Opening statement basically right, w/two corrections. 1. Up until recently, MINI 4 PRO is the best small solution. 2. Batteries? Mini 4 Pro gets nearly 3x the flight time of Neo (granted Neo batteries are extremely small and pocketable. I carry 7 in various pockets.) Terrific video by the way!
PS. Neo's secret is twofold. It takes turns the way the subject (you) take them. Wide and around vs. Cutting corners to get to you. As long as you don't walk ride run into things, it wont either. Secondly it does use the single camera view to avoid and stop if necessary. Magic formula. Oh, right.. thirdly, it has recognition so it generally won't switch subjects ( stays loyal to the guy who brrings it to the dance, woods, field) This has already shown up on Air 3S. The bog green subject box is supplemented by an amber box... around people's faces. Yep, similar subject recognition. The next round of products are going to be incredible 😲
It's very easy for DJI to add an extended battery, as I have tested my Neo and it's more than capable of carrying a 50% bigger battery without affecting performance much. Obviously, it will not get 50% more time, but even a 30% increase will bring it close to 20 min. Also people are quick to criticise the drones lack of speed for tracking, but a software update can fix that, considering the drones top speed in FPV manual mode is 16m/s or 57kph, it should be easy enough to increase it's tracking speed?
This was all shot using the default settings so literally "press and go." They can be changed using the phone app, but part of the goal was using it in the simplest way possible. So follow was medium distance and flat height (head height)
Domenica ho “osato” anche io con il mio Neo durante il giro in ebike, e in un percorso duro e tecnico con passaggi stretti con dislivelli é caduto soltanto 4 volte, riportando due o tre piccolissimi graffi anche cadendo su rocce; con un po’ di attenzione qualche crash potevo evitarlo, ma volevo testare il suo limite, che, per quanto ho potuto vedere, é incredibilmente elevato, considerando che non ha sensori😃
@ yes. I'm hoping for the same. 57kph speed while tracking is unlikely but to compete with the Hover Air X1 Pro Max it'll need to track faster. I suspect it will. (No insider knowledge fueling that statement)
5:12 Warning! DJI acts like a drug dealer. I bought a cheap DJI Neo, two days later I bought an additional battery. A week later I bought a remote control, two more batteries and a charging hub. Yesterday I heard that DJI is introducing a new, much cheaper FPV kit that fits the Neo. So that no one can say I didn't warn you.😂
The DJI NEO is just $199. Pick one up and help out the channel by using this link. amzn.to/4fgBmFN
I love mine- I think it’s the best family drone. Great chasing kids on trails too.
Indestructible, easy, and inexpensive. What more could you want?
Take my MONEY!! Nice job one the review Troy!
Right on! Thanks man.
Impressive tracking!
Indeed. I am beyond impressed.
Opening statement basically right, w/two corrections. 1. Up until recently, MINI 4 PRO is the best small solution. 2. Batteries? Mini 4 Pro gets nearly 3x the flight time of Neo (granted Neo batteries are extremely small and pocketable. I carry 7 in various pockets.) Terrific video by the way!
7 batteries! Wow. I haven't gotten to that extreme yet.
can shoot slow motion video ?
Great review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I found myself ducking as I was watching the footage 😂
LOL! But so true.
PS. Neo's secret is twofold. It takes turns the way the subject (you) take them. Wide and around vs. Cutting corners to get to you. As long as you don't walk ride run into things, it wont either. Secondly it does use the single camera view to avoid and stop if necessary. Magic formula. Oh, right.. thirdly, it has recognition so it generally won't switch subjects ( stays loyal to the guy who brrings it to the dance, woods, field) This has already shown up on Air 3S. The bog green subject box is supplemented by an amber box... around people's faces. Yep, similar subject recognition. The next round of products are going to be incredible 😲
so the drone doesn't have obstacle avoidance? how it can manage to pass through those trees?
It's very easy for DJI to add an extended battery, as I have tested my Neo and it's more than capable of carrying a 50% bigger battery without affecting performance much. Obviously, it will not get 50% more time, but even a 30% increase will bring it close to 20 min. Also people are quick to criticise the drones lack of speed for tracking, but a software update can fix that, considering the drones top speed in FPV manual mode is 16m/s or 57kph, it should be easy enough to increase it's tracking speed?
Yup. You should be a product manager at DJI. I can't help but think both are likely to come in the future.
What was follow settings ? Low mid high ? Far close etc or was this just press and go ?
This was all shot using the default settings so literally "press and go." They can be changed using the phone app, but part of the goal was using it in the simplest way possible. So follow was medium distance and flat height (head height)
Sold!
How much and where do I buy one?
Thanks for shopping for me.
Just $199. There's a link in the description that allows me to get a small cut of the sale.
Domenica ho “osato” anche io con il mio Neo durante il giro in ebike, e in un percorso duro e tecnico con passaggi stretti con dislivelli é caduto soltanto 4 volte, riportando due o tre piccolissimi graffi anche cadendo su rocce; con un po’ di attenzione qualche crash potevo evitarlo, ma volevo testare il suo limite, che, per quanto ho potuto vedere, é incredibilmente elevato, considerando che non ha sensori😃
Il mio non si è ancora schiantato al suolo. Sembra che si riprenda sempre. Ha deciso di atterrare una volta. Macchina impressionante.
Sent mine back. Not much point in mountain biking (or MTB videos) when you have to go that slow.
Yup. Definitely not great for shred sessions.....Yet.
And yet it's actual top speed is 16m/s or 57kph if flown in FPV manual mode. So maybe a firmware can increase the tracking speed!
@ yes. I'm hoping for the same. 57kph speed while tracking is unlikely but to compete with the Hover Air X1 Pro Max it'll need to track faster. I suspect it will. (No insider knowledge fueling that statement)
5:12 Warning! DJI acts like a drug dealer. I bought a cheap DJI Neo, two days later I bought an additional battery. A week later I bought a remote control, two more batteries and a charging hub. Yesterday I heard that DJI is introducing a new, much cheaper FPV kit that fits the Neo. So that no one can say I didn't warn you.😂
I started with more expensive drones. I think I'm doing it wrong.
It is indeed a Gateway Drone..a spot previously held by Mini 2.
@ I seem to be doing things backwards. I started with the Mini 3 Pro. 😀