Hi everyone,
I’m not trying to bash it, but I’m genuinely curious. With the Avata 2 and Neo already out, what’s the Flip supposed to bring to the table? What niche does it fill?
Honestly, I haven’t looked into it much because it doesn’t seem that exciting to me. Can anyone explain what makes it stand out compared to those other drones (aside from the obvious difference with the Avata being FPV)?
Thanks in advance!
I bought a Neo recently for action shots and already have a Mini 2 Fly More and an Avata 2 Fly More. I’m tempted to return the Neo, sell the Mini 2, and get the Flip. Maybe it’s just the excitement of something new, though, because my Mini 2 still works perfectly. Not sure what to do!
@Kaius
I’ve got a Neo with goggles and a Mini as well. The Flip feels completely different compared to the Neo—it’s strange that people even compare them.
The Neo feels tougher and gives you more confidence to use in rugged situations. The Flip seems to be aimed at a smaller, more specific market.
@Terry
Totally agree. People overlook how good the Neo is for flying through gaps and doing acrobatics. It’s one of the best drones for the price, without being a micro whoop. Sure, if I want cinematic shots, I’ll use my Mavic, but the Neo is underappreciated.
@Brett
Exactly. I do wish the Neo had better battery life, or at least an option for a heavier, long-range battery.
@Kaius
DJI is great at giving us upgrade fever! I sold my Avata to get the Avata 2, then bought a Sony Alpha. I was planning to grab another Avata later, but the excitement wore off after a month or so. Maybe the same will happen with you!
It’s a sub-250g non-FPV drone with prop guards.
Vance said:
It’s a sub-250g non-FPV drone with prop guards.
Bigger profits for DJI? 
Why not just sell prop guards for the Mini series instead of a whole new drone? (Or maybe they already do… I know there are third-party ones.)
At least with the Neo, the prop guards are easy to repair or replace. But yeah, the Flip’s design is interesting.
@Clancy
They sell prop guards for the Mini drones, but the guards push them over 250g. For example, the Mini 4 Pro guards weigh about 40g.
Joss said:
@Clancy
They sell prop guards for the Mini drones, but the guards push them over 250g. For example, the Mini 4 Pro guards weigh about 40g.
Got it, thanks for explaining!
@Clancy
The Flip is kind of in-between the Neo and Mini Pro 4. It has AI tracking like the Neo, can fly without a controller, shoots 4K at 60fps (Neo maxes at 30fps), has forward obstacle avoidance, and lasts 15 minutes longer on a single battery. Plus, it has a 3-axis gimbal.
@esleystanley
Thanks for the breakdown! It does fill some gaps, but it still feels like it’s aimed at a pretty small group of users. Prop guards on the Mini 4 push it over 250g, so I guess the Flip has that advantage. Still, DJI seems to love splitting features across drones to make sure we never get everything in one package.
@Clancy
Not sure the Mini 5 will have autonomous flight unless they integrate prop guards. But yeah, they’ll probably trade that weight for more cameras or better sensors.
@esleystanley
A controller-less option would be awesome if it made the Flip more affordable. The Neo’s value lies in its size and price—it’s so portable and easy to deploy. I just wish the Neo’s camera were better.
Vance said:
It’s a sub-250g non-FPV drone with prop guards.
Shouldn’t this be listed as a Category 1 drone for flying over people?
Vance said:
It’s a sub-250g non-FPV drone with prop guards.
Shouldn’t this be listed as a Category 1 drone for flying over people?
No Remote ID means it doesn’t qualify for Category 1.
@Dara
Are we sure about that?
Jalen said:
@Dara
Are we sure about that?
Yes, the FAA’s list of compliant drones doesn’t include the Flip. You can check here: https://uasdoc.faa.gov/listDocs.
@Dara
That’s disappointing. Without Remote ID, it’s harder to use it for night operations or over people. And from the reviews I’ve seen, it struggles with wind too.
@Dara
Just confirmed with a reviewer—no Remote ID. 