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The Best Drone Buying Guide 2024

Introduction

Hey! Thanks for taking the time to download this document and read through it. The purpose of this document is to be as concise, relevant, and informative as possible when it comes to deciding which drone to buy.

 

(Note: This document is being released in May of 2024. Things may have changed drastically depending on when you find this document.

 

So, because being concise is a goal of mine on this document, let’s go ahead and get started.


 

GPS Drones for Photo/Video

These are your typical drones that you see on your “day-to-day”. These drones only require a controller and, in some cases, a phone. The market is greatly dominated by DJI, and rightly so. DJI drones are really the only drones that I would recommend to anyone interested in buying a drone.

 

GPS drones are known as such because they operate via a connection to GPS satellites. These drones typically have high quality cameras, sensors, and advanced technology to make the actual process of flying the drone as simple as possible, allowing you to get the shot you’re looking for with as few distractions as possible. These drones also have the ability to hover in place when you are not actively inputting movements into the controller.

 

Some popular features of GPS drones include hyperlapses (moving timelapses), high resolution photos, and cinematic, often grandiose video. These drones can range from entry level pricing of about $600 to upwards of $16,500. For most drone pilots (and those aspiring to become such) typical pricing is between $750-$2,000, including the drone, controller, and a few batteries.

 

GPS drones are typically bought new at the manufacturer's website and authorized vendors such as Best Buy and Micro Center. Used GPS drones can be bought on sites like Facebook Marketplace, and MPB. I have heard of other people buying used drones successfully, and having no issues long-term. I, however, would personally never buy a used drone online. It is impossible to know what that drone has been through, if there is any internal damage, water seeps, or other damage to the drone. Considering how expensive these drones are with their delicate gimbals and cameras, I would stick to buying new drones. Unless you know the person you’d be buying a used drone off of personally and are 100% aware of everything that drone has been through, I personally don’t think it is worth the risk of buying a used drone.


 

Why DJI?

DJI essentially controls the entire drone market. There is good reason for this. DJI drones are some of the most intuitive devices out there. They are simple and easy to fly, have tons of safety features and sensors, and have the best cameras/stabilization available today.

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DJI comes out with new drones all the time, for different applications. From agriculture drones to FPV drones to LIDAR scanning drones, DJI does it all. DJI also provides safety measures such as anti-collision sensors and Geofencing to prevent flights in restricted areas.

 

Because DJI is as big as it is, there are tons of aftermarket accessories and parts that you can purchase and use to customize and improve your drone. From new high-efficiency propellors to propellor guards and drone skins, there are tons of things you can play around with to upgrade your drone.

 

In the unfortunate event of a crash, DJI has got you covered. They offer DJI Care Refresh: a protection plan that acts as a sort of insurance to repair/replace your drone in case it crashes, experiences water damage, or loses connection and decides to fly away. Different products incur different annual costs, but allow you to completely replace a drone, free of charge. In addition to DJI Care Refresh, DJI also services drones on a per-accident basis. If you want DJI to repair a drone that crashed and wasn’t covered by DJI Care Refresh, you can ship it in to them, have them fix it for you, and send you an invoice to cover the cost of repair/replacement.

 

Now, DJI isn’t perfect. There are some drawbacks that come along with DJI drones. The biggest complaint is that DJI is a little too compliant with regulations. You might be asking yourself, “How could being compliant with laws possibly be a bad thing?” Here’s the thing: there are certain areas in which you are not allowed to fly a drone, such as close to airports, national parks, and military bases. In these areas, DJI took it upon themselves to restrict drone capabilities, and literally not let the drone take off in these areas. However, DJI isn’t perfect. This means that there are many areas that are not legally restricted, but DJI has it marked as restricted. The impact of this is that you won’t be able to fly your drone in some areas that are perfectly legal for you to fly in, without requesting DJI to unlock your drone and allow it to fly there. It might seem like a small issue, until you have a shoot with a client and DJI can take several hours to approve your request to fly in a perfectly legal space.

