How to Change Video FPS on the DJI Neo 2
Peter Leslie
21 May 2026
If your DJI Neo 2 footage is coming back juttery, locked to 30 fps when you wanted something cinematic, or flickering under indoor lights, the setting you are looking for is the Res & FPS selector inside DJI Fly.
The DJI Neo 2 offers three frame-rate values — 30, 50, and 60 fps — and the same row of options shows up in both Auto mode and Pro mode. Most drone pilots leave it on 30 and never touch it, which is fine outdoors but not so fine under indoor lighting or when you want a slow-motion shot in post.
Quick guide
To change video FPS on the DJI Neo 2, go to DJI Fly → Video mode → tap the Res & FPS readout → pick 30, 50, or 60 fps. 30 fps for standard YouTube footage, 50 fps for European indoor lighting, 60 fps for half-speed slow-motion in post.
Step-by-step: How to Change Video FPS on the DJI Neo 2
Follow these top to bottom the first time, and you will know the path off by heart the second time.
Confirm DJI Fly is in video shooting mode
Glance at the shutter button in the bottom-right corner of the DJI Fly camera view. A red dot means the drone is in video shooting mode and ready to record. A white circle means it is in photo mode, and the FPS selector will be greyed out until you switch over.
Switch to video mode if the shutter button is white
Tap the mode wheel above the shutter and slide across to Video. The shutter dot turns red, the live preview adjusts to the video aspect ratio, and the Res & FPS readout becomes tappable. The DJI Neo 2 remote controller also has a dedicated mode-switch button if you would rather use that.
Tap the Res & FPS readout on the left of the camera view
In Auto mode the current resolution and frame rate sit together on the left side of the camera view as a single readout — something like 4K 30. Tap it once and the Res & FPS selector slides up from the bottom of the screen with the resolutions on top and the frame-rate values along the bottom.
Pick a frame rate from the row of 30, 50, and 60 fps
The three values appear as a row of pill buttons alongside the resolution. Tap the one you want and the selection highlights to brand yellow. The DJI Neo 2 offers the same three values at every resolution, so the row does not change when you change the resolution above it.
Switch to Pro mode if you want manual exposure with the same FPS choice
Slide the mode wheel across from Auto to Pro and the camera view reshuffles to expose ISO, shutter, and white balance as individual controls along the bottom. The Res & FPS readout still lives on the left of the screen, under the Preferences tab, with the same three frame-rate values.
Tap anywhere outside the selector to close it
The choice saves the moment you tap a value — there is no separate confirm button. Tap the live preview or the small chevron at the top of the selector to dismiss it and return to the standard camera view.
Check the new frame rate shows on the DJI Fly status bar
Look at the readout on the left of the camera view — it should now show the value you picked alongside the resolution. The next clip the DJI Neo 2 records uses that frame rate, and every clip after it, until you open the selector again.
Peter's tip
I leave the DJI Neo 2 on 30 fps for almost everything because the footage goes straight onto YouTube where 30 is the native edit timeline. The one time I switch up is when I plan to slow a reveal shot down in post — I bump to 60 fps for that single clip, then drop straight back to 30 once it is in the can. Mixing frame rates across a single edit looks worse than picking the wrong one in the first place.
| FPS choice | What it gives you | Where it bites |
|---|---|---|
| 30 fps | The everyday default. Native to most YouTube and social timelines, smaller files than 60, and the look most viewers are used to from drone footage. | Flicker under European mains lighting (50 Hz). Drop straight onto a slow-motion timeline and there are not enough frames to slow it down cleanly. |
| 50 fps | The European flicker-free choice. Recording in sync with the 50 Hz mains kills the banding you see at 30 fps under indoor lights, and the extra frames also give a slight slow-motion margin in post. | Mismatches a 30 fps edit timeline — either conform the clip down or build a 50 fps project around it. File sizes are about 1.7x the 30 fps equivalent. |
| 60 fps | Half-speed slow motion when dropped onto a 30 fps timeline. Reveals, dramatic pans, and movement shots all benefit from the extra frames when slowed in post. | Double the file size of 30 fps and a slightly softer-looking image at full speed because the shutter has less time per frame. Not the right default for standard footage. |
Frequently asked questions
What FPS values does the DJI Neo 2 support?
