$199 DJI NEO - FOR EVERYONE DRONE
Summary
TLDRThe DJI Neo drone is a compact, feature-rich device designed for quick and easy aerial photography. It offers a 4K camera, various intelligent flight modes, and can be controlled without a remote or phone. The drone is lightweight, under 250g, and has a flight time of approximately 18 minutes. With advanced features like FocusTrack and compatibility with DJI's FPV goggles, the Neo is an accessible option for beginners and a fun choice for experienced pilots seeking a portable FPV experience.
Takeaways
- 🆕 DJI Neo is a new drone model that offers a range of features and capabilities.
- 🔥 The DJI Neo is designed for ease of use, requiring no remote control for basic operations.
- 📱 It offers multiple control options including controller-free operation, mobile app, voice commands, and a remote control.
- 🌟 DJI Neo is lightweight at 135g, making it portable and easy to carry.
- 🚫 No need for FAA registration due to its weight being under 250g.
- 🎥 It features a 4K camera capable of shooting at 30 frames per second, with a 117° field of view.
- ⏰ The drone's battery life is rated for 18 minutes of flight time at 1080p resolution.
- 🔊 It is quieter compared to other drones, especially the Avada 1.
- 📹 The DJI Neo has electronic image stabilization 3.0 and offers post-processing software for smooth footage.
- 💰 Positioned competitively in the market at $199, it's an accessible option for beginners and casual users.
Q & A
What is the DJI Neo drone and what is it primarily designed for?
-The DJI Neo is a drone designed for quick and easy aerial photography without the need for a remote control or smartphone connection. It's aimed at users who want to capture dynamic shots and have the drone return autonomously.
How does the DJI Neo compare to the Hover Air in terms of video quality and sound?
-The DJI Neo offers 4K video quality at 30 frames per second, which is an upgrade from the Hover Air's 2.7K capability. It is also noted to be quieter than expected, suggesting improved sound performance over the Hover Air.
What are the different ways to pilot the DJI Neo drone?
-The DJI Neo can be piloted in five different ways: Controller-free, with a mobile phone, using the DJI Fly app, through voice commands, and with a remote control like the DJI RC or RCN3.
What is the weight of the DJI Neo drone and what are the implications of its weight?
-The DJI Neo weighs 135 grams, which is under the 250-gram threshold that requires FAA registration in the United States. This makes it suitable for casual and unregistered drone pilots.
What is the flight time of the DJI Neo drone and how does it vary with different modes?
-The DJI Neo has a rated flight time of 18 minutes when shooting at 1080p and 30 frames per second. However, actual flight time can vary, with estimates ranging from 10 to 12 minutes depending on flight conditions and modes.
What are the quick shot modes available on the DJI Neo drone?
-The DJI Neo offers five quick shot modes: Follow, Drone, Circle, Rocket, Spotlight, and Helix. There is also a sixth custom quick shot mode that can be set to Boomerang or Direction Track.
Does the DJI Neo drone have any image stabilization features?
-Yes, the DJI Neo uses EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) 3.0 and also features Rock Steady, which is DJI's term for enhanced stabilization. It also offers Horizon Balancing and the ability to turn off stabilization for post-processing with software like Gyro Flow.
What additional accessories are available for the DJI Neo drone?
-Accessories for the DJI Neo include the RCN3 remote control, DJI Goggles 3, and the RC motion controller. These provide enhanced control options and an immersive flying experience.
How does the DJI Neo drone perform in windy conditions?
-The DJI Neo has a level four wind resistance rating, which is lower than the level five rating of some other DJI drones. It's advised to be cautious when flying in windy conditions due to its small size and weight.
What is the maximum transmission distance when the DJI Neo is paired with the RCN3 remote control?
-When paired with the RCN3 remote control, the DJI Neo can be flown up to 10 kilometers away, utilizing DJI's O3 Air Unit transmission technology for reliable connectivity.
Outlines
🚀 Introduction to DJI Neo Drone
The script introduces the DJI Neo drone, highlighting its new features and the focus of the video, which is to discuss its specifications and the creator's personal experiences. The DJI Neo is positioned as a drone that doesn't require a remote control for basic operations, emphasizing its user-friendly nature and the convenience of起飞 and returning without additional devices. The video promises detailed comparisons with other drones like the Hover Air and DJI Mini 4, discussing video quality and sound performance. The target market is identified as users seeking quick and easy flight experiences without the need for a remote or phone connection, with customization options available for more advanced users.
