WHAT'S IN THE BOX? DJI Neo Drone Scanned, Torn Down, and Exposed!

[@henry1cats232]

I do drone repairs. That glue on the main board can be easily removed by heating them with a hot air gun set to like 90 to 100.

[@andrikurniawan531]

where to get parts for dji?

[@DronePath]

@@andrikurniawan531 easily avaibable from china

[@kyle_wiens]

Thanks for the tip!

[@CertufiedTeacher]

He clearly doesn’t do electronic repairs cause yeah hot air gun is what you normally use. He’s just starting to learn how to solder. I wish he would bring in someone who’s an expert to do the teardowns.

[@TheRealFoonus]

Weaken the frame polymer to save weight - and then fill the drone with hot glue. OK.

[@Leesboringlife]

Can’t remember who it was but they did a video showing the durability of the Neo. They took it to about 200 foot elevation and switched off the motors. It crashed onto pavement with the only damage was a shifted motor that was easily shifted back into place to be flown again only a few minutes later. It’s surprisingly durable little machine

[@anon_ninja]

Part of the reason is due to it's extremely light weight, not much momentum

[@godzibocul]

"single use submersible" is a fantastic cocktail of words, hahahaha

[@Mary-bs3rq]

Great video! I have been a drone pilot for 10+ years and I have to buy new drones all the time because they are so cool, the Neo being no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed your video showing the breakdown process (good to know the inside). However, I've never crashed a drone as many times as this one and I purchased another one for that reason plus the Refresh on both also. This drone is not without pitfalls and like any other system its up to the pilot to learn all the nuances and quirks to minimize down time, inconvenience and embarrassment. In summary, I've never had a drone that packs so much tech in such a hardy little package at an unbelievable low price point. I cant wait to see what kind of follow up drone DJI makes after this one!

[@pogzie]

For someone with 0 drone-ing experience is the Neo something worth buying for image quality or just buy something like a Tello for a quarter of the price and learn to fly/crash before even considering this (even at its price)?

[@nbafsdvg]

Ai sounding comment lol

[@JerridFoiles]

It's pretty sad how companies these days are just producing e-waste.

[@sriavula]

Nvm I think ur talking about the camera gimbal

[@Naqi2.0]

@@sriavulaifixit sells junk bro

[@sriavula]

@@Naqi2.0 wdym

[@ych4651]

This is the first time I see ifixit make false claims, but DJI stuff are very easy to repair, if the gimbal is replaced the DJI fly customer app would just prompt you to recalibrate….., for older DJI drone the DJI assistant software they showed is free and available to download

[@ricarmig]

Just find people that are against it and get enough signatures. The EU is trying to make exactly that e waste less.

[@jepolch]

I was hoping you'd show the antennas. I'd like to (void my warranty) and add external antennas. Thanks!

[@evanyang1969]

remove motors and hull then you have the o4 lite vtx for your fpv quads

[@YOONGOON_FPV]

amazing tear down ^^ always which was so curious!

[@DronePath]

usually keeping the main sensor after replacing the gymbal and calibrating using dji tools works out pretty good

[@kpeterrafael]

Next, please do the HoverAir X1 PRO or PROMAX, as it's even smaller (folded) with a 2-axis gimbal and even has a fan in it. I am also curious about its folding mechanism. Think it would be interesting for you guys too. Cheers and great work!

[@Peaceman001]

You can partially remove the mainboard and access the bottom of it without unplugging any wires or ribbons. My drone fell from 4m on a stone floor and a small piece from the on button was displaced. Making it unable to be pushed in. Was able to put it back in by accessing the bottom of the mainboard and now the drone is fully functional again.

[@cesararaque5519]

Excellent video . Thank you very much for sharing this information to get to know the drone inside. I suffered several crashes and broke the propeller guard and a motor mount. Do you think it is possible to change all the electronics to another housing of the DJI NEO?

[@dijax7863]

So I work for a European Company that is now coding replacement parts sold. The Main Board in the Unit will scan all parts installed for its serial number and know that the part was replaced. If it doesn't like the serial number it will shut itself down until the part is either changed with one with a correct serial number or someone with the correct software codes the part. It was originally purposed as a way to stop cloned fake parts being sold and installed into our Units.