 

Another drawback when it comes to DJI drones is the way their FPV drones fly. This is something we will touch on when it comes to FPV drones, so don’t worry about this if you’re not planning on flying FPV drones.

 

So, which DJI drone is right for you? Let’s look at a few of my top picks.


 

 

If you know nothing about photography, videography, or drones: this is the drone for you. If you have some experience with any of these: this drone could still be for you. If you only really want a drone to post content on Instagram Reels, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts, this is the drone for you. Let’s talk about why.

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 One of my favorite features on the DJI Mini 4 Pro is the native vertical shooting. This feature, first introduced with the DJI Mini 3, allows the gimbal-mounted camera to physically rotate 90 degrees to record 9x16 video at full quality. This means you won’t ever have to crop in for vertical short form content.

 

Let’s talk about some specs. Here’s the synopsis of some of the most important ones:

·       Sensor size: 48 Megapixels (1/1.3”)

·       Aperture: f/1.7

·       Highest video Resolution: 4K at 60 fps, or 100 fps for slow motion

·       Video Transmission: O4 video transmission allows for DJI’s best high-speed transmission

·       Sensors: 360 degree sensors cover the drone in any and all directions and angles

·       Maximum flight time: 34 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery, 45 minutes with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus

·       Maximum transmission distance: 20km.

Another unique feature of this drone (and previous drones in DJI’s “Mini” series) is its low weight. The Federal Aviation Administration requires that all drones used for commercial applications be registered and tied to you. However, drones used for recreational purposes only need to be registered if they weight above 249 grams. All the drones in DJI’s “Mini” series come in at 249 grams. This means that if you are going to fly a drone for the sole purpose of having fun flying a drone, you won’t have to register this drone.

 

This drone is capable of lots of things with its auto settings but is also customizable. This means that if you already know about camera settings, timelapses, and recording codecs you are given plenty of room to mess around with these settings and get exactly the desired outcome you are looking for. The Mini 4 Pro does feature a log profile, called D-Log M, for the most creative control over your color grade.


 

 

If you have a bit of a bigger budget, but still don’t need anything too crazy, the DJI Air 3 is the drone for you. If you value greater low-light performance, this is the drone for you. If you’re not afraid to dive deeper into camera settings, nighttime hyperlapses, and higher quality AI subject tracking, this is the drone for you. 

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The DJI Air 3 features two cameras. One of the cameras utilizes a wide-angle lens (24mm equivalent), and the other utilizes a medium tele lens (70mm equivalent). It is as simple as one tap to switch between the 1x and 3x settings in the DJI app.

 

Let’s review some of the key specs for this drone:

·       Sensor size: 48 megapixels for the camera with the wide-angle lens (1/1.3”); 48 megapixels for the camera with the medium tele lens (1/1.3”)

·       Aperture: f/1.7 for the camera with the wide angle-lens; f/2.8 for the camera with the medium tele lens

·       Highest video resolution: 4K at 60 fps, or 100 fps for slow motion

·       Video transmission: O4 video transmission allows for DJI’s best high-speed transmission

·       Sensors: 360 degree sensors cover the drone in any and all directions and angles, in addition to an infrared sensor underneath the drone

·       Maximum flight time: 46 minutes

·       Maximum transmission distance: 20km

 

One of the biggest advantages that this drone has over the Mini 4 Pro (besides the obvious two cameras) is the size/weight of the drone. Because the Air 3 is larger and heavier than the Mini 4 Pro, it is much more adept at fighting wind. At 720 grams compared to the Mini 4 Pro’s 249 grams, the Air 3 is capable of withstanding wind speeds of up to 12m/s, compared to the Mini 4 Pro’s capacity to withstand wind speeds of up to 10.7 m/s. This may not seem like a large difference in theory, but it is very noticeable when flying drones close to cliff edges, around boats in the ocean, and other high-wind environments.

