DJI Neo
Score: 64/100
Holy Stone HS360E
Score: 73/100Rankings
The Holy Stone HS360E is a lightweight, foldable sub-250 g drone offering a 4K EIS camera and up to 30 minutes of flight time, making it ideal for beginners. Its limited wind resistance and occasional hover drift restrict performance in breezy conditions. Best suited for casual flyers seeking an affordable, registration-free drone.
The DJI Neo is a 135 g palm-launchable drone with built-in 4K video and 22 GB internal storage, operating without a separate controller. Its short 18-minute flight time and single-axis gimbal limit performance in demanding scenarios. Perfect for vloggers and casual creators needing instant, registration-free shooting.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
18 minutes | 30 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAh | 2,000 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 12 MPbest | |
7,000 mbest | 6,000 m | |
57.6 km/hbest | 25.2 km/h | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 gbest | 247 g |
| ↓ lower better | — | 180 minutesbest |
30 fpsbest | 30 fpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1435 mAh | 2000 mAh |
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 30 minutes |
Performance(4) | ||
Maximum Horizontal Speed (km/h) | 57.6 km/h | 25.2 km/h |
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 7000 m | 6000 m |
Maximum Takeoff Altitude (m) | 2000 m | 3000 m |
Maximum Wind Resistance (km/h) | 28.8 km/h | 19.8 km/h |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 135 g | 247 g |
Foldable Design | false | true |
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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 commend the HS360E for its responsive handling, solid stability, and beginner-oriented intelligent features, while noting its limited wind resistance and modest camera performance.
Everyday users appreciate the drone's ease of use, long flight time, and GPS-based safety features, especially the hassle-free registration-free status. Common complaints revolve around wind sensitivity, occasional hover drift, and camera quality that falls short of premium expectations.
“great improvement”
“flies well with responsive controls”
