{"id":794378,"date":"2024-10-14T12:50:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T10:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=794378"},"modified":"2024-10-14T12:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T10:50:09","slug":"dji-launches-lightest-compact-drone-in-south-africa-now-available-on-takealot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/794378\/dji-launches-lightest-compact-drone-in-south-africa-now-available-on-takealot\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI launches lightest compact drone in South Africa &#8211; Now available on Takealot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DJI has launched its innovative Neo drone in South Africa \u2013 which is now <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/all?custom=dji-launch&amp;utm_source=Businesstech&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=djilaunch&amp;utm_adgroup=clickthrough&amp;utm_content=djineo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available on Takealot<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DJI Neo is the company\u2019s lightest and most compact drone to date &#8211; weighing only 135g &#8211; and is the best way to capture cinematic footage of yourself in breathtaking scenery \u2013 both indoors and outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/all?custom=dji-launch&amp;utm_source=Businesstech&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=djilaunch&amp;utm_adgroup=clickthrough&amp;utm_content=djineo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy the DJI Neo on Takealot.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available <strong>for R3,999<\/strong> on Takealot. For even more value, you can also get the DJI Neo Fly More Combo on Takealot <strong>for R7,299.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This bundle comes with a DJI controller and two additional batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7xHQIDYTHiw?si=bRmo3-90O1xkStAI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drone control made easy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DJI Neo\u2019s biggest selling point is how easy it is for anyone to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need a remote controller, as the DJI Neo will seamlessly take off from and land on your palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is in the air, it will then automatically capture awesome footage of you and your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-1-DJI-NEO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1018\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-1-DJI-NEO.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-1-DJI-NEO.jpg 1018w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-1-DJI-NEO-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-1-DJI-NEO-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1018px) 100vw, 1018px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is possible thanks to the built-in AI subject tracking, which keeps pace with your movements and ensures you\u2019re always in the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether cycling, skateboarding, or hiking, you can easily set up captivating follow shots using the DJI Neo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many other shooting modes to choose from, too, including circle, rocket, spotlight, helix, boomerang, and dronie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, if you want to control your drone actively, you can link your DJI Neo to the DJI Fly smartphone app, remote controllers, RC Motion, DJI Googles, voice control, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The DJI Neo supports 18 minutes of flight time per charge, which will help you capture more of life\u2019s amazing moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-2-DJI-NEO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"901\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-2-DJI-NEO.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-794381\" style=\"width:1200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-2-DJI-NEO.jpg 901w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-2-DJI-NEO-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-2-DJI-NEO-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 901px) 100vw, 901px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incredible image quality<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The DJI Neo takes great photos and video footage, delivering 12MP stills and 4K UHD videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This footage benefits from stabilization technologies RockSteady and HorizonBalancing, as well as a single-axis mechanical gimbal that can handle up to level-4 wind conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When combined, these technologies allow the DJI Neo to correct horizon tilt up to 45 degrees while significantly reducing image shakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your DJI Neo also records audio through its DJI Mic 2, while the DJI Fly app automatically eliminates propeller noise and merges your audio track with your footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos can then easily be saved on the drone\u2019s 22GB of internal storage \u2013 supporting up to 40 minutes of 4K 30fps footage, or 55 minutes of 1080p 60fps video content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate compact drone at an affordable price, the DJI Neo is your best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takealot.com\/all?custom=dji-launch&amp;utm_source=Businesstech&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=djilaunch&amp;utm_adgroup=clickthrough&amp;utm_content=djineo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy the DJI Neo on Takealot. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Takealot-Pic-3-DJI-NEO.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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