DJI Neo

~$139 – $199

AvailableNot programmable135 gPalm takeoffProp guardsNo SDK

Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: Varies.

Remote control: Not possible. DJI Fly app, voice and gesture control only.

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Overview

DJI's answer to HoverAir, a guarded palm-launch camera drone with subject tracking and QuickShots, no controller required. Very capable for the price, but closed. In December 2025 the FCC added foreign-made drones to its Covered List, blocking authorization of new models. The Neo was authorized earlier and remains on sale in the US, though a 2026 FCC proposal could restrict some drones already approved.

Type: Drone · Autonomous & developer drones
Maker: DJI (China)
Released: 2024
Price: ~$139 – $199
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 14+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

Launched at $199 (drone only). About $139 on Amazon US in October 2026, while DJI's US store lists $169. The Neo 2 (Nov 2025) adds omnidirectional vision plus forward LiDAR. DJI has not launched it officially in the US, though imported units sell on Amazon US from about $259

Shipping: Varies. Still sold by US retailers such as Amazon (often discounted). DJI's own US availability is inconsistent. Amazon search ↗

Specifications

Category	Drones · Autonomous & developer drones
Released	2024
Country	China
Availability	Available
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	Navigates · Goes to places on its own, such as mapped rooms, waypoints or its charging dock
LLM support	None · Not supported by DJI's Mobile SDK. App, voice and gesture control only.
Best for	Ages 14+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Brushless / direct-drive motors
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	13 × 15.7 × 4.9 cm, about 135 g
Drive	Quadcopter with full prop guards
Compute	Not published
Vision	4K30 camera, 1-axis gimbal + EIS
Lidar	None
Sensors	Downward vision + ToF, IMU, GNSS
Runtime	About 18 min (17 min with propeller guards)
Speed	Up to 16 m/s (Manual mode, 8 m/s in Sport)
SDK	None, the Neo is not on the DJI Mobile SDK v5 list of supported products

Common questions

How much does DJI Neo cost?

DJI Neo is listed at ~$139 – $199. Launched at $199 (drone only). About $139 on Amazon US in October 2026, while DJI's US store lists $169. The Neo 2 (Nov 2025) adds omnidirectional vision plus forward LiDAR. DJI has not launched it officially in the US, though imported units sell on Amazon US from about $259.