Comparison
DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
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Would you notice?
Neo vs Flip: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people; you would notice the sensor (1/2-inch CMOS vs 1/1.3-inch CMOS) in evening light; you would notice max video only if you slow-mo or grade HDR. You would not really notice obstacle sensing, internal storage. UK: C0, stays under 250 g on every one of these. Flyer ID and Operator ID apply from 100 g with a camera — that is every drone here.
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| Spec |  C0 · 135 g |  C0 · 249 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 5 Sept 2024 | 15 Jan 2025 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 135 g Ahead | 249 g |
| UK class / IDs | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same |
| 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 | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. Same |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 130 × 157 × 49 mm (guards on) | 136 × 62 × 165 mm (guards on) |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14 mm | 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 48 MP · 24 mm Ahead |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Field of view | 117.6° Ahead | 82.1° |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 Same | 100–6400 / 100–6400 Same |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal | D-Log M |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | Single camera Same |
| Max video | 4K/30 | 4K/60 HDR, 4K/100 Ahead |
| Gimbal / vertical | 60° tilt | 90° tilt · true vertical Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 18 min | 31 min Ahead |
| Hover time | 18 min | 28 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 4 · 8 m/s | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Ahead |
| Max speed | 57 km/h Sport Ahead | 43 km/h Sport |
| Climb / descent | 3 / 2 m/s | 5 / 5 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 2000 m | 3000 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Downward | Forward + down Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · O2 / Wi-Fi / phone (10 km FCC) Same | 8 km CE · O4 (13 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 10.5 Wh | 22.3 Wh Ahead |
| Internal storage | 22 GB Ahead | 2 GB |
| microSD | None — internal only | microSD UHS-I, up to 256 GB |
| 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 main: 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14 mm, 4K/30. Flip main: 1/1.3-inch CMOS · 48 MP · 24 mm, 4K/60 HDR, 4K/100. 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 Flip in the UK?
Flip is C0, takeoff about 249 g (Full-coverage guards, still claimed 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).
How far from people can I fly the Flip in the UK?
Flip (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?
Flip carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Neo 8 m/s, Flip 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?
Flip on paper. Neo is 1/2-inch CMOS with Downward; Flip is 1/1.3-inch CMOS with Forward + down. Nightscape still needs texture and a minimum lux — it is not night vision.
Which is better for travel?
Neo if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C0, 135 g). Flip if you will accept C0 and 249 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Neo batteries, controller or ND filters?
You can keep: DJI RC-N3. You cannot take: Neo Intelligent Flight Battery. Current O4 phone clamp. Neo can also fly from the phone with no RC. Does not replace RC-N2 on a Mini 4 Pro.
How much more does it cost?
DJI UK RRP (as of 2026-08-31): Neo £179, Flip £295 — £116 more for the Flip. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Neo: First flights, palm takeoff, small sensor. Flip: Guarded vlog Mini with a real 1/1.3-inch camera.
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 as of 2026-08-31 | Flip as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £179 Neo (drone only) | £295 Flip (RC-N3, 1 battery) |
| Amazon UK | £119 Neo (drone only) | £369 Flip (RC-N3, 1 battery) |
| eBay UK band | £90–£200 Used drone-only working kits; Fly More is the top of the band | £220–£400 Used drone-only floor; Fly More / RC 2 is the ceiling |
| CeX sell | — Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | — Flip with RC-N3, grade B (unpriced today) |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | See CeX Flip with RC-N3, grade B (unpriced today) |
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