 

The option to use the medium tele lens allows for more cinematic shots, where compression is desired. The tele lens creates compression between the subject and background, something that is often used to create a starkly different look from the standard wide-angle drone shots.

 


 

 

If you’re ready for some pro level content, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the drone for you. If you want the option to switch between three different lenses mid-air, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the drone for you. If you want Hasselblad camera quality in the air, the DJI Mavic 3 Pro is the drone for you.

As I mentioned earlier, the Mavic 3 Pro has three different cameras. One of them utilizes a wide-angle lens (24mm equivalent), another utilizes a medium tele lens (70mm equivalent), and the third utilizes a telephoto lens (166mm equivalent).

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The DJI Mavic 3 Pro also has a Cine version, which includes a built-in SSD, and the capability to shoot in Apple ProRes 422 HQ/422/422 LT, in addition to the standard H.264 and H.265 codecs. Keep that in mind when reviewing the specs below.


 

Let’s talk about some of the specs for this drone:

·       Sensor size: 20 megapixels for the camera with the wide-angle lens (4/3”); 48 megapixels for the camera with the medium tele lens (1/1.3”); 12 megapixels for the camera with the telephoto lens (1/2”)

·       Aperture: f/2.8-f/11 for the camera with the wide-angle lens; f/2.8 for the camera with the medium tele lens; f/3.4 for the camera with the telephoto lens

·       Highest video resolution:

o   Wide-angle camera

§  Apple ProRes 422 HQ/422/422 LT 5120x2700 (5.1K) at 50 fps

§  H.264/H.265 5120x2700 (5.1K) at 50 fps

o   Medium tele camera

§  Apple ProRes 422 HQ/422/422 LT 4K at 60 fps

§  H.264/H.265 4K at 60 fps

o   Telephoto camera

§  Apple ProRes 422 HQ/422/422 LT 4K at 60 fps

§  H.264/H.265 4K at 60 fps

·       Video transmission: O3+

·       Sensors: 360 degree sensors cover the drone in any and all directions and angles, in addition to an infrared sensor underneath the drone

·       Maximum flight time: 43 minutes

·       Maximum transmission distance: 15km

 

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is one of DJI’s flagship drones. It can also record slow motion at 4K at 120 fps with the wide-angle camera. The Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine are realistically the top-of-the-line GPS drones, before getting into actual cinema drones. While the Mavic 3 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro Cine use only O3+ transmission as opposed to the O4 transmission system used by the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3, it is important to keep in mind that the realistic applications of long-range transmission will be hindered by buildings, mountains, and other interferences that will limit the range of the drone either way. Additionally, FAA regulation states that the drone must remain within line of sight, or 3 miles at most.


 

 

If you are filming literal movies, this is the drone for you. If you want centimeter level accuracy and precision, this is the drone for you. If you want 8K footage at If you are looking for top of the line quality, repeatable routes for impeccable transitions, and dual drone operation, this is the drone for you.

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The DJI Inspire 3 is different from every drone on this list for many reasons. In addition to its incredible capabilities, this drone also features the ability to change the camera and its lenses. This means that the sensor that is typically fixed to the drone can be swapped out, along with the rest of the gimbal system on the drone. If you want to keep the same sensor, but swap out the lenses from wide-angle lenses to telephoto lenses (or vice versa), that is entirely possible with the DJI Inspire 3. This is not a drone for beginners.

 

Let’s take a look at some of the specs:

·       Sensor size: Dependent on camera system mounted on the drone, comes with 44.7 megapixels

·       Aperture: Dependent on camera system mounted on the drone, typical is f/2.8

·       Highest video resolution: DCI 8K (8192x4320) at 60 fps

·       Video transmission: O3 Pro

·       Sensors: 360 degree sensors cover the drone in any and all directions and angles, in addition to an infrared sensor underneath the drone

·       Maximum flight time: 28 Minutes (Capable of hot-swapping)

·       Maximum transmission distance: 15 km

 

The DJI Inspire 3 is also interesting in that it allows for hot-swapping. This means that, when running low on batteries, it is possible to land the drone and swap the batteries one by one to never turn the drone off. Essentially, this is done to reduce the amount of time needed to restart the drone upon battery depletion. The DJI Inspire 3 also includes a 1 TB SSD. This is crucial considering that the drone can film in Apple ProRes RAW.

