DJIthe leading manufacturer of consumer drones, has today launched a new model that is aimed at Internet content creators, but is likely to end up attracting the attention of a broader sector. And that is that the DJI Neo It has several features that separate it from what is normally expected and sought in these devices. It is a drone designed to record yourself and all its flight modes obey this purpose. It is very small, You don’t need any previous experience with drones to use it and it can be purchased for €199making it accessible to many consumers.
The DJI Neo drone measures 13 × 15.7 × 4.8 cm. It weighs only 135 grams and practically fits in the palm of your hand, which is where it starts and ends its flight. Its accessibility lies, in addition to its price, in its ease of transport and in that flies autonomously, without user intervention.
This one can choose between the 8 preset flight modes and the drone, which uses artificial intelligence for human recognition, will execute them around the user. The main ones are Smart tracking and Direction TrackIn the first, the drone follows the user from behind as he moves. In the second, it does so by positioning itself in front of him.
As for the rest, Dronie It consists of a shot that moves away from the protagonist in a certain direction while gaining height; Orbit to rotate 360º around it; Rocket It is a zenithal shot, the camera can change orientation while the drone rises; Spotlight keeps the user in the center of the plane while moving, with the drone at a static point; Spiral It is again a 360º turn but with the drone ascending; and with Boomerangthe drone moves away and circles around the person before descending and approaching.
DJI Neo can also manually piloted from the mobile phone with the application DJI Flyas well as control themselves by voicebut it doesn’t come with any controller. The package includes only the drone and a battery that gives it a battery life of about 18 minutes. DJI offers the option of purchasing a bundle, in addition to the drone, that includes three additional batteries and the controller. RC-3 by 349 €.
The DJI Neo camera is equipped with a 12 MP and 1/2 inch sensor that allows you to capture 40 minutes of 4K video at 60 fps and 55 minutes of 1080p video at 60 fps. Comes with 22 GB internal storage.
Its construction is made of plastic, but it has some propeller guards that protect them in case of hitting an obstacle or when carrying it in a backpack or fanny pack. As expected in its price range, lacks sensors for obstacle detection.