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Amazon is having another blowout Prime Day sale, and there are some superb bargains to be had out there. And on scouring through the deals, I came across one for one of my favorite drones — the DJI Neo — for 20% off.
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The Neo is a compact, almost palm-sized drone, making it one of the most portable drones available. Palm-sized might be a bit of an exaggeration unless you have giant paws, but at first glance, the Neo looks more like a toy than a serious drone.
Weighing just 135 grams, it is significantly lighter than DJI’s Mini series and even lighter than the Mavic 4 Pro. For context, it weighs 98 grams less than an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The Neo resembles an FPV drone with its integrated propeller guards and a camera mounted on a single-axis gimbal. This design not only enhances safety during flights around people but also provides durability against minor bumps. The drone’s battery life offers up to 17 minutes of flight time in optimal conditions.
Read the review: DJI Neo
The power of this drone lies in its small size and professional-grade components. This allows you to get it into places that were before inaccessible to a drone. Such as under a train…
…or inside a motor museum!
With 22GB of built-in storage, the Neo reduces the need for a microSD card, simplifying the user experience. This is helpful if you prefer hassle-free operation and don’t want to faff about with microSD cards.
The Neo can perform various preprogrammed QuickShot maneuvers without a controller, including Follow, Dronie, Circle, Rocket, and Spotlight. It also features a Custom mode with DirectionTrack, Helix, and Boomerang, allowing for creative aerial shots.
You can capture stunning footage using the DJI Neo without a controller, making it perfect for the Instagram/TikTok crowd.
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How I rated this deal
This is a fantastic little drone, and I’ve flown it in places that I could never have got any of my other drones — including under a train (not a moving one!) and inside a car museum full of old and irreplaceable vintage vehicles. It’s a very capable drone, and the drone alone is usually priced at $199, but right now is your chance to pick the DJI Neo up for only $159.
DJI doesn’t drop prices much (as is evident by the scant few deals on Amazon right now) so this 20% cut is quite unexpected, and I give it a solid 4 out of 5.
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