 

Overall, the DJI Inspire 3 is the best cinema drone that money can buy at this point in time. It has a high price tag, but it is well warranted, considering the capabilities that this piece of equipment has to offer. It is clearly not a beginner drone, and if you are considering something of this level, it would definitely be advisable to get insurance.


 

FPV Drones

Let’s talk about FPV drones. These drones are very different, incomparable really, to GPS drones. This section will be more complicated to categorize than GPS drones because there are many different variations of FPV drones. FPV drones are used to fly indoors for real estate tours, to carry cinema cameras in the air, and to do tricks and flips. They provide much more dynamic and exciting footage and allow for creative shots that would otherwise be impossible to recreate without an FPV drone.

 

Depending on your needs/wants and your applications, different drones are designed and optimized for different situations. Additionally, the majority of FPV drones are built by the pilots themselves. This means that there is much more customization, including the motors, propellors, video transmission system, radio system, and much more that can be swapped out. Besides differences in compatibility, many of these drones only differ in personal preference.

 

Because of the availability of different parts, it is important to recognize that not every part is compatible with other parts on the drone. Because of all the options and the complicated nature of home-built drones, I will stick to only talking about pre-built (also known as Bind-and-Fly) drones that you can order and fly from day one.

 

This guide is a drone buying guide, not a guide on how to build or fly FPV drones, or on the differences between different analog/digital systems or transmission systems. I will assume that you are looking to simply buy a pre-built drone, and you already know the hazards that come along with these drones.

 

Many FPV drones are coupled with a GoPro to capture higher quality footage, as well as to be able to stabilize footage better. That is also a consideration when debating between DJI FPV drones and home-built drones, as well as when considering recording internally with the air unit or externally with a GoPro.

 

DJI has recently come out with a few FPV drones, and I will discuss whether or not these drones are worth buying in the next section.

DJI…Again?

For years, building your own FPV drone was really the only way to enter the FPV world. DJI has simplified that by creating a couple of FPV drones. The question is: Are they any good?

 

The answer is: It depends.

 

Having extensively flown the DJI FPV drones, I would feel confident in saying that they are decent entry level drones when it comes to learning to fly FPV, but they are not good long-term drones. Let’s break down why.

 

The DJI FPV drones can be flown in the same way that GPS drones are flown. They only have one-axis stabilization, however, so even when flown in the same manner as GPS drones are flown there will always be a difference in the resulting footage. When flown in manual mode, the DJI FPV drones are capable of doing all the acrobatics, high speeds maneuvers, and other abilities that home-built or pre-built FPV drones have. There are two big advantages that the DJI drones have over other FPV drones: The GPS system and the panic button. Because the DJI drones have all the same GPS features of standard GPS drones, in the event of a crash or a loss, it is possible to track the drone down and find it. Additionally, if you are flying in manual mode with one of the DJI FPV drones, and you feel like you lose control or are about to crash, all it takes is the press of one button for the drone to instantly right itself in the air and hover until you regain control and reenter normal mode.

 

In addition to these features, the DJI FPV drones have fairly decent cameras on them, with good transmission systems. If you ever lose video signal from your DJI FPV drone, it will automatically right itself and hover in place for a few seconds before commencing its auto-return-to-home feature.

 

Another benefit to the DJI drones is that the batteries last much longer than traditional FPV drones, and they are easier to store, charge, and discharge. While on most traditional FPV drones you can expect anywhere from 2-12 minutes of flight time on average, DJI FPV drones outperform here by a lot. They are smart batteries with electronics and function essentially the same as DJI’s GPS drone batteries.

