DJI Neo
Score: 71/100
Holy Stone HS175G
Score: 98/100Rankings
The HS175G is a lightweight, sub-250 g drone with a 4K EIS camera and dual batteries delivering up to an hour of flight, aimed at hobbyists seeking a portable, registration-free solution.
The DJI Neo is an ultra-light, pocket-sized drone that delivers 4K video and AI-driven tracking, making it ideal for casual creators and beginners. Its multiple control methods and built-in propeller guards add convenience, but the lack of a mechanical gimbal and modest flight time limit more demanding use cases.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 minutes | 60 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAhbest | — | |
12 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 gbest | 249 g |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.5 inbest | — | |
2,000 mbest | — | |
2.2 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(1) | ||
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 60 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 135 g | 249 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Neo for democratizing aerial content creation with its ultra-light weight, 4K video, and intuitive QuickShot modes, while noting the absence of a mechanical gimbal and short battery life as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the Neo's pocketability, palm launch, and easy AI tracking, often praising its ability to produce Instagram-ready clips; common frustrations revolve around shaky footage in wind and the brief 18-minute flight time.
Professional reviewers commend the HS600 for its long range and endurance, the HS360E for its exceptional transmission distance, and the HS175G for its lightweight, registration-free design.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the drones for stable flight in moderate wind, impressive 4K video quality, ease of use for beginners, reliable return-to-home, and the convenience of Follow Me and custom flight path features.
“Very stable even in 10-15 mph winds.”
“Image quality is great - very impressed with 4K footage.”
“Easy to fly as a first-time drone user.”
