18.9Wh: leaked DJI Neo 3 battery holds 64% more than the Neo 2 pack
Photos and a 91-second video from an Indonesian owner point to a bigger Neo 3 with a three-cell battery and a new controller. DJI has not announced it.
Pictures and a video of a new small DJI drone, the Neo 3, were leaked online. It seems to have a bigger battery. DJI has not said anything yet, so wait before you plan to buy.
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Louder than it deserves. The real change is smaller.
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Why it matters
A bigger battery could mean longer flights. These are leaks, so treat every number as unconfirmed until DJI speaks.
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The details
- Leaked battery label: 1,800 , 10.5V, 18.9Wh. The Neo 2 pack is 11.5Wh.
- The pack has three cells and seven contact pins. Neo 2 packs will not fit, and Neo 3 packs will not fit a Neo 2.
- The leaked video shows DJI RC Mini with a scroll wheel and screen-based pairing.
- Reported weight is 192.7g, against 151g for Neo 2. The writer guessed launch in about six weeks.
- No DJI announcement, price, flight time or US approval has been published.
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1/2-inch · 19 min flight · 151g
GoodPalm takeoff and light weight for beginners.
Watch outNot sold by DJI directly in the US, so look for it at resellers.
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