Drones are amazing. I can go buy a flying, stabilized 4K camera that slips into my pocket for a few hundred dollars. This is a technology that was the stuff of dreams a few years ago. But now, thanks to companies such as DJI, dreams have become reality.
Here, then, are the best drones to help make your dreams come true. They're picked based on research and personal experience. I'm a licensed and insured drone operator who has put in many dozens of hours flying these drones for testing, work, and fun.
Features
- Twin camera: 24-mm wide angle and 162-mm telephoto
- Max 5.1K @ 50fps recording
- 20-megapixel camera
- Omnidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors
- 46 minutes maximum rated flight time
This is DJI's flagship consumer/prosumer drone. It's big, it's mean, it's noisy, it has two cameras, and is the perfect drone to get the job done. If the conditions will let you fly a drone, the Mavic 3 will deliver.
The main wide angle camera is one of the best that I've used on a drone, capable o capturing stunning photos and video. The telephoto camera -- which DJI refers to as "explorer mode" -- takes some getting used to, and while the quality is not the same as the main camera, it does allow for some interesting and very unique shots.
If you're looking for the best drone, look no further.
Read the review: DJI Mavic 3 review[1]
Pros
- Fantastic camera system
- Powerful drone that is stable in high winds
- Great battery life (even if it isn't as good as advertised)
Cons
- Expensive
- A big drone that's not pocketable
- Required the RC Pro controller for the best experience
Features
- 1/1.3-inch 24-mm wide angle camera
- 4K 60fps max video recording
- 12/48-megapixel images
- 34-minutes rated flight time
- Sub-249g weight category
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