Comparison
DJI Neo 2 vs DJI Mini 2
Would you notice?
Neo 2 vs Mini 2: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people; you would notice max video only if you slow-mo or grade HDR. You would not really notice sensor, wind, internal storage. UK paperwork is part of the difference: Neo 2 is C0 / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID); Mini 2 is unmarked / sub-250 g (Flyer ID + Operator ID).
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| Spec |  C0 · 151 g |  unmarked · 242 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 1 Oct 2025 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 151 g Ahead | 242 g |
| UK class / IDs | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Ahead | unmarked · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People Same | A1 Over People Same |
| From uninvolved people | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Same | No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: under 250 g is A1 — same Open subcategory as C0. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Same |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 133 × 158 × 50 mm (guards on) | 138 × 81 × 58 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 16.5 mm Ahead | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 24 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.8 |
| Field of view | 118° Ahead | 83° |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 | 100–3200 / 100–3200 |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal Same | Rec. 709 / normal Same |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | Single camera Same |
| Max video | 4K/60 Ahead | 4K/30 |
| Gimbal / vertical | 0° tilt Same | 0° tilt Same |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 19 min | 31 min Ahead |
| Hover time | 17 min Ahead | — |
| Wind resistance | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Ahead | Level 5 · 10.5 m/s |
| Max speed | 54 km/h Sport Same | 57.6 km/h Sport Same |
| Climb / descent | 3 / 2 m/s | 5 / 3.5 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 2000 m | 4000 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Omnidirectional Ahead | Downward |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · Wi-Fi; O4 transceiver optional (6 km CE / 10 km FCC) (10 km FCC) Same | 6 km CE · O2 (10 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 11.5 Wh Same | 17.3 Wh Same |
| Internal storage | 49 GB Ahead | Card only |
| microSD | None — internal only | microSD, up to 256 GB |
| GNSS | GPS + Galileo + BeiDou | GPS + GLONASS + Galileo |
| Operating temperature | −10 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
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Questions
Do I need to register the Mini 2 in the UK?
Mini 2 is unmarked, takeoff about 242 g (DJI standard takeoff 242 g with battery, props and a microSD card. Marketed under 249 g.). 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 Mini 2 in the UK?
Mini 2 (unmarked): A1 Over People. No class mark. CAA legacy weight table: under 250 g is A1 — same Open subcategory as C0. May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. 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?
Mini 2 carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Neo 2 10.7 m/s, Mini 2 10.5 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?
Neo 2 on paper. Neo 2 is 1/2-inch CMOS with Omnidirectional; Mini 2 is 1/2.3-inch CMOS with Downward. 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). Mini 2 if you will accept unmarked and 242 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Neo 2 batteries, controller or ND filters?
These do not share a battery family. Plan to buy packs, and check ND thread and RC protocol — Mini 4 Pro filters and batteries do not sit on a Mini 5 Pro.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Neo 2 £209, Mini 2 —. Used and CeX sit on the price board below — some of these are discontinued as new.
Who should buy which?
Neo 2: First flights, palm takeoff, small sensor. Mini 2: unmarked, 1/2.3-inch CMOS.
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 | Mini 2 as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £209 Neo 2 (drone only) | — Discontinued as new — Mini 2 (not Mini 2 SE, not Mini 4K) |
| Amazon UK | £209 Neo 2 (drone only) | See Amazon No new Mini 2 buy-box — search only |
| eBay UK band | £180–£320 Used drone-only floor; Fly More Combo is the ceiling | See eBay Used Mini 2 kits; Fly More at the top — confirm it is not Mini 2 SE / Mini 4K |
| CeX sell | — No CeX aircraft page found | — CeX search — no SKU invented |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX No CeX aircraft page found | See CeX CeX search — no SKU invented |
Reviews that put these together
- Best DJI drone 2026: Neo 2 vs Flip vs Mini 5 Pro vs Air 3S vs Mavic 4 Pro vs Avata 2
UK running costs, legality vs weather, Mini 5 Pro vs Air 3S as a complementary pair
Gadget Scout · 2026-01-15 - Best DJI drone (2026): Mini 5 Pro to Mavic 4 Pro
Sub-250 argument, Mini 5 Pro 1-inch sensor, Air 3S telephoto vs Mini 5 Pro
DroneXL · 2026-03-01 - Review: the DJI Mini 2 is the perfect drone for beginners
4K/30, RAW stills, OcuSync 2.0, sub-250 g, no obstacle avoidance
DPReview · 2020-11-05 - DJI Mini 2 drone v Mavic Mini
4K/30 vs 2.7K, Level 5 wind, 6 km CE O2, 242 g takeoff
Heliguy · 2020-11-05