📱 Piloting Options for DJI Neo
This section discusses the various ways to pilot the DJI Neo drone, including controller-free flight, mobile phone control, voice commands, and the use of a remote control. The script explains the drone's ability to scan the user's body and face for起飞 and landing, and to follow the user in follow mode. It also covers the use of the DJI Fly app for manual flight and voice control commands. The script further explores the use of the DJI RCN3 remote control for extended range and reliability, and the option to use DJI goggles for an immersive FPV experience. The discussion includes the drone's weight and wind resistance compared to other models, emphasizing the Neo's portability and ease of use for various flight conditions.
🔋 DJI Neo's Camera, Battery, and Quick Shots
The script details the DJI Neo's camera capabilities, including a 1/2.3-inch sensor, 4K video recording at 30fps, and a 117° field of view. It also covers the battery specifications, with a 1435mAh battery promising approximately 18 minutes of flight time. The discussion extends to the drone's quick shot modes, which allow for automated flight patterns without the need for a controller or phone. The script mentions the ability to customize these quick shots through the DJI Fly app and the drone's 12-megapixel photo capability. It also notes the lack of an SD card slot but the presence of 20GB internal memory, and the convenience of high-speed Wi-Fi for quick media transfer.
🎤 Advanced Features and Audio Recording
This section highlights advanced features of the DJI Neo, such as the ability to record audio with propeller noise reduction, the inclusion of FocusTrack for subject tracking, and the use of the DJI MIC for higher quality audio recording. The script also discusses the drone's electronic image stabilization, the option to use the Rock Steady mode for smoother footage, and the capability to perform acrobatic maneuvers with the RC motion controller. It emphasizes the drone's compact size and durability, making it suitable for beginners and casual fliers, and mentions the availability of various video effects through the DJI Fly app.
🌟 Conclusion and Overview of DJI Neo
The final paragraph summarizes the key points about the DJI Neo, reinforcing its appeal to both new and experienced pilots with its feature-rich capabilities. It mentions the drone's competitive pricing, especially when compared to the Hover Air, and its potential to attract users who value leisure flights and dynamic video capture. The script concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe for more in-depth and comparative videos about the DJI Neo, indicating a comprehensive exploration of the drone's features and performance in upcoming content.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡DJI Neo
💡Intelligent Flight Mode
💡FPV (First Person View)
💡OcuSync
💡Voice Control
💡Quick Shot
💡Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
💡Rock Steady
💡Gimbal
💡FocusTrack
💡Goggles 3
Highlights
Introduction of the all-new DJI Neo drone with a focus on its specs and the creator's experiences.
The DJI Neo drone is designed for a target market that desires quick and easy flight without the need for a remote control.
The drone's ability to perform intelligent flight modes directly from the drone itself, without external devices.
Comparison of the DJI Neo with the Hover Air in terms of video quality and sound.
The decision between the DJI Neo and DJI Mini 4, highlighting the differences in their capabilities.
The DJI Neo's lightweight design at 135g, which is under the 250g threshold for FAA registration.
Five different ways to pilot the DJI Neo, including controller-free flight, mobile app, voice commands, and remote control.
The use of DJI's Ocusync technology for reliable transmission when using the drone with a remote control.
The drone's wind resistance rating of level four, compared to level five for some other DJI models.
Immersive flying experience with DJI Goggles 3 and the RC motion controller.
The DJI Neo's 1/2.3-inch sensor and 4K video capability at 30 frames per second.
Battery life and flight time considerations, with an estimated 18 minutes of flight time.
Quick shot modes available on the DJI Neo, including custom options.
The DJI Neo's 12-megapixel photo capability and the lack of an SD card slot, relying on 20GB internal memory.
High-speed Wi-Fi for quick footage download from the drone to a mobile phone.
Comparison of the DJI Neo's noise levels with other drones, noting its quieter operation.
Innovative feature to remove propeller noise from audio recordings during flight.
Focus track feature available on the DJI Neo when paired with a remote control.
Electronic image stabilization 3.0 and the option to use Rock Steady or Horizon balancing for smooth footage.
