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From pricing and different camera specs and handling/responsiveness to flight software and battery life, it’s important to do your research and to make sure you’re buying a drone that’s suited to your needs.
All of the models in this list are ready-to-fly. After charging your LiPo battery and reading through your user manual a few times, you’re ready to power up, calibrate, configure, and then to start racking up those flight hours.
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The DJI Inspire 2 launched November 2016 and will start shipping January 2017. This newest model is tougher and more powerful than the DJI Inspire 1.
One of the first upgrades you’ll notices it that the Inspire 2 has TWO DIFFERENT CAMERAS. One slung underneath the aircraft offering full 360° camera rotation, and the other mounted on the front of the aircraft for better first-person-view (FPV) opportunities.
So using the Inspire 2’s dual operator mode, one Remote Pilot-in-Command could be looking through one camera, likely the front-mounted one, while a photographer or videographer controls the bottom-mounted camera system.
Key Specs
Camera Resolution: 30MP in DNG RAW mode
Video Resolution: 5.2K at 30 FPS / 4K at 60 FPS
Max Flight Time: 27 minutes
Max Speed: 67 mph
Notable Attributes: Dual-Operator Mode, Two Cameras, Obstacle Avoidance
9Expert ScoreBest drone
For aerial photographers, there is a DNG RAW mode that captures 30-megapixel still images. We guess it's best drone
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The DJI Inspire 1 is bigger and offers full 360° camera rotation, giving you an unrestricted view of the world below. It’s 3-axis gimbal and camera system can easily be removed from the aircraft for safe transport and future upgrades.
And because DJI offers different camera systems (like the Zenmuse X3, Zenmuse X5, Zenmuse X5R, Zenmuse XT, etc.), the DJI Inspire 1 is flexible and the kind of model you can grow with over time.
Key Specs
Camera Resolution: 12MP
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Max Flight Time: 18 minutes
Max Speed: 49 mph (22 m/s) in ATTI mode, no wind
Notable Attributes: Dual-Operator Mode, Multiple Zenmuse Camera Systems
8Expert ScoreGood drone
If you’re looking for a bigger bird with payload flexibility, 360° camera rotation, and dual-operator mode, the DJI Inspire 1 is a great fit.
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When it comes to flight time, the Karma will stay airborne for 20 minutes, which isn’t all that great in the grand scheme of things. And, once again, the Mavic has it beat, although only very slightly, with a max flight time of 21 minutes. It can, however, last up to 27 minutes according to DJI. Of course, you can bring extra batteries along for both of these drones, which looks like it’s going to be a necessity given the paltry flying times.
Key Specs
Maximum Speed 15 m/sMaximum Speed 15 m/s
Maximum Distance Up to 3,000 m
Maximum Flight Altitude 3,200 m
Maximum Wind Resistance 10 m/s
Operating Frequency 2.4GHz
Dimensions (Opened/No Propellers) 303 / 411 / 117 mm
Dimensions (Folded/Transport) 365.2 / 224.3 / 89.9 mm
Propeller Length 25.4cm
Weight 1006g
8Expert ScoreBest Camera
One big advantage is that you can detach camera and use stabilizer as gymbal for gopro
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If you haven’t heard of Yuneec, you’re missing out on some high-quality aerial camera platforms that may very well be the perfect fit for your recreational (or business) needs.
The Typhoon H is equipped with six rotors, a 360-degree gimbal camera and retractable landing gear with Yuneec’s standard of being ready out of the box, easy and safe to fly, with stunning Ultra HD 4K video and stills.
Key Specs
Camera Resolution: 12.4MP
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Max Flight Time: 25 minutes
Max Speed: 43.5mph (70km/h) in Follow Me mode
Notable Attributes: Hexacopter = better redundancy, Obstacle Avoidance, 360-degree camera
7Expert ScoreCheap drone
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The DJI Inspire 2 launched November 2016 and will start shipping January 2017. This newest model is tougher and more powerful than the DJI Inspire 1.
One of the first upgrades you’ll notices it that the Inspire 2 has TWO DIFFERENT CAMERAS. One slung underneath the aircraft offering full 360° camera rotation, and the other mounted on the front of the aircraft for better first-person-view (FPV) opportunities.
So using the Inspire 2’s dual operator mode, one Remote Pilot-in-Command could be looking through one camera, likely the front-mounted one, while a photographer or videographer controls the bottom-mounted camera system.
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When it comes to flight time, the Karma will stay airborne for 20 minutes, which isn’t all that great in the grand scheme of things. And, once again, the Mavic has it beat, although only very slightly, with a max flight time of 21 minutes. It can, however, last up to 27 minutes according to DJI. Of course, you can bring extra batteries along for both of these drones, which looks like it’s going to be a necessity given the paltry flying times.
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