STACK #254 December 2025

TECH FEATURE

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The Neo 2 tracks subjects faster than ever and can follow from eight directions, keeping you perfectly framed while jogging, cycling, or hiking. Need an instant selfie? SelfieShot automatically switches between waist-up, full body, and long shots at the tap of a finger, with no tripod or helping hand required. Shoot crisp 4K footage that pops This little drone isn’t just smart, it’s a serious camera with a 12 MP 1/2-inch CMOS sensor and f/2.2 aperture for capturing crisp, low-noise video in 4K/60fps or ultra-smooth 4K/100fps slow motion, while 2.7K vertical video makes content ready for sharing on social reels. Moreover, DJI’s portrait optimisation tech keeps skin tones natural and detail vibrant, and the two-axis gimbal with EIS keeps everything silky smooth.

Building on the popular DJI Neo, the Neo 2 drone packs some serious upgrades, including omnidirectional obstacle sensing, gesture and voice control, and silky-smooth 4K video, making aerial creativity easier and more exciting for flyers. Words Scott Hocking Fly your way with the new DJI Neo 2 drone

Compact, clever, and ready to fly Weighing just 151g, the Neo 2 is DJI’s most compact drone yet to feature omnidirectional obstacle sensing – a major leap in safety and confidence compared to the original Neo.

Designed for everyday adventure

With up to 19 minutes of flight time, 49GB of internal storage, and fast USB-C charging, the Neo 2 is made for grab-and-go shooting. It even features QuickTransfer for up to 80MB/s wireless file transfers directly to your phone, so you can shoot, share, and show off within seconds. Available in a range of bundles – from the simple drone-only setup to the fully immersive Motion Fly More Combo – the DJI Neo 2 adapts to your style, skill level, and sense of adventure. The bottom line The DJI Neo 2 isn’t just a small upgrade; it’s an evolution of the original Neo. With smarter tracking, sharper 4K footage, new gesture and voice controls, and all-direction obstacle sensing, it’s the perfect personal camera drone for beginners, creators, adventurers, and anyone who just wants to have fun flying.

Whether you’re flying indoors, over water, or cruising through parkland, it can detect obstacles in all directions and steer clear of them automatically, making it perfect for beginners finding their wings. Plus, full-coverage propeller guards add an extra level of safety and portability. Taking flight couldn’t be simpler, with the new Palm Takeoff and Return-to-Palm functions letting you launch and land right from your hand. No controller? No problem! The Neo 2 can follow you hands-free, responding to gestures or voice commands through a phone or Bluetooth earphones. Smarter control and more ways to fly The Neo 2 is designed for convenience and creativity. Use gesture control to move it up, down, or side to side with your hands, or tell it what to do using voice commands, such as “Take off” or “Follow me”, for effortless flying while you run, ride, or explore.

For more traditional control, use the virtual joysticks on the free DJI Fly app; pair it with a DJI RC-N3 remote controller for up to 10km of transmission range; or go full FPV with DJI goggles and motion controller for a more immersive experience (sold separately). Capture every moment, hands-free ActiveTrack and SelfieShot modes can make everyday moments more cinematic.

Check out the full drone rules and regulations at www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone – ignorance of them isn’t a valid defence if anything happens to go wrong. Before you start droning

30 DECEMBER 2025

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