The potential for post-processing stabilization with the gyro flow software.
Affordability of the DJI Neo at $199, making it an attractive option for beginners and casual flyers.
The DJI Neo's feature-rich platform, offering many capabilities found in more advanced drones.
Availability of glamour effects in the DJI fly app for video enhancements.
Transcripts
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so just when we thought we weren't going
to get or hear about anything new from
DJI they come out with this drone right
here this is the allnew DJI Neo this
video is going to be focused around the
DJI Neo it's specs and also my
experiences I am going to have separate
videos that go into a lot more detail
especially when it comes to to
comparisons I have this drone compared
with the hover air as far as how does
video quality look and also how does the
Neo sound in comparison to these drones
do I get the Neo or do I get something
like DJI Mini 4 what would be the
difference between these two drones so
if you guys don't want to miss any of
these comparison videos make sure you
guys are subscribed to the channel and
let's Dive Right In to the new DJI Neo
now this is your first time learning
about the DJI Neo just want to quickly
go through what is the target market or
target audience for this type of
aircraft now the first thing you need to
know is that this drone does not need
any remote control it does not need
anything connected to it in order for
you to actually get it up in the air fly
get some Dynamic shots and have the
Drone come right back to you you don't
need to hook it up to a phone you don't
need to hook it up to a remote control
to Pilot it you can actually do
everything from the Drone itself now of
course there is some customizations when
it comes down to settings and parameters
that you are going to need a phone but
technically once those are all set you
can just keep this in your bag and when
whenever you want to get a shot all you
have to do is take it up select which
mode which quick shot you want to get
here at the very top of the Drone press
and hold it and it'll then scan your
body scan your face it'll start
recording and perform that specific
intelligent flight mode that you choose
and that's where this drone came in it
filled that Gap you're able to do all of
those things with this drone not have to
deal with a remote or phone get a quick
shot bring it back in the hover air was
known for that and now we have that
capability here with DJI Neo the biggest
thing that DJI is known for is its
transmission or reliability when you're
out there flying so while the target
market is for that person to just
quickly get it up in the air you now
have the option though to use a separate
remote if you want to fly your drone
just like these and if you want to be
able to fly it far away high up in the
air reliably you can now do that with
the Neo when hooked up to one of their
remote controls like the allnew DJI rcn3
remote control or you can even use the f
fpv goggles as well as the fpv remote
which would normally pilot this drone
you can have that fpv experience and be
able to fly this drone right here now
the first we'll talk about is weight the
Neo comes in at a very light
135 G the hover X1 comes in at 130 G
this is the Mini 4 the Mini 4 comes in
at 240 G and when it comes down to the
avadas this is dji's fpv drones the
Avada comes in at
411 G and the Avada 2 comes in at 386
gam so if you are worried about the
weight of the Drone it does sit there
135 G it does sit under that 250 gr
threshold where if you do have or fly
drones over 250 g you need to register
them with the FAA and this one sits in
135 next we'll talk about ways you can
pilot the Drone and this is kind of what
I talked about a little bit earlier
there's a few different ways about five
different ways for you to actually
control the Neo the first one is
Controller free which means you don't
need anything else you don't need a
remote you don't need a phone the Drone
will scan you once you power it up and
point it towards yourself follow okay
we're in follow mode all you have to do
to engage it you hold it out in front of
you the camera will Point towards the
person press and hold that top
button medium follow 3 2 1
okay so right now in my settings I have
it set to medium distance away and it's
in follow mode which means it will
follow you so as you can see here right
now I'm just going to walk
around and the Drone will just be in
follow mode like I said if you want to
have it a lot further away from you
which ideally I'd probably want to do
that right now it's like kind of close
to medium is you can change all those
settings in the phone app before you get
up in the air so more than likely I'm
going to probably probably keep them at
the far distance just because it'll be
has a lot more uh it'll show a lot more
surroundings but this is what it looks
like in follow mode right now and let's
just do a little bit of speed here see
how well it
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does and see if it's going to have any
issues tracking me oh I got out of frame
there oh it's still on me all right so
there you go there it is that's fall
mode and then when you want to land it
all you do just put your palm right
underneath one thing I do like about the
landing is that once it feels your palm
it shuts off right away so I do like the
fact that it doesn't take that much time
for it to actually engage and go into