[@kyle_wiens]

Very helpful to know, thanks!

[@MartinMichaelis]

Just to say: When I buy a "unit" it is my "unit" and no longer your "unit".

[@dijax7863]

@@MartinMichaelis That is a concern, but for warranty repair in the field its hard to say what 3rd party techs are doing to cut cost to increase profits. It is not uncommon for a very smart tech to "re-engineer"a product to get it working in order to get the job done under cost, make a larger margin for themself. The down side is not only did they void the warranty, the violated UL certifications, possibly left the customer with a product that is dangerous in the long term, and the next tech who goes out there is walking into a mine field with unknowns both safety hazards for them, the product and the customer. Then you have the Chinese clone operations making substandard electronic control processor boards, control power module boards, Control User Interface boards with fake OEM labeling. Why pay Tom's Repair $450 for the CPM when its on Amazon for $39.99 shipped 2 day... After you install it, your $4,000 Blah Blah Blah explodes, can't be repaired or is going to cost $2,000 to repair and it is no longer covered under warranty.. and its all the manufacturer's fault somehow. I have this conversation with Customers every other day... so it is not a rare thing. It is unbelievably common.

[@RyanRoss-d6z]

The glue blobs can be easily remove with a squirt of IPA, no need to heat :)

[@mjc8459]

LOL ! single use submersible !!! I own 2 of those ... both Avata

[@AitorWindows11]

They did the unavoidable, parts pairing, similar to Apple DJI = Apple #righttorepair #dji #Apple

[@josh12823]

Dji can do that because we can say, there is no competitor can match them, meanwhile Apple think they are the best 😂

[@SheykoMatt]

Make more videos, dissembly DJI products

[@markadyash]

You can remove glue with isopropyl alcohol

[@shogenx]

yep it disolves adhesive you can also use eucalyptus oil aswell if you don't like the alcohol the oil can leave nice scent at the very least

[@ranjitmandal1612]

😮

[@noone-ld7pt]

You can also remove it with fire!

[@somentertainment]

mmmm I was specting a batterie check too.

[@ruisuter6139]

Hi, sorry for bother ¿Is there a chance that you could share the 3D scan made with the x-ray machine? Just for research and hobby porpoises (I want to make some mods to my lil guy)

[@pineapple_productions]

If the piece of plastic on the back of the gimble is broken how do i fix it (the ruberband holders have snapped off)

[@daquan99999]

Good video. It is not good that you can't fix it by yourself for people like you. But for guys like me, don't know how to fix and don't want to fix it by myself, the DJI care is a good choice.

[@FusionC6]

the drone is super tough, dont worry about breaking it at all

[@aralcubukcu]

It broke after hitting me in follow mode while cycling

[@samtherat6]

Why use snap connectors that need to be glued instead of locking ribbon cables?

[@TheTechGuy1]

ribbon connector can break and get loose

[@michaelball93]

I have a DJI Mini 1st gen and had to sideload the app when I changed phone because DJI stopped making it available on the Play Store. Very suspicious.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

It's Google who has done this.

[@lenshibo]

@@GrenlandUnderVann Why?

[@Disco45]

Its possible it got caught in Google's drive to remove all 32bit apps and only have 64bit apps. Therefore older 32 bit apps are disappearing.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

@@lenshibo security concerns. Or same reason DJI drones now are suggested to be illegal in the US.

[@pineapple_productions]

where would i get the plastic gimbal cover

[@dijax7863]

Just asking here, is there a way to install a second video sensor in a Neo? I want to install a small Thermal 320x320 IR thermal sensor and transmit this data to the RC.

[@supergeek02468]

No clue how much payload the NEO can carry, but you’re probably better off buying a video transmitter for FPV drones and building a little self-contained sled with a battery and your desired camera. Then use a separate monitor for that feed. Something like a TBS unify nano and a little 300mah whoop battery will weigh like 11 grams.

[@dijax7863]

@@supergeek02468 I was thinking of that myself. I like the neo due to its known robust nature and has a ready build supply chain for repair parts. I think if I can strip off some weight on both the IR sensor and make the entire payload weight dispersed under the Neo chassy, its range and speed would be limited but the job task would be limited to about 10 minutes at the most anyway.

