DJI Lito vs DJI Neo 2 – Picking the best beginner drone becomes a tough call. "Which is best" says the expert

DJI Neo 2 on table next to DJI Lito.

DJI has just made choosing your first drone a lot harder. The new Lito series goes all-in on camera quality and longer flight times, while the Neo 2 focuses on safety, simplicity and AI-powered tracking. Both are aimed squarely at beginners, but they take completely different approaches. So which one should you actually buy?

The DJI Lito (folded up) next to the DJI Neo 2 (which doesn't fold). (Image credit: Future)