Solo-Creator Drone Update: DJI Neo 2: Compact Selfie/FPV Drone with Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidance and 4K/100p
[13:33 Thu,13.November 2025 by Thomas Richter]
DJI has finally officially unveiled the Neo 2 mini selfie drone worldwide, after it had already launched in China on October 30th. The technical specifications were already known thanks to the early launch in China, and the leaked price was also correct: the Neo 2 will cost 239 Euros solo in this country.
DJI Neo 2
With the Neo 2, DJI is updating its ultra-compact selfie/FPV drone and introducing improvements such as omnidirectional obstacle sensing via new sensors, a 2-axis gimbal, higher video frame rates up to 4K/100 fps, larger internal storage, longer flight time, and a front display. Despite the slightly increased weight due to the new hardware (151 g without transceiver), it remains in the EU C0 class.
Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing Including LiDAR
The most important innovation concerns obstacle sensing, which now works with an omnidirectional monocular system, supported by a forward-facing LiDAR and downward infrared sensors. This allows the Neo 2 to now detect obstacles all around when automatically tracking subjects via ActiveTrack and to avoid them sideways and forwards at speeds of up to 8 m/s. The improved detection offers a clear safety advantage over the predecessor model, especially for selfie shots in urban or wooded environments.
DJI Neo 2
Camera Update and 2-Axis Gimbal
The 1/2-inch sensor with 12 MP remains, but the lens becomes slightly faster (f/2.2 instead of f/2.8) and thus better in low-light situations. New features include: - 4K up to 60 fps, 4K/100 fps, and 1080p/100 fps (100 fps only with Motion/Remote Control), - 2.7K Vertical Mode (9:16) for portrait shots for social video - 49 GB internal storage (however, still no microSD slot), - 2-axis gimbal (Tilt/Roll) with a vibration specification of ±0.01° and image roll correction.
Tracking and Automatic Shooting Modes
ActiveTrack now supports eight movement directions and a dedicated cycling mode for subjects moving at higher speeds. Furthermore, there are Dolly Zoom, QuickShots, MasterShots, and SelfieShot with automatic framing. For selfie shots, there is extended control via gestures and voice, as well as takeoff/return from the palm of the hand.
DJI Neo 2 Start aus der Hand
Flight Time and Weight
The maximum flight time increases slightly to 19 minutes (without propeller guard) or 17 minutes with the guard; the hover time is about 18 minutes. The takeoff weight increases to 151 g (or 160 g with the transceiver) due to the additional sensors for the new obstacle detection.
Video Transmission: Wi-Fi Standard, O4 Optional
Compared to the Neo 1, where the O4 module was integrated, DJI now distinguishes between close-range and long-range recording. Out of the box, the Neo 2 streams via Wi-Fi up to distances of 500 m. Anyone who wants to use the Neo 2 over longer distances, e.g., for FPV flights, needs the optional DJI Neo 2 Digital Transceiver, which weighs about 9 g and is mounted on the rear for O4 transmission, which can then cover distances of up to 6 km. Live view is available up to 1080p/60 or 1080p/100 fps depending on the controller/goggles, with minimum latencies of 50–54 ms with goggles.
DJI Neo 2 als FPV Drohne
FPV Functionality
With the RC Motion 3 or the FPV Remote Controller 3, as well as Goggles (N3 or 3), the Neo 2 (like the Neo 1) can also be flown as an entry-level FPV drone and supports live transmission of 1080p video at 100 fps. The new 2-axis gimbal plus EIS should significantly improve stability. With the Goggles N3, the live view is 1080 at 60 fps, and with Goggles 3, up to 1080 at 100 fps.
Control via Gestures, Voice, and App
In addition to classic control via the remote control or motion controller, the Neo 2, like its predecessor, offers several touchless operating options, such as gestures, voice, takeoff, and return from the palm of the hand.
DJI Neo 2 Frontdisplay
New Front Display
For the first time, a small front display shows status information such as tracking/recording mode and battery level, which is particularly practical for solo creators as it eliminates the need to constantly look at the smartphone.
Optional for Long-Distance Transmission
For video transmission over longer distances (up to 6 km) via O4 (Wi-Fi only works up to 500 meters), the Neo 2 requires the optional DJI Neo 2 Digital Transceiver, weighing about 9 grams—the Neo had this integrated. The small radio module is attached to the rear of the Neo 2 and has two antennas for video transmission to a remote control or the DJI Goggles. The maximum range remains 6 kilometers.
Neuer DJI Neo 2 Digital Transceiver - notwendig für O4
Comparison of DJI Neo with Neo 2
Compared to the DJI Neo, the Neo 2 brings numerous functional improvements: - higher video resolution (4K/100 fps instead of 4K/30 fps - however, only with controller) - mechanical 2-axis instead of 1-axis gimbal - ActiveTrack for the first time - extended gesture control - omnidirectional obstacle sensing including front LiDAR - doubled internal storage (49 GB instead of 22 GB) - front status display - Optional O4 transceiver instead of integrated O4
Due to the improved hardware, the Neo 2 is slightly more expensive than the Neo, costing 239 Euros (40 Euros more than the previous model). The DJI Neo 2 Fly More Combo (including RC-N3 remote control, the Digital Transceiver, charger, and two batteries) costs 399 Euros, and the DJI Neo 2 Motion Fly More Combo for FPV flights with the RC Motion 3 controller and Goggles N3 is 579 Euros. The new DJI Neo 2 Digital Transceiver for O4 video transmission costs 21 Euros solo.
DJI Avata 360
The next drone release is likely to be the 360° DJI Avata 360, a direct competitor to Insta360's Antigravity A1.
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