that Landing mode now the next way you
can pilot your drone is with your mobile
phone so if you want to have a little
bit more control you want to do a little
bit more things than just those
automated flights that it can do you can
actually use the virtual sticks on your
mobile phone it is rated for about 50 m
away so even though you can still pilot
it with the mobile app with that Wi-Fi
connection you don't want to go too far
away but at least it does give you that
control to Pilot the Drone manually now
if you want to actually have a little
bit more control you can use the DJI fly
app to actually manually fly the Drone
or you can actually give it some voice
commands and it'll actually listen to
your voice and do those specific
Maneuvers based on what you tell it to
do all right so once you launch the DJI
fly app on the right side you'll see
that there is a little text bubble and
you click on that one and now you're in
voice control so when you are in voice
control you have a bunch of different
settings and sayings that you can tell
the Drone to do so if I click on the
bottom and I see that there is a bunch
of uh different options here and you can
Voice wake up the Drone by saying hey
fly here
commands hey fly
here 10 10 meter drony drony
and just like that the Drone is pulling
back giving me a 10 meter droney now the
next way you can pilot your drone is
with this remote control right here this
is the DJI rcn3 remote control there's a
plug in the back hook it up to your
phone and now you're able to Pilot the
Drone using the remote control and with
this remote control you can now fly the
Drone not 50 m you can fly it up to 10
km away raided for 10 km away now of
course with a tiny little drone like
this of course no one's going to really
fly it that far and also with the
battery life you're not going to go that
far but what's great is that it is using
dji's ocu Sinker o4 transmission
technology and that's the same
transmission that they're using on their
more advanced drones which means if they
are using the same transmission then
ideally you're going to have really
reliable connection between your remote
and your drone so if you wanted to fly
your drone very similar distances like
you would something like your mini or
your avod you should be able to
comfortably fly the same way except you
are now doing it with a tiny little
drone like this now even though it's
rated to fly or be able to fly that far
you also have to be understanding of
your surroundings now when I did fly
this in comparison to some of these when
it's windy outside you will see that
strong wind warning in your app and of
course this being really tiny wind will
be one of the factors you have to really
take in consideration now these drones
right here actually have a level five
win resistance while the Neo as well as
the cover air X1 has a level four
winning resistance now if you want to
have a lot more of an immersive
experience you can fly this little drone
with your DJI goggles 3 as well as this
right here which is the RC motion
controller the goggles 3 and the motion
are what came out when the avat 2 came
out so you can now use the same gear to
fly the avat 2 as well as this now the
DJI Neo and for anyone that hasn't flown
or tried the motion you definitely want
to to experience it it makes flying
super simple especially if you're new to
fpv or first person view and using
something like goggles it can be very
intimidating the thing I like about it
like I mentioned is that you now have
ocusync for technology which makes
things just really really reliable as
far as transmission goes in some of
these gaps that I normally wouldn't fly
you know some of the bigger drones so I
can bring it back in here come back
underneath you know go underneath these
trees
right above me right here I'm sitting
here
flying and this is something again like
I said I probably wouldn't push my luck
as much with something like the Avada
and finally last way you can control the
Neo is with the DJI rc3 and the goggles
3 so if you still want to have that fpv
experience but you would rather fly with
sticks instead of the RC motion or
motion controller you're not able to do
that with this remote control the great
thing is that this remote as well as the
motion and the goggles they all work off
of the 04 technology which means that
transmission between all of your gear is
going to be extremely reliable and you
can fly at far distances now of course
all these accessories are going to be
sold separately or in different combos
but if this is going to be the first
time picking up the Neo I would highly
suggest at least picking up the Neo as
well as the rcn3 remote combo and
speaking of advanced features if you are
an fpv pilot and you do have something
like the rc3 as well as the goggles you
can also fly the Neo in manual mode so
if you have full control not only will
have that standard normal and sport mode
but you can do full manual control with
the rc3 of course I'll leave all the
prices for the Neo and the remote
control Combos and all the other gear
accessories that will all be linked Down
Below in the video description next we
jump into the camera we have a/ in
sensor on the Neo as well as they able
to shoot 4K 30 frames a second which is
a nice bump up here on the hover air we
only have 2.7k up to 30 frames a second
we have an aperture of f2.8 as well as a
field of view of
117° next we'll talk about battery and
