Hey folks, So obviously with the Neo just being released and having the active track on, I have to ask the question as to why DJI never released the Mini4k with active track/follow me mode. Is there any tangible reason why DJI would have opted for this? Can’t imagine it’s hardware related?

Mini 2 SE also does not have follow me, point of interest, obstance avoidance, or waypoint capability. It is I’m sure a matter of trimming features to achieve a lower selling price, and the 4K at £269 is IMHO excellent value. My sense of this is that the Neo is being marketed as a selfie/fpv drone…

[image] b00na: Is there any tangible reason why DJI would have opted for this? Can’t imagine it’s hardware related? Unlike the NEO and Avata that have a well protected gimbal and props being shielded against accidental collision damage it would make the drone too risky to include a tracking …

I think the answer lies in the fact its a much smaller and lighter drone and has built in protection for the props and the gimbal as well as it being slower than the mini 2 etc. Basically down to good old health and safety! Worth adding one of these to the drone bag for some additional video clips a…

[image] WoodyDronesOn: I think the answer lies in the fact its a much smaller and lighter drone and has built in protection for the props and the gimbal So why’s it not on the Avata 2 ?

Isnt the Avata 2 well over 250g around 370g ish? And much faster? The Neo is more like a toy compared to the Avata 2 at around 135g. Pretty sure the Avata 2 could cause lots of damage to a person even with prop guards. Just my thoughts

[image] WoodyDronesOn: The Neo is more like a toy compared to the Avata 2 I’d say handbag drone😝however I’ve wondered this myself as I’m sure it would just take a firmware update maybe. It’s like the smart controller you’d think it would have added new drones by now the mini 2 was the last u…

[image] WoodyDronesOn: Isnt the Avata 2 well over 250g around 370g ish? And much faster? About the same speed out the box

According to DJI Specs DJI Neo Max Horizontal Speed (near sea level, no wind) 6 m/s (Normal mode) 8 m/s (Sport mode) 16 m/s (Manual mode) Avata 2 Max Horizontal Speed (near sea level, no wind) 8 m/s (Normal mode) 16 m/s (Sport mode) 27 m/s (Manual mode)*

From what ive seen, it can connect to Various DJI controllers and FPV goggles, probably not worth buying for just the Neo, but if you already own compatible controller’s and goggles then as a bag drone lol and in more sensitive places it could be a useful extension to a drone collection

You got me with the talk of Mini 2 and Avata 2 , that was my comparison

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