 

Now, before we get ahead of ourselves here, let’s talk about some of the drawbacks that the DJI FPV drones have. Just like the FPV drones, these drones are susceptible to DJI’s geofencing limitations. This means that if you are close to an airport, but will be, for example, flying inside of a house, DJI will not allow your drone to take off without authorization (even though you wouldn’t need it in this case). Additionally, DJI drones have safety measures to prevent you flying in manual mode in certain situations. For example, if you are in a warning zone, you will only be able to fly in manual mode up to a certain height that DJI determines, regardless of your skill level or legalities. DJI FPV drones do not fly the same as home-built FPV drones. You will always feel the slight variations in the flight path that are due to the computer having some minimal input into your flight. Personally, I like to have complete control over the drone and not have any AI or algorithmic inputs changing my flights or my plans to fly.

 

However, I did learn how to fly FPV drones making use of DJI’s panic button. While many people learn using a simulator, I learned by actually flying the drone and hitting the panic button when I lost control. This is the biggest advantage that DJI drones have over other FPV drones. For this reason, I do think that DJI FPV drones can be very valuable to beginner FPV pilots, who want real experience without the inevitable risk of destroying drone after drone.

 

Let’s take a look at some specific drones and break them down.


 

 

If you are a beginner and would value the convenience of having a panic button in case you lose control, this is the drone for you. If you plan on flying indoors and don’t want to risk damaging walls, this is the drone for you. If you want to fly with a motion controller with just one hand and graduate to flying with a real radio controller after, this is the drone for you.

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The DJI Avata 2 comes in a combo package with the brand new Goggles 3 and the RC Motion 3. It is DJI’s newest FPV drone, and is equipped with a 1/1.3” sensor. With the new motion controller, you are able to do simple acrobatic movements like flips and twists with the push of a button. With built-in 10 bit D-Log M color, it allows you to have lots of room to color grade and edit your footage if you wish.

 

Let’s explore the specs a bit more:

·       Sensor size: 12 Megapixels (1/1.3”)

·       Aperture: f/2.8

·       Highest video Resolution: 4K at 60 fps

·       Video Transmission: O4 video transmission allows for DJI’s best high-speed transmission

·       Sensors: Downwards and backwards visual positioning

·       Maximum flight time: 23 minutes

·       Maximum transmission distance: 13km

 

The DJI Avata 2 does not come with a standard radio controller. You would be able to purchase it as an add on, however, that would incur an additional expense. The Avata 2 has “Turtle Mode”, which is a mode in which the drone, if upside down on the ground, can flip itself over and be ready to take off again. It comes with built-in propellor guards so you can safely fly around people and structures without worry of damaging anything or anyone.

 

A drawback of the DJI Avata 2, goggles, and controller is that it is currently not compatible with any other equipment. In other words, there are no other drones that you can fly with those goggles and the controller, and there are no other goggles or controller that you can use to fly the Avata 2.

 

Alternatively, if you are willing to sacrifice some of the tech features and camera quality, the original DJI Avata is a great option to choose as a beginner drone pilot. The reason for this is because you can use the same controller and goggles to fly the original Avata and to fly many other drones, and it still has the propellor guards and safety features that the Avata 2 has. However, I would advise not to get too attached to either the original Avata or the Avata 2, as I do not see them as having longevity as you improve your FPV skills, and you will want to move on to real FPV drones at some point.

 


 

 

If you want a panic button while learning some advanced flips and tricks, this is the drone for you. If you want the ability to take slow cinematic shots like GPS drones do but you also want to hit 80+ miles per hour with the same drone, this is the drone for you.

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Now, here is a heads-up: This is not the ideal freestyle drone. Not by any means. There are many other FPV drones that are better at ripping around at high speeds, doing tricks, and with better camera mounting options. However, I did want to include this drone on this list because it does have the panic button. This was crucial for me when learning different tricks on this drone, and my students have found it useful as well. The panic button and DJI safeguards are the only reason I am putting this drone on this list – not because of performance.

