DJI has unveiled the NEO 2, a beginner-friendly follow me camera drone launching globally today (except in the US…) that addresses virtually every limitation of its predecessor. The lightweight 151g drone features full omnidirectional obstacle sensing with forward-facing LiDAR, a 2-axis mechanical gimbal, 4K video at up to 100fps, and tracking speeds reaching 12 m/s. Additional highlights include 49GB internal storage, gesture control 2.0 with return to palm functionality, a new SelfieShot mode, and an optional O4 digital transceiver for extended 10km transmission range. Pricing starts at £209 / €239 / AU$409 for the drone-only package, though the NEO 2 will not be officially available in the United States market at launch. The DJI Neo 2 systematically fixes the first generation’s pain points. Where the original offered palm takeoff but no obstacle avoidance, the NEO 2 provides omnidirectional sensing. Where tracking topped out at jogging speed, the NEO 2 follows cyclists and intermediate skiers. The new model adds a built-in screen and mode selection buttons, enabling mode changes without connecting to the DJI Fly app. Full-coverage propeller guards remain standard with detachable, replaceable components. Omnidirectional obstacle sensing addresses the biggest weakness The single most significant upgrade tackles the original Neo’s complete absence of obstacle avoidance. The NEO 2 implements an omnidirectional monocular vision system paired with downward infrared sensing and forward-facing LiDAR. The forward LiDAR provides 0.3-8m measurement range with 60-degree horizontal and vertical FOV, while vision sensors detect obstacles from 0.5-15m in all directions. This transforms the NEO 2...
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