DJI Neo – Initial Setup Guide (including video)

combo package

• DJI Neo
• Intelligent Flight Battery x 3
• charging hub
• Spare propeller x 2
• screwdriver
• USB-C charging and data cable

DJI RC-N3 combo package

• DJI Neo
• DJI RC-N3 Remote Controller
• Intelligent Flight Battery x 3
• charging hub
• Spare propeller x 2
• screwdriver
• USB-C charging and data cable

DJI Neo

When you look at the Neo, you’ll notice that it’s very small and very light to hold in your hand.

From the front, a small gimbal guard protects Neo’s single-axis gimbal.

Unlike traditional camera drones, which typically use three-axis gimbals, Neo’s single-axis gimbal is electronically stabilized.

The stabilization of the DJI Neo is similar to that of DJI action cameras, utilizing DJI’s proprietary Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) technology.

To remove the gimbal cover: Just press the cover with two fingers and pull the cover.

If you continue to look around the drone, you will see two buttons. One is at the back and the other is at the front. The buttons on the front are used to select various autonomous flight modes.

DJI Neo intelligent flight modes include:

• follow me
• drone
• one
• rocket
• spotlight
• custom – This allows the user to precisely define the functionality of the flight mode.

To select a flight modePress the Select button until you find the mode you want.

The buttons on the back of the Neo serve a dual purpose. This button is used to turn Neo on and off, and is also used to pair Neo with a physical remote.

To power on NeoPress the power button once and then hold it until you hear a beep and the LED lights up. To turn off Neo, press the power button once, then press and hold it.

Below the power button on the back is a USB-C port that can be used for:

• Charging the battery installed in Neo
• Update Neo’s firmware using the provided data and charging cable. This will be explained in detail in this article.
• Transfer videos from internal storage to your computer or mobile device

When it comes to internal storage, you will notice that the Neo does not have an SD card slot.

This is because the Neo, like the non-Pro versions of DJI mini drones, does not use a Micro SD card. All of Neo’s videos are stored in 22GB of internal storage.

Fortunately, in addition to accessing footage from your PC or Mac, DJI’s QuickTransfer feature allows you to wirelessly transfer footage to your mobile device.

sensor

There is an infrared vision sensor at the bottom of the Neo. These sensors help Neo remain stable and maintain a steady hover.

The Neo tracks subjects nicely, but lacks obstacle avoidance sensors. A lack of these sensors can result in a crash if flying close to an obstacle.

intelligent flight battery

The Intelligent Flight Battery gives Neo up to 17 minutes of flight time with the propeller guards installed.

Removing the propeller guard increases flight time to 18 minutes. Of course, flight times may vary depending on actual flight conditions.

To remove the batteryPress the tab and slide the battery out. To replace the battery, align the grooves on the battery with the grooves on Neo and push the battery in. You will hear a click when the battery is installed correctly.

To charge the battery

There are two ways to charge Neo’s battery:

Unfortunately, like most of DJI’s latest drones, a wall charger is not included. DJI suggests using a 65-watt charger, but we’ve found that a 65-watt or even a 100-watt PD charger works well.

If you have a drone-specific kit, you will need to charge the battery while inserting it into the Neo.

To charge a single battery inside NeoFind the USB-C port on the back of the Neo. Connect the provided USB-C charging cable to the port and then connect to the charger.

If you have one of the combo packages that includes three batteries and a battery hub, the hub can charge all three batteries at the same time. This can be done using any charger rated at 45 watts or higher.

To check how much charge is left in the batteryWhile in the charging hub, press the power button on the side of the hub.

To charge the battery within the battery hubMake sure it is fully seated on the hub. Plug the charger into an outlet, then connect the supplied USB-C cable to the hub. After a while, you will see the battery start to charge.

If you choose to combo with the RC-N3 remote controller, you will also need to charge the RC.

To charge the RC-N3 remote controllerFind the USB-C port on the bottom of the controller and connect it.

Once charging begins, the LED on the front of the remote controller will start blinking to indicate charging.

DJI Fly Software

Once you have all your batteries charged and ready to use, there is one very important step required to start flying your Neo.

Yes, Neo is unique in that it doesn’t require a controller or phone to fly. However, to fly Neo, you’ll need to use your phone to activate it and update its firmware.

To do this, you must have the DJI Fly app installed on your phone.

If you’re using an iPhone, you can search for the DJI Fly app in the Apple App Store.

The DJI Fly app for Android is only available online on the DJI site.

DJI Fly download location

If you’re using an Android or iOS phone, here’s the link to download the DJI Fly app:

You can also search “DJI Download Center” on Google on your smartphone.

Select DJI Fly from the results and you will be taken to the software download page.

memo: The DJI Fly app for Android can only be downloaded online via the link above and is no longer available on the Google Play Store. On the other hand, the iOS version for Apple devices can be accessed through the App Store.

Activate DJI Neo

Step 1: After installing the DJI Fly app, open DJI Fly. Then press the power button once and then press and hold the power button to turn on Neo.

Step 2: On the left side of the main DJI Fly home screen, you will see a glowing outline around the message. “QuickTransfer – New DJI-NEO-xxxx detected”. Tap that box.

Neo will now begin the process of connecting to the DJY Fly app via WiFi.

Step 3: Press and hold Neo’s power button for 3 seconds. After a few seconds, you will see an option to connect to Neo’s WiFi network. – press join.

After a few seconds, Neo will be paired with the DJI Fly app.

Step 4: to DJI Device Activation screen, select activate. At this point, if you have a DJI account, log in with that account or create a new one.

Once you log in, Neo will begin to activate. You can choose one of the following: Bind activation code or skip Once you have made your selections, you will be returned to the default DJI Fly home screen.

Neo firmware installation

At this point you will need to install the new Neo firmware.

On the DJI Fly main screen, select: install (right side of screen) Start the process. faucet download The new firmware will then begin installing on Neo.

The process may take a few minutes to complete. When 100% complete, the firmware will be fully installed.

If Neo does not restart automatically after the firmware is updated, turn Neo back on and then connect On the main screen.

You can then go to the Neo section of DJI Fly to watch some getting started tutorials or skip to the main page where you have the option to change the parameters of the various intelligent flight modes.