SCoutts Posted at 10-1 10:38
Thanks. I was flying with the DJI RC 2 controller at the time and I didn't do anything special. I just took it in low because I thought it would be a cool looking shot, especially because the bridge surface is wood. Maybe it's not as low as it appears to be?

I see... could be... anyway, it is a nice video, thanks for sharing

fans7c41fccc Posted at 10-2 00:11
I see... could be... anyway, it is a nice video, thanks for sharing

Thanks for watching, cheers!

PaulRX7 Posted at 10-1 17:13
BRILIANT!!!!!!

Thanks and thank you for watching!

Day time fotage is better than night

Hello everyone, I recently bought this drone and have a big question. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to use the DJI NEO with the controller and voice commands, like 'Circle' or 'Follow,' at the same time? Or do I need to disconnect the controller every time and switch to phone mode to use voice commands? Thank you!

"Hello everyone, I recently bought this drone and have a big question. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to use the DJI NEO with the controller and voice commands, like 'Circle' or 'Follow,' at the same time? Or do I need to disconnect the controller every time and switch to phone mode to use voice commands? Thank you!"

djiuser_dzzWR1VDNw6X Posted at 10-2 22:05
"Hello everyone, I recently bought this drone and have a big question. Can anyone tell me if it's possible to use the DJI NEO with the controller and voice commands, like 'Circle' or 'Follow,' at the same time? Or do I need to disconnect the controller every time and switch to phone mode to use voice commands? Thank you!"

Voice control is only available in mobile app control using the DJI Fly app on your smartphone. If you are connected to your NEO with a remote controller and then connect with your smartphone, your controller will be disconnected.

So, long and short, you can either have voice control on your smartphone or fly with your remote. You can't do both at the same time. Cheers!

Must have drone for vlogger - Tech6g

It's a great job and beautiful shots.

Looks very good!

Low light does not only affect video and photo quality. The drone's flight is directly disrupted and it falls. It should not be used on water and at sunset. Also, sending it to long distances is very risky, even with RC2, it cannot fly by sight at a maximum of 100 meters.

Wow, I'm really impressed with your video. Great shooting and editing. I was thinking about getting one of these myself so I can shoot the sunrise in a local river valley that opccasionally fogs up. I wonder if the low-light performance will be an issue pre-sunrise? Either way, the footage you posted was excellent and what a scenic area you live in - beautiful.

outstanding

Day 1 Adventures Posted at 10-9 03:38
outstanding

Thanks and thanks for watching!

Robtanian Posted at 10-9 01:30
Wow, I'm really impressed with your video. Great shooting and editing. I was thinking about getting one of these myself so I can shoot the sunrise in a local river valley that opccasionally fogs up. I wonder if the low-light performance will be an issue pre-sunrise? Either way, the footage you posted was excellent and what a scenic area you live in - beautiful.

Thanks so much for the kind words. I feel quite fortunate to live in such a beautiful corner of the world.

The NEO doesn't really do well in low-light so I don't think it would be the best choice for shooting at sunrise. EDIT: Let me just add that it is just my opinion. I guess I hve become used to a steady improvement in low-light perfromance on DJI drones and the NEO has taken a bit of a step back in that regard. That doesn't mean it's bad. I've actually seen some pretty decent low-light pictures and video coming from the NEO. Ultimately, it is about YOUR needs and expecttions.

I think the NEO's strengths are ease of use, quick captures and getting YOU in the shot with minimal fuss. I think it also excels as a very forgiving drone for folks just getting started. It's also quite flexible in that you can use it without a controller but it's also compatible with a wide variety of controllers from DJI should you choose to use one. It's also cool that you can fly it normal or FPV style.

I think the NEO is a really awesome drone but I wouldn't choose it if my primary purpose was to capture high-quality (EDIT: to add "high-quality") scenic photos and video.
Cheers!

Montfrooij Posted at 10-6 22:12
Looks very good!

Thanks and thanks for watching. Cheers!

Moner Ahmed Posted at 10-6 01:23
It's a great job and beautiful shots.

Thank you so much!

Moner Ahmed Posted at 10-6 01:23
It's a great job and beautiful shots.

Thank you for the kind words!

tech6g Posted at 10-6 00:12
Must have drone for vlogger - Tech6g

Totally! The NEO excels in that category.

SCoutts Posted at 10-9 08:44
Thanks and thanks for watching. Cheers!

You're welcome!

Beautiful!

Good job for first flights

Dwight Lee Posted at 10-10 09:09
Beautiful!

Thanks and thanks for watching!

djiuser_number1 Posted at 10-12 23:49
Good job for first flights

I appreciate it, thanks!

SCoutts Posted at 10-9 08:43
Thanks so much for the kind words. I feel quite fortunate to live in such a beautiful corner of the world.

The NEO doesn't really do well in low-light so I don't think it would be the best choice for shooting at sunrise. EDIT: Let me just add that it is just my opinion. I guess I hve become used to a steady improvement in low-light perfromance on DJI drones and the NEO has taken a bit of a step back in that regard. That doesn't mean it's bad. I've actually seen some pretty decent low-light pictures and video coming from the NEO. Ultimately, it is about YOUR needs and expecttions.

Thanks for your response and candid opinions about the Neo and it's suitability for my intended use. I do also have an Air 2S which I purchased a long time ago, but due to living in a heavily urban area surrounded by airports, and already having a lot on my plate photographically - I have been very lax in starting to fly.

I have now moved to a much more rural area, despite still living in the city limits - it would be illegal to fly my Air 2S from my back yard to film the fog in the valley, but legal for me to fly the Neo or possibly the mini...

