We test a bargain drone that flies itself and follows you around

Recommended We test a bargain drone that flies itself and follows you around By Gareth Butterfield Published 21st Oct 2024, 09:59 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield heads out into the hills with the new £169 DJI Neo drone Drones are likely to be looked back on as one of the defining technological innovations of the 21st Century. They're being used for all sorts of applications, from farming and conservation to deliveries and disaster rescue. Personal drones, the sorts that just fly up into the skies and take pretty pictures, have become more affordable than ever these days.

A good, usable drone that will capture decent footage can be had for between £300 and £400. So imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon the DJI Neo , one of the latest launches from one of the market-leading companies in innovative image capture. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.

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