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DJI’s $159 drone deal steals Black Friday spotlight

If a 20% price drop on a top-tier DJI drone caused a stir during Amazon Prime Day, consider this the encore no one expected: the $159 DJI Neo deal is back for Black Friday. And given how unpredictable DJI availability in the US has become, this early discount feels less like holiday hype and more like a genuine last-chance window.

The DJI Neo has dropped from $199 to just $159, while the Neo Fly More Combo (extra batteries + charging hub) is down to $229 from $289. That’s a solid $60 in savings on a compact 135 g drone that many reviewers have praised for delivering full DJI polish at an entry-level price.

This deal made waves during Prime Day, but it’s even more notable now because the US drone supply has tightened further. Between looming policy restrictions, tariffs, and Customs detentions linked to forced-labor claims, DJI’s own US online store has already run out of drones entirely. In short, no one knows how steady US stock will be heading into 2026.

So yes, a $159 DJI drone is a rare event. A second chance at that price? Practically unheard of.

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The Neo earns its hype. Time magazine listed it among the Best Inventions of 2024, and it’s easy to see why: 4K video, ultra-smooth stabilization, built-in prop guards, obstacle avoidance, Smart Return-to-Home, and a pocket-friendly design that weighs just 135 g, which keeps recreational flyers clear of FAA registration and Remote ID requirements. It flies up to 18 minutes per battery, packs clever QuickShots and tracking modes, and offers multiple control options — gestures, phone, voice, or RC — that make flying almost mindless.

Families especially love this one. Birthdays, weekends, vacations… the Neo turns everyday outings into mini films, and even kids get a kick out of its palm takeoff/landing tricks.

But here’s the sleeper deal: The Neo FPV kit is also back on discount. If you’ve ever watched those immersive first-person-view videos and thought, That looks amazing, but probably way too complicated, DJI’s Black Friday blowout has an answer.

The DJI Neo Motion Fly More Combo — a complete FPV kit — is on sale and now 21% off, dropping to $419. That’s the lowest price ever for a full, ready-to-fly DJI FPV setup. And this isn’t a “starter bundle” with filler accessories. You’re getting:

  • DJI Neo drone (4K video, 135 g weight, cinematic stabilization)
  • Full-Coverage Propeller Guards for safe indoor/outdoor flight
  • DJI RC Motion 3 one-handed controller
  • DJI Goggles N3 for that immersive first-person feed
  • Three batteries + Two-Way Charging Hub
  • All required cables/spares

Basically: open box → fly FPV.

What makes this combo special is how non-intimidating it is. FPV flying used to be a hobby for engineers — people who built their own drones, soldered components, tuned motors, and repaired crashes. DJI made it accessible. Just slip on the goggles, tilt your hand with the RC Motion 3, squeeze the trigger, and the drone responds instantly. It feels like piloting a jet in a video game; only now you’re actually in the sky.

Who should grab the FPV combo?

  • Curious beginners who want the FPV thrill without the “FPV engineering degree.”
  • Gamers who’ll instantly understand the motion-controller mechanics.
  • Content creators looking for high-energy, perspective-driven shots.
  • Seasoned drone pilots craving a low-stress, high-fun FPV toy they can throw in a backpack.

This is easily one of the most beginner-friendly pathways into FPV, and at $419, it’s the most affordable full DJI FPV kit you can get today.

Between the $159 standard Neo, the $229 three-battery combo, and the $419 FPV kit, Black Friday has delivered what might be the final window to grab DJI’s most beginner-friendly camera drone while stock is still stable. If you’re gift shopping, traveling soon, or just want to future-proof your drone collection, you won’t find better value this season.

And if you’re hunting for even bigger savings on DJI gear, don’t forget to check out our full Black Friday deals roundup; it’s loaded with more can’t-miss price drops.

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Ishveena Singh is a versatile journalist and writer with a passion for drones and location technologies. She has been named as one of the 50 Rising Stars of the geospatial industry for the year 2021 by Geospatial World magazine.