Comparison
DJI Neo vs DJI Mini 5 Pro
Neo spec · Mini 5 Pro spec · Upgrade from Neo · Upgrade from Mini 5 Pro · All compares
Would you notice?
Neo vs Mini 5 Pro: 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-inch CMOS) in evening light. You would not really notice 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 · 249.9 g |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Released | 5 Sept 2024 | 17 Sept 2025 |
| App | DJI Fly Same | DJI Fly Same |
| Weight & UK law | ||
| Takeoff weight | 135 g Ahead | 249.9 g |
| UK class / IDs | C0 · sub-250 g · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same | C0 · sub-250 g (C1 with Plus pack) · Operator ID + Flyer ID Same |
| Open subcategory | A1 Over People | A1 Over People (C0 pack) |
| From uninvolved people | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID from 100 g with a camera. Towns OK in A1. | May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID on both packs. Plus battery is C1 — still A1 until 31 Dec 2027. Weigh it. |
| Height (Open) | 120 m AGL Same | 120 m AGL Same |
| Folded size | 130 × 157 × 49 mm (guards on) | 157 × 95 × 68 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main sensor | 1/2-inch CMOS · 12 MP · 14 mm | 1-inch CMOS · 50 MP · 24 mm Ahead |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Field of view | 117.6° Ahead | 84° |
| ISO (photo / video) | 100–6400 / 100–6400 | 100–6400 / 100–12800 |
| Colour / log | Rec. 709 / normal | D-Log M / HLG |
| Other cameras | Single camera Same | Single camera Same |
| Max video | 4K/30 | 4K/60 HDR, 4K/120 Ahead |
| Gimbal / vertical | 60° tilt | 225° tilt · true vertical Ahead |
| Flight | ||
| Lab flight time | 18 min | 36 min (52 with Plus) Ahead |
| Hover time | 18 min | 31 min Ahead |
| Wind resistance | Level 4 · 8 m/s | Level 5 · 10.7 m/s Ahead |
| Max speed | 57 km/h Sport Same | 54 km/h EU · 65 km/h FCC Same |
| Climb / descent | 3 / 2 m/s | 5 / 5 m/s Ahead |
| Max takeoff altitude | 2000 m | 6000 m Ahead |
| Sensing | ||
| Obstacle sensing | Downward | Omni + nightscape Ahead |
| Transmission | ||
| Video range (CE) | 6 km CE · O2 / Wi-Fi / phone (10 km FCC) Same | 10 km CE · O4+ (20 km FCC) Same |
| Power & storage | ||
| Battery | 10.5 Wh Same | 19.5 Wh (33.5 Wh Plus) Same |
| Internal storage | 22 GB | 42 GB Ahead |
| microSD | None — internal only | microSD UHS-I Speed Class 3, up to 512 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. Mini 5 Pro main: 1-inch CMOS · 50 MP · 24 mm, 4K/60 HDR, 4K/120. 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 Mini 5 Pro in the UK?
Mini 5 Pro is C0, takeoff about 249.9 g (DJI publishes 249.9 g ± 4 g. Fly More Combo is C0; Fly More Combo Plus is C1. The Plus battery takes a C0 airframe over the C0/UK0 MTOM.). 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. A Plus battery can take this out of C0 — weigh the pack you fly. 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 5 Pro in the UK?
Mini 5 Pro (C0): A1 Over People (C0 pack). May overfly uninvolved people; not crowds. Flyer ID + Operator ID on both packs. Plus battery is C1 — still A1 until 31 Dec 2027. Weigh it. 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 5 Pro carries more mass into DJI’s published wind figure (Neo 8 m/s, Mini 5 Pro 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?
Mini 5 Pro on paper. Neo is 1/2-inch CMOS with Downward; Mini 5 Pro is 1-inch CMOS with Omni + nightscape. 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). Mini 5 Pro if you will accept C0 and 249.9 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, Mini 5 Pro £619 — £440 more for the Mini 5 Pro. 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 5 Pro: Travel and parks; stay in the Mini class on purpose.
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 5 Pro as of 2026-08-31 | |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Store UK RRP | £179 Neo (drone only) | £619 Mini 5 Pro (RC-N3, 1× Intelligent Flight Battery, C0) |
| Amazon UK | £119 Neo (drone only) | £619 Mini 5 Pro with RC-N3 (new, 1-battery C0 kit) |
| eBay UK band | £90–£200 Used drone-only working kits; Fly More is the top of the band | £550–£820 Used Mini 5 Pro + Fly More Combo (C0 and Plus mixed — check the battery) |
| CeX sell | — Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | — CeX search — no Mini 5 Pro SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
| CeX cash / voucher | See CeX Neo A, SKU SROBDJINEONRA (unpriced today) | See CeX CeX search — no Mini 5 Pro SKU priced on 31 Aug 2026 |
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