You've certainly got me wondering if I should perhaps consider a Mini instead of a Neo. But then that adds to the cost substantially. The low cost is appealing to me, having already invested in the Air2S and seen zero ROI on that. The light is fairly good just before the sun comes up over the horizon, so I may just take my chances.

Thbanks and love your work - subbed on YT

Looks awesome!

Great video editing. Thanks!

Robtanian Posted at 10-19 02:40
Thanks for your response and candid opinions about the Neo and it's suitability for my intended use. I do also have an Air 2S which I purchased a long time ago, but due to living in a heavily urban area surrounded by airports, and already having a lot on my plate photographically - I have been very lax in starting to fly.

I have now moved to a much more rural area, despite still living in the city limits - it would be illegal to fly my Air 2S from my back yard to film the fog in the valley, but legal for me to fly the Neo or possibly the mini...

Thanks for the kind words and the sub on YT!

djiuser_Y3r7kPHYjvxE Posted at 10-21 09:37
Great video editing. Thanks!

Thanks and thanks for watching!

giantpreston Posted at 10-21 08:18
Looks awesome!

Thank you. Happy flying!

Can you run audio through the rc2? Or connect both the phone AND controller? I haven't recieved either so I'm curious how that will work?

user41c35074b8 Posted at 10-21 12:36
Can you run audio through the rc2? Or connect both the phone AND controller? I haven't recieved either so I'm curious how that will work?

You can't capture audio through the RC2. Theoretically, it could be made to work because the RC2 can accept a USB microphone. At this time the only way to capture with the Neo is by using the app running on a mobile device. I don't expect DJI will extend that functionality to the RC2 in the future either.

You cannot connect both a phone and a controller to get the best of both worlds. When you use an RC-N2 or N3 controller, you are using your phone but it operates just like the RC 2 does. You don't have access to the same features as you do when you just run from your phone in "mobile app" mode.

Cheers!

The drone does not possess obstacle avoidance sensors, which unfortunately led to a crash. Consequently, it is not advisable to operate this drone in forested areas, as the lack of these sensors increases the risk of collision with trees and other obstacles.

Daniel Augustine Lim Posted at 10-23 17:15
The drone does not possess obstacle avoidance sensors, which unfortunately led to a crash. Consequently, it is not advisable to operate this drone in forested areas, as the lack of these sensors increases the risk of collision with trees and other obstacles.

It's funny because I'm more confident and less nervous flying the Neo up close in heavily treed areas than my Mini 4 Pro, which has full, 360 degree obstacle avoidance. There are a number of reasons for that.

First, obstacle avoidance isn't 100% perfect. Small branches, wires or even backlit scenarios can confuse it and cause collisions. Obstacle avoidance is not foolproof.

Second, the Mini 4 Pro's propellers and gimbal are largely unprotected and the drone itself carries almost twice the mass of the Neo. If one of the Mini 4 Pro's propellers comes in contact with a branch, it's likely going down and if it goes down, there is a good chance of damage. The Neo's propellers are VERY well protected and its props are less susceptible to damage. Due to that protection the blades are also less likely to grab a branch. Its low mass and curvy design also make it more likely to bounce off obstacles than get caught up in them.  I have had several unexpected collisions with the Neo and almost every time it stayed in the air. The one time it hit the ground it was unscathed (knock on wood). I expect this is largely due to its feather light weight and solid protection for the gimbal and propellers.

Third, the Neo is a LOT less expensive than the Mini 4 Pro (and many other drones) so if I do make a mistake and have a serious crash the Neo is going to be cheaper to repair or replace.

I have been flying since the DJI Spark days and my style is all about getting up close to things, so I am coming from a place of personal experience. I have certainly had my share of collisions though - haha! The Neo certainly makes me worry much less about crashing and more about getting the shot.

Happy, safe flying. Cheers!

That's so amazing. Just purchased my first ever drone which is Neo. Can't wait to learn and fly.

Looking very good!

great stuff, thanks for posting !

gschilling Posted at 11-13 06:18
great stuff, thanks for posting !

Thanks and thanks for watching!

I took a short ride and I lost it three times. As soon as I increase the speed I lose it. As soon as I turn a curve I lose it. Can you tell me what mode you put it in because if it works as I saw it doesn't help me much. And yet it all seems so simple.

danilo zaini Posted at 12-2 07:35
I took a short ride and I lost it three times. As soon as I increase the speed I lose it. As soon as I turn a curve I lose it. Can you tell me what mode you put it in because if it works as I saw it doesn't help me much. And yet it all seems so simple.

All I adjusted were "follow distance" and "follow height". Follow distance was set to medium and follow height was set to flat. I did it specifically for the environment in which I was riding - lots of overhead obstacles and lots of corners.

Height set too high and the Neo would be hitting trees. Follow distance set too far (or too close) and it would get hung up around corners.

Still though it has its limitations. First is speed. It can only follow up to 8 metres per second, which is about 29 km/h - that's max speed. I feel like depending on conditions, etc you don't always get that top speed though. I had to throttle my speed at times to make sure I wasn't outpacing it. I could easily lose it on the downhill if I let 'er rip.

Also, you can somewhat influence its behaviour while it follows you. You can duck down to make the Neo duck to get under branches and stuff. I would also slow down and go wide when entering hairpin corners to make sure it wouldn't lose me. Stuff like that.

It's not shown in the video but several times it lost me so I stopped, jumped off my bike, walked back to it so it could see me and then it would start to follow again. The more experience I gained with it, the more I could anticipate what would hang it up and then adjust my speed, position, etc accordingly.

It's pretty good but it's not foolproof. I think the more you play with it, the more you understand its limitations.

Hope that helps, cheers!