NEO 2

NEO 2's features

Complete control From Gestures to RC

A defining characteristic of the Neo 2 is its flexible, multi-modal control system, which adapts to both casual and professional use cases.

Controller-Free Operation For immediate, intuitive capture, the drone excels without a traditional remote.

• Palm and Gesture Control: Users can launch the drone directly from their hand using Palm Takeoff. The Gesture Guidance system allows for precise repositioning; a single palm guides the drone's direction (up, down, side-to-side), while using both palms controls its proximity. When finished, the Return-to-Palm feature allows it to locate the user's hand and land safely.

• Voice Control: By connecting a smartphone or Bluetooth earphones, users can issue flying commands, providing hands-free operation ideal for activities like cycling or running.

Controller-Based Operation For advanced pilots, the Neo 2 integrates into DJI’s wider ecosystem.

• Standard RC Control: Pairing the drone with a traditional remote like the DJI RC-N3 transforms it into a precision tool. This setup enables professional-level control and unlocks a maximum video transmission range of 10 km.

• Immersive FPV: The drone is also compatible with DJI goggles and a motion controller, offering an immersive First-Person View (FPV) flight experience for a completely different creative perspective.

Intelligent Tracking: The ActiveTrack System

The Neo 2's automated cinematography is powered by an enhanced ActiveTrack system. It is capable of following subjects at speeds of up to 12 m/s, making it suitable for tracking runners and cyclists.

More significantly, the system supports tracking in eight directions (forward, backward, left, right, and all four diagonals). This allows for smoother, more natural, and cinematic follow-shots, as the drone can move parallel to a subject rather than just trailing behind. This tracking capability is fully integrated with the drone's safety systems.

For solo creators, a SelfieShot feature automates the process, maneuvering the drone to capture composed waist-up, full-body, or long shots without manual intervention.

Imaging System: 4K/60fps

Despite its palm-sized body, the Neo 2 houses a high-performance imaging system.

• Core Specifications: The camera is built around a 12MP, 1/2-inch CMOS sensor. It records crisp 4K/60fps video and can capture high-frame-rate 4K/100fps slow-motion footage. For social media, it also supports 2.7K vertical video.

• Stabilization: Footage is stabilized by a 2-axis mechanical gimbal working in conjunction with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS). This hybrid system ensures smooth results across various flight conditions.

• Image Processing: DJI’s portrait optimization technology is included, which automatically enhances brightness, contrast, and skin tones for more natural-looking results.

Safety and Flight Performance

DJI has implemented a dual-protection system to build pilot confidence.

• Active Sensing: The drone features a comprehensive Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing system. This is not just a visual system; it is a sophisticated fusion of monocular vision sensors, a forward-facing LiDAR, and a downward infrared sensor. Together, they create a real-time 360-degree map of the drone's surroundings to actively avoid collisions.

• Passive Protection: The drone’s design incorporates full-coverage, integrated propeller guards. This physical protection works with the active sensing system to provide comprehensive safety, especially for new pilots or indoor flights.

This safety net is supported by solid flight characteristics, including the ability to hover stably in winds up to 10.7 m/s and a maximum flight time of 19 minutes from a single battery.

My thanks to DJI for their courtesy in allowing me to use their photos.

Mini-J