Which filter, battery, and card does the DJI Neo need?
Buy spare batteries, and nothing else. This drone takes no card and no filter.

What to buy
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Battery
DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery, 1435 mAh
Eighteen minutes goes fast. Batteries are the only accessory that changes what you can shoot.
What to skip
A memory card
The drone does not support one. It records to the 22 GB inside, and you offload over the app or a cable.
What matters here
- Takeoff weight
- Approx. 135 g
- Internal storage
- 22 GB
- Card
- Not supported
- Battery
- DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery, 1435 mAh
- Max flight time
- About 18 minutes. About 17 minutes with the propeller guards.
Full specification
Every value DJI publishes for the DJI Neo, in the sections DJI groups them in.
Aircraft
- Takeoff Weight
Approx. 135 g
- Dimensions
130×157×48.5 mm (L×W×H)
- Max Ascent Speed
0.5 m/s (Cine mode) 2 m/s (Normal mode) 3 m/s (Sport mode)
- Max Descent Speed
0.5 m/s (Cine mode) 2 m/s (Normal mode) 2 m/s (Sport mode)
- Max Horizontal Speed
6 m/s (Normal mode) 8 m/s (Sport mode) 16 m/s (Manual mode)
Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft ascending vertically to a height of 1.5 meters above the ground. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version.
- Max Takeoff Altitude
2000 m
Measured in a windless environment when taking off from an altitude of 2000 m and ascending vertically by 120 m, using Sport mode, and from 100% battery level until 20%. Data is for reference only. Always pay attention to reminders on the camera view during your flight.
- Max Flight Time
Approx. 18 mins (approx. 17 mins with the Propeller Guards)* Each battery allows the drone to perform at least 20 palm takeoff and landing for shoots in succession**
* Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 2 m/s and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version. ** Measured after DJI Neo is activated, with a fully charged battery and default settings, and using Circle, Rocket, and Dronie modes, and is for reference only.
- Max Hovering Time
Approx. 18 mins (approx. 17 mins with the Propeller Guards)
Measured when hovering in a windless environment 20 m above sea level, with camera parameters set to 1080p/30fps, video mode off, and from 100% battery level until 0%. Results may vary depending on the environment, actual use, and firmware version.
- Max Flight Distance
7 km
Measured in a controlled wind tunnel environment under conditions equivalent to windless operation and sea-level altitude, with the aircraft flying forward at a constant speed of 8 m/s and the camera in Photo mode, until a forced landing due to battery depletion. Actual experience may vary depending on the environment, usage, and firmware version.
- Max Wind Speed Resistance
8 m/s (Level 4)
- Operating Temperature
-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
- Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS + Galileo + BeiDou
- Hovering Accuracy Range
Vertical: ±0.1 m (with vision positioning) ±0.5 m (with GNSS positioning) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (with vision positioning) ±1.5 m (with GNSS positioning)
- Internal Storage
22 GB
- Class
C0 (EU)
Camera
- Image Sensor
1/2-inch image sensor
- Lens
FOV: 117.6° Format Equivalent: 14 mm Aperture: f/2.8 Focus: 0.6 m to ∞
- ISO Range
100-6400 (Auto) 100-6400 (Manual)
- Shutter Speed
Video: 1/8000-1/30 s Photo: 1/8000-1/10 s
- Max Image Size
12 MP Photo 4000×3000 (4∶3) 4000×2256 (16∶9)
- Still Photography Modes
Single/Timed Shot
- Photo Format
JPEG
- Video Resolution
EIS Off: 4K (4:3): 3840×2880@30fps 1080p (4:3): 1440×1080@60/50/30fps EIS On: 4K (16:9): 3840×2160@30fps 1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@60/50/30fps Vertical Shooting 1080p (9:16) 1080×1920@60/50/30fps
- Video Format
MP4
- Max Video Bitrate
75Mbps
- Supported File System
exFAT
- Color Mode
Normal
- EIS
Supports RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, and turning stabilization off.*
* When using a 16:9 aspect ratio, only RockSteady or HorizonBalancing can be enabled. Stabilization is not available in 4:3 aspect ratio. When stabilization is turned off, footage captured supports offline stabilization with Gyroflow.
