DJI Neo 2 Fly More Combo drone, C0, 151 g, 12 MP, 49 GB

The Neo 2 weighs 151 grams and falls into the EU drone class C0. It has four rotors and three-blade propellers surrounded by propeller guards, which lowers the risk when you have to fly close to obstacles. The body does not fold, but it is small enough to slip into a backpack. The manufacturer lists it as ready-to-fly: once the batteries are charged you can take off straight away, with no assembly needed.

The camera uses a 1/2″ sensor with 12 MP resolution, and photos are saved as JPEG at up to 4000 × 3000 pixels. Maximum video resolution is 2688 × 1512 pixels at up to 60 fps, recorded as MP4. The 119.8° field of view takes in a lot of the surroundings. Camera tilt ranges from −125° to 105° and roll from −43° to 43°, while shutter speed runs from 1/8000 s to 1/10 s.

According to the manufacturer, the Neo 2 flies for up to 19 minutes on one battery and hovers in place for up to 18 minutes. Maximum ascent speed is 5 m/s and descent speed 3 m/s. Hover accuracy is rated at 0.1 m horizontally and 0.3 m vertically, which matters when you film from a fixed point or on a slow pass. Wind resistance goes up to 10.7 m/s, and the manufacturer lists a maximum flight altitude of 2000 m.

The Fly More Combo differs from the basic package by its accessories. According to the manufacturer, the box holds batteries, spare propellers, a screwdriver and a USB-C cable; the exact number of batteries is not given in the data. The battery is lithium-ion, rated at 1606 mAh or 11.5 Wh at 7.16 V. The spare propellers and screwdriver come in handy when a propeller gets damaged on landing and has to be swapped on the spot.

Photos and videos go straight to the drone's 49 GB of internal memory, so for a short outing you do not have to think about a memory card. The drone connects over Wi-Fi up to the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2. The manufacturer quotes a maximum operating distance of 7000 m. Real range depends on the terrain, radio interference and obstacles between the pilot and the drone.

The DJI Neo 2 Fly More Combo suits hikers, cyclists and travellers who want aerial footage without big, heavy gear. A 151 g class C0 drone is a sensible first drone: the propeller guards give beginners confidence, and the accessory kit means you do not have to hunt for spare propellers right away. 12 MP photos and 60 fps video work well for social media and travel memories.