The DJI Neo 3 is shaping up to be noticeably heavier than its predecessor, a shift that matters for buyers weighing portability against new hardware features. A recent registration listing reveals the drone carries an empty weight of 192.7 g, which marks a substantial 28 percent increase over the 151 g DJI Neo 2. The increased weight implies internal modifications that may affect flight duration or camera performance, although the manufacturer has not confirmed the specific reasons.
Registration listing shows weight gain and future production date
The device, identified by model number DEN326, appears in a supposed Chinese registration entry sourced from leaker Igor Bogdanov. Leaked imagery accompanying the report shows a redesigned hub-and-spoke propeller guard and a new top-facing sensor array. The observed design changes suggest a significant structural update to the drone's frame rather than a minor internal adjustment.
DJI Neo 3 Specifications
- Empty Weight: 0.1927 kg (192.7 g)
- Maximum Take-off Weight: 0.1927 kg (192.7 g)
- Model Number: DEN326
- Production Date: September 21, 2026
- Weight Increase vs Neo 2: 41.7 g (28%)
Technical details from the listing confirm both the empty weight and maximum take-off weight sit at 0.1927 kg. The production date for this unit is listed as September 21, 2026, which places the manufacturing timeline well into the future relative to current market cycles. The listed production date helps differentiate this registration from previous prototype leaks or placeholder entries.
The leak also references a Fly More Combo configuration that includes an RC Mini controller, three batteries, and a charging hub. While the source describes the item as a leak, the presence of a specific production date and detailed weight metrics suggests this is a final production unit rather than a rough prototype. The specific features remain unconfirmed until DJI releases official specifications.
Source: NotebookCheck
