Top 10 Drone Cameras For Photography

1. OCTOBER 4, 2019 BY DRONESTA Top 10 drone cameras The 10 best camera drones in 2019: these are the best drones for photography

2. 1.DJI mavic 2 zoom DJI’s Mavic Pro (2016) changed the perception of what was possible with the best camera drones, making it possible to fold and carry a decent-quality lens without putting too much of a dent in either the volume or weight of your carry-on

3. 2.Parrot anafi Parrot wasn’t really a contender in the high-end aerial video market until the Anafi arrived in mid-2018, but it was definitely worth the wait. Rather than push up prices and weight with sensors of questionable use (and the processing power to handle their data), Parrot leave the business of avoiding obstacles very much to the customer.

4. 3.DJI Phantom 4 pro V2.0 The Phantom was a revolutionary product, its earlier versions including the first drone to feature a gimbal-stabilised camera rather than requiring the user to supply their own. Its rugged body design means that while it’s no longer the obvious choice for beginners or consumers (for whom folding products offer at least the same practicality), there is a strong use-case for an occasional professional.

5. 4.DJI Spark In terms of value for money, the Spark is one of the best camera drones of all. It doesn’t actually fold, but this means it has a reassuringly rugged body, and the propellors do fold, so it isn’t actually that chunky. Videographers have to settle for 1080p full HD video, but that is certainly more than adequate to share your exploits on YouTube. The ability to track subjects works well too.

6. 5.DJI Mavic air The Mavic Air is a stunning technical achievement, an incredibly capable drone that – for most people – might look like the only flying camera they’d ever need. With front, downward and rear-facing distance sensors, the drone is capable of identifying obstacles and not just warning the pilot, but also plotting a course to avoid, say, a wall or a tree if needed.

7. 6.DJI Inspire 2 The Inspire 1 brought with it a jaw-dropping (and obviously Klingon-inspired) design that keeps the props comfortably out of most shots while allowing for a big, stable frame. The Inspire 2 cements that professional quality with a magnesium hull (careful where you grip it) and lots of dual redundancy for safer flight.

8. 7.Ryze Tello This microdrone – well below the likely minimum weight for registration – proudly proclaims that it’s “powered by DJI.” To back that up, it has a great array of software features and positioning sensors. With surprisingly good image quality and straight-to-phone saving it could give your Instagram channel a new perspective.

9. 8.Skydio R1 Object tracking and collision avoidance systems are a nice boost to most drones, but are just a fall-back. The R1, on the other hand, features two cameras on each corner, two pointing up, two more down and the main 4K camera. These combine to give its NVIDIA TX1 256-core processor a very full view of its surroundings

10. 9.Power vision eye The PowerEye is a great example of the benefits to consumers of being in a market dominated by one brand (DJI, in case you were in any doubt). It really makes new contenders look for ways to impress, and by carrying a Micro-4/3rds camera this drone is firmly putting itself against the Inspire 2 with a Zenmuse X5S

11. 10.Yuneec typhoon H plus With a one-inch sensor the Typhoon H Plus has a camera that can take on the Phantom. Better still it is supported by a big and stable six-rotor frame, which is capable of returning if one motor is lost. The retractable landing legs allow for 360-degree lens rotation