 

Let’s look at the specs:

·       Sensor size: 12 Megapixels (1/2.3”)

·       Aperture: f/2.8

·       Highest video Resolution: 4K at 60 fps

·       Video Transmission: Low latency

·       Sensors: Forward obstacle sensing downwards visual sensing

·       Maximum flight time: 20 minutes

·       Maximum transmission distance: 10km

 

Now, with all that being said, the DJI FPV is not a bad drone. It does feel different from traditional FPV drones, and it does have the drawbacks that come with being a DJI drone, but it is still a very fun drone to fly, and you can still attach a GoPro on top with some aftermarket parts. However, similar to the Avata, this is a drone that you may quickly outgrow once you are more confident in your FPV skills.

 


 

 

If you want to fly into the tightest of spaces, this is the drone for you. If you want to legally fly over people at places like music festivals (there are other regulations you must follow - I am not advising you to do this), this is the drone for you. If you want to fly both indoors and outdoors without much risk to damage property or hurt people, this is the drone for you.

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Now, there are other drones with complete ducts all around each of the props. These drones, however, tend to be a bit heavier. This is a 4S drone which is super light, yet strong enough to carry a naked GoPro or other smaller cameras. My personal preference for this drone has been to fly it with an Insta360 Go or Insta360 Go 2. This drone is a ton of fun and can be used safely in lots of situations in which larger drones just won’t cut it.

 

Let’s look at some of the specs for this drone (Keep in mind that many of these specs can and will be different depending on the camera you mount on it and the transmission systems you use to communicate between the drone and the goggles/controller):

·       Weight: 59g

·       Digital/Analog: Digital

·       Capacity to carry GoPro: Only if naked

·       Wheelbase: 80mm

·       Motors: Nin V2 1203Pro 5500 KV

·       Prop guards: Partial coverage, removeable

 

This micro cinewhoop is often flown with an Insta360 Go Camera. It comes with a spare parts kit. It uses 4S batteries, often used in 300 mAh and 450 mAh versions. I usually fly drones compatible with the DJI transmission, so I only need to own one set of goggles and one or two radio controllers. In the case of this drone, I purchased the DJI version, using the CADDX Digital Vista and pairing it with the DJI Goggles V2 and the DJI FPV Remote Controller (Note: This is not the controller that comes with the DJI FPV. It is its own product called “DJI FPV Remote”).

 

Some of the disadvantages of this drone are that it is a bit of an older model. There are newer drones that are capable of the same or similar performance and are newer, but cost a bit more. A very good alternative to this micro cinewhoop is the GEPRC DarkStar20.

 


 

 

If you want high quality footage without needing to mount an external camera on a micro drone, this is the drone for you. If you want the reliability and convenience of DJI transmission on a micro drone, this is the drone for you. If you want to be able to use DJI video transmission and a different radio transmitter protocol, this is the drone for you.

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This micro cinewhoop utilizes a built-in DJI O3 Air Unit. This means that you are able to use your standard DJI controller and goggles set, and won’t need to do any soldering or additions, unless you want to use a different transmitter protocol. It is a small, light, and quick drone that transmits high quality video without needing to mount an external camera to it.

 

Let’s look at the specs:

·       Weight: 85g

·       Digital/Analog: Digital

·       Capacity to carry GoPro: Only if naked, not recommended either way

·       Wheelbase: 90mm

·       Motors: SPEEDX2 1102 10000KV

·       Prop guards: Full coverage, removeable

 

This drone is a bit heavier than the Flywoo Firefly Nano, but doesn’t require an externally mounted camera as the O3 Air Unit is capable of recording up to 4K at 120 fps. It also uses 2S batteries, as opposed to the Flywoo using 4S batteries. With the option to remove the prop guards and swap out the receiver to a different protocol, as well as using the O3 Air Unit, it is a very convenient micro drone to have and use in a variety of scenarios.

