Where does it fit in the lineup? Flip vs Neo, Mini4 Pro

Erk1024 · 2025-01-14T14:34:18-0500

Are we more clear now about where this fits in the DJI lineup?

Flip vs Neo
The Flip has more speed, longer flight time, 3 axis gimbal, and front obstacle avoidance. The Flip is def a dedicated camera drone. The ONLY thing the Neo can do that the Flip can't is FPV mode with goggles.

Flip vs Mini 4 Pro
This is a tough one. Also, I don't own the Mini 4, so I'm not intimately familiar with it. The Mini has better vertical shooting. The Mini has obstacle avoidance on the sides and back. Otherwise similar cameras and gimbals. The speed and flight time on the Flip is excellent, but one review said it's not as good in the wind because of the ducted props.

What do you guys think?

Chrislaf · 2025-01-14T15:36:10-0500

Although the camera is basically the same as the Mini 4 and better than the NEO, what I am disappointed in is the FOV (Field Of View). The NEO has an equivalent FOV of 14mm whereas the Flip is 24mm, the same as the Mini 4. That means the NEO can capture more of the scene and it can also focus closer at 0.6m. That to me is puzzling since the Flip is designed to do some of the same things the NEO does.

Chris

Erk1024 · 2025-01-14T16:22:43-0500

Chrislaf said:
Although the camera is basically the same as the Mini 4 and better than the NEO, what I am disappointed in is the FOV (Field Of View). The NEO has an equivalent FOV of 14mm whereas the Flip is 24mm, the same as the Mini 4. That means the NEO can capture more of the scene and it can also focus closer at 0.6m. That to me is puzzling since the Flip is designed to do some of the same things the NEO does.

Chris

In terms of photography, I'm always shooting panoramas, so I can go as wide as I want. The Mavic Pro 2 seemed like a good compromise at 28mm. 14mm is crazy wide in photography terms. It makes sense in FPV so you can see where you're going?

Chrislaf · 2025-01-14T16:36:37-0500

Erk1024 said:
In terms of photography, I'm always shooting panoramas, so I can go as wide as I want. The Mavic Pro 2 seemed like a good compromise at 28mm. 14mm is crazy wide in photography terms. It makes sense in FPV so you can see where you're going?

I too shoot a lot of panoramas but where the NEO's wide angle lens shines is in tracking shots where you can have it follow closer and still get the subject in the scene. Also, it is great for flying in tight areas for example over streams covered in dense foliage - you can get more of the scene in without having to 'move back' to frame the shot and where a pano might not be suitable.

One other factor is the NEO's small size makes it more suitable for tight spaces.

Chris

ryguy80 · 2025-01-14T17:00:46-0500

FPV aside, it’s a “Neo Air” or “Neo Pro”. A more featured Neo, but not a full featured Mini Pro. The biggest omission on the Flip vs Mini Pro is the Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.

My biggest disappointment with the Flip was no on-board Remote ID as it could have qualified as a Cat 1 operations over people drone for Part 107 flights.

I understand people are upset about lack of FPV, but the drone’s design, both in the foldable legs and using dual blade props seems to limit its abilities to fly FPV.