{"id":61371,"date":"2026-06-22T14:19:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-22T14:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/?guid=3265086620f31296ca7839b1242b3de0"},"modified":"2026-06-24T09:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T09:16:31","slug":"our-expert-thinks-this-pocket-friendly-drone-is-brilliant-for-beginners-and-its-30-off-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoo.central12.com\/fugic\/2026\/06\/22\/our-expert-thinks-this-pocket-friendly-drone-is-brilliant-for-beginners-and-its-30-off-ahead-of-amazon-prime-day\/","title":{"rendered":"This expert-approved, beginner-friendly drone just got even cheaper, $60 off for Prime Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n                            \n                            <article>\n                                <p><u><\/u><br>Looking for a superb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/amazon-prime-day-space-deals\"><u>Prime Day Deal?<\/u><\/a> <br>This DJI Neo drone was a good deal at $30 off, but now you can now save $60 on this beginner-friendly drone. That's double the discount!<\/p><p><em><strong>Get the DJI Neo drone <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11\"><em><strong>on sale right now at Amazon for $139<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p>It's easy to transport and, thanks to its sub-250g, you don't have to worry about registering it under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/drone-regulations-everything-you-need-to-know\"><u>current drone regulations<\/u>. <\/a><\/p><p>In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-neo-drone-review\"><u>DJI Neo review<\/u>,<\/a> our expert James Abbott awarded it four stars, calling it \"incredibly easy to use and fun.\" And, prior to the release of the DJI Neo 2, we ranked it as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-dji-drones-for-all-budgets-christmas-gift-guide\"><u>best DJI drone<\/u><\/a> for simplicity. At this price, you can't go wrong!<\/p><div class=\"product\"><a data-dimension112=\"e4ab0448-e44a-4c36-ba7d-0b14fda15831\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"Save $60 on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently.\" data-dimension48=\"Save $60 on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently.\" data-dimension25=\"$139\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11?th=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\"><figure class=\"van-image-figure \"  ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style=\"max-width:1200px;\"><p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:100.00%;\"><img id=\"vHvWT3GEzKbXpPAHe74TD5\" name=\"DJI-Neo\" caption=\"\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vHvWT3GEzKbXpPAHe74TD5.jpg\" mos=\"\" align=\"middle\" fullscreen=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" attribution=\"\" endorsement=\"\" credit=\"\" class=\"\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/a><p><strong>Save $60 <\/strong>on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently. <a class=\"view-deal button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11?th=1\"  rel=\"nofollow\" data-dimension112=\"e4ab0448-e44a-4c36-ba7d-0b14fda15831\" data-action=\"Deal Block\" data-label=\"Save $60 on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently.\" data-dimension48=\"Save $60 on this superb, lightweight drone, which is super easy to use and capable of capturing 4K as it flies, either under your direct control (via app) or independently.\" data-dimension25=\"$139\">View Deal<\/a><\/p><\/div><ul><li><em><strong>Check out our <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/amazon-prime-day-space-deals\"><em><strong>Amazon Prime Day hub<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, where we bring you the best deals of Prime Day 2026, including early Prime Day deals. <\/strong><\/em><\/li><li><em><strong>We've also got you covered with reviews and rankings of the <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/15693-telescopes-beginners-telescope-reviews-buying-guide.html\"><em><strong>best telescopes<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/26021-best-binoculars.html\"><em><strong>binoculars<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-star-projectors\"><em><strong>star projectors<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-cameras\"><em><strong>cameras<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-drones\"><em><strong>drones<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/38810-best-lego-deals.html\"><em><strong>Lego<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong>, <\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/streaming-deals-guide\"><em><strong>streaming<\/strong><\/em><\/a><em><strong> and more.<\/strong><\/em><\/li><\/ul><figure role=\"gallery\"><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hdatvVknF4dKhnJwFqUxYm.