A new video leak and certification details indicate that the upcoming DJI Neo mini camera drone is smaller and lighter than the DJI Mini. The video leak illuminates the yet-to-be-released DJI Neo while the FCC certification leak confirms the model is close to an official release.

DJI is a market leader in the drone market and has an innovative and widening portfolio of impressive drones for a wide variety of operational scenarios. Several DJI drones have leaked but are yet to be officially released including the DJI Mavic 4 and DJI Osmo Action 5. The target audience for the new DJI Neo is users of mini-camera drones. The DJI Mini series include some pretty small models but the Neo is coming in an even smaller and lighter form factor.

The upcoming DJI Neo is a professional-grade mini drone with a weight less about 170 grams. It is noted that there are currently smaller nano drones such as the HoverAir X1 (130g) which is much smaller than the DJI Neo. The HoverAir X1 is foldable and is self-flying and the Neo will compete against it. The name of the DJI Neo was confirmed via the FCC certification for the model. The technical details of the DJI Neo are not known fully as the FCC certification details omitted such information. It is however reported that the DJI Neo has a 1,435mAh battery and a recent X video by drone tipster OsitaLV showed the model in flight.

It is speculated that the DJI Neo will deliver up to 15 minutes of flight time and comes with a significantly smaller battery than the DJI Mini 4 Pro. The drone could be suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. It features a propeller cage and a single-axis gimbal-stabilized camera. The foldability of the drone was not evident in the leaked video and it is unclear whether the drone is self-flying. The model, as per the video, comes with a classic controller which could indicate it is not self-flying.

DJI has not released any official details yet on the rumored DJI Neo mini camera drone. It is however expected that the model could be close to an official release. Exact pricing and release details could then be released later.

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