DJI Neo 2 Unboxing: Can You Really Fly It Without a Controller?

I’m gearing up for a holiday trip to New Zealand, and I have a rule: travel light. I wanted capture epic aerial shots, but the thought of lugging around a massive drone case and a bulky controller wasn't appealing.

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Rumors were flying that this new drone was under $300, weighed practically nothing, and—crazily enough—didn't even need a remote controller to fly.

It sounded too good to be true, so I picked one up. I couldn't wait until New Zealand to try it, so I took a risk and did my very first test flight indoors straight out of the box.

Check out the 60-second speed review below to see what happened:

Why I Chose the DJI Neo 2 for Travel

If you are a content creator, a solo traveler, or just someone who wants cool holiday photos without learning complicated flight controls, this drone was designed for you.

Here are the three reasons I pulled the trigger on this purchase:

1. The Price Point

At under $300 SGD, this is incredibly accessible for DJI hardware. It’s a low-risk investment for adding 4K aerial footage to your content toolkit.

2. The Weight (It’s TINY!)

The specs claimed it was 151g. I put it on my own scale, and it came in at 153g. This is massive because it means in many countries, you don't need to register it, and it fits easily into a jacket pocket or small camera bag.

3. AI "Controller-Free" Flight

This is the main selling point. The Neo 2 uses AI tracking (like "Spotlight" mode) to follow you and frame shots automatically. You just press a button on the drone, it takes off from your palm, gets the shot, and lands back in your hand. No bulky remote needed.

The Risky Indoor Test

Flying a brand-new drone inside your house is usually a recipe for disaster (and broken propellers). But I had to test the AI stability before taking it outdoors.

I set it to "Spotlight" mode right in my studio.

The result? Impressive.

As you saw in the video, it hovered perfectly stable, tracking me as I moved. It felt incredibly intuitive for something that wasn't being manually controlled. The setup via the DJI Fly app was fast, and it was up in the air within minutes of opening the box.

First Verdict

For a budget-friendly, sub-250g drone, my first impressions are very strong. It’s surprisingly smart and incredibly convenient for quick shots.

However, an indoor hover is easy. The real test will be the winds and landscapes of New Zealand.

If you want to see how it handles the great outdoors, make sure you are subscribed to my YouTube channel for the full review coming soon.

Where to Buy

If you want to grab the DJI Neo 2 for your next trip, check out the current best pricing via the links below.

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