DJI NEO - Weeks Later Pros & Cons... i Didn´t Expect This!

[@RobHK]

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[@Lowieken73]

I never owned a drone before the Neo, I got it just to take some quick footage on vacations or when training. I got the fly more option, so I have a little more control when using the drone during vacation. Up until now I used it to shoot some quick video during my running training. It just is fantastic for that, you put it in a little trail-running backpack get it out on a suitable location, turn it on, choose the mode, run off and it follows you like a faithful puppy, stop, reach out your hand, it lands, put it back on your backpack and all done. After the run you get in on your phone in a few minutes and you can edit it in less than half an hour. there is no collision detection so you have to keep that in mind. (no narrow trails) It's a little slow for biking, you won't film a sprint with it. Tested it out in my parents garden, took it up over 100 m high, flew through the trees with my smartphone on the controller to guide me, played around with it some more and it works great. it's more than enough for what I want. I have some RC experience, and the controls are so easy to pick up. the thing is so stable. Yeah learning to master a third dimension is a process ;) when you come from cars and boats. You just have to be baffled that all this sits in a 199$/€ drone. This review just confirms everything I felt and thought this little bugger, and well, it comes from someone with way more experience with drones than me. But I can confirm, this little thing is super easy to use and it fits in a large pocket, ideal for sport vlogging !

[@KevinVenturePhilippines]

You may already know this, but if you use custom and tracking you can have it track you from any direction, not just front or back. So you stand sideways to it when you have it "Map" you, and it will stay to your side when you run. Or any other place around you in 360 degrees.

[@Lowieken73]

@@KevinVenturePhilippines Yep, but it seems to be wonky at the moment, in general the drone ends up chasing again, but I set that one on low medium and the actual chase on high medium. Gives an easy way to diversify the shots without getting the phone out. But having it track you from the side would be fun too. Hopefully the mode is fixed with the latest firmware update.

[@Lowieken73]

@@KevinVenturePhilippines update, the new firmware fixed the tracking. Works fine now.

[@kelly_eagle]

I am thinking about getting it for trail running so this is super helpful. Can I ask how it dealt with wind?

[@Lowieken73]

@@kelly_eagle It doesn't like wind all that much. It's light an small. People complain it doesn't work even in a light breeze, I don't know what people consider as a light breeze though. I used it on a slightly windy day and it coped quite well actually, drains the battery I suppose. There is this video of a guy using it at a VERY windy beach and the neo gets an absolute beating, yet the footage is surprisingly stable.

[@michaeljeffreyclemenia1300]

I got mine now. thanks to this videos that really makes me like Neo more. the value for money and being a drone that is hassle free, user friendly, and not needing to consume time to setup before flying is just great.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

The no-set up is HUGE! Apparently the difference of just 20 seconds is known to make or break a habit

[@akorejepade1261]

Neo is the most fun I have ever had with a drone. Finally a STRESS free drone! Well done DJI!

[@stevec-b6214]

I am curious about drones, never seriously considered one until the neo arrived.

[@akorejepade1261]

@@stevec-b6214 I highly recommend the Neo! I have had many in my past, but this one is the best so far!

[@bobhope1084]

Exactly having a drone you can actually crash makes you a biter flyer flying through gaps is awesome

[@yostinpoveda2083]

Better than mini 3 or minin4k? For learning those could also pass in tight spaces no?​@bobhope1084

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

I’ve watched so many vids on this now and I’ve come to the conclusion that for the price it offers good value for money it is not going to be a top grade drone as your not paying that price tag. The footage is useable it does what is says on the box, if you want more your gonna have to pay more

[@monkasphalt]

dji's goal is to let people try the drone field. They probably saw that drone thing is still very niche thus opening the market more is needed for better revenue. This was a very good output from their product management team.

[@JerseyStyle7]

Best review video so far mine is coming tomorrow, but unfortunately, I’m in California. It’s getting delivered to New Jersey.😂👍🏽 very interesting filming holding it in your hand👍🏽 thank you for the ND filter recommendation

[@andersonjpa]

Same here. I already had the Spark, Mini and Mini 2, now I bought the Neo, I'm waiting for delivery to know if the purchase was worth it.

[@JerseyStyle7]

@@andersonjpa mine just came today. Well it got delivered to New Jersey, but unfortunately I’m still in California until 8 October. Gonna make some pretty cool contact once I get home I do all types of review videos, ebikes, scooters etc👍🏽

[@Blacksheep12267]

It's a coin toss to get it to activate. The only way offered is via cell phone ap. Ooodles of bugs.

