I've flown the DJI Neo for 10 months — and it just crashed (in a good way) to its lowest ever price for Prime Day

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I'm a simple woman: I see a good discount on a drone in this year's Prime Day sales, I inform you of it... and I won't stop droning on about it until you buy one. Drone deals are really starting to take off, and there's no better time to take up aerial photography as a hobby.

If you're a beginner on a budget, I'd recommend the DJI Neo which I wholeheartedly recommend at its retail price of $199 / £169. But what's even better is that the drone is currently down to its lowest ever price!

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DJI Neo (U.S.): was $199 now $159 at Amazon

The DJI Neo is lightweight and sports a minimalist design. It captures lovely 4K/30fps footage, detailed stills, and remains stable in tricky conditions. Easy to control with the RC-N3 controller or the DJI Fly app on a smartphone, the Neo makes drone photography more accessible thanks to its low price point.

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DJI Neo (U.K.): was £169 now £137 at Amazon

In the U.K., the DJI Neo is discounted by 18%, bringing it down to just £137 from its retail price of £169.

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When I was curating the best drones buying guide, I had to rank the Neo as the best cheap drone. It's the cheapest way to get a drone that shoots 4K/30fps footage and takes 12MP stills. It's extremely easy to fly, with a smartphone (DJI Fly app required) or the RC-N3 controller.

If you have neither at your disposal, simply press the button on the Neo's body to toggle one of several short-form QuickShot modes. The drone will record you by following you, spiralling away from you, etc. and return to its takeoff position. All video and stills are stored in its 22GB internal hard drive.

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The Neo is extremely compact and lightweight too, so you can easily carry it in your backpack. Since it weighs less than 249g, you don't necessarily need to register it with the F.A.A. in the U.S. or the C.A.A. in the U.K., making aerial photography more accessible. I've had a lot of fun flying the Neo, and I even do so 10 months on since I tested it.

I remember the first time I flew the Neo, all I could think about was flying it after the first flight. Yes, it's extremely addictive, and I'm sure you'll feel the same way. If you own other drones, the Neo is a nice little second drone to have for when you just want to have fun with your family and friends.

Right now, the Neo is available for just $159 at Amazon U.S. and £137 at Amazon U.K. so there's no better time to get into aerial photography. And remember, for more deals, tune into our Amazon Prime Day live blog, and be sure to check out the freebies you can score this week!

Nikita Achanta
Nikita Achanta
Senior Writer, Reviews

Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She's a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, always on the lookout for the latest tech. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she has interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. When she’s not working, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone (she's a licensed drone pilot), at a concert, or watching F1. Her work has appeared in several publications including Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.

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