DJI Launches The Neo 2 And Here's Why You Should Care

The moment has arrived. DJI has officially launched the Neo 2 and for UK consumers, the message is clear: flying has just been simplified, elevated and re-imagined. With the slogan 'Fly Your Way', DJI is positioning the Neo 2 not merely as a drone but as your personal follow-me camera companion. Capturing family trips, outdoor adventures, or everyday moments is now easier, smarter and more intuitive. Here's why the Neo 2 launch matters and why it's turning heads across the UK drone scene.

Compact Size With Big Ambition

Weighing just 151g, the DJI Neo 2 remains in the sub-250g category, which makes it significantly easier to fly under UK drone laws. Its ultra-light build makes it ideal for travel, spontaneous shoots, and day-to-day portability. Despite its size, it packs serious performance upgrades. Compared to its predecessor, the Neo 2 trades minimal weight gain for massive functionality, making it the perfect companion for first-time flyers or seasoned hobbyists looking for something lightweight yet capable.

Follow Me Features Built For Real Life

This drone is built to follow you, literally. With features like Palm Takeoff and Return to Palm, Gesture Control, SelfieShot and ActiveTrack, it functions as a true personal camera assistant. You can launch it from your palm, direct it with a wave of your hand, and let it autonomously capture your movements.

ActiveTrack has been significantly improved, offering eight-directional tracking and speeds up to 12 m/s. Whether you're cycling through country lanes, hiking a coastal path, or filming energetic moments at the park, Neo 2 keeps up without breaking a sweat. It’s responsive, stable and intuitive, making solo content capture easier than ever.

Exceptional Imaging For Everyday Moments

Despite its small size, the Neo 2 is no slouch in the camera department. It features a 12MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, capable of recording in stunning 4K/60fps and 4K/100fps slow motion. Want vertical video for social sharing? Neo 2 has you covered with crisp 2.7K portrait footage.

Stabilisation comes courtesy of a 2-axis gimbal enhanced with Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS), ensuring smooth, professional-looking content regardless of conditions. Plus, with portrait optimisation technology, your subject’s skin tones and expressions look naturally vibrant.

Designed With Safety At The Core

For newcomers and cautious flyers, safety is a standout. The Neo 2 features omnidirectional obstacle sensing, giving it the awareness to avoid collisions from multiple directions when tracking, giving beginners the confidence to fly. Integrated propeller guards add a second layer of defence, protecting you and your drone in tight or busy environments.

Whether flying indoors, around buildings or even over reflective surfaces like water or snow, the drone’s versatile flight capabilities and intelligent sensors deliver both confidence and protection. It's ideal for those new to aerial capture who want the thrill of flight without the fear of crashing.

Smart Flight, Simplified

The Neo 2 is all about flexibility. It can be flown using the DJI Fly app, through gesture control, voice commands via mobile, or with a traditional remote controller. For immersive FPV experiences, pair it with DJI Goggles and the motion controller.

With multiple smart modes like MasterShots, QuickShots and Dolly Zoom, content creation becomes less about technical setup and more about creative output. Switching between modes is as simple as tapping your screen or speaking a command.

Power, Portability & Practicality

Neo 2 includes 49GB of internal storage, reducing the need to rely on external memory cards. Charging is seamless with USB-C compatibility, and the optional Two-Way Charging Hub supports simultaneous charging of three batteries. With a flight time of up to 19 minutes and stable hover performance in winds up to 10.7 m/s, it's ready for both short shoots and extended sessions.

For creators on the go, QuickTransfer supports blazing fast file downloads up to 80MB/s, so you can capture, edit and share content almost instantly.

Why It Matters For UK Flyers

• Legal Advantage: At 151g, it fits under key weight thresholds for simpler compliance.
  
• Smart Tech: Advanced tracking, safety and control features make it ideal for everyday flying.
  
• Versatile Use: Indoors, outdoors, over water or on snow, the Neo 2 adapts effortlessly.
  
• All-in-One Solution: It’s both a camera and a flyer, wrapped in a compact, user-friendly shell.
  
• Futureproof Creativity: With intelligent flight modes and excellent image quality, it offers longevity for evolving creators.

FAQs

Is the DJI Neo 2 under the 250g legal limit in the UK?

No, the DJI Neo 2 weighs 151g which is below the UK’s 250g threshold, making it easier to operate under current drone laws.

Does the Neo 2 require registration with the CAA?

If you are flying for recreational purposes and using the camera, you will still need to register as an operator and flyer with the CAA.

Can I fly the Neo 2 indoors?

Yes. Its compact size, omnidirectional sensors and propeller guards make it suitable for safe indoor flying.

Does the Neo 2 come with a controller?

It depends on the combo. The basic version doesn’t include a controller, but Fly More and Motion Fly More combos do.

Can I control the Neo 2 using my smartphone?

Yes. The DJI Fly app offers full control with virtual joysticks and intuitive UI for takeoff, camera angles and intelligent shooting modes.

What is the maximum flight time?

Up to 19 minutes under optimal conditions.

Does it support vertical video for social media?

Yes. The Neo 2 supports 2.7K vertical shooting, perfect for platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

Is the camera stabilised?

Yes. The Neo 2 features a 2-axis gimbal plus EIS for smooth, stable footage.

Final Thoughts

The DJI Neo 2 is more than an upgrade, it’s a redefining moment for consumer drones. Compact yet powerful, easy yet intelligent, and safe yet adventurous, it makes aerial creativity accessible to more people than ever. If you're looking to start your drone journey or take your content to new heights, this is the drone to watch.

Pre-order the DJI Neo 2 Motion Fly More Combo now at the Coptrz official online store to be among the first to fly your way.