Three values — 30, 50, and 60 fps. The list is the same in Auto mode and Pro mode, and the same set is offered at every resolution the DJI Neo 2 records at. There is no 24 fps cinematic option and no 100 or 120 fps high-frame-rate option on this drone.
Why is the DJI Neo 2 stuck at 30 fps when I open DJI Fly?
30 fps is the default the app loads with on a fresh install. The selector is not locked — tap the Res & FPS readout on the left of the camera view and pick 50 or 60 if you want it different. The choice you make then sticks across sessions until you change it again.
Should I pick 30, 50, or 60 fps for normal video on the DJI Neo 2?
30 fps for day-to-day footage that will be uploaded straight to YouTube or social, 50 fps if you are filming under European indoor lighting and want to avoid the flicker that 30 fps produces, and 60 fps if you intend to slow the footage down in post for half-speed slow-motion. Day-to-day on the DJI Neo 2, 30 fps is the safe default.
Does 60 fps on the DJI Neo 2 give true slow motion?
Half-speed slow motion only. Drop a 60 fps clip onto a 30 fps timeline in your editor and it plays at half speed cleanly. The DJI Neo 2 does not offer 100 or 120 fps, so deeper slow motion than that is not possible from this drone — the Avata 2 and the Mini 4 Pro both go further if that is the shot you are chasing.
Will changing the FPS on the DJI Neo 2 also change the video resolution?
No — resolution and FPS are independent selectors on the same Res & FPS panel. Pick the resolution you want first, then pick the frame rate. All three frame-rate values are offered at every resolution the DJI Neo 2 supports, so you do not get locked out of an option.
Why does my DJI Neo 2 footage flicker under indoor lights at 30 fps?
UK and European mains run at 50 Hz, and indoor lights cycle in sync with that mains frequency. Recording at 30 fps puts the camera out of step with the mains cycle and you see banding or flicker on screen. Switch the DJI Neo 2 to 50 fps for indoor flying under European lighting and the flicker goes away.
Can I change the FPS on the DJI Neo 2 mid-flight?
Yes — the selector is live whether the drone is on the ground or in the air. Stop recording first, tap the Res & FPS readout, pick the new value, and tap the shutter again to start a fresh clip at the new frame rate. The DJI Neo 2 will not let you switch frame rate mid-clip; the clip closes when the selector opens.
Does the FPS choice on the DJI Neo 2 affect the maximum recording time?
It affects the file size, not the maximum recording length. A 60 fps clip writes twice as many frames per second to the microSD card as a 30 fps clip, so the card fills faster. Battery life is dictated by motor and downlink draw, not by frame rate, so a single battery records the same flight time at any FPS the DJI Neo 2 offers.
The FPS choice is one of those settings most DJI Neo 2 owners never touch, and then wonder why their indoor footage flickers or why a reveal shot will not slow down cleanly. Set it deliberately for the shot you are about to capture.
If you have a specific shot in mind and you want a second opinion on which frame rate to use, drop the details to peter@hiredronepilot.uk and I will come back to you directly. The video version of this walkthrough is on YouTube and the comments are open.
References
Primary source material for this article is the official DJI Neo 2 documentation and DJI Fly. External links open in a new tab.
- DJI Neo 2 — Downloads (User Manual, Quick Start Guide, firmware notes) · Camera hardware specification, supported video resolutions, and the recording format the DJI Neo 2 writes to the microSD card.
- DJI Neo 2 — Product page (UK) · Drone hardware overview, sensor size, and the official position on supported video modes.
- DJI Fly — App download and release notes · The app where the Res & FPS selector lives, in both Auto and Pro mode. Release notes record any menu reshuffles between versions.
Peter Leslie
Founder & GVC Drone Pilot
Peter is the founder of HireDronePilot. With thousands of logged commercial flight hours, he writes about drone technology, commercial surveying tactics, and UK aviation compliance.
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