Owners of the DJI Neo 2 drone can now use their Apple Watch as a remote control, while the original Neo drone will also get the same Apple Watch compatibility soon. The new DJI Neo 2 firmware, v01.00.

The idea of launching and controlling a drone directly from a smartwatch sounds like novelty on paper, but DJI’s latest update for the Neo 2 shows there is practical value behind it.

A new firmware update, v01.00.0500, is rolling out now and adds full Apple Watch control — including a live camera feed — without needing to pull out your phone or the dedicated remote.

The DJI Neo 2 promises to revolutionise the entry-level drone segment of the market with its incredible integration of gesture control. The gesture controls are so intuitive that you can actually ...