Update: This popular deal is still available.
Hibikin-US via Amazon has
DJI Neo Mini Self Flying Drone w/ 4K UHD Camera (Controller-Free) on sale for
$149.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
phoinix for sharing this deal.
Details:
- Activation note: DJI Fly app removed from Google Play due to compatibility; download from DJI official website before first use
- Ultra-lightweight: Only 135g; no FAA registration or Remote ID required; pocket/backpack-friendly for easy portability
- Palm takeoff & landing: Controller-free operation; push-button takeoff from hand; safe and simple for casual use
- Smart tracking & QuickShots: Auto-follows subject for vlogs; 8 creative QuickShots modes for professional-style footage
- Flexible control options: Fly controller-free, via voice (English/Chinese), DJI Fly app, or RC; suitable for beginners and groups
- 4K stabilized video: Records smooth 4K UHD footage with DJI stabilization and level-4 wind resistance; great for hiking, kayaking, windy conditions
- Full-coverage propeller guards: Protects against crashes; enables safe flying around obstacles like trees or indoors
- Ready-to-fly package: Includes battery, propeller guards, and accessories; usable immediately controller-free or with smartphone
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But it is more $
Still, insane to think that a self tracking 4k video drone sells for less than some action cams do...is DJI losing $ with the drones or making insane margins on the action cams?
it's super easy for beginners, you can literally take off from your palm and control everything from your phone. The tracking feature actually works well for follow shots, and the 4K video is smooth and crisp. The best part is it's so tiny and light (only 135g) you can just toss it in your bag. Perfect for trips or just messing around.
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If you launch from top and ski down, but maintain a (follow-me) height of less than 400 feet AGL, you should be okay.
No experience in alpine skiing flights, but the issues (flight failures) could be:
- Neo1's downward optical vision is older tech - recognition is poor, it can't see well in darker areas.
- Tall tree lines, clouds, snowing whiteout- all will obscure GPS signals. Having less than 12 satellite links established before takeoff would be a concern, since dynamic home position needs to be updated, plus if the Neo1 fails-over to its optical sensors, it sees mostly white.
- Remember to enable "Dynamic Home Point". Otherwise, if the pilot skiing down accidentally presses RTH (Return to Home) on his phone/controller, it's a long walk/ride back up the slopes.
- Dont try Glade/Tree skiing with the Neo1- no drone can avoid twigs, but the Neo1 is older gen. For tight follow-me near trees, the Neo _2's size and (forward-only) lidar, will be the best bet.
- Using Parallel (flanking) tracking is riskier, especially from 10 - 2 o'clock, since even for the Neo2, only partial lidar is available for its direction of travel.
- Review tips on how cold temps affect DJI battery. Watch for sudden dips in battery voltage, reduced flight times. Warm batteries with body heat before takeoff, and hover for a awhile, to run batteries warm, before flight.
Again, no experience. Visit forums, get firsthand successes and "duh" 20/20 crash lessons.Prevention: Stay above 10 meters so that the Neo1 relies mostly on GPS lock; If you go low, make sure there's some variation of terrain (color) under the drone (I do not know it's optical view angle). When you land and the Neo1's downward optics only see a sea of white snow, have a very visible colorful contrasted landing pad ... or wear pink and polka-dot-red gloves for palm landing.
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Air is thinner at higher altitudes. Some drones won't even take off at certain altitudes because the manufacturer has determined the drone may not be capable of generating sufficient lift.
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DJI has publicly been willing and made efforts to reach out. But no federal agency has made the effort to review.
DJI has publicly been willing and made efforts to reach out. But no federal agency has made the effort to review.
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And for what it's worth wireds take https://www.wired.com/story/whats...drone-ban/
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