Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Adam Juniper

I'm "the drone guy" and I've seen just how much kids love the DJI Neo –but you'll need one accessory, and it's probably not the one you think

DJI Neo drone being held by boy.

The DJI Neo – and its pricier, even more feature-stacked sibling, the Neo 2 – are both excellent choices this holiday season. It is a drone which doesn't even need a controller because it can safely take off from a hand follow its user around using it's own AI, what we're calling a 'follow me' drone, respond to gestures, and land back on the palm.

What is really clever about the Neo and Neo 2 is that while the entry price isn't too high to join the party, the option exists to extend capabilities by investing in accessories. That's because the original drone doesn't include a long-distance (RC) remote controller in the box, but the tech exists inside every drone to receive signals from one, for example.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.