[@georgem8973]

I heard many interesting things about the Neo. Too bad that no reviews mention the photography capabilities

[@drdineshtechincalinformer9366]

After your video its confirm that for a normal user its more then sufficient.love from india

[@danecruz93]

You just confirmed I made a great purchase brother, best review ever.

[@RobHK]

Thanks man 🙌😎

[@JohnPaulMusicUK]

Great video. Got the Neo. Updates I want is a double tap or do something on the quick shot buttons on the top when its on a certain type to change the meters / distance. I know you can do it on the app but would e great to do it in the moment and being able to adjust or have a PRO mode in the app without having to use the controller.

[@DrDinB]

Also a proper return to home when NOT using a controller.

[@earyahmad]

I just wanted to know and curios, how does it record on tracking mode on when the environment with plenty of people around? Such as beach with many people or city walk . Does it track different people on the scene and somehow lost our tracking mode?

[@aorock747]

As far as I know, it won't track anyone else because it only allows one person tracking, so when you face the drone towards your face and fly it, the AI recognition will make it so that the drone only focus on you. Anyways, that's what I know, I have yet to test it myself.

[@Peakabike]

Yep, amazing ease of use and priceless to be able to use follow with practically no risk to people or the drone. Impossible to do with any other drone apart from the X1 series.

[@johnathangoodacre2284]

I’ve had a mavic air and also have an Avata. The one bugbear with them is the set up time. If you want to grab a quick shot while you’re out on a walk/hike etc you have to spend 10 plus on setting it all up.

[@hanisezzatulfarahah3195]

The best review I've ever watched!

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate 🙌😀

[@pjhunton]

Got mine yesterday, I love it but havent had a chance to use it much yet. It seems to me the ideal companion when out and about, if Im shooting for work Ill use the mini 3 pro but as something to get a few moments and have fun its absolutely brilliant. I hope DJI continue to expand its capabilities in updates but even as it is I find it great for capturing quick clips without it taking up loads of space in my kit bag. It really does need to have manual exposure when using just the app and drone.

[@MrSpeedyGonzalez]

Would the drone continue to follow you if another person passes by you or would it switched to follow the other person?

[@RowOfMushyTiT]

No. I think it locks to some feature like the colour of your t-shirt. It's not just simply recognizing 'humans'.

[@oldgoldtopgoldtop6039]

Like you said, for the casual user its capturing the "moment" that matters most. neo provides great automatic features at a price point accessible to nearly anyone. 1080p is adequate for the vast majority of casual users this drone is marketed towards. Interesting shots available directly from the drone without any real learning curve. I a 13:51 m a casual hobbyist with Phantom 4, Nano plus and Mini 4 pro but still intend to get this tiny drone for easy "snapshots". (i often use my mini drones for stabilized hand tracking shots).

[@jvniterider]

Hows the battery?

[@amrak-8401]

It's like the first mini drone HOVER X1 that DJI somewhat copied, very cool indeed. What I like about the HOVER X1 is that you can fold its wing and put it in your pocket, in small bag, or cargo pants pockets, and backpack. What I love about the HOVER X1, is the Dolly Track where it follows you from the front. But great job DJi.😊

[@RobHK]

Ye, wish i could fly Hover X1 with a proper controller, smartphone, without smartphone, and with 2 different FPV controllers and goggles 😎 Amazing job DJI

[@Beesaya_TV]

Got mine 3 days ago, and I'm loving it.

[@pbpri]

00000plkk,please- how much is the drone///??? 4:54

[@Beesaya_TV]

@@pbpri $199 lucky i found from one store has 4 remaining stocks because everywhere it's out of stock

[@francescomuscerino615]

may i ask you how is the camera in matter of video?

[@ifzarik]

Best review.. all we need to know in detail. i must mention you definitely got some real NICE footage w this little drone.. wow!

[@RobHK]

Thanks a lot🙌😎

[@IanTed]

For the money it’s great, you need the controller for full use but as my first drone I’m impressed. A drone is an investment, and there’s a huge choice but I’m hooked, very easy to use but I’m sure I’ll move on to a better quality version in the future… PS. Just brilliant for motorcycle tours, so little weight and simple to use when you stop in a scenic spot. They’ve just released a new firmware update including batteries.

