Drones have become a huge hit in recent years. Despite this, the common mortal still does not know what to consider when considering the purchase of this device. What factors should we consider to find our ideal drone?
The most important thing is to decide what we will use the drone for. Are we beginners in this field and want to buy an affordable model? Or maybe we intend to shoot enviable photos and videos with the new drone, both from an aerial perspective and under the surface of the water? To make your purchasing decision process as simple as possible, we offer you a selection of the best drones you can buy this year.
DJI MAVIC PRO
The DJI Mavic Pro can be folded and stored in a bag after use. We control it with a smartphone or a special controller with joysticks. It impresses with a combination that ensures precise tracking and avoidance of obstacles up to 30 meters in front. In Gesture Mode, the user can just use gestures to signal the drone to take a photo. In its operation, it combines the data of the GPS and GLONASS navigation systems, and the camera installed on the three-axis stabilizer can record in 4K resolution at a speed of 30 frames per second. It captures images in 12 MP resolution. The sports flight mode enables speeds of up to 65 km/h, and the battery lasts 27 minutes.
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DJI MAVIC AIR
The new DJI drone is significantly smaller than the Mavic Pro model. You can fold it to the size of a small book, but this does not affect the quality of the camera, which is adorned with 4K technology, a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor and a 24mm lens. The Mavic Air is equipped with a 3-axis gyroscopic stabilization system that will allow you to capture exceptional videos at a speed of 720 frames per second, in vertical, horizontal and 180-degree modes. But that's not all. Mavic Air manages to 'glue' together as many as 25 frames in just 8 seconds, thus creating a 32 MP spherical panoramic image that you can view with DJI Goggles. The battery is sufficient for a 21-minute flight.
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DJI INSPIRE 2
It is the first drone that even Hollywood can use, as it is intended for professional filmmaking. It can fly at a speed of 108 km/h and climbs at 9 m/s up to a height of 5,000 meters and descends at 6 m/s. Provides 18-25 minutes of flight per charge. It uses two FPV cameras (Zenmuse X4S or X5S) with the possibility of recording in 5.2K resolution at 30 frames per second or 4K at 60 frames per second in 360-degree mode. The camera can be controlled separately. It can be navigated 3 kilometers away. It will detect obstacles that are up to 30 meters away from it. The flight speed of the DJI Inspire 2 drone reaches 54 km/h. The live image can be monitored in 1080p resolution.
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FIFISH P3
With the Fifish P3 underwater drone, you will be able to dive to a depth of an incredible 100 meters, where complete darkness and silence reign. The drone is equipped with three propellers that move the drone at a speed of 1.5 meters per second. With the controller, you will be able to determine 6 different directions and speeds. The battery will be enough for 2 hours of underwater pleasure. The Fifish P3 is also equipped with exceptional video equipment. It has a built-in 4K camera with a 162-degree viewing angle and 20 megapixels, which will be aided by 4,000 lumens of illumination in the dark corners of the sea. The camera is equipped with Sony's 1-inch sensor and will shoot at 30 frames per second in 1080p quality.
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Price: 1.625,00 €
PITTA
The Pitta drone, measuring no more than a human palm, is a modular drone and as such extremely versatile. It measures 170 millimeters in diameter and weighs only 200 grams. You will be able to use it as an action or security camera, hold it in your hand while recording, or fly somewhere above your head. If you want to record your breakneck ride, you will also be able to attach it to the handlebars of the bike. It will fly continuously for 15 minutes, and as an action camera it will 'chasing' your adventures for about 100 minutes. And this at 4K quality, with a speed of 30 frames per second. Pitta will store the recordings on the eMMc memory unit.
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Price: 235,00 €
WORKHORSE SUREFLY
Workhorse SureFly is a two-seater drone that you can control with just one hand. The craft is smaller than a slightly larger SUV, and the frame is made of carbon fiber. All four levers and electric propellers can be folded so that the vessel takes up as little space as possible. You control the SureFly with the navigation stick, which is located between the two seats. SureFly flies with the help of 8 electric propellers, it is powered by a gasoline engine (it also has a battery just in case), and a ballistic parachute provides additional safety. It will be able to take you on a 60-minute journey at a maximum speed of 112 km/h. The highest vantage point from SureFly will be at 1,200 meters.
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Price: 162.630,00 €
AEVENA AIRE
Aevena Aire is supposed to be the first flying home assistant that you will control with your smartphone. The drone is equipped with a microphone and speaker and, of course, a camera with 4K resolution and 3D technology. Amazon Alexa will let you use your voice to tell the drone to take a photo of you from under the living room ceiling. It flies at a speed of 1 to 2 meters per second. It is equipped with sensors that help it avoid objects in the apartment and a camera on the underside for easier positioning. It is powered by the Nvidia TX1 chip. Aire will dock at its station, where it will recharge its battery in less than 30 minutes. It will make friends with both iOS and Android, and connection will be possible via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
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Price: 650,00 €
YUNEEC BREEZE
The Breeze is a flying camera that is compact and easy to use, yet affordable. You will control it from your iOS or Android device via the Breeze Cam app. The drone weighs only 450 grams. It allows you to take photos from an aerial perspective at the highest possible 4K quality. You will be able to display live video in HD 720p resolution. When using the Yuneec Breeze drone, you will be able to choose between five flight modes. You will create photos easily - by clicking a button. The sensors it contains allow Breeze to avoid obstacles while flying. When we want the device to stop operating, we will simply call it "back home".
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PARROT BEBOP DRONE 2
The Parrot Bepop Drone 2 is small enough to fit in your backpack. It weighs only 500 grams. In its production, even glass fibers were used for greater durability. We will manage it through an app on our smartphone or tablet with a touch screen. This will be possible at a distance of up to 300 meters. It has 8GB of internal storage for photos and videos. The camera has a 14 MP sensor and covers a 180 degree field of view. The 3-axis image stabilizer contributes to high-quality recordings. Although with this drone we will not be able to take photos in 4K resolution, but in Full HD, we can evaluate it as a good choice for the average user.
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SYMA X5C EXPLORERS
The Syma company's drone attracts attention primarily with its low price. Considering what it offers, its purchase is definitely worth it. It takes photos and videos with its 720p HD camera and stores them on a micro SD card with 4 GB of space. Additionally, we can purchase an updated camera that can be connected to our smartphone via Wi-Fi. The drone is durable, if any of its parts break, it can be easily replaced. It is intended for flying outside and inside. Its battery will charge in 90 minutes, which will be enough for a flight between 7 and 10 minutes long.
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