flight time now the battery is here at
the very bottom you press this button
and slide it out comes out just like
that we have a
1435 milliamp battery they are rating it
to be about 18 minutes of flight time
that's also shooting at 1080p at 30
frames a second now that rated flight
time is also with these top propeller
guards off but normally when I'm out
there I'm estimating about 10 to 12
minutes and battery will really drain
dependent on how you're flying it of
course you can still fly it in cinematic
mode you can go into normal or in sport
mode especially if you have something
like the remote control and the battery
life of course will be affected if
you're trying to fly at higher
elevations if you're in sport mode
jamming it around all the time or
engaging in a bunch of different quick
shots if you grab the fly more combo
with this you will get a couple extra
batteries and you'll get this pretty
cool battery charging Hub here the one
thing that's really cool about this Hub
is that if you use a 60 wat power to
charge it up you can actually charge all
three batteries now instead of normally
when we have the hubs it only charges
one at a time you can charge all three
of these batteries from 0 to 100% in
about an hour now if you are planning on
getting the Neo just the Drone by itself
you might want to know that there are a
bunch of quick shot modes that you're
able to perform and like I said you
could do that without having any phone
or controller now if you want to change
some of the parameters of the quick
shots you're going to need to open up
your mobile app the DJI fly app and
you're able to choose on there the
distance away you want one of these
quick shots to perform so if I want the
droney if I want a droney shot and I
want it to go a little bit further away
from me you can change those settings in
the fly app now once you power on the
Drone you can actually toggle through
the different quick shots by pressing
the button here at the very top and each
time you press it it'll tell you which
quick shot mode it's in so you can
actually hear it here follow droney
Circle rocket Spotlight Helix on the top
we do have the five quick shots that are
actually predetermined so those will
stay the same but the last one here the
sixth one is actually a custom one where
you can actually pick from three other
quick shot right now it is set to Helix
so when I use that six profile it'll do
the Helix maneuver or you can change it
on the app you can change that last one
to either Boomerang or Direction track
now while this drone is meant to get
these little quick shots you can still
take some photos with it you have 12
megapixel photos and it does only shoot
in jpeg there is no raw function
available now on the back here there is
a USB C port and that's how you would
charge this battery the onboard battery
and also it's how you're going to be
downloading your photos and video the
Neo does not have any SD card slots so
if you wanted to expand it out you're
not able to it does have a 20 gig
internal memory and that's where all
your photos and videos would be stored
on to and you'd have to download it by
hooking up your cord here to your
computer now if you want to get your
footage quickly downloaded from the
Drone to something like your mobile
phone you actually don't need a cable
and you can download it with high-speed
Wi-Fi straight to your phone up to 30
megab per second next we're talk about
the noise and the sound of the Neo now
putting this side by side it actually is
a lot quieter than I thought compared to
especially the avata 1 this thing is
super
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squirly I will have a longer video going
through some comparisons of the other
drones so make sure you guys check that
one out this next function is really
cool and this is something I did not
think it would work that well but if you
are out there flying and you actually
want to record your audio you can
actually use the app and record through
the phone and even if you are close to
the Drone the app is actually designed
to remove that propeller noise and only
take in the audio from your voice and it
sounds like there's almost no drone in
the room let me actually see if I can
test it out here and see how well it
does it is flying on my desk and this is
what you're hearing you're hearing the
Drone
noise right now from coming from the mic
and if I talk through the phone so I'm
talking through the phone right now and
I'll switch it over to the this actual
footage but if I switch it over you can
now just hear me speaking and the Drone
noise ideally will be taken away somehow
and that's really cool so if you want to
do some commentary while you're out
there flying you're able to do that and
you don't have to worry about that drone
noise the app actually will remove the
propeller noise from your video so this
is boomerang you got three custom
options to use you have helix you have
Boomerang and you also have the
direction track now if you want to level
up your audio you can actually hook up
the DJI mic to to your phone and it'll
also record the audio and bake it all
into the video itself now one feature we
do have here on the Neil was something I
was not expecting because it's a feature
that is notm only reserved or was
reserved for the mini lineup as well as
the air and the more advanced drones we
also have Focus track on the DJI Neo now
if you did just get the Drone by itself
without the remote control then you're
