The DJI Neo is rated for wind up to 28 km/h (7.8 m/s · 17 mph · 15 kn), which is Beaufort 4 — Moderate breeze, and for temperatures from -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F). It positions itself with GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. It came out in 2024.
Weather limits of the DJI Neo
| Limit | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum wind resistance | 28 km/h · 7.8 m/s · 17 mph · 15 kn |
| Beaufort scale | 4 — Moderate breeze |
| Operating temperature | -10 °C … 40 °C (14 °F … 104 °F) |
| Satellite systems | GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou |
| Takeoff weight | 135 g (4.8 oz) |
| Max flight time | 18 min |
When is it safe to fly the DJI Neo?
Drone Weather Forecast compares every hour of the forecast with these limits and gives one colour:
- Green — wind and gusts up to 25 km/h (90 % of the limit).
- Yellow — between 25 and 28 km/h: fly with caution, a gust can push the drone past its limit.
- Red — above 28 km/h, or rain, low visibility, too few satellites or a KP index above 4.
Gusts are judged against the same limit as the average wind, and the wind at your flying height is usually stronger than at ground level. The Pro wind profile shows the forecast from 10 m up to 4,200 m.
→ Wind at altitude: why it is windier up there
Cold and heat
The DJI Neo is rated down to -10 °C. Batteries deliver less energy in the cold: keep them warm until take-off and expect shorter flights below about 10 °C.
→ Flying a drone in cold weather
Weight and registration
The DJI Neo stays under the 250 g line most countries use to decide whether a drone has to be registered and its pilot tested. That rule is national and it changes, so check the one for the country you fly in. Being light costs something in the air, though: the same gust moves a sub-250 g aircraft further, and the flight home against the wind drains the battery faster than the specification suggests.
Flight time in wind
The 18 minutes the DJI Neo is rated for are measured in still air. Wind takes a real bite out of that, and the way back is the expensive part: the drone drifts downwind for free and pays for the whole return. With wind near the 25 km/h caution mark, plan for about 14 minutes and turn back early.
GPS and satellites
The DJI Neo uses GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. For your position, Drone Weather Forecast counts the visible satellites of these systems and warns when fewer than 9 are locked; a KP index above 4 (geomagnetic storm) can also disturb GPS and the compass.
→ How many satellites does a drone need?
→ The KP index explained for drone pilots
Similar drones
| Model | Max wind | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| DJI Neo 2 | 38 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
| DJI Mavic Mini | 28 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Spark | 28 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| DJI Inspire 1 | 36 km/h | -10 … 40 °C |
| LYZRC L200 | 25 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
| Holy Stone HS720 | 36 km/h | 0 … 40 °C |
Drone wind limits: max wind speed of 77 drones
Frequently asked questions
How much wind can the DJI Neo handle?
Up to 28 km/h (7.8 m/s, 17 mph), Beaufort 4. Above that it may not hold its position or fly back against the wind. Drone Weather Forecast starts warning at 25 km/h.
Can the DJI Neo fly in 20 km/h wind?
Yes. 20 km/h is below its 28 km/h limit and below the 25 km/h caution threshold, so the app shows green — as long as the gusts also stay below 25 km/h.
How much does the DJI Neo weigh?
135 g (4.8 oz) ready to fly, which keeps it under the 250 g threshold used by most national drone rules.
How long does the DJI Neo fly?
Up to 18 minutes in still air. Expect less in wind and in the cold — nearer 14 minutes once the wind approaches its limit.
Can the DJI Neo fly in the rain?
Drone Weather Forecast treats rain above your precipitation limit as a no-fly condition for every model. Check the DJI Neo manual for its water resistance before flying in wet weather.
What is the minimum temperature for the DJI Neo?
-10 °C (14 °F); the maximum is 40 °C (104 °F).
→ Can you fly a drone in the rain?
Limits from the manufacturer specifications, as set in the app's drone presets. Always follow your drone manual and local aviation rules.