He clearly doesn’t do electronic repairs cause yeah hot air gun is what you normally use. He’s just starting to learn how to solder. I wish he would bring in someone who’s an expert to do the teardowns.
Can’t remember who it was but they did a video showing the durability of the Neo. They took it to about 200 foot elevation and switched off the motors. It crashed onto pavement with the only damage was a shifted motor that was easily shifted back into place to be flown again only a few minutes later. It’s surprisingly durable little machine
Great video! I have been a drone pilot for 10+ years and I have to buy new drones all the time because they are so cool, the Neo being no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed your video showing the breakdown process (good to know the inside). However, I've never crashed a drone as many times as this one and I purchased another one for that reason plus the Refresh on both also. This drone is not without pitfalls and like any other system its up to the pilot to learn all the nuances and quirks to minimize down time, inconvenience and embarrassment. In summary, I've never had a drone that packs so much tech in such a hardy little package at an unbelievable low price point. I cant wait to see what kind of follow up drone DJI makes after this one!
For someone with 0 drone-ing experience is the Neo something worth buying for image quality or just buy something like a Tello for a quarter of the price and learn to fly/crash before even considering this (even at its price)?
So I work for a European Company that is now coding replacement parts sold. The Main Board in the Unit will scan all parts installed for its serial number and know that the part was replaced. If it doesn't like the serial number it will shut itself down until the part is either changed with one with a correct serial number or someone with the correct software codes the part. It was originally purposed as a way to stop cloned fake parts being sold and installed into our Units.
This is the first time I see ifixit make false claims, but DJI stuff are very easy to repair, if the gimbal is replaced the DJI fly customer app would just prompt you to recalibrate….., for older DJI drone the DJI assistant software they showed is free and available to download
Good video. It is not good that you can't fix it by yourself for people like you. But for guys like me, don't know how to fix and don't want to fix it by myself, the DJI care is a good choice.
Next, please do the HoverAir X1 PRO or PROMAX, as it's even smaller (folded) with a 2-axis gimbal and even has a fan in it. I am also curious about its folding mechanism. Think it would be interesting for you guys too. Cheers and great work!
DJI fly would just prompt you to recalibrate in app if the gimbal is replaced, older DJI drone use the DJI assistant software which you can download from their website.
Just asking here, is there a way to install a second video sensor in a Neo? I want to install a small Thermal 320x320 IR thermal sensor and transmit this data to the RC.
No clue how much payload the NEO can carry, but you’re probably better off buying a video transmitter for FPV drones and building a little self-contained sled with a battery and your desired camera. Then use a separate monitor for that feed. Something like a TBS unify nano and a little 300mah whoop battery will weigh like 11 grams.
@@supergeek02468 I was thinking of that myself. I like the neo due to its known robust nature and has a ready build supply chain for repair parts. I think if I can strip off some weight on both the IR sensor and make the entire payload weight dispersed under the Neo chassy, its range and speed would be limited but the job task would be limited to about 10 minutes at the most anyway.
today my neo on direction track flew away from me hit the open car door worked its way over the door without crashing rubbing up against it then tried going through the window and then just sunk down and landed in the snow.
I understand the glue for the perss conenctors, but for the soldered motor wires? Its completly unnecessary, even if the solder connection fails under the glue it just get worse, because the glue will hold the wire ina semi conencted state, and when high current draw occure it will melt everything.
It's there to help waterproof the connection and protect it from vibration/crash damage. From someone who built his own drones, all it takes a single blade of wet grass that can get onto the solder joints to your motors to mess up their power briefly. I used to use black plastic dip on my solder joints to act like a hydrophobic coating.
It's pretty amazing tech for $200. DJI makes great tech. DJI are also slimy. You have to "activate" one of the action cameras before you can use it. DJI also bricked two of my drones when a software update. I can't fly these drones again until I purchase a more modern smartphone.
I do drone repairs. That glue on the main board can be easily removed by heating them with a hot air gun set to like 90 to 100.
where to get parts for dji?
@@andrikurniawan531 easily avaibable from china
Thanks for the tip!
He clearly doesn’t do electronic repairs cause yeah hot air gun is what you normally use. He’s just starting to learn how to solder. I wish he would bring in someone who’s an expert to do the teardowns.
Can’t remember who it was but they did a video showing the durability of the Neo. They took it to about 200 foot elevation and switched off the motors. It crashed onto pavement with the only damage was a shifted motor that was easily shifted back into place to be flown again only a few minutes later. It’s surprisingly durable little machine
Great video! I have been a drone pilot for 10+ years and I have to buy new drones all the time because they are so cool, the Neo being no exception. I thoroughly enjoyed your video showing the breakdown process (good to know the inside). However, I've never crashed a drone as many times as this one and I purchased another one for that reason plus the Refresh on both also. This drone is not without pitfalls and like any other system its up to the pilot to learn all the nuances and quirks to minimize down time, inconvenience and embarrassment. In summary, I've never had a drone that packs so much tech in such a hardy little package at an unbelievable low price point. I cant wait to see what kind of follow up drone DJI makes after this one!
For someone with 0 drone-ing experience is the Neo something worth buying for image quality or just buy something like a Tello for a quarter of the price and learn to fly/crash before even considering this (even at its price)?
"single use submersible" is a fantastic cocktail of words, hahahaha
So I work for a European Company that is now coding replacement parts sold. The Main Board in the Unit will scan all parts installed for its serial number and know that the part was replaced. If it doesn't like the serial number it will shut itself down until the part is either changed with one with a correct serial number or someone with the correct software codes the part. It was originally purposed as a way to stop cloned fake parts being sold and installed into our Units.