Gimbal
- Stabilization
Single-axis mechanical gimbal (tilt)
- Mechanical Range
Tilt: -120° to 120°
- Controllable Range
Tilt: -90° to 60°
- Max Control Speed (tilt)
100°/s
- Angular Vibration Range
±0.01°
- Image Roll Correction
Supports correction of footage recorded on the drone Live view correction is unavailable only when using with goggles
Sensing
- Sensing Type
Downward visual positioning
- Downward
Precise Hovering Range: 0.5-10 m
- Operating Environment
Downward: Non-reflective, discernible surfaces with diffuse reflectivity of >20% (such as walls, trees, or people) Adequate lighting (lux > 15, normal indoor lighting conditions)
Video Transmission
- Video Transmission System
O4
- Live View Quality
With DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller: Up to 1080p/60fps With DJI Goggles 3 plus DJI RC Motion 3/DJI FPV Remote Controller 3: Up to 1080p/60fps
- Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Please refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: <26 dBm (FCC) < 14 dBm (CE) < 26 dBm (SRRC)
- Communication Bandwidth
Max 40 MHz
- Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)
FCC: 10 km CE: 6 km SRRC: 6 km MIC: 6 km
The data was measured in an unobstructed outdoor environment free of interference and showed the farthest communication range for one-way, non-return flights under each standard. The maximum video transmission distance in the actual flight scenarios is limited by the drone's maximum flight distance. Always pay attention to RTH reminders on the live view during your flight.
- Max Transmission Distance (unobstructed, with interference)
Strong Interference (urban landscape): Approx. 1.5-3 km Medium Interference (suburban landscape): Approx. 3-6 km Low Interference (suburb/seaside): Approx. 6-10 km
Data tested under FCC standard in unobstructed environments with typical interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual flight distance.
- Max Transmission Distance (obstructed, with interference)
Low Interference and Obstructed by Buildings: Approx. 0-0.5 km Low Interference and Obstructed by Trees: approx. 0.5-3 km
Data tested under FCC standard in environments with typical low interference. Used for reference purposes only and provides no guarantee for actual transmission distance.
- Max Download Speed
Wi-Fi: 25 MB/s
Measured in a laboratory environment with little interference in countries/regions that support both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz. Download speeds may vary depending on the actual conditions.
- Lowest Latency
With DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller: Approx. 120 ms
Depending on the actual environment and mobile device.
- Max Video Bitrate
50Mbps
- Antennas
Two antennas, 1T2R
Wi-Fi:
- Protocol
802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Please refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: < 20 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.8 GHz: <20 dBm (FCC/SRRC) <14 dBm (CE)
- Effective Operating Range
50 m
Tested in an outdoor open environment free of interference. The video transmission distance varies by operating environment.
Bluetooth
- Protocol
Bluetooth 5.1
- Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Please refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
< 10 dBm
Battery
- Capacity
1435 mAh
- Weight
Approx. 45 g
- Nominal Voltage
7.3 V
- Max Charging Voltage
8.6 V
- Type
Li-ion
- Energy
10.5 Wh
- Charging Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Charging Time
When Using the Two-Way Charging Hub (60W max charging power): Approx. 60 minutes to charge three batteries simultaneously from 0% to 100% When Directly Charging the Aircraft Body (15W max charging power): Approx. 50 minutes to charge from 0% to 100%
Charger
- Recommended Charger
DJI 65W Portable Charger USB Power Delivery charger
Battery Charging Hub
- Input
5 V, 3 A 9 V, 3 A 12 V, 3 A 15 V, 3 A 20 V, 3 A
- Output (charging)
5 V, 2 A
- Charging Type
3 batteries charged simultaneously
The number of batteries that can be charged simultaneously depends on the power of the charger used. Using a charger of more than 45 W allows for charging three batteries at once while using a charger of less than 45 W can only charge two batteries simultaneously. Refer to the charging protocols supported by the charger.
- Compatibility
DJI Neo Intelligent Flight Battery
Storage
- Recommended microSD Cards
Does not support storage expansion with an external SD card
DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller
- Max Operating Time
Without Charging Any Mobile Device: 3.5 hours When Charging a Mobile Device: 1.5 hours
- Operating Temperature
-10° to 40° C (14° to 104° F)
- Charging Temperature
5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
- Charging Time
2 hours
- Charging Type
5 V, 2 A
- Battery Capacity
2600 mAh
- Weight
Approx. 320 g
- Dimensions
104.2×150×45.2 mm (L×W×H)
- Operating Frequency
2.400-2.4835 GHz 5.170-5.250 GHz 5.725-5.850 GHz
Operating frequency allowed varies among countries and regions. Please refer to local laws and regulations for more information.
- Transmitter Power (EIRP)
2.4 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC) < 20 dBm (CE/SRRC/MIC) 5.1 GHz: < 23 dBm (CE) 5.8 GHz: <33 dBm (FCC) < 14 dBm (CE) < 30 dBm (SRRC)
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