[@shawnstone4949]

This was a great video, sir!! Rare for me to watch all the way through. I’m definitely wanting this. I had a Mavic pro early… amazing what this little drone does, that the MP1 struggled with. Tracking looks exactly like I wanted the Mav to do. I’ll use your link for sure,the video was well explained, and thought out. Thank you

[@Piratepoilet]

I've got all 3 of these DJI drones and I love them. It is so much fun flying them around I feel like a bird. I think I like the avata 2 the most then the mini 4 pro and last but not least the neo. Even when I'm not flying them I cant stop thinking about flying it 😂🚁👍

[@simpsong00]

Perhaps a silly question, but can you fly it indoors, or is that too constraining a space for a shot… eg: a group picture…

[@mazdaram226]

I prefer the Hover X1 as it centres yourself in the frame when tracking for the same price point , swings & roundabouts with both these drones ..

[@19ab59]

Thanks for this very well made review. I do have to say that DJI should say thanks to Hover Air for their X1 and how well received that little drone was with the pre selectable flight modes.

[@Mexishark909]

I actualy wanted one because of the size it looked significantly smaller than the Avata, something i can mess with indoors. But it looks like its the same size practically

[@from6227]

This will definitely benefit travel creators who need to set up their camera and tripod for walk-by or hiking shots.

[@robertarnobit5357]

I love it❤ I'll get the combo. Thanks for this video 👍

[@ProfKlaus]

This is a really nice video! Nice pacing in music selection. I love the Neo as well. In the short time that I’ve owned it I think I’ve flown it more than all of my drones combined. The fact that it’s so light makes me less concerned about breaking it at the crashes. This intern has made me a better pilot. That helps my confidence with my Air 3. Your video inspired me to fly my Neo drone right now. Unfortunately it’s dark outside. Take care.

[@canpin]

I only pla to use drone for family trips like this. This is perfect

[@osullivanja]

Did you say 6-12 minutes flight time per battery (depending on other factors)?

[@alwaysyouramanda]

It’s kept up with me and my dog while we long boarded and even surprised me the way it will dip down with me when I crouch!! It’s SO cool! The last time I tried to catch us skating I had to use the remote with my mini 2 and crashed it twice 😂 one time I even forgot to record! I LOVE this little thing!!

[@PhilTParker]

How is distance flying with the RC 2 controller? I have one. I also have the goggles and flight stick. I understand the FPV gear, but for the Neo I’m interested in a little traditional controller connection as with the RC 2

[@5280climber]

When you say handheld you mean the propellers being off and you holding it in your hand? Awesome!

[@LuciannaRemis]

I love you so much! I recently just found your kislux and i’m in love!! Your videos are so fun and you energy is just MWAH! keep living your life

[@TheSonsOfSimon]

If DJI would make a Neo Pro with a better camera, that would be a real game changer!

[@OttoJulian_]

And who says that they are not going to? 😊

[@Nico-uz8pw]

Good morning sir, excellent shots! I think they are the best I have seen for this drone. Could you make a video about to explain how to configure settings to get this quality? Have a nice day

[@asSIMuNation]

Would you recommend this for use indoors with crowds? Will it still track well? Will it hit into fixed objects?

[@SJMDronesMedia]

DJI need to update the camera settings, to allow user settings, yes the video is over exposed and over sharpened, but as you stated it’s the bottom of the DJI line but still great value, thanks & regards

[@gilbertnicholas1582]

Does the video show in full screen on Instagram?

[@chris]

8:00 when you're out shooting with your A5Pro I don't see any mic -- are you relying on just the DJI Action and its built-in mics for your voice? I don't see a hidden DJI Mic 2DJI Mic 2. BTW great video. I love my Neo!

[@holtzlander]

I absolutely love this little drone. I have a Maciv 3 and an Avata 2, but this little drone fits in my hand with my phone and wallet, and were gone! Very versatile.

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Will it track well from the front and stay in front as you move side to side?

[@KevinVenturePhilippines]

It will. Or if you use custom tracking you can stand sideways to it when it maps you and you can have it track you from the side, or anywhere else in the circle around you. Just have it where you want it when it maps you and it will stay in that position as you move. And I agree, the handheld throws in another dimension.

[@MrPlaneTalk]

@@KevinVenturePhilippines is that custom mode?

[@yostinpoveda2083]

Handheld is with the habd take off ai options or you mean with phone or controller?

