As of October 21, Amazon sells the DJI Neo 4K drone for $169, down $30 (15%) from its $199 list price.
The Neo is a palm-sized camera drone. According to the deal write-up this piece draws on, it weighs 135 grams, shoots stabilized 4K video and has full propeller guards. It takes off from an open hand at the press of a button, and it can follow a person automatically while they walk, run or hike. Control options include palm gestures, voice commands or a phone pairing. None of that comes from our own testing, and the write-up reads like deal copy, so treat the superlatives accordingly.
The weight is the detail that matters most. The FAA's registration threshold for drones is 250 grams, and the Neo sits well under it. The write-up says that means casual flyers can skip FAA registration and Remote ID, the broadcast signal larger drones must transmit. It also says there is no test to take. That last part deserves a check: US recreational flyers are generally still expected to pass the FAA's free safety quiz, whatever the aircraft weighs. Lighter means less paperwork, not none.
The pitch is a camera that needs no controller skills, which explains the price focus. At $169 the Neo costs less than many mid-range phones, and it targets people who want a follow-me camera more than they want a hobby. Whether the tracking holds up on a busy trail is the question the discount cannot answer.