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Neo in flight\" \/><figcaption>This DJI Neo is an excellent entry-level drone, and is a joy to fly. <small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LYmjifCiASQDaTgXUxuyRm.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Neo in flight\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HPXfcR4yptEnqPGZ9jH7sn.jpg\" alt=\"DJI RC-N3 Controller \" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pffNEXqXHj4uDiLLCiX4zm.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Neo\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure><img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rpBZjgLF42EE3UauEJkugm.jpg\" alt=\"DJI Neo\" \/><figcaption><small role=\"credit\">James Abbott<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><p>If you're a beginner, you'll be in high-flying heaven with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-neo-drone-review\"><u>DJI Neo<\/u><\/a>. For $170, you get nearly everything you need to get flying: a charger, a screwdriver and spare propellers.<\/p><p>You fly it via the DJI Fly app on your mobile phone, though you don't have to be super-attentive for fear of losing it; aside from its return to home facility, you can instruct it to fly in patterns or even track you (not as sinister as it sounds, I promise).<\/p><p>With an 18-minute flight time, it can capture 4K video in 30PS and a 12MP 1\/2-inch sensor will capture snaps of whatever you see from above. <br><br>DJI is one of the leading names in the drone industry, and its products appear regularly in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-drones\"><u>best drone guide<\/u>.<\/a> At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11?th=1\" ><u>$169 from Amazon<\/u><\/a>, this drone is a steal considering its capabilities and overall ease of use.  This deal is already live ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/primeday?ref_=nav_cs_td_pd_dt_cr\" ><u>Amazon Prime Day 2026<\/u><\/a>, which starts tomorrow and runs until June 26. We have all the best deals across drones, technology and skywatching gear on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/amazon-prime-day-space-deals\"><u>Prime Day hub<\/u><\/a>, so stay tuned there for low prices. <\/p><p><strong>Key features:<\/strong> Up to 18 minutes flight time, 4.76 oz \/ 135 g weight,  video capture up to 4K 30FPS \/ FHD 60FPS, 117.6-degree FOV<\/p><p><strong>Product launched:<\/strong> Sept 2024<\/p><p><strong>Price history:<\/strong> We saw the DJI Neo drop to $159, but this is still an excellent deal. And, given the Neo 2 is out, when it's gone, it's gone. <\/p><p><strong>Price comparison:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-QuickShots-Stabilized-Propeller-Controller-Free\/dp\/B07FTPX71F\/ref=sr_1_11?th=1\"><strong>Amazon:<\/strong> $169<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Reviews consensus:<\/strong> In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-neo-drone-review#section-dji-neo-review-performance\"><u>DJI Neo review<\/u><\/a>, our expert awarded it four stars, singling out its ease of use as a major plus. Its Amazon reviews are even more positive, with purchasers praising its sheer value. <\/p><p><strong>TechRadar: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/drones\/dji-neo-review-autonomous-simplicity-with-a-few-surprises-up-its-sleeve\"><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/strong><\/a><strong> | Space: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/dji-neo-drone-review\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605 <\/a><strong>| <\/strong> <strong>Toms Guide: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomsguide.com\/cameras-photography\/drones\/dji-neo-review\"><strong>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/reviews\/lg-c2-oled-oled65c2\">\u00bd<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Featured in guides: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.space.com\/best-dji-drones-for-all-budgets-christmas-gift-guide\">Best DJI drones<\/a><\/p><p><strong>\u2705 Buy it if:<\/strong> You're a beginner after a budget-friendly drone that's easy to fly.  <\/p><p><strong>\u274c Don't buy it if: <\/strong>You're going to record hour upon hour of video, since it doesn't have a MicroSD slot. Consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DJI-Stabilization-Transmission-Resistance-Battery\/dp\/B0CXJDDJ9X\">DJI Mini 4K<\/a> instead. <\/p>\n                                                            <\/article>\n                            \n                        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our expert thinks this DJI Neo is perfect for beginners and, double the previous discount, it&#8217;s a steal at $139. 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