Comparison
DJI Neo 2 vs DJI Avata 360
Neo 2 spec · Avata 360 spec · Upgrade from Neo 2 · Upgrade from Avata 360 · All compares
Would you notice?
Neo 2 vs Avata 360: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people. You would not really notice max video, flight time, obstacle sensing. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Neo 2 is C0 / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID); Avata 360 is C1 (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  C0 · 151 g |  C1 · 455 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 1 Oct 2025 Same | 1 Aug 2025 Same |
| App | DJI Fly | DJI Fly / Goggles |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 151 g Ahead | 455 g |
| UK class / IDs | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Ahead | C1 · Operator ID + Flyer ID |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People Ahead | A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027) |
| From uninvolved people | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Ahead | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 133 × 158 × 50 mm (guards on) | 246 × 199 × 55.5 mm (with guards) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 16.5 mm | dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) · 64 MP · 7.8 mm Ahead |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Field of view | 118° | 200° Ahead |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 | 100–6400 / 100–25600 |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal | D-Log M |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | 360 capture Same |
| Max video | 4K/60 | 8K/60 360, 4K/60 single-lens |
| Gimbal / vertical | 0° tilt | 360° tilt · true vertical Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 19 min | 23 min Ahead |
| Hover time | 17 min | 22 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Same | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Same |
| Max speed | 54 km/h Sport | 65 km/h Sport Ahead |
| Climb / descent | 3 / 2 m/s | 10 / 10 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 2000 m | 4500 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional | Omni + nightscape Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · Wi-Fi; O4 transceiver optional (6 km CE / 10 km FCC) (10 km FCC) Same | 10 km CE · O4+ (20 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 11.5 Wh | 31.7 Wh Ahead |
| Internal storage | 49 GB Same | 42 GB Same |
| microSD | None — internal only | microSD up to 1 TB, U3/V30 |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou Same |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 40 °C Same | −10 to 40 °C Same |
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Questions
Will I notice the camera?
Neo 2 main: 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 16.5 mm, 4K/60. Avata 360 main: dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) · 64 MP · 7.8 mm, 8K/60 360, 4K/60 single-lens. You would notice sensor class in low light; you would not notice the word 4K if both already do it.
Do I need to register the Avata 360 in the UK?
Avata 360 is C1, takeoff about 455 g (Approx. 455 g with guards. C1. Weigh the unit you fly.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Do I need to register the Neo 2 in the UK?
Neo 2 is C0, takeoff about 151 g (151 g without the O4 digital transceiver; 160 g with it. Still C0. Guards on.). In the UK a Flyer ID is required from 100 g, and an Operator ID is required from 100 g with a camera or from 250 g — this airframe needs both. This is not legal advice; read the CAA Drone Code for the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Avata 360 in the UK?
Avata 360 (C1): A1 Over People (C1 until 31 Dec 2027). May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID. Remote ID on from 1 Jan 2026 (C1 as UK1). Towns OK in A1. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
How far from people can I fly the Neo 2 in the UK?
Neo 2 (C0): A1 Over People. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Open height is 120 m AGL. Never over crowds. This is not legal advice — the CAA Drone Code (March 2026) applies to the airframe and battery you actually fly. Longer version: the UK Open explainer on this site (/guides/uk).
Which is better in wind?
Avata 360 carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Neo 2 10.7 m/s, Avata 360 10.7 m/s). On a UK headland that is often the whole decision. Lab Level numbers that match can still feel different because weight is not in the level name.
Which is better at dusk?
Avata 360 on paper. Neo 2 is 1/2-inch CMOS with Omnidirectional; Avata 360 is dual 1/1.1-inch square CMOS (1-inch-class in 360) with Omni + nightscape. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Neo 2 if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C0, 151 g). Avata 360 if you will accept C1 and 455 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Neo 2 batteries, controller or ND filters?
You can keep: DJI Motion Controller 3; DJI Goggles 3. You cannot take: DJI RC-N3; DJI Goggles N3; Neo 2 Intelligent Flight Battery. O4 motion. Needs Goggles 3 or N3. Not a camera-drone RC. Not Motion 2.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Neo 2 £209, Avata 360 £719 — £510 more for the Avata 360. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Neo 2: First flights, palm takeoff, small sensor. Avata 360: Goggle flying, not a travel stills drone.
Price board
UK pounds, dated snapshots. Each cell names the box that figure is for. EAN is the barcode on that carton when a UK listing cited one; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. Not live APIs. Buying used checklist.
| Neo 2 as of 2026-08-31 | Avata 360 as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £209 Neo 2 (drone only) | £719 Avata 360 (goggles combo) — not Avata 2, not an RC 2 camera drone |
| Amazon UK | £209 Neo 2 (drone only) | £829 Avata 360 Fly More (goggles + motion; confirm listing B0G4R9GZYR) |
| eBay UK band | £180–£320 Used drone-only floor; Fly More Combo is the ceiling | £520–£800 Used Avata 360 (first sold band; ignore £200–£400 accessory/kit noise) |
| CeX sell | — No CeX aircraft page found | — CeX search — no Avata 360 SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX No CeX aircraft page found | See CeX CeX search — no Avata 360 SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
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