Very helpful to know, thanks!
It's pretty sad how companies these days are just producing e-waste.
Nvm I think ur talking about the camera gimbal
@@sriavulaifixit sells junk bro
@@Naqi2.0 wdym
This is the first time I see ifixit make false claims, but DJI stuff are very easy to repair, if the gimbal is replaced the DJI fly customer app would just prompt you to recalibrate….., for older DJI drone the DJI assistant software they showed is free and available to download
usually keeping the main sensor after replacing the gymbal and calibrating using dji tools works out pretty good
remove motors and hull then you have the o4 lite vtx for your fpv quads
the drone is super tough, dont worry about breaking it at all
It broke after hitting me in follow mode while cycling
Good video. It is not good that you can't fix it by yourself for people like you. But for guys like me, don't know how to fix and don't want to fix it by myself, the DJI care is a good choice.
They did the unavoidable, parts pairing, similar to Apple
DJI = Apple
#righttorepair #dji #Apple
Dji can do that because we can say, there is no competitor can match them, meanwhile Apple think they are the best 😂
Next, please do the HoverAir X1 PRO or PROMAX, as it's even smaller (folded) with a 2-axis gimbal and even has a fan in it. I am also curious about its folding mechanism. Think it would be interesting for you guys too. Cheers and great work!
Make more videos, dissembly DJI products
The glue blobs can be easily remove with a squirt of IPA, no need to heat :)
DJI fly would just prompt you to recalibrate in app if the gimbal is replaced, older DJI drone use the DJI assistant software which you can download from their website.
I have a DJI Mini 1st gen and had to sideload the app when I changed phone because DJI stopped making it available on the Play Store. Very suspicious.
It's Google who has done this.
@@GrenlandUnderVann Why?
Its possible it got caught in Google's drive to remove all 32bit apps and only have 64bit apps. Therefore older 32 bit apps are disappearing.
@@lenshibo security concerns. Or same reason DJI drones now are suggested to be illegal in the US.
Thank you
You're welcome!
LOL ! single use submersible !!! I own 2 of those ... both Avata
You can remove glue with isopropyl alcohol
yep it disolves adhesive you can also use eucalyptus oil aswell if you don't like the alcohol the oil can leave nice scent at the very least
😮
You can also remove it with fire!
Pay the 28 for the extended warranty, and forget about repairs
I thought at first he was wearing a rubber swim cap on his head pretending to be Bardwell
Just asking here, is there a way to install a second video sensor in a Neo? I want to install a small Thermal 320x320 IR thermal sensor and transmit this data to the RC.
No clue how much payload the NEO can carry, but you’re probably better off buying a video transmitter for FPV drones and building a little self-contained sled with a battery and your desired camera. Then use a separate monitor for that feed.
Something like a TBS unify nano and a little 300mah whoop battery will weigh like 11 grams.
@@supergeek02468 I was thinking of that myself. I like the neo due to its known robust nature and has a ready build supply chain for repair parts. I think if I can strip off some weight on both the IR sensor and make the entire payload weight dispersed under the Neo chassy, its range and speed would be limited but the job task would be limited to about 10 minutes at the most anyway.
5:32 I wish they just used a header and connector for this.
You lose battery efficiency a good amount DJI is going for optimizing that effectively.
Why use snap connectors that need to be glued instead of locking ribbon cables?
ribbon connector can break and get loose
today my neo on direction track flew away from me hit the open car door worked its way over the door without crashing rubbing up against it then tried going through the window and then just sunk down and landed in the snow.
I'm...I'm sorry :(
Would be great to see more official Drone teardown on here.
+1 I build drones for fun and it’s always fascinating to see how the pros do it.
AVATA 2 NEXT!!
i been leaving the mini4 home and the neo goes instead.
Pretty upset it doesn't have RID in it.
Actually, I dropped mine and broke the gimbal, DJI sent me a new one after paying more than $100.00 in fees...
Getting comfortable with the disposable $200 drones. It breaks- toss it
You're not planning on putting it back together, right?
Flux!!!
Americans say solder in a bizarre way
I understand the glue for the perss conenctors, but for the soldered motor wires? Its completly unnecessary, even if the solder connection fails under the glue it just get worse, because the glue will hold the wire ina semi conencted state, and when high current draw occure it will melt everything.
to lessen stress on the solder during crashes
It's there to help waterproof the connection and protect it from vibration/crash damage. From someone who built his own drones, all it takes a single blade of wet grass that can get onto the solder joints to your motors to mess up their power briefly. I used to use black plastic dip on my solder joints to act like a hydrophobic coating.
@@izzydo3494 that's an even better answer, especially since the Neo has air vents right next to those connections
5:14 damaged a little the battery conector while desoldering
Why Tom Down? Tom is with Jerry now
yes yes and more yes, daddy iFixIt
is there the ic description ?
What's in the box!?!?
5:45 the drone looks like he is alive and awake during an operation
It's pretty amazing tech for $200.
DJI makes great tech. DJI are also slimy. You have to "activate" one of the action cameras before you can use it.
DJI also bricked two of my drones when a software update. I can't fly these drones again until I purchase a more modern smartphone.
this is just a DJI Tello drone at 3x the price
they needed an entry level drone to get people into the hobby before buying a real drone
True 👍🏻
tello dont have that good enough tracking
You Can now fix the gimball via python software !
❤
Same 😢