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DJI Inspire 2
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Professional level formats, for professional video and photo editing
With the Zenmuse X5S lens, it is possible to film in CinemaDNG and ProRes format. These are professional video formats that require a lot of data storage and powerful hardware to edit, but provide the best quality, wide editing and correction options.
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Two batteries needed
The drone needs two batteries to operate.
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Can shoot high FPS videos for smooth videos
This drone is great for action shots and smooth movements: its processing power allows capturing videos in 4K quality at 60 FPS. You can also shoot FullHD quality videos at 120 FPS, so you can produce slow-motion videos in post-production.
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To fully use this drone's potential, you'll need to invest extra on accessories
Although it is possible to buy only the drone, as a standalone, choosing this option means you won’t be able to capture anything: to fully utilize the drone’s capabilities, you’ll need to spend a lot of money on additional accessories.
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Wide ISO range for low-light conditions
The Inspire 2 is well capable of shooting in low light conditions, since the ISO can be set between 100 and 25600 (12800 on X4S).
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CinemaDNG footage is buggy, when using Adobe Premiere
When using Adobe Premiere Pro, the footage captured in the CinemaDNG format will look dark and will have bright magenta highlights. This doesn’t affect the footage itself and doesn’t always happen, only occasionally.
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Wide range of manufacturer accessories
DJI offers a wide range of additional accessories, including high speed storage (up to 480GB), remote focus control, battery charging stations, and much more. Unfortunately, they are quite pricey, so purchasing them represents a heavy investment.
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Cumbersome to carry around
Because of the drone’s large size, it takes up a lot of space when being transported. DJI tries to compensate by having the drone legs flatten when switched off, but is still a bit large.
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Firmware is future-proof
DJI constantly puts out firmware updates for their drones, adding improved algorithms and added functionality, so your drone will be up-to-date for years to come.
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Transmission losses at 800 meters in urban settings, due to interference
This drone's live feed videos start to have transmission loss at about 800 meters in urban areas.
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The Zenmuse 5XS camera allows you to use third party lenses
When using this camera you can mount various third party lenses, as long as they are of the appropriate mount, and they won’t get obstructed by the drones body when moving the camera.
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Drone is sold in different bundles
The drone can be bought as a standalone or in various bundles that may include one of the cameras, CinemaDNG/Apple ProRes licenses, several filters, extra memory cards, and more.
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Smooth pictures even under harsh conditions
This drone's cameras offer very smooth picture, even in strong winds or when doing sharp maneuvers. There's gimbal stabilization for both of the cameras: the live view camera has a 2-way gimbal while the main camera has a 3-way stabilization system.
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Has two cameras to choose from
The drone offers two camera options: the cheapest one features the same specs as the one found on Phantom 4 Pro, the second one is more expensive but has interchangeable lenses and can capture videos in 5.2K quality.
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Plenty of autonomous flying options
Its sensors and visual object tracking allow for tracking, predefined path flying and orbiting modes. DJI also frequently adds new flying modes to its updates. The camera's wide operating angle further eases camera tracking.
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Able to "return home" on its own
Thanks to all its integrated vision systems, the drone creates a real-time map around the drone. If the signal is lost, the drone will calculate and take the the safest route back home using the collected data and its camera to navigate.
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Live video feed from the controllers HDMI port
You can stream a FullHD feed from the main camera’s remote controller. While the pilot sees everything in real-time, the HDMI footage is broadcasted with some delay for smoother frame rates.
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Several integrated safety features
This drone has twice the safety features most drones have. For example, it has more sensors for detecting possible collisions and a backup communication path in case the primary fails.
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Excellent battery life
The Inspire 2 can fly for approximately 25 minutes, impressive for a drone this large. It takes about 90 minutes to charge the batteries again.
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Quick-spin function for easy 360-degree shooting
If the camera is about to hit its physical limit when turning, the drone recognizes this and quickly rotates in the same direction, making the camera untwist. The drone will do this even when you are performing a maneuver.
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Flying and filming can be operated independently
This drone has a dedicated live feed camera stabilized with a two-axis gimbal and two remotes, allowing one user to fly the drone while the other user controls the filming camera. This allows you to safely fly and monitor the drone’s flight (using the front-facing camera), while another operator takes shots with the filming camera. The only flaw is that the controllers need to be within 100 meters of each other to work.
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Very broad flight range
This drone can fly as high as 2,500 m or even 5,000 m, if using special high-altitude props, and the flight range can reach 7 km. The live feed videos does start to have transmission loss at about 800 meters in urban areas, but it should still be more than enough to cover a large filming area.