 

Some of the disadvantages of this drone are that unless you want to stay married to the DJI video and receiver transmissions, you will have to do a bit of soldering to swap parts out. Additionally, this drone is a bit larger and heavier than the aforementioned Flywoo Firefly Nano. In the grand scheme of things, the difference is negligible, but still something worth considering.

 

 

If you want one of the best freestyle drones ever made, the F5 is the drone for you. If you want to do some hybrid flying to include both freestyle and cruising, the F6 is the drone for you.

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These drones are some of the best mid-range drones you could buy. The only difference between the two is that the F5 is smaller and uses 5” propellors, while the F6 uses 6” propellors. They are both based on the DJI O3 Air Unit, so there is no need to mount an external camera, unless you want to fully squeeze every drop of its capabilities. The F6 will more easily handle a full-sized GoPro, but they are both capable of it.

Let’s look at the specs:

·       Weight:

o   F5: 433 grams

o   F6: 485 grams

·       Digital/Analog: Digital

·       Capacity to carry GoPro: Yes

·       Wheelbase:

o   F5: 223mm

o   F6: 262mm

·       Motors:

o   F5: XING2 2207

o   F6: XING2 2506 1500 KV

·       Prop guards: No

 

These 6S drones also come in two variations: the squashed (X) frame, and the deadcat frame. Typically, the squashed frame is better for freestyle flying and the deadcat frame is more efficient for cruising. Both of these drones are also equipped with GPS modules, to be able to rescue them after a crash, and to be able to use a rough return-to-home feature, similar to DJI drones. This feature is not as effective as DJI’s version, and the drones do not have sensors, so use it warily.

 

The disadvantage of these drones just comes down to the fact that they are a bit pricey, as they are larger bind-and-fly drones. These are phenomenal drones which are very fast and powerful.

 



 

If you want to fly along mountain ranges in the distance, this is the drone for you. If you want to fly for significantly longer than most other drones, this is the drone for you. If you don’t care much about aggressive flying and doing acrobatics, this is the drone for you.

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The iFlight Chimera7 Pro V2 is essentially a bigger version of the F5 and F6. Using 7.5” propellors and 6S batteries, this drone is ideal for cruising and flying long-range. Also making use of the O3 Air Unit, this drone doesn’t need an externally mounted action camera. It is capable of using 5S batteries if slow cruising is your goal, but it performs best with 6S batteries.

 

Let’s take a look at the specs:

·       Weight: 725 grams

·       Digital/Analog: Digital

·       Capacity to carry GoPro: Yes

·       Wheelbase: 327mm

·       Motors: XING2 2809 1250 KV

·       Prop guards:

This drone is simple to fly and is also equipped with a GPS unit, in the case of a loss of transmission. The iFlight Chimera7 Pro V2 is designed for long-range cruising, and it is a beast at what it does. With 7.5” propellors and a 6S battery, this drone has a maximum hover time of about 30 minutes.

 

The only real drawback that this drone has is that, like its little brothers, it is a bit pricey. Being that it is a large drone that comes as a bind-and-fly equipped with a GPS module, though, this is to be expected.

 


 

Conclusion

There are a large variety of drone products available in the market today. Some of the highest quality products are made by DJI. While everything has its advantages and disadvantages, it really just comes down to the specific use case that you are looking to achieve, based on your wants and needs. There are many other drones that are high quality, and many parts that can be used to build your own drone. Obviously, this is not an exhaustive list, and there are always new products coming out.

 

Notable brands are DJI, iFlight, Caddx, GEPRC, Flywoo, and others. Ultimately, your budget and preferences will dictate which drones you end up flying the most. Hopefully this list provides you a good starting point to buy your first drone and start flying as soon as possible.

 

If at any point any more advice or input is needed, feel free to send an email over to: info@goudallc.com. I will do my best to keep up with all inquiries, as I hope to provide value to the community and help anyone that I can.

 

Thank you for reading, and happy flying!

 
 
 

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