The DJI Neo 2 is a 151 g palm-launch selfie drone with a 2-axis gimbal, 4K video up to 100fps and forward LiDAR for obstacle sensing. DJI rates its flight time at about 19 minutes, or about 17 minutes with prop guards. It is the November 2025 follow-up to the original DJI Neo.
Below are the DJI Neo 2 specs, flight modes and control options, and what changed from the first Neo. Specs come from DJI’s published spec sheet as listed by authorized retailers and launch coverage.
DJI Neo 2 Specs at a Glance
| Spec | DJI Neo 2 |
|---|---|
| Launch | China late Oct 2025; most other markets Nov 2025 |
| Weight | About 151 g (about 160 g with transmission module) |
| Size | 147 × 171 × 41 mm (without module) |
| Max flight time | About 19 min (about 17 min with guards) |
| Hover time | About 18 min |
| Max speed | 8 m/s Normal, 12 m/s Sport |
| Wind resistance | 10.7 m/s (Level 5) |
| Sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS, 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Field of view | 119.8° (16.5 mm equivalent) |
| Video | 4K up to 100fps; 2.7K vertical up to 60fps |
| Max bitrate | 80 Mbps |
| Gimbal | 2-axis mechanical (tilt, roll) |
| Storage | 49 GB internal, no microSD |
| Sensing | Omnidirectional monocular vision, forward LiDAR, downward infrared |
| Battery | 1,606 mAh (11.5 Wh) |
| Operating temp | -10 °C to 40 °C |
Transmission range depends on how you connect (phone Wi-Fi, or the RC-N3 or goggles through the add-on module) and on your region. Check DJI’s spec page for the figure that applies to you.
What Changed From the Original Neo
| DJI Neo (2024) | DJI Neo 2 (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | About 135 g | About 151 g |
| Gimbal | 1-axis | 2-axis |
| Top 4K frame rate | 30fps | 100fps |
| Obstacle sensing | None | Omnidirectional vision + forward LiDAR |
| Storage | 22 GB | 49 GB |
| Battery | 1,435 mAh | 1,606 mAh |
| Wind resistance | Level 4 | Level 5 |
| Mode display | LED lights | Small screen |
| Flight time | About 18 min | About 19 min |
The flight time gain is small. The bigger upgrades are the 2-axis gimbal, 4K/100fps and obstacle sensing.
DJI Neo 2 Flight Time
DJI rates about 19 minutes without guards and about 17 minutes with guards. Fast tracking, wind and cold all shorten that. Plan on several batteries for a day of filming.
For charging gear, see our DJI charging hubs and USB-C PD chargers for DJI guides. Check compatibility with the Neo 2 battery before buying.
Modes and Controls
- Palm launch and gestures: Pick a mode, launch from your hand, and control it with gestures. The new screen shows the selected mode.
- Subject tracking: Follows runners or cyclists at up to 12 m/s, per launch coverage, and can switch to rear tracking in complex areas.
- DJI Fly app: Virtual sticks, settings and Wi-Fi offload.
- RC-N3 or goggles: Attach the transmission module for longer range, or fly FPV with goggles and the RC Motion 3.
- Flight modes: Cine, Normal and Sport.
Camera and Video
The sensor is still a 1/2-inch 12MP chip, the same size as the original Neo. The gains come from the 2-axis gimbal, which handles roll as well as tilt, and from 4K up to 100fps for slow motion. Vertical 2.7K suits social clips.
Pros and Limitations
- Pros: very light, 2-axis gimbal, obstacle sensing, 4K/100fps, 49 GB built in, many control options
- Limitations: no microSD slot, small 1/2-inch sensor, only modest flight time gain, limited US availability
Who the DJI Neo 2 Is For
It suits solo creators, cyclists, runners and travelers who want quick follow shots without carrying a full drone kit. If you want better image quality and longer flights, look at the DJI Air 3S. For a rival self-flying camera, see our HoverAir X1 Pro review, and for FPV, the DJI Avata 2 explainer.
FAQ
What is the DJI Neo 2 flight time?
About 19 minutes per battery without propeller guards and about 17 minutes with them, per DJI’s published specs. Hover time is about 18 minutes. Real flights are shorter in wind or cold.
How much does the DJI Neo 2 weigh?
About 151 g, or about 160 g with the optional video transmission module attached. That is 16 g more than the original Neo and well under 250 g.
What changed from the original DJI Neo?
The Neo 2 adds a 2-axis gimbal, 4K video up to 100fps, forward LiDAR with omnidirectional vision sensing, a small status screen, a larger 1,606 mAh battery, Level 5 wind resistance and 49 GB of storage.
Does the DJI Neo 2 have a microSD slot?
No. It records to 49 GB of internal storage, and you offload footage by Wi-Fi or cable.
How do you control the DJI Neo 2?
You can launch it from your palm with gestures and preset modes, fly it with the DJI Fly app, or add a transmission module to use the DJI RC-N3 or goggles with the RC Motion 3.
Is the DJI Neo 2 available in the US?
DJI launched the Neo 2 in China in late October 2025 and in many other markets in November 2025. US availability has been limited, so check authorized US retailers.
