Our expert thinks this pocket-friendly drone is brilliant for beginners, and it's $30 off ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Prime Day kicks off tomorrow, but there are some excellent deals already out there on some of our favorite gear, such as this DJI Neo drone, which is $30 off. It's easy to transport and, thanks to its sub-250g, you don't have to worry about registering it under the current drone regulations . At well under $200, you really can't go wrong. Get the DJI Neo drone on sale right now at Amazon for $169 . In our DJI Neo review , our expert James Abbott awarded it four stars, calling it "incredibly easy to use and fun." And, prior to the release of the DJI Neo 2, we ranked it as the best DJI drone for simplicity. It boasts autonomous flight, meaning you can tell it to track a subject, capturing 4K video as it goes. Or, you can control it naturally via the app. James Abbott On top of being a drone expert, James is an award-winning freelance landscape and portrait photographer and photography journalist working with some of the best photography magazines and websites with a worldwide audience. He's also the author of The Digital Darkroom: The Definitive Guide to Photo Editing. Image 1 of 5 This DJI Neo is an excellent entry-level drone, and is a joy to fly. (Image credit: James Abbott) (Image credit: James Abbott) (Image credit: James Abbott) (Image credit: James Abbott) (Image credit: James Abbott) The DJI Neo is easy to fly and while it's not the most accomplished image-wise, it punches above its price tag. If you're a beginner, you'll be in high-flying heaven with the DJI Neo . …