[@ych4651]

DJI fly would just prompt you to recalibrate in app if the gimbal is replaced, older DJI drone use the DJI assistant software which you can download from their website.

[@selzmtb]

Bring in JERRY RIG EVERYTHING 😂

[@tiemji]

Thanks for the video

[@kenzacharajr.1023]

today my neo on direction track flew away from me hit the open car door worked its way over the door without crashing rubbing up against it then tried going through the window and then just sunk down and landed in the snow.

[@iFixitYourself]

I'm...I'm sorry :(

[@pogzie]

5:32 I wish they just used a header and connector for this.

[@LogicRotorFPV]

You lose battery efficiency a good amount DJI is going for optimizing that effectively.

[@jamesrwatt]

“Only” 15 minutes flight time is pretty decent for a 135g drone fyi! Most self built FPV drones would be lucky to get half of that time.

[@kenzacharajr.1023]

i been leaving the mini4 home and the neo goes instead.

[@conrick23]

Most DJI customer buy from best buy and pay for a yearly insurance.

[@JayJae-o7x]

Would be great to see more official Drone teardown on here.

[@supergeek02468]

+1 I build drones for fun and it’s always fascinating to see how the pros do it.

[@botinhao]

Thank you

[@iFixitYourself]

You're welcome!

[@billmakesmovies]

Pretty upset it doesn't have RID in it.

[@NeoFlowFPV]

AVATA 2 NEXT!!

[@JAMP1865]

Pay the 28 for the extended warranty, and forget about repairs

[@dolbyblustar]

I thought at first he was wearing a rubber swim cap on his head pretending to be Bardwell

[@Zolli07]

I understand the glue for the perss conenctors, but for the soldered motor wires? Its completly unnecessary, even if the solder connection fails under the glue it just get worse, because the glue will hold the wire ina semi conencted state, and when high current draw occure it will melt everything.

[@elephant1851]

to lessen stress on the solder during crashes

[@izzydo3494]

It's there to help waterproof the connection and protect it from vibration/crash damage. From someone who built his own drones, all it takes a single blade of wet grass that can get onto the solder joints to your motors to mess up their power briefly. I used to use black plastic dip on my solder joints to act like a hydrophobic coating.

[@elephant1851]

@@izzydo3494 that's an even better answer, especially since the Neo has air vents right next to those connections

[@troytmg]

You didn't fix it. Didn't even put it back together and fly it. It's Dji's disposable done at $199

[@HeyNiagraFalls]

Getting comfortable with the disposable $200 drones. It breaks- toss it You're not planning on putting it back together, right?

[@edilsonbh]

Actually, I dropped mine and broke the gimbal, DJI sent me a new one after paying more than $100.00 in fees...

[@ukaszKaminski-pe7ps]

Koszt 1000zł to żart. Produkt nie warty swojej ceny. Wart dla mnie max 500zł. MAXX

[@emilio15216]

is there the ic description ?

[@DarrenMansell]

Americans say solder in a bizarre way

[@stefangherman8408]

5:14 damaged a little the battery conector while desoldering

[@robcuisinier7290]

why do you youre drone arpard? i don understand gr rob

[@bunnatang2081]

Why Tom Down? Tom is with Jerry now

[@teamblacksheep-]

Flux!!!

[@Komet_fpv]

You Can now fix the gimball via python software !

[@yan-w9v]

5:45 the drone looks like he is alive and awake during an operation

[@ddegn]

It's pretty amazing tech for $200. DJI makes great tech. DJI are also slimy. You have to "activate" one of the action cameras before you can use it. DJI also bricked two of my drones when a software update. I can't fly these drones again until I purchase a more modern smartphone.

[@grimninja2004]

ahh being advertised device compatibility, then changing / removing compatibility quietly after a required software update after you purchased. lmao i went tho 2 tablets and multiple phones before i could fly reliable without it crashing mid flight.

[@ZachAttacksTech]

What's in the box!?!?

[@isaacewing]

yes yes and more yes, daddy iFixIt

[@iamdmc]

this is just a DJI Tello drone at 3x the price they needed an entry level drone to get people into the hobby before buying a real drone

[@nomad7843]

True 👍🏻

[@MDF4072]

tello dont have that good enough tracking

[@ranjitmandal1612]

Same 😢

[@Mohamedkrami]

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