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DJI just added the two most requested features to its $199 Neo drone

Vertical video and faster tracking.

First, DJI’s drone didn’t shoot vertical video (a dealbreaker for TikTok and Instagram Reels influencers) and second, it couldn’t track our movements nearly as quickly as the competition. The vertical mode is arguably more exciting because of the social video platforms where your footage can now more easily live — but a couple caveats you should know. Second, you’ll need to update your DJI Fly app, not just the drone — otherwise, the option to for 9:16 vertical video simply won’t appear in many flight modes.

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