28-09-2025, 01:26 PM
I followed up with this question
When landing the DJI Neo flown with the DGI FPV controller and goggles 3, instead of the RTH method, can I hover the Neo near me and hold my hand under it to land on my hand?
A. "Yes, the DJI Neo is specifically designed for palm landing, and this feature works regardless of the controller you are using (including the FPV Controller 3).
This is an excellent method for your situation because it completely bypasses the RTH procedure and the unreliable sensor-based landing near the ground that was causing the "skittering."
Hand Landing Procedure for DJI Neo
The Neo uses its downward vision sensors (the little black sensors on the bottom) to recognize your hand and initiate an automatic landing sequence.
Hover: Fly the Neo back to a position directly in front of you and hover it steadily at about waist/chest height (around 1−2 meters) to avoid low obstacles.
Present Your Hand: Extend your arm and hold your hand flat and steady, palm facing up, directly beneath the drone. You should have your fingers extended but not curved, making a clear, flat surface for the drone to see and land on.
Wait for Auto-Land: The Neo's sensors will detect your hand. After a brief moment, the drone should begin its slow, controlled automatic descent onto your palm.
Confirm and Stop Motors:
Once the drone has landed in your hand, keep your hand flat and steady.
To ensure the motors stop immediately and reliably, you can flip the drone upside down in your hand. The motors will cut off as an emergency stop.
Alternatively, with the FPV Controller 3, you can try to push the throttle stick down and hold it, or use the motor stop command, but the flip-over method is generally the safest and quickest for a hand catch."
Gemini then provides Safety Tips for palm landing, including "Line of Sight: Even with the goggles, it is highly recommended to peek out or use a spotter for the final descent to ensure your hand is correctly positioned."
However I think peeking out can be avoided; once the drone is in the final hover, the neo camera can be switched 90 deg down and the position of the hand can then be adjusted in the goggles view.
When landing the DJI Neo flown with the DGI FPV controller and goggles 3, instead of the RTH method, can I hover the Neo near me and hold my hand under it to land on my hand?
A. "Yes, the DJI Neo is specifically designed for palm landing, and this feature works regardless of the controller you are using (including the FPV Controller 3).
This is an excellent method for your situation because it completely bypasses the RTH procedure and the unreliable sensor-based landing near the ground that was causing the "skittering."
Hand Landing Procedure for DJI Neo
The Neo uses its downward vision sensors (the little black sensors on the bottom) to recognize your hand and initiate an automatic landing sequence.
Hover: Fly the Neo back to a position directly in front of you and hover it steadily at about waist/chest height (around 1−2 meters) to avoid low obstacles.
Present Your Hand: Extend your arm and hold your hand flat and steady, palm facing up, directly beneath the drone. You should have your fingers extended but not curved, making a clear, flat surface for the drone to see and land on.
Wait for Auto-Land: The Neo's sensors will detect your hand. After a brief moment, the drone should begin its slow, controlled automatic descent onto your palm.
Confirm and Stop Motors:
Once the drone has landed in your hand, keep your hand flat and steady.
To ensure the motors stop immediately and reliably, you can flip the drone upside down in your hand. The motors will cut off as an emergency stop.
Alternatively, with the FPV Controller 3, you can try to push the throttle stick down and hold it, or use the motor stop command, but the flip-over method is generally the safest and quickest for a hand catch."
Gemini then provides Safety Tips for palm landing, including "Line of Sight: Even with the goggles, it is highly recommended to peek out or use a spotter for the final descent to ensure your hand is correctly positioned."
However I think peeking out can be avoided; once the drone is in the final hover, the neo camera can be switched 90 deg down and the position of the hand can then be adjusted in the goggles view.