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Capable of following high-speed targets
When set to Sports mode, this drone can reach a top speed of approximately 67 mph: way faster than almost any other drone. Even in P-mode, the drone can fly up to 40 mph, which is still enough to follow bikes or cars. These speeds are helpful when shooting sports scenes or when following fast vehicles.
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Can be used in cold environments
Thanks to the drone’s ability to heat the batteries, it can safely be used even in extremely cold settings, where temperatures drop to -20ºC.
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Two batteries to ensure a safe landing in all circumstances
The drone uses two batteries: if one fails, having the second one guarantees that you'll be able to safely land the drone.
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Propellers are easy to release
The propellers are assembled and disassembled with simple click-release system, making the process quick and simple.
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Despite being light, it's very resistant
The Inspire 2’s body is made from magnesium alloy, so it’s quite light for its size, while being very capable of withstanding a lot more abuse than plastic drones.
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Video:
4K 30fps
Photos:
20.8MP
Flight Time:
23+ min
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AirDog
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Works on its own, with behavior adjusted to each sport
This drone is made to work in its own, automatically, while you're practicing your sport. When you turn on the drone, it will offer various sports modes to optimize the drone’s behavior for the best results. For example, it will follow your exact trajectory downhill and will land next to you when a sport like snowboarding or mountain biking is selected. For windsurfing, it will take a wider filming approach and will return to the starting point instead of landing with you. The list of sports is constantly being updated.
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No collision avoidance system
The drone doesn’t have any collision avoidance systems, so it is important to select the right sport mode and evaluate the surroundings to minimize potential damage to the drone.
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Compact, wearable controller, made for sports
The included controller is wearable on your wrist and it acts as a beacon to tell the drone where you are. Additionally, it has a couple of sensors to send data to the drone about your speed, position and altitude among others. It is waterproof and even allows you to change a few settings while in the middle of the action.
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Lengthy, regular calibrations needed
The drone needs to be calibrated every once in a while, which can be a lengthy process and might keep you from filming straight away.
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GoPro compatible
The drone doesn’t have a built in camera, but it is GoPro compatible. Since a lot of sports enthusiasts already have a GoPro, they can use their existing ones, ensuring high quality content.
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Adapter needed for the GoPro 5 models
To use a GoPro 5, you will need to get an adapter.
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Travel friendly
The drone itself is lightweight and has a fully foldable body small enough to fit in a backpack. Just remove the propellers, fold the landing gear and arms and you’re all set. Folding the arms also turns the drone off.
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GoPro controls are separate from drone controls
The controls for the GoPro are separate from the controls of the drone, so you’ll have to turn the camera on and off manually.
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Camera needs to be purchased separately
This drone doesn't come with a camera, it needs to be purchased separately.
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DJI Mavic Pro
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High quality shots
Despite its small size, the Mavic Pro’s camera has practically the same specifications as more expensive and larger drone cameras. With it, you can take breathtaking shots without being worried about quality. It even has a 3-axis gimbal to keep the camera stable while the drone is flying, a feature not usually found on compact drones.
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Video may be jerky due to fragile gimbal assembly
The gimbal is held together with three rubber bands that tend to snap, making the video jerky.
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Fast
The drone can reach speeds up to 65 km/h and it can also change altitude rather quickly.
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Performs poorly in low light scenarios
Because of the small sensor size and the relatively limited ISO range, this drone's camera struggles heavily in low light conditions.
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Easy to carry around
Travelers will be especially happy about the drone’s slim body and easily foldable arms. When folded, the drone is about the size of a brick and can be transported with ease, making it an extremely compact 4K-capable drone. Unlike some other larger drones, the Mavic Pro’s camera is situated up the front of the drone, further reducing its size. Its remote is also travel-friendly, given that it’s also very compact.
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Tends to lose tracked objects in certain circumstances
While in most circumstances the drone can track and follow objects quite well, it does struggle if the target's color blends with the background or if it makes sudden turns.
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Easily adjustable focus
You can adjust the focus of the camera by tapping on the object on the live view screen.
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Signal may be lost in areas with many Wi-Fi devices
This drone may lose the remote's signal if flying over a dense neighborhood with lots of Wi-Fi devices.
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Frequent software updates
DJI constantly updates its drone's firmware and companion apps, adding new functionalities and improving existing ones.
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Stays stable even under strong winds
Thanks to all its sensors, design and powerful motors, this is one of the most stable small drones in the market. It stays almost perfectly still even under strong breezes.
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Has advanced algorithms for autonomous flying
This drone’s software includes some clever autonomous flying algorithms that can be easily configured and activated via the smartphone companion app. You can predefine flying paths, set the drone to follow an object, or fly at a certain constant distance from the ground, following topographic changes. This means that you don’t have to worry about controlling the drone while you’re hands are occupied on something else, such as climbing a hill.