not going to have access to focus track
what's really nice is that when the
Drone is up in the air and you're flying
it with your remote control just like
you would if you're flying the minis or
the Airs of the mavic you can now select
a subject you can select an area on the
screen and you'll have the focus track
options slide up from the bottom and
those Focus track options are active
track Spotlight as well as point of
interest that means if you are using a
remote control and you wanted to be able
to follow a subject follow a car follow
a person on a bike you can now trigger
that with active track here through the
app with Spotlight all you have to do is
draw a square around the subject or the
area that you want the Drone to kind of
keep in focus and lastly we have point
of Interest where you can actually
select an object select a person or a
building or a subject on your screen and
then you can actually fly routes around
that particular point of Interest this
setup right here was probably the most
fun for me mainly because of the size if
you compare the Avada 2 with the new Neo
you just have a a little less worry when
you're out there again we have the
propeller guard cards all the way around
and also if this were to hit something
and fall over you're also not going to
be going as fast as you would with
something like the Avada 2 or the Avada
flying with the remote and the goggles
and being so small you really do I would
say just kind of push the Drone a little
bit more a lot more than you would some
of the other ones what's crazy to me is
that we also have all of the really cool
features that the Avada 2 has so we have
things like head tracking so if you want
to wear the goggles you are now able to
have the Drone point in whatever
Direction you are just by you moving the
goggles also when paired with the motion
and the goggles you can now do some of
the easy Acro modes which were
introduced here on the Avada 2 while
you're out there flying with the RC
motion all you have to do is do a little
flick either left or right to that
joystick and the Drone will perform
something like a flip you can actually
do front or back flip you can actually
have the Drone do a roll left or right
and you can do drift which allows you to
now fly the Drone forward flick it left
or right and the Drone will then drift
180° and start flying backwards for a
little while now one thing to note is
that even though it can perform all
these Maneuvers there is no obstacle
avoidance on this drone if you are going
to be performing any circles any helixes
just know that if it's going to go you
better make sure that that area around
is nice and clear now when it comes out
to image stabilization it does use Eis
or electronic image stabilization 3.0
which is their new algorithm and if
you're familiar with their action
cameras the DJI Neo also has what they
call Rock Steady which is just their
name for the e as well as Horizon
balancing and if you want even smoother
footage you can actually turn off
stabilization which is interesting you
wouldn't think you'd turn it off but you
can turn off the stabilization on the
Neo and then you can actually take that
footage and run it through a software
called gyro flow and it'll actually
smooth out your video in postprocessing
and not in camera like we would if you
just turned on Rock Steady or Horizon
balancing and for me the only way I
think you could change the settings as
as far as The Rock City and Horizon
bouncing is when you are flying the
Drone with your goggles and finally
being in that
$199 space it really does kind of take
out the hover Air at this point cuz this
comes in at pretty much twice the price
tag and with the ability to pair this
with the rcn3 remote control this combo
right here is just going to be extremely
fun for those new flyers for beginners
it makes the entry a lot easier and
knowing it has the propeller guards and
being able to fly in smaller tighter
places I know a lot of people a lot of
kids would really enjoy this one because
of course the size form factor and
ideally it'll be able to take a little
bit of a beating DJI also has a bunch of
effects you can use on the app that
allows you to then change some of the
appearance in your videos so if you
wanted to you know slim your face a
little bit you want to smooth out your
skin or brighten it up you're able to do
that with the glamour effects options on
the app I definitely think DJI knocked
it out of the park especially for the
beginning dinner Enthusiast but also
it'll cater to those more advanced
Pilots that want to have that full
immersion with fpv and of course it's
not going to cater to those that need
higher resolution video and photos
that's when of course you're going to
jump up to the higher or bigger
platforms like the air and the mavic if
you need that higher quality other color
options raw capabilities in photos
higher megapixel photos but for the
majority of people who just want to get
out there and have a Leisure flight as
well as do some Dynamic stuff this thing
is featur Rich with all the things that
are in those other more advanced drones
like I mentioned I going to have a lot
more indepth videos a lot more
comparison videos so if you guys do like
this type of content make sure you guys
are subscribed to the channel in this
video just want to go through all the
things you might want to know about the
DJI Neo
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