Yes. The DJI Neo can do front flips, backflips and rolls using Easy ACRO, a feature of the DJI RC Motion 3 motion controller with DJI goggles. Pick Easy ACRO in the goggles' shortcut menu, choose the Flip action with the dial, and push the joystick in the direction you want to flip. You can't flip the Neo from your palm, your phone or the RC-N3.
What you need
- DJI Neo with current firmware
- DJI RC Motion 3
- Goggles: Goggles N3 or Goggles 3
The Neo Motion Fly More Combo included all three.
How to do a flip
- Take off with the RC Motion 3 and fly in Normal mode.
- Make sure you're not recording and head tracking is off. Easy ACRO can't be enabled during either.
- Open the shortcut menu in the goggles and select Easy ACRO. The selected action appears on the left of the view.
- Use the dial on the RC Motion 3 to choose Flip.
- Fly to at least 1.5 m with clear space all around.
- Push the joystick up for a front flip, down for a backflip, or left or right for a roll.
Other Easy ACRO tricks
- Slide: joystick up or down to climb or descend, left or right to slide sideways.
- 180° Drift: joystick left or right to drift around 180°.
When Easy ACRO won't work
DJI lists these blockers:
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Battery | Below 35% |
| Height | Below 1.5 m |
| Wind | Above 4 m/s (9 mph) |
| Flight mode | Sport mode |
| Flight phase | Taking off, hovering, landing or RTH |
| Positioning | No GNSS or vision positioning |
| Location | Near a Restricted Zone, Altitude Zone, or max distance |
DJI also says to be careful when the wind is above 2 m/s or when you chain tricks back to back. The Neo can drift sideways or lose height after a flip, so give it room.
Can you flip it in Manual mode?
The FPV Remote Controller 3 gives full Manual (acro) control, but Easy ACRO isn't available with it, and DJI calls the Neo an entry-level Manual drone that isn't suited to aggressive moves like power loops, dives and Split-S. Easy ACRO is the reliable way to flip a Neo. See Neo manual mode.
Recording your flips
Easy ACRO can't be switched on while the Neo is recording, so turn it on before you press record. For FPV-style footage, see best Neo settings.
Ready to try tricks? Pair the DJI Neo with the RC Motion 3 and Goggles N3. More in Neo goggles.
Related guides
- Can you fly the DJI Neo indoors?
- Do you need a controller for the DJI Neo? Phone, RC-N3 and Motion options
- Does the DJI Neo work with DJI Goggles 3 or N3?
- How far can the DJI Neo fly? Range and transmission explained
- Best SD card for the DJI Neo (and internal storage)
- DJI Avata 2 vs Neo: which FPV drone should you buy?
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