[@thewebstylist]

Curious w o a remote how the phone flying and captures goes?

[@danclout1424]

Thanks for the great video! How long can it stay in the air in spotlight mode? Could I use this to film myself surfing?

[@RobHK]

I wouldn’t do that no

[@quentinbush]

Lovely backing music.

[@skiphorni]

I know you can get some place and know you have left something behind, but the wind noise, for me, was too distracting. But I do have a question vis-a-vis RIDs. Did you get a remote ID device for your NEO?

[@beambreaker401]

Great video, definitely takes buyers remorse off the table bought mine yesterday it’s unboxed and charging now looking forward to maiden voyage tomorrow

[@samuelquintanar5929]

Great review!! I just got mine today!!

[@RobHK]

Nice🙌😎

[@fengshuidoctor]

I love my baby NEO

[@alwaysyouramanda]

I call it my little birdie ^^

[@FDbroadcasting]

Wich controller would you say is better. The one that you attach your phone to or the one with the build in screen.

[@RobHK]

RC2 with the screen for sure!

[@FDbroadcasting]

@@RobHK As I dive a little deeper I already see one huge advantage, that it can record to SD, so in risky situations at least you still have the footage. :) Thanks a lot

[@stefw0200]

Very nice video. With your post processing the video quality k most scenes is adequate for most people, but you should have talked a little about what you did (I noticed reduced contrast, colors tuned a little warmer). I was quite surprised about the ND filter shots,looking nice! So please make a separate video about NDs with and without POL filters when using the quick shots modes. Thx

[@RobHK]

Coming today or tomorrow 😎

[@ScandalUK]

I love how you look like you suddenly move robotic when you wear the head gear - that's humour from our particular generation lol!

[@TheJohnosfp]

I just want to buy a drone for my vacations with my family and when we going for walk,do you recommend this drone? is the video that captures decent

[@EMSAPPLEVLOG]

Love this review from NEO its amazing specially for the beginners ❤

[@Kavinsmithy]

Best review, end of story! Bought it thanks to your video! also bought your Neo Lutpack which is absolutely phenomenal 🙌🙌 highly recommend this to anyone that wants to make their Neo videos look better.

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate 🙌😃

[@deegrafikera]

Helpful! Thank you. Got mine for a week now but just tried yesterday using direction track. First, got a (plate number ) just like in acar, to avoid a fine. and will take an exam as well for civil aviation

[@droneflyernick]

I have the Neo and it’s an all around fun drone, I also have a bunch of camera drones and fpv quads in my backpack, so now the Neo will reduce the weight.

[@InitialD016]

Love your work...pardon my ignorance, but what donyou mean by shot handheld?? Were you using your phone as a controller?? Or were you using an actual controller?

[@Alexander_Maltsev]

Hi, which camera settings do you use? Iso, white balance?

[@noteincontact]

I have a hover and felt so bad i dindt waited for competition to bribg something new 😅 but now i wait for neo 2 as hover came up with the pro version so who knows

[@szinski]

So I'd like to use the drone to get some video clips of me and my buddies fishing. The boat will be moving very slowly and I'm concerned that the drone might not fly back to me since I won't be at the same "home" position when I launched it. Also, the boat has an awning, so everyone in the front half of the boat is in the shade. I'm worried that when I launch it (from the rear of the boat, not under the awning), the drone will have a clear view of me. But, if it circles the boat, I may disappear from the frame due to the awning blocking its view of me. What happens in that scenario?

[@MrPlaneTalk]

At 16:45 you’re at the beach in Hawaii. Where is that beach?

[@leowu6110]

You can set custom color profiles on this?? I thought "Normal" was the only option 😮

[@itsdannyweng]

Wow that's some great feedback for the Neo. I'm planning a trip to Hawaii in the near future. Is it worth bringing both the Mini 4 Pro and the Neo on the trip?

[@jon112media]

3:18 oh yeah facts bro 4:17 also I think I was just at that north shore spot last year! Thanks for this vid! The image quality is adequate for viewing in iPhones. And the barrier of entry is nice and low to start!

[@willbrink]

Just got one as my first drone and added the RC also as that seemed recommended by most benefits of use. So far so good. Seems hard to beat for the $.

[@simonotero2434]

Great video! Have you used it over water? If so, did you use it handheld, phone or controller? And how did it go?

