DJI Neo
N/A
A 135 g drone built for FPV flying with goggles.
Best for: FPV flying with DJI Goggles
- Lightest of the three at 135 g
- Manual mode for FPV, up to 16 m/s
- Wide 117.6° field of view
DJI Neo vs DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 3
Get the DJI Lito X1 if you want the most capable sub-250 g drone of the three: omnidirectional sensing with LiDAR, 4K/100fps, D-Log M and 42 GB of storage. Get the Mini 3 if you are a beginner on a budget; its 38-minute flight time…
DJI Lito X1
N/A
The most capable sub-250 g drone in this group.
Best for: Aerial photo and video work where image quality and safety margins matter
- Omnidirectional sensing with forward LiDAR
- 4K/100fps video, 48 MP photos and D-Log M
- 36-minute flight time, up to 52 minutes with the Plus battery
DJI Mini 3
N/A
An affordable, long-flying first camera drone.
Best for: Beginners and casual users
- Longest flight time here at 38 minutes, up to 51 with the Plus battery
- 48 MP photos (including RAW) and 4K HDR video
- True vertical shooting
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Technical Specifications
| Feature | DJI Neo | DJI Lito X1 | DJI Mini 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 135 g | 249 g | 248 g |
| Dimensions | 130 × 157 × 48.5 mm | 144×94×62 mm (folded) | 148 × 90 × 62 mm (folded) |
| Volume | 986 cm³ | 839 cm³ | 824 cm³ |
| Max Speed | 16 m/s (Manual Mode) | 18 m/s (Sport Mode) | 16 m/s |
| Max Flight Distance | 7 km | 21 km | 18 km |
| Sensor Size | 1/2-inch CMOS | 1/1.3″ CMOS | 1/1.3″ CMOS |
| Megapixels | 12 MP | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Max ISO | 6400 ISO | 12800 ISO | 3200 ISO |
| Flight Time | 18 mins | 36 mins | 38 mins |
| Max Resolution | 4K (4:3): 3840x2880@30fps | 4K: 3840×2160@100fps | 4K: 3840×2160@30fps |
| Movie Bitrate | 75 Mbit/s | 130 MBit/s | 100 MBit/s |
| Field of View | 117.6° | 82.1° | 82.1° |
| Transmission Range | 10 km (FCC) | 15 km (IC) | 10 km (FCC) |
| Wind Resistance | 8 m/s (Windstärke 4) | 10.7 m/s | 10.7 m/s (Windstärke 5) |
| Obstacle Avoidance | Downward Visual Positioning | Omnidirectional | Downward Vision Sensors |
| Battery Power | 1435 mAh | 2788 mAh | 2453 mAh |
| Charge Time | 50 mins (direct) | 45 mins (charging hub) | 56 mins (charging hub) |
| Internal Storage | 22 GB | 42 GB | - |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle Detection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Return to Home | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Removable Battery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shoots RAW | No | Yes | Yes |
| HDR Mode | No | N/A | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Best For | FPV flying with DJI Goggles | Aerial photo and video work where image quality and safety margins matter | Beginners and casual users |
| Gimbal Stabilization | 1-axis (Tilt) | 3-axis (Tilt, Roll, Pan) | 3-axis (Tilt, Roll, Pan) |
| RAW Photo Support | No | Yes (DNG) | Yes (DNG) |
| Video Color Profile | Normal | Normal, D-Log M | Normal |
| Max Video FPS (4K) | 30fps | 100fps | 30fps |
| LiDAR Sensor | No | Yes | No |
DJI Neo
Strengths
- • Lightest of the three at 135 g
- • Manual mode for FPV, up to 16 m/s
- • Wide 117.6° field of view
- • 22 GB internal storage
Drawbacks
- • 18-minute flight time
- • Single-axis (tilt) mechanical gimbal
- • JPEG only, no RAW
- • Downward sensing only
DJI Lito X1
Strengths
- • Omnidirectional sensing with forward LiDAR
- • 4K/100fps video, 48 MP photos and D-Log M
- • 36-minute flight time, up to 52 minutes with the Plus battery
- • 42 GB internal storage
- • DNG (RAW) photos
Drawbacks
- • The Plus battery takes it over 250 g
- • Highest price of the three
- • No HDR photo mode listed
DJI Mini 3
Strengths
- • Longest flight time here at 38 minutes, up to 51 with the Plus battery
- • 48 MP photos (including RAW) and 4K HDR video
- • True vertical shooting
- • 248 g with the standard battery
Drawbacks
- • Downward sensing only
- • No internal storage
- • Lower maximum ISO than the Lito X1
- • 4K tops out at 30fps
Lito X1 for the best camera, Mini 3 for a first drone
Get the DJI Lito X1 if you want the most capable sub-250 g drone of the three: omnidirectional sensing with LiDAR, 4K/100fps, D-Log M and 42 GB of storage. Get the Mini 3 if you are a beginner on a budget; its 38-minute flight time is the longest here and it shoots 4K HDR and RAW photos.
The original Neo is a niche pick. At 135 g it is the lightest and it is built for FPV with DJI Goggles, but it has a single-axis gimbal, JPEG-only photos and an 18-minute flight time.
One catch on weight: the Lito X1 and Mini 3 both have Plus batteries that push them over 250 g, which can change the rules that apply where you fly.
Same sensor size on the Lito X1 and Mini 3, very different video
The Lito X1 and Mini 3 both use a 1/1.3-inch sensor, but the Lito X1 records 4K at up to 100fps against 30fps on the Mini 3, and adds D-Log M for color grading. The Neo uses a smaller 1/2-inch sensor and records 4K in a 4:3 frame (3840×2880) at 30fps. Only the Lito X1 and Mini 3 shoot DNG photos.
Only the Lito X1 can see sideways
The Lito X1 has omnidirectional sensing plus forward LiDAR and an infrared sensor. The Neo and Mini 3 have downward sensors only, which help with positioning and landing but do nothing to stop a sideways or forward collision. For a beginner flying near trees, that difference may matter more than the camera.
Flight time and weight
The listed figures are 18 minutes, 16 m/s (manual mode) and 135 g for the Neo; 36 minutes, 18 m/s (Sport mode) and 249 g for the Lito X1; and 38 minutes, 16 m/s and 248 g for the Mini 3. Both bigger drones stay under 250 g only with their standard batteries. Check our registration rules by weight before choosing a Plus battery.
For a closer look at two of these, see Lito X1 vs Lito 1 vs Mini 3.
How this comparison was made
I compare these drones from manufacturer specifications, regulatory filings and documented owner reports. I have not flown them, so flight feel and real-world battery life are not judged here.
Editorial research
Verified Sep 15, 2026
Context and limitations
This comparison helps buyers choose between DJI Neo, DJI Lito X1, and DJI Mini 3 by translating the specification table into camera, flight, safety, workflow and value decisions. Recommendations are matched to user needs rather than based on a single headline number.