DJI Neo Real-World Test — Is it actually any good?
DJI Neo Review 2025 | Real-World Flight Test | Best Budget 4K Travel Drone?
🎥 What’s in this video:
Today, I give you my first impressions of the brand new DJI Neo after real-world testing it in Vietnam.
We’ll cover everything you need to know about this tiny 4K drone:
Is it worth $200 USD?
Can you actually use it without a controller?
Does the footage hold up—or do you need heavy editing to make it usable?
Who should (and shouldn’t) buy it?
The first half is me sitting down giving my honest take after flying it — the second half is full live-action field testing.
🕒 Video Chapters:
00:00 – Why I bought the DJI Neo (and quick intro)
00:43 – Size, storage, and why I skipped the controller
01:51 – Specs, price, and my first reactions
03:11 – Is the image quality any good? Spark comparison
04:31 – Editing tricks: can denoising & colour grading fix it?
05:01 – Field test: Palm launch, flight modes, real footage
06:11 – 6 QuickShots demo (Follow, Circle, Rocket, Spotlight, Direction Track, Drone Shot)
07:06 – App control vs no-controller flight
08:10 – Battery life test (~12–13 minutes real-world)
09:25 – RAW footage vs Edited footage (side-by-side)
10:30 – Who should buy the Neo (and who should not)
11:31 – Final verdict + your questions for the comments
📈 Quick Specs Overview:
Weight: 135 g (no registration needed in most countries)
Camera: 1/2.3” CMOS sensor | 4K/30fps video | 12MP photos
Storage: 32GB internal memory (no SD card slot)
Flight Time: Up to 17 min advertised (~12–13 min real-world)
Obstacle Sensors: Only downward-facing
Control: Buttons, phone app, or optional remote
Price: Around A$330 / US$200 (drone only)
✅ What’s Good:
Super compact and stealthy (fits in a jacket pocket)
No phone or controller needed for basic flying
Built-in propeller guards = safer for beginners
Palm launch and land is genuinely cool
Great for casual travel footage, biking, outdoor adventures
⚠️ What’s Not:
Very noisy footage, especially in low light
No SD card expansion (you're stuck with 32GB)
No obstacle avoidance front/back/sides
Needs editing (denoising + grading) for professional look
App connection sometimes drops
🧳 Gear used in this review:
DJI Neo (drone-only kit)
iPhone 16 Pro Max (DJI Fly App screen recording)
Osmo Pocket 3
Sony A7C II
Edited in DaVinci Resolve Studio (for noise reduction & grading)
💬 Comment below:
Would you trust a no-controller drone for travel?
Can you live with a bit of noise if it’s super portable?
Are you Team Neo or Team Mini 4 Pro?
Let’s talk — I reply to every real comment! 👇
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