[@TheProCut17]

finally flew mine today, its very good. a perfect companion to my air3 and avata2

[@MrPlaneTalk]

Looking forward to the honest and unbiased review of the Hover and comparison to the Neo. Did you order one?

[@shawnstone4949]

Well Rob…. Dammit!! I got in a rush and forgot to use your link for the Neo.. so sorry. But!! I’ll make it up to ya…gonna buy your luts!! I’m guessing the Mini 4 luts are same for Neo? As I don’t see a Neo bundle..?? But yeah. I feel like an idiot. Do you happen to have tutorials for Lumafusion by chance? I’ve had it for a little bit for iOS. But haven’t dug into it too much, because it’s kind of a lot to take in.

[@ashjaff94]

What was your flying time per battery ?

[@carlsberxithub3711]

10-15 minutes per battery.

[@DavidPatrickCarter]

Can i Connect The DJI wireless microphones?

[@AdventureDiaries_]

Awesome video buddy. Just picked up the Neo and this has been really helpful!

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate 🙌😃

[@dragonflylifestyle-travelm3565]

Hello. I just watched this useful video. I was planning to purchase the Neo for my upcoming vacation. This will be my first drone. Can you tell how does this drone function in low light or night time?

[@brunodiassi5844]

What modifications or edits were made to the original footage? Or you used the raw video in the DJI Neo footage that appears in the video?

[@KaneJohnson-v4u]

I’d also like to know this

[@hjlee6192]

Great video and thanks for sharing your opinions on the Neo!! Random question. What sunglasses do you wear? Haha

[@TVNetworld]

I was thinking about the NEO long time buut finalyy I have decided to get the Hover Air x1 pro max

[@lowerorchard]

Great review. I wondered about those shots that were in fact handheld… great idea. I’m taking it to New Zealand on a road trip next month and it’ll be SO much easier than my original Mini. A question… what was the colour grading you applied, presumably to the “normal” footage out of camera?

[@Cactuspractice12]

Is the original footage better than what we can see on youtube? (i.e has youtube compressed the video and made the quality worse or is this an acurate example of what to expect?). thanks

[@koalamusik]

9:27 so what's the maximum altitude?

[@happyreeper1]

The altitude level it can fly in is quite high..however the relative height it can fly from the user is not quite as high

[@pangyawche]

Thank you so much for this honest reviews. Really appreciated planning to have this drone.. but now I need to make more savings so. I can afford to buy.. thank you

[@cameelez]

Sorry how does it stay on your hand shooting handheld

[@RobHK]

You just hold it really 😊

[@marceltromp1454]

Do u fly it with your mobile ,or the remote

[@marceltromp1454]

Can u shoot just holding it and point it places ?

[@Skybar23]

2:20 what is the highest altitude for the Circular shot and is this avaliable on the Dji mini 2?

[@cafeoneshot]

500 mt

[@venezuelainvestigators141]

The hiking filming is beautiful.

[@lifeneedsmorechill]

did they update the video quality? doesnt seem to look so thrash now

[@user-flman]

Will the neo track a boat? I shoot YT boating vids and want to get some quick shots ..

[@TheWrightTimes]

When you demonstrated the helix feature, that weird halo around your body was very offputting. Is that the image distortion everyone comments on?

[@koz]

I recently got the Avata 2 combo. I'm thinking of getting a Neo to learn how to fly Manual with sticks since I should be able to control it with the Goggles 3/Motion Controller 3 and FPV RC3 Controller. And I think it will survive more crashes than my Avata 2, while I practice. :) My only problem with the Neo is that it's a lot louder than the Avata 2, with a higher pitch 'scream'.

[@AtortAerials]

It’s f’n great isn’t it?! If you know you know how cool this little drone is.

[@grossi46]

I love my Neo. Definitely 👍. It's just a pain having to update the rc-n2 firmware every time I switch between the neo and the mini 4. It's so annoying 🙄

[@CubamusPrime]

Can you do low ground shots with it?

[@JerseyStyle7]

I don’t see the link for the ND filter for neo ?

[@JoscelinTrouwborst]

I like the style of this review of yours.

[@jamesburwash5635]

Thanks excellent video and explanations. Cheers Vancouver Island Canada

[@RobHK]

Thanks mate🙌😎

[@QuantumTactical]

More great content!! Thanks for your work it is super helpful.

[@cornerstoresituations6306]

Will it follow me if I’m moving fast like on a skateboard