Comparison
DJI Neo vs DJI Mini 4K
Neo spec · Mini 4K spec · Upgrade from Neo · Upgrade from Mini 4K · All compares
Would you notice?
Neo vs Mini 4K: You would notice weight mostly as paperwork, bag mass and how close you may fly to people; you would notice endurance on a two-battery outing, not a single park lap. You would not really notice sensor, gimbal, 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 · 246 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 5 Sept 2024 | 1 Nov 2023 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 135 g Ahead | 246 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) | 138 × 81 × 58 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14 mm Ahead | 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 24 mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 Same | f/2.8 Same |
| Field of view | 117.6° 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/30 Same | 4K/30 Same |
| Gimbal / vertical | 60° tilt Ahead | 0° tilt |
| 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 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 | Downward Same | Downward Same |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · O2 / Wi-Fi / phone (10 km FCC) Same | 6 km CE · O2 (10 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 10.5 Wh Same | 17.3 Wh Same |
| Internal storage | 22 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 4K in the UK?
Mini 4K is C0, takeoff about 246 g (DJI Mini 4K / Mini 2 SE family: 246 g with standard battery. Mini SE (2021, 2.7K Wi-Fi) is a different airframe.). 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 4K in the UK?
Mini 4K (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 4K carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Neo 8 m/s, Mini 4K 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 for travel?
Neo if the constraint is a bag and UK class (C0, 135 g). Mini 4K if you will accept C0 and 246 g for the bigger airframe.
Can I keep my Neo 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 £179, Mini 4K £259 — £80 more for the Mini 4K. Street, eBay bands and CeX trade-in are on the board; they move.
Who should buy which?
Neo: First flights, palm takeoff, small sensor. Mini 4K: C0, 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 as of 2026-08-31 | Mini 4K as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £179 Neo (drone only) | £259 Mini 4K (typical drone + RC) |
| Amazon UK | £119 Neo (drone only) | See Amazon No clean Mini 4K buy-box (old ASIN now Lito 1) |
| eBay UK band | £90–£200 Used drone-only working kits; Fly More is the top of the band | £160–£250 Used Mini 4K + RC working kits; Fly More at the top |
| CeX sell | — Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | £270 Mini 4K Fly More Combo, grade C EAN 6941565980397 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | £167 / £194 Mini 4K Fly More Combo, grade C EAN 6941565980397 |
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