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Were here to work out if the Flip is a better buy.
Its more expensive, but also a lot more capable.
DJI Flip (left), DJI Neo (right), not to scale
So should you spend the extra?
And there are some other bonuses to boot.
It was announced in September 2024, compared to January 2025 for the Flip.
The DJI Flip is a pricier package – here’s a photo of it taken during our in-depth review.
DJIs Neo is substantially cheaper, but its not quite as simple as it may appear at first.
You have a couple more options when buying the DJI Flip.
Thats fairly close to the 13015748.5 mm of the Neo.
It doesnt fold, and doesnt really need to at that size.
The Neo is a lot lighter too, at 135g.
And that includes the blade guards typically left off of weight calculations in these mini-size drones.
You will need to bring your own microSD card for the Flip, though.
It has just 2GB internal storage basically an emergency solution should you forget your card.
The DJI Neo has 22GB onboard storage, but theres no way to expand upon that.
They can both lift off from your hand, and support an active person-tracking mode that follows you around.
For example, it has better wind resistance than the Neo, rated at 10.7m/s versus 8m/s speeds.
Its also an all-round more powerful drone than the Neo.
The Neo can actually get to a speedy 16m/s, but only if you use manual FPV control.
This is where the DJI Neo gets a major upper hand on the Flip.
As long as its not too windy a tiny drone like the Neo cant compete with too much wind.
you might fly freely, perform tricks and acrobatics.
Its made to stay horizontal consistently, and move in a much more measured way.
It uses its camera to look out for obstacles, and thats it.
A Flip has both its camera and infrared sensors for both forward motion and underneath the drone.
This makes it far better-suited for flying at night.
DJI says you shouldnotuse the Neo for night flying and owners have had mixed success with their attempts.
Having multiple batteries is going to be even more important with the DJI Neo.
And its not made for more ambitious shoots anyway.
It has a shorter transmission range of up to 7km, versus 13km.
This matches the more expensive DJI Mini 4 Pro.
The DJI Flip has a larger and much higher camera sensor too, a 1/1.3-inch 48-megapixel sensor.
The Neo has a 1/2-inch 12-megapixel one.
The DJI Flip is a pricier package – here’s a photo of it taken during our in-depth review.
It can record at up to 60fps withHDR, and theres a 100fps slo-mo 4K mode.
The Neo taps out at 75Mbps, the Flip at 150Mbps.
They simply have the pixels to spare.
The DJI Neo can hack 1080p at Full HD vertical (60fps).
The DJI Flip can shoot at up to 2.7k, although the frame rate is limited to max 30fps.
Early Verdict
The DJI Flip easily beats the DJI Neo for content creators.
The DJI Flip and DJI Neo to scale – as you can see the Neo (top) is much smaller, although the Flip propellors can fold away when not in use.
A proper controller is an option, but the base Neo kit doesnt include one.
Cost is key with a Neo.
Theres one part of the Neo that shouldnt be ignored, though: FPV.
The DJI Neo can be used a selfie drone and for mega fun and immersive FPV flight.
It can become an acrobatic drone in a manner the Flip just cant.
Its mounds of fun, although that FPV package costs more than double the cost of the Neo alone.
The DJI Flip has front and downward sensors, the Neo instead relies on its camera.
The Flip has a superior gimbal-mounted camera unit to the fixe camera of the Neo.
