There is some buzz in the town that suggests DJI is adding a mini drone to their rich portfolio. They do offer something like DJI Mini which is quite lightweight in its own right, but this one is reportedly even lighter. In this article, we will discuss the DJI Neo and all the rumours surrounding it in further detail.

DJI Neo Rumours Round-up

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The DJI Neo has already made it into the FCC listing carrying the model number “DN1A0626”. This confirms the existence of the product, though it does not reveal much detail about it. All that we know from this listing is, it packs a battery with a capacity of 1,435 mAh or 10.5Wh.

First look?

In the meantime, X user where the supposed DJI Neo is being tested. In the video, we do not see any FPV headset suggesting that it might be a hover drone. It could be designed for simple flight operations and aerial photography.

Walmart Listing

Another X user apparently found an early Walmart listing of the DJI Neo which reveals its pricing. The drone will cost USD 329, however, we should also mention that the listing is for the Fly More Combo. This means you will be getting extra batteries, a charging hub, and a carrying case bundled with the drone for that pricing.

What else?

Much about the aerial device is still unknown. But based on how the drone looks and its supposed pricing, sources are drawing comparisons of the DJI Neo with the HoverAir X1. The latter is also a hover drone and is currently listed for USD 349. Other than that, it's a speculation game. Drone expert Weiliang Zhang utilises his knowledge and does some math based on the drone's battery to figure out what it might weigh. He concludes that the DJI Neo will be around 169 grams and might offer 15 minutes of flight time with a single-axis gimbal.

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DJI Neo Launch and Availability

With all the leaks and listing hovering around, I think that this hover drone will be launching sooner rather than later. We already have a pretty concrete idea of how much it might cost as well. I would say DJI Neo might officially surface within a matter of months. But hey, you can never tell certainly just based on leaks. So, it might even take more than that.

• Meanwhile, check out our DJI Mini 4 Pro review video: