If you’ve been interested in a drone but have yet to take the plunge and buy one, Black Friday deals present a compelling case to pick one up. In particular, we’re recommending the DJI Neo drone, which is down to $159 on Amazon for Prime members only. That’s 20 percent off and a great deal, considering its regular price is $200.
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The DJI Neo was recently pushed off our list of the best drones in favor of the newer Neo 2, but the original is still a fantastic, budget-friendly option. We called it the “best $200 drone ever made” in our official review, and with good reason. It’s quick, ultra-maneuverable and beginner-friendly. The learning curve here isn’t that steep.
It boasts four propeller guards, for safety, and the built-in 4K camera certainly gets the job done. It’s extremely light, weighing just 135 grams. This makes it easy to transport, sure, but also means that the Neo is exempt from drone license requirements.
This version doesn’t ship with a dedicated controller, though there is a combo pack for that, but that doesn’t really matter here. The Neo can be maneuvered by hand gestures, human voice, mobile app or standard RC controller.
