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DJI announced its lightest and smallest drone, at IFA 2024. , the DJI Neo is truly palm-sized and even lighter than most smartphones. To put this into perspective,  is heavier at 144g. Within DJI's own lineup, the Neo is nearly half the weight of the   and . Furthermore, because of its low weight, there is no need to register the DJI Neo since before they can be flown in Singapore. DJI also says the Neo is its easiest-to-use drone. Users just need to on the top of the drone to Once you select the shooting mode, the Neo will lift off from your palm and execute the video recording. When it's done, the Neo will land back in your palm. ensure a safe flying experience. The Neo can also be from the paired smartphone – you give the drone the "Hey Fly" command. The DJI Fly app's and Wi-Fi connection give you For consumers who prefer the manual controller, DJI offers its RC-N3 remote controller as part of its Fly More Combo. DJI had to make certain trade-offs for the Neo. First, it only has  while the more expensive DJI drones have 6-axis gimbals. Even comes with a three-axis gimbal.  Camera shake could be an issue for the DJI Neo even though the company claims the drone can handle high speeds or flights with lots of manoeuvres. The Neo also has RockSteady (electronic image stabilisation) to minimise the issue. One downside to its low weight is that it has a smaller battery. The Neo's battery can offer a flight time of only up to 18 minutes. This makes it better suited for low-altitude flight and close-range shots.  There's also  on the Neo. DJI recommends users fly the Neo in an open area and with a visual line of sight. Other specs of the DJI Neo include , , Level-4 wind resistance, (good for about 55 minutes of 1080p video) and support for automatic feature. The DJI Neo is from , and its and   DJI offers the Neo in two configurations: