DJI Neo
Score: 71/100
Holy Stone HS720R
Score: 82/100Rankings
The HS720R offers a 3-axis gimbal and 4K video in a foldable package, targeting beginners who want longer range and more stable footage, though it lacks obstacle avoidance and is heavier than the sub-250 g threshold.
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 | 26 minutesbest | |
1,435 mAh | 2,950 mAhbest | |
12 MPbest | 8.2 MP | |
| ↓ lower better | 135 gbest | 389 g |
— | 3,840 pbest | |
0.5 inbest | 0.333 in | |
2,000 mbest | — | |
2.2 fbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Camera(3) | ||
Photo Resolution (MP) | 12 MP | 8.2 MP |
Maximum Video Resolution (p) | 4K p | 3840 p |
Sensor Size (in) | 0.5 in | 0.333 in |
Transmission & Connectivity(1) | ||
Transmission System | Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth | 5 GHz |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 1435 mAh | 2950 mAh |
Flight Time (minutes) | 18 minutes | 26 minutes |
Flight Performance(1) | ||
Takeoff Weight (g) | 135 g | 389 g |
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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 praise the HS720R for bringing a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, time-lapse capability and long-range transmission to the entry-level market, noting its beginner-friendly controls but criticizing the mediocre 4K video quality, hover drift, limited camera controls and the absence of obstacle avoidance.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 4K footage, easy setup, portability and reliable GPS features, especially Follow-Me and RTH, while common complaints focus on hover drift, soft image quality, lack of obstacle avoidance, slow charging and occasional GPS loss in dense areas.
“Holy Stone's best drone yet”
“smooth 4K video and stability in flight”
