DJI Neo: New Compact Drone Revealed in FCC Filings
According to recent FCC filings, DJI is developing a new drone called the DJI Neo. This compact unmanned aircraft could potentially revolutionize the consumer and first responder drone market with its pocket-sized design and unique features.
DJI Neo Key Specifications
The FCC label for the DJI Neo provides some crucial information:
- Model number: DN1A0626
- Battery: 7.3V, 1435mAh (10.5 Wh)
- Input: 5V, 3A max
Size and Weight Speculation
Drone expert Weiliang Zhang shared some insights on LinkedIn:
“Following the usual 30% rule for DJI drone weight, Neo’s estimated weight will be 169g. I am going to guess this is something like the Hover drone with full propeller cage and compact enough to put into your pocket when folded.”
Zhang estimates the battery weight at 52.5g, assuming a 200 Wh/kg energy density. This leads to a projected flight time of about 15 minutes.
Potential Design and Features
The DJI Neo appears to be significantly smaller than other popular DJI models. For comparison, the DJI Air 3 has a 4241 mAh battery, while the DJI Avata 2 uses a 2150 mAh battery.
Zhang speculates that the DJI Neo might feature:
- A full propeller cage
- Foldable design for pocket portability
- Single-axis gimbal
Zhang’s speculations seem to match the prototype drone in the video shared by OsitaLV quite nicely.
Regulatory Compliance
The FCC label confirms that the DJI Neo complies with Part 15 of FCC rules, ensuring it won’t cause harmful interference and can accept interference from other devices.
DroneXL’s Take
The DJI Neo represents an exciting development in the consumer drone market. Its compact size and potential for indoor use could make it an ideal tool for first responders and law enforcement agencies.
As we reported earlier on DroneXL, DJI has been testing new drone models, including what appears to be the DJI Air 3S and another prototype. The DJI Neo could be this mysterious new model, designed to compete with specialized drones from companies like Skydio and Brinc in the Drones as First Responders market.
The DJI Neo’s compact design and potential for advanced features like obstacle avoidance and subject tracking could give it a significant edge in this growing sector. As drone technology continues to evolve, we’re excited to see how the DJI Neo will push the boundaries of what’s possible in a pocket-sized drone.
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