Dji Neo 2 My Upgrade Thoughts After Binge Watching Every Review On The Internet

By Nix Drones

I’ve not bought the DJI Neo 2… yet.

But after watching what feels like every single video on YouTube, every first-look, every slow-mo sample, every excited reviewer yelling “THIS IS ACTUALLY GOOD!”, I’m now at the point where the upgrade is looking very likely.

Here’s my full breakdown — in my words — of why the Neo 2 looks like the proper upgrade the original Neo (my beloved Sneaker) always needed.

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Why I Bought the Original Neo in the First Place

The little Neo has always been my toss-it-in-the-bag drone.

Light. Quick. Easy. Perfect for those van-life moments where you pull up, see a view, and think:

“Right. Let’s get a quick orbit in before the kettle boils.”

But it had limits.

We all knew it.

❌ No real obstacle avoidance

❌ 4K/30 video only

❌ Storage that filled up far too fast

❌ Dynamic range that sometimes made the sky look like it had given up

Brilliant for quick fun clips — but not quite up to the level I want for proper Nix Drones travel footage.

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What the Neo 2 Brings — And Why It’s Turning My Head

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Actual Obstacle Avoidance (THANK YOU, DJI!)

This is what every reviewer is raving about.

The Neo 2 has:

Omnidirectional vision sensors

Forward LiDAR

Downward infrared

In other words:

It no longer feels like you’re flying a brave little crisp packet through danger.

Everything I’ve watched shows the Neo 2 avoiding branches, walls, poles… and even people. Perfect for those slightly dodgy shots in tight lay-bys or coastal paths.

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4K/60fps & 4K/100fps Slow-Mo — Serious Upgrade

Every sample clip I’ve watched has the same vibe:

This drone finally looks cinematic.

Smooth pans.

Clean detail.

Low-light that actually holds up.

And 60fps is the sweet spot I wanted on the original Neo.

The wider f/2.2 aperture is also noticeable — golden hour shots look warmer and way more professional.

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49GB Internal Storage — YES PLEASE

This is the upgrade I didn’t know I needed until I saw reviewers loving it.

The original Neo’s tiny storage basically forced you to carry a card or constantly delete clips.

The Neo 2’s 49GB gives you enough for a full afternoon of quick flights.

Perfect for someone like me who flies between road trip stops.

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A Drone That Actually Joins the DJI Ecosystem

The biggest surprise?

The Neo 2 supports:

Gesture control

Voice control

RC controller

Motion Controller

FPV Goggles

This suddenly turns the Neo 2 into something more serious.

Those FPV-style flights look incredible — and actually controlled, not chaotic.

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Stable Flight for Such a Tiny Drone

Almost every reviewer has said:

“The Neo 2 flies like a bigger drone.”

That’s what sold me.

It still weighs under 250g — meaning freedom to fly — but behaves in wind far better than expected. A big win for UK conditions and my usual windswept locations.

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Neo vs Neo 2 — My Verdict After Watching All the Footage

The Neo was fun.

The Neo 2 looks legitimately capable.

Footage, safety, storage, control, stability — it’s an upgrade in every way that actually matters for real-world filming.

It still fits in a jacket pocket.

But now it films like a “proper” DJI drone.

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Why Nix Drones Will Almost Certainly Upgrade

✔ Better for Van-Life Filming

Quick flights between stops, golden-hour shots, coastline footage — the Neo 2 is made for this stuff.

✔ Safer Flying

Obstacle avoidance saves drones.

Simple as that.

✔ Footage That Matches My Other Drones

This one matters for my edits:

Neo 2 footage blends FAR better with Nemesis (Mavic 2 Pro) and Zoom (Mini 4 Pro).

✔ More Future-Proof

Works with goggles, controllers, gesture modes… it’s the most flexible sub-250g drone DJI has made.

✔ Still Under 250g

That means relaxed flying rules and spontaneous flights during my travels.

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Final Thoughts Before I Finally Cave and Buy the Thing

After watching all the videos:

The DJI Neo 2 looks like everything the original should have been.

It’s still tiny.

Still convenient.

Still ridiculously portable.

But now it has:

Safety

Speed

Frame-rate muscle

Bigger storage

Better low-light

Proper DJI ecosystem support

So yes — the upgrade is coming.

Sneaker has done me proud, but it’s nearly time for the next tiny member of the fleet.

Expect some cracking footage once the Neo 2 joins Nix Drones.

If you’d like, I can now turn this into a full themed Wix layout with coloured sections, icons, dividers, image placeholders and a sticky intro block.