DJI Neo
Score: 69/100
Holy Stone HS360D
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Holy Stone HS360D offers a 6 km transmission range and up to 40 minutes of flight per battery, combined with a 4K camera and GPS-based smart modes in a lightweight foldable package. However, its video is limited to 20 fps and it lacks obstacle avoidance sensors. Best suited for hobbyists needing long endurance and range without professional video demands.
The DJI Neo is a 135 g palm-launchable drone featuring controller-free operation, built-in 22 GB storage and 7 km O4 video transmission for quick 4K captures. Its short 18-minute battery life and lack of obstacle avoidance limit longer or complex flights. Perfect for vloggers and casual users who prioritize portability and ease of use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 minutes | 40 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAh | 2,500 mAhbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 g | 125 gbest |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
57.6 km/hbest | 25 km/h | |
7,000 mbest | 6,000 m | |
7.3 V | 7.4 Vbest | |
28.8 km/hbest | 20 km/h |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 40 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1435 mAh | 2500 mAh |
Battery Voltage (V) | 7.3 V | 7.4 V |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 135 g | 125 g |
Foldable Design | false | true |
Performance(2) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 25 km/h |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 28.8 km/h | 20 km/h |
Camera(1) | ||
Video Resolution | 4K | 4K@20fps |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission Range (m) | 7000 m | 6000 m |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the Neo for its ultra-compact, palm-launchable form factor and the convenience of controller-free operation, noting that it delivers respectable 4K footage for vloggers and casual creators. However, they criticize its modest image quality, limited flight endurance, and the absence of advanced stabilization or obstacle-avoidance features, positioning it as a niche, entry-level option rather than a professional tool.
Everyday users appreciate the Neo's ease of use, portability, and the freedom from registration, often highlighting the fun of palm-launching and the built-in storage for quick social-media clips. Common frustrations revolve around the short battery life, limited internal memory, and reduced video quality in low-light or windy conditions.
Professional reviewers and editors consider the HS360D the top budget drone of 2025, emphasizing its impressive 6 km range, 4K EIS camera, brushless motors, and beginner-friendly GPS stability while noting the low 20 fps video frame rate and missing gimbal as limitations for serious videography.
Everyday users love the long flight time, easy setup, strong range, and sharp 4K photos, but repeatedly complain about shaky video, wind-related drift, and the absence of obstacle avoidance, making it a solid choice for casual flying but not for demanding FPV or professional shoots.
“pretty darn stable”
“rolls and doesn't keep stabilized”
“a bit choppy at low fps”
