The best drones have brought responsive flying experiences to the masses, and their camera and streaming capabilities have made it cheaper and easier for filmmakers to take to the skies for a smooth, 4K aerial shot. We dive into the entry-level and enthusiast options from popular drone makers, like DJI, to see what each new drone brings to the market.
Priced for mass adoption, you still get a surprisingly capable 4K 30fps drone that can launch and land in the palm of your hand.
A selfie drone that makes the case for ditching GPS, obstacle avoidance, and controllers.
OK, OK. I don’t want to brag. But the truth is that I was getting worried about how all my drone footage in my DJI Air 3 review was starting to become very one-dimensional.
Until one day, there was an intense passing storm, which resulted in some of the best clips I’ve ever gotten on a drone. Putting myself at risk for content every single day! Sort of.
I was a little worried everyone would jump down my throat for this hot take, but I’ve been having a blast talking to other drone enthusiasts in the YouTube comments. Yes, YouTube comment section can sometimes be very productive.
Come hang! And tell me which drone you’re flying these days? Do you have a reason to upgrade?
A much better camera in a familiar body
DJI’s latest midrange drone has a better camera, improved connectivity, and longer flight time
A new bar for flying cameras, but it needs to reach even higher
Choose your adventure: a bigger sensor or a zoom lens?
DJI’s only real competitor misses the mark
The world’s first fully autonomous consumer drone is a peek at the future of robotic aviation
One part Mavic Pro, one part Spark, all delicious
The right pick for pros, beginners, or adrenaline junkies
By learning to compromise, DJI has delivered its most accessible drone yet
All the power of a DJI Phantom in a more portable package
A great price and form factor can’t make up for shoddy connectivity
Weak battery life and spotty connectivity undermine an otherwise interesting quadcopter
