Rank #1 in Best Drone 2026: The Range Is in Whatever Unit Sells
DJI Neo Mini Drone 135g with 4K Camera, Controller-Free, Palm Takeoff
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DJI Neo costs £119.00 and is rated 4.6 stars from 11,700 ratings — the deepest sample in this ranking — and it weighs 135 grams.
It takes first place because that weight is below the 250g threshold that decides whether you need a pilot certificate, because the price is the lowest here for a current model, and because its 11,700 ratings are the family's rather than its own.
How those 11,700 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Weight | 135 g |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.6 from 11,700 |
| Battery | 1,435 mAh |
| Maximum range | 10 km |
| Included | Controller-free design with propeller guards |
| Price | £119.00 |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very pleased with the DJI Neo, simple to use.”
Verified purchase“This drone is so easy to fly and a lot of fun and so much better if you can afford a controller even though it is easily done on your phone, but don’t get the distance you do on a controller”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Drone 2026: The Range Is in Whatever Unit Sells.
Rank #2
DJI Neo Fly More Combo 135g with 4K Camera, Extra Batteries and Charger
£195.29
Rank #3
DJI Neo 2 Fly More Combo Drone Only, 151g, 4K
£289.00
Rank #4
DJI Lito 1 Two-Battery Combo with RC-N3, 249g, 4K Camera Drone
£285.00
Rank #5
Holy Stone HS290 Foldable Drone 1080p FPV for Beginners, 128g
£50.99
Questions people ask
Do I need a licence?
Under 250g you can fly in the open category without a pilot certificate; this drone weighs 135g.
How long does the battery last?
The listing gives 1,435mAh and no minutes, which is the missing number in this whole category.
Is it hard to fly?
It takes off from your palm and is controlled by gestures or phone; owners call it simple.
Why is the rating shared with other listings?
Amazon pools reviews across the versions of one drone, so the combos show the same 11,700.
Why is it first?
Because it is the cheapest way into a current model with the deepest sample behind it.
How many ratings does it have?
11700 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 82 per cent five-star and 5 per cent one-star.
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