DJI - Neo

I might have used the wrong choice of words. I guess I meant that Neo 2 is more flexible with different ways to fly. The video quality is actually significantly better than the Neo 1 which was horrible and not usable. I have an air 3s which I love and the neos. The Neo 2 I fly more then the air 3s based on portability. But the video isn’t that much different but I think it’s on par or above.

This addiction is a wallet killer. So far I've Neo v 1 x3 and Neo 2 , Mavic Pro 1 and Pro 2 x2, Air 3s (sold my original Air 3) Air 2 and 2s x3 , Spark x2, Flip, Goggles N3 x2 and Goggles 3. Avata v1 and v2 DJI FPV too God knows how many rc controllers - N3 , RC2 , Smart Controller and Pro. Rc330. And now the lure of Avata 360 is strong and I'm weak Oh and Mini 3 Pro. Mini Mavic + Mini SE. Think that's everything

This might be controversial, but, I really like the Neo 1, with Goggles 3 and Motion Controller, I do fly it occasionally with the FPV3 Controller, but I love the relaxed flying with the motion controller

Nah, you´ll need to buy the O4 unit and the controller and all the drone components one by one (well, the price could be the main problem according your country), of course the experience of build your own UFO has no cost but think about guaranties and the whole experience of a consumer product... IMO! and Neo 1/2 are both repairables, don´t trust that guy, it doesn't mean you will fix Neo in your workshop with ducktape (or maybe), but they are not disposable at all...

I’m unsure about the Neo 2, but the original Neo is freakishly durable as compared to the Avata 2. I’ve bounced mine off concrete walls, trees, and similar at top speed at least several dozen times (mostly while learning manual FPV mode) and I’ve only ever had to replace a prop and nudge the camera gimbal back into place within the frame. I’ve crashed my Avata 2 perhaps three times and it went back to DJI for repair one of them. Both are well-made, but the Neo simply doesn’t have enough mass to cause itself damage. I’m convinced though, that DJI went out of their way to make the (original) Neo camera worse than they could have produced at the same price.

Get the DJI Neo standalone in a Sale, and if you like it, buy the remote and some spare batteries. You can control it with the DJI app on your smartphone for about 30m in any direction or use the self-flying features of the Neo. The Neo is not a great drone for photography, but the 4K video is good enough for SM. However, for 200€, you won't find a cheaper new drone that is this beginner-friendly. Also, maybe watch some reviews and YouTube videos about drones and save up a bit more to buy a DJI Mini series.

For photos and video shots like those in TV documentary, get a fly more combo of the DJI Mini series - be it a 4k, a 3, a 3 pro, a 4 Pro - you'll get what you pay for. For beginner friendly low flying fpv action, get a Neo Motion Fly More Combo as the Avata 2 Fly More Combo is out of the budget. If he will be spending a lot of time with this new hobby, a real fpv drone might be the way to go. But prepare him to spend some hours with simulators before he takes off.

dji neo 1 or 2 is impossible to beat for beginners. dji avata 2 for having fun

You could be having lots of fun with about 300? bucks and buy dji neo fly more combo. Its pretty much indestructible if you wont land it in water. ;)

A used DJI Neo (v1) can probably be obtained for $60. $100 is probably more realistic though.

Wut. You can buy a DJI Neo brand-new for $179 right now. And people are offloading them since everyone wants the DJI Neo 2.

Go with it, got the neo motion combo. The kids love to fly with it. Had a mine se before, it was more difficult for them. The neo is easy to fly with the motion controller.

Go for the neo with motion combo. Had a mini SE. It's way more fun to fly FPV. Yes, it doesn't the obstacle avoidance. But it is light as hell, and the results if crashing are not as high, because of the light weight and the prop guards.