Outdoor KV Family Outing
DJI Neo 2 takes flight as the ultimate pocket drone
If Tony Stark designed a drone for family holidays, it would look suspiciously like this. The DJI Neo 2 is so small it could fit in your jacket pocket, yet it’s clever enough to make you feel like a professional filmmaker, even if you usually struggle to frame a selfie. It weighs just 151 grams, which is roughly the same as a chocolate bar, but unlike the chocolate bar, this one flies, films in 4K, and lands neatly in your hand without smearing caramel everywhere.
Small, light, and annoyingly brilliant
The DJI Neo 2 isn’t some overcomplicated flying robot that needs a degree in aeronautical engineering to operate. You can literally control it with your hands. Raise one palm and it hovers obediently like a well-trained dog. Wave both hands and it backs away, ready to start filming your next act of outdoor heroism, or you just running down the street pretending to be in a Nike ad.
It’s DJI’s lightest drone yet, but don’t let that fool you. Inside this tiny shell sits omnidirectional obstacle sensing, a 12-megapixel 1/2-inch CMOS sensor, and a new 2-axis gimbal that keeps everything as smooth as a BBC car chase scene. It’s the first drone I’ve seen that genuinely feels as comfortable filming a mountain bike sprint as it does hovering at a kid’s birthday party.
A flying camera that actually listens
Forget fumbling with remotes and menus. The DJI Neo 2 understands voice commands, gesture controls, and your general sense of laziness. You can launch it from your palm, tell it to follow you, and when you’re finished, it’ll gracefully land back on your hand with the precision of a well-trained falcon. It’s almost smug in how easy it makes you look.
There’s even a small display next to the camera that tells you which shooting mode you’re in, because apparently DJI realised that half of us forget what button we pressed five seconds ago.
For every would-be filmmaker
The Neo 2 doesn’t just capture footage, it flatters you. With ActiveTrack and SelfieShot, it automatically frames you like it’s studied film school in its spare time. Running, cycling, or pretending you’re in an action movie? No problem. It’ll track you at up to 12 metres per second and keep you perfectly centred while you try not to fall over.
The 4K camera can shoot up to 100fps, meaning your slow-motion hero walk will finally look as dramatic as it does in your head. And with Dolly Zoom, QuickShots, and MasterShots, it can handle all the creative flourishes that normally require an entire film crew and a suspiciously large budget.
Safety for the easily distracted
DJI clearly knew that beginners have a habit of flying drones into trees, so they gave the Neo 2 an omnidirectional vision system with forward LiDAR, downward infrared sensors, and built-in propeller guards. It practically avoids danger on its own. The result is a drone that’s both smart and surprisingly hard to break, even if you hand it to someone who still thinks the throttle stick is the camera zoom.
Built to travel, built to show off
Despite its size, the DJI Neo 2 can hold its own in strong winds, stay in the air for up to 19 minutes, and store hours of footage on its 49GB of internal memory. Transfers happen wirelessly through Wi-Fi at a ridiculous 80MB/s, so by the time you’ve finished your post-flight victory dance, your footage is already ready to share.
Price and verdict
You can grab the DJI Neo 2 from DJI’s Australian store starting at $409, or splurge on the Fly More Combo for $709, and the full Motion Fly More Combo for $989 if you really want the full experience.
In the end, the DJI Neo 2 is one of those rare gadgets that just makes sense. It’s clever, compact, and so easy to use that you’ll be filming cinematic masterpieces before lunch. It’s the drone equivalent of a supercar that anyone can drive, fast, elegant, and almost impossible not to love.
We’ve had time to put it to the test
We’ve had a few weeks to get hands-on with the DJI Neo 2, flying it through parks, chasing cars, and even risking a few close encounters with tree branches. Spoiler alert, it’s just as impressive in real life as it sounds on paper. The ease of use, image quality, and clever flight controls make it one of the most enjoyable drones we’ve tested.
You can read our full DJI Neo 2 review, complete with flight footage, detailed performance notes, and final verdict, right here:
Read the full DJI Neo 2 review
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
