# DJI Neo: specs and price

**Price (US):** $199 at dji.com (US MSRP for drone-only (no remote) at launch), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 camera drones we track it is the cheapest; category median $759.
**Brand:** DJI
**Released:** 2024-09
**Deskmark:** Gold Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 64/100, #3 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $199 |
| Brand | DJI |
| Released | 2024-09 |
| Weight (g) | 135 |
| Camera (MP) | 12 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps |
| Flight min | 18 |
| Range km | 10 |
| Obstacle sensing | downward-only |
| Sub250g | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $199, the DJI Neo is the cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719. On the spec sheet, its camera of 12 MP is the lowest of the 18, its range km of 10 is the lowest of the 16, and its weight of 135 g is below the median of the 17. By release date, it is among the newer of the 14 we date.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers (TechRadar, Engadget) field-tested the original DJI Neo and both recommend it as a fun, capable $200 beginner drone with sharp 4K and flexible control options. Both note basic photo/video capabilities (JPEG-only stills, 4K locked at 30fps, no vertical video). TechRadar additionally flags pedestrian default flight speeds; Engadget flags loud propellers and limited real-world battery life. All quotes and measured values were verified as literal matches against the fetched source text. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-09-11–2024-10-08.)

Praised: Affordable and beginner-friendly $200 drone; Sharp, good-quality 4K video for the price; Multiple flexible control options (palm/voice/app/FPV); Small, lightweight (135g) and durable.
Flagged: Photos JPEG-only, 4K locked at 30fps, no vertical video; Short real-world battery/flight time; Slow/pedestrian default flight speeds; Loud propeller noise (banshee-like).
Disagreement: Little cross-source conflict on verdict; both recommend the drone. Emphasis differs on speed and negatives: Engadget frames the Neo as maneuverable, fast and fun (up to 18mph Sport, 36mph with the FPV Controller 3) and stresses noise and battery life as its main downsides, while TechRadar stresses that default app/RC-N3 flight speeds are pedestrian (17.89mph max in Sport) and reaching fast speeds requires extra paid FPV accessories.
Sources: TechRadar (2024-09-11, techradar.com), Engadget (2024-10-08, engadget.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the DJI Neo?**

Two whitelisted testers (TechRadar, Engadget) field-tested the original DJI Neo and both recommend it as a fun, capable $200 beginner drone with sharp 4K and flexible control options. Both note basic photo/video capabilities (JPEG-only stills, 4K locked at 30fps, no vertical video). TechRadar additionally flags pedestrian default flight speeds; Engadget flags loud propellers and limited real-world battery life. All quotes and measured values were verified as literal matches against the fetched source text. Praised: Affordable and beginner-friendly $200 drone; Sharp, good-quality 4K video for the price; Multiple flexible control options (palm/voice/app/FPV); Small, lightweight (135g) and durable. Flagged: Photos JPEG-only, 4K locked at 30fps, no vertical video; Short real-world battery/flight time; Slow/pedestrian default flight speeds; Loud propeller noise (banshee-like). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the DJI Neo cost?**

The DJI Neo has a US price of $199 (US MSRP for drone-only (no remote) at launch), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the DJI Neo compare on price?**

At $199, the DJI Neo is the cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719.

**When was the DJI Neo released?**

The DJI Neo was released 2024-09.

**What are the DJI Neo's key specs?**

DJI Neo (DJI): weight g 135, camera mp 12, max video 4K@30fps, flight min 18, range km 10. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.dji.com/neo/specs (dji.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.thedronegirl.com/2024/09/05/dji-neo-drone/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/dji-neo/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the DJI Neo price of record was $199 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/dji-neo/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl