авату-2 - можно! и на 300 метрах слышно авату-2!

[@SheepThatBleep]

There's no where fly this were i live.. (that sound, got piss Neighbours off! )

[@Seafox0011]

Apart from camera quality and flight duration, sound volume and pitch are deal breakers for me. That’s why I still am happy with my ‘Platinum’ classic for flying near other folk and out in nature.

[@6panel300]

I was thinking about getting a neo until I saw this video. I couldn't put up with that whining noise.

[@kamikazekaos]

Sorry neochance of buying its too noisy to fly from my garden

[@nathanminten]

Yes, FPV Drones are loud. We really wanted to see footage up close

[@IaninLondon]

Next vid... ;)

[@smoggydrones5664]

I think DJI were wrong to able it to be used with a remote. The app is fine to alter basic settings. People will push the Neo too far. The Neo is perfect for basic close in stuff and not 50m high 800m away. It sounds a bit like the old DJI Air lol.

[@jpdronography1]

Neo is Decibel Daddy! Really can't see the appeal of the Neo at all really, particularly for those who already own and fly DJI drones.

[@ricarmig]

The appeal is that it’s pocketable, light and always ready to fly. I had the Air and I couldn’t go on a trip with it! Between the case and stuff, it was too much hassle to unfold it, be gentle, and people looked at him seriously, etc.. The Neo is another animal: it looks like a toy, no one cares too much about it and when it crashes it seems never to broke! Then if it really crashes, it’s cheap, not an expensive drone/repair. Basically a toy to travel, make some videos and not to worry about too much.

[@MrShadman14]

It's small but not really pocketable. Most reviewers praise its price point and versatility however once you buy the accessories to take advantage of said versatility, you've parted with a lot of cash!

[@jpdronography1]

@@MrShadman14 And one puff of wind and it's gone! (Especially if you live in the UK) Take out insurance, I should.

[@brighton_heights]

mini 2 all day long, Best budget drone,

[@grossi46]

Noisier than the mini 4 pro though 😜

[@ptaylor5014]

I had the Mini 2 and it's a fantastic drone, i have now got the standard Mini 3 and it is even quieter than the mini 2.

[@2Old4Toys]

Should I keep my aging mini 2 full set with filters or sell it to get the Neo? Tempted TBH

[@rui7773]

DJI e seus propósitos, vender é a chave do negócio, ano que vêm lançam o NEO 2 menos barulhento, no outro ano um muito menos barulhento e assim bilhões em lucros!

[@otavioteixeira3207]

Nao apenas a dji, como todas as grandes empresas fazem isso. Carros,tvs,telefones..

[@Brainflood]

The Neo is definitely not my want list with a dreadful noise like that. I'll stick with my Mini 4 Pro, much more civilised!

[@lifeneedsmorechill]

TBH, itll be annoying AF for the owner of the neo but it'll be EXTREMELY annoying for anyone else near the NEO, its too high pitched

[@UKBUBBLERS]

To be honest, it sounds worse on the video as to actually flying it in person, but hopefully, the next generation will be a little quieter 😁👌👍🇬🇧

[@IaninLondon]

I actually thought it was quieter in the video.... maybe you're expecting a loud noise in person....

[@davyaerialvideography9595]

That Neo is way too loud, would annoy me. Certainly not discreet and unable to fly in the proximity of people without making everyone aware.

[@dennyc4135]

why can't DJI make something less noisy.. is it the blade design? it is also smaller blades, that means it needs to turn on a higher rpm=more noise

[@IaninLondon]

You answered your own question; tiny props = higher rpm and therefore higher pitched noise....

[@blorbecollection]

Why not test sound aat 100m height?

[@IaninLondon]

Becasue most people fly around 40 - 60 metres for filming, and also, TBH, it would probably blow away at that height :)

[@Colin-kk8rz]

Angry bee too sort the mardy neighbour out 🤷‍♀️

[@col2119]

Basically it's angry mosquitoes vs angry bees 😂 now we just need DJI to make another model that sounds like angry birds and we're set for life.

[@rickdavid1795]

The Neo is too loud

[@africanhistory]

I do not think you have to do a test, it is so obvious. What a horrible little noise.

[@composedlight6850]

It sounds as if thats the downfall of the Neo --- its going to anoy many .

[@ptaylor5014]

That NEO is certainly a SCREAMER! why is the other guy still standing there like he is flying a drone after the Mini 4 pro has landed lol.

[@rui7773]

😆🤭

[@IaninLondon]

Camera shy guy :)

[@KevLaj]

Although the design makes it pretty much harmless, DJI has shot both its feet off with the Neo. It will take the most shameless of self-absorbed people to use this as a regular tool for showing off their best life or whatever they want to promote. Just horrible.

[@OrlandoPla]

NEO = ANGRY NEIGHBORS

[@yvespiot2856]

Une vidéo qui ne sert à rien ...