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Flying consumes less battery than hovering
The Mavic Pro drone has been designed in a way that it will operate longer when it is moving around and not hovering in the same place. The difference is small, though: a full battery should last for around 24 minutes on hovering and for around 27 minutes on flying. These times are excellent for a small drone.
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Gestures can be used to take shots
This drone's camera can be activated via physical gestures, which can be especially useful for taking selfies: this way, you don't have to use the remote and worry about it showing up on the shots.
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Can be used indoors and in tight spaces
The Mavic Pro can be set to tripod mode and used to film indoors or in other tight settings, where precision is needed. Once the drone is set to tripod mode, its speed is limited to approximately 2 mph and control input sensitivity is reduced, increasing the accuracy of commands sent to the drone.
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Wide range of accessories of DJI accessories available
You can buy external batteries, bags, propeller guards, filters, even a battery-to-power-bank adapter. Many of its accessories are much cheaper than other drone's accessories.
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Convenient special bundle for travelers
You can buy this drone as a “Fly More Combo” that includes additional batteries, extra props, a backpack and other accessories that make traveling with the drone easier. This is much more economical than buying the items separately.
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Easy to fly
Just unfold the drone, set its mode (“fly only” or “camera”), and use the remote to operate it. No need to set up the drone blades, as they reposition themselves once the motors are activated and takeoff can be done automatically. It even senses objects that are close, in order to crashing into them. If its battery level gets critically low or its loses signal to the remote, it automatically sets course back to where it took off and land there.
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No need to remove parts
You don’t need to assemble or dissemble parts each time you are setting the drone up or have finished flying. Everything folds and unfolds neatly.
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Control drones from long distances
This drone has an impressive maximum range of 7 km, which is very impressive. This drops significantly in urban areas, where interferences are higher, but even in these conditions it still reaches a 1 km range. However, users should be aware that some countries may have laws prohibiting people from operating the drone at such distances.
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Responds to remote's commands quickly
The control’s input lag is almost non-existent and offers very precise control with no random movements.
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Beginner mode available, for easy learning
If you are new to drones, the Mavic Pro’s beginner mode will help you learn how to fly it, while minimizing risks. It limits the distance and speed the drone can fly, and also reduces the sensitivity of the controller.
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Weight:
743 g
Max Speed:
65 km/h
Video:
MP4, MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 )
Mobile App:
DJI GO 4
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GoPro Karma
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Great value package
When you buy the drone, you also get a handheld gimbal system with control buttons. The stabilizing gimbal is useful as it can be mounted on other GoPro compatible accessories. The package also includes additional propellers and a backpack with a built-in shoulder mount where you can attach your camera.
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No automatic tracking mode
As of July 2017, there is no tracking mode where the drone can follow an object around. This feature would have been useful when you want the drone to follow a subject doing outdoor sports or driving a vehicle. GoPro has promised to add this in a future update.
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Simple to use controller
This drone's controller only has a few intuitively placed buttons, which are easy to learn. There’s no need to attach a smartphone, since the controller comes with a built-in touchscreen. The information layout on the screen is simple and won’t overwhelm you.
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Over-reliance on GPS may lead to random drifting
The Karma doesn’t have any obstacle avoidance or downward sensors, relying solely on its GPS signal. This means it may drift randomly in the air if the GPS signal isn’t strong enough. At worst, it may cause collisions with objects in its path. Fortunately, the controller can somehow compensate this effect.
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Helps beginners to learn how to fly it with a virtual learning mode
The Karma has a virtual learning mode for beginners, allowing them to fly this drone virtually, with the remote, while learning the basics.
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Limitations when filming in 4K
Filming in 4K gives a “fish eye” effect which can be removed later, but it also reduces the maximum resolution down to 2.7K.
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Lack of an obstacle avoidance system may cause crashes
If the drone loses connection with the remote and takes a straight course home, it can crash somewhere, since it lacks an obstacle avoidance system.
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Controller's screen is hard to see under direct sunlight
The controller's screen is glossy, making it hard to use under direct sunlight.
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Weight:
2.2 lbs
Max Flight Time:
20 minutes
Flight Radius:
Up to 9,840 ft (3,000 m)
Dimensions (Opened/No Propellers):
Length: 12 in (303 mm); width: 16.2 in (411 mm); height: 4.6 in (117 mm)
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Halo Drone
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Great video and photo capturing capabilities
The Halo Drone comes equipped with a great 4K camera capable of capturing high-quality photos and videos. It comes with a lens that has a 115 degrees FOV and that can take smooth videos and pictures with little to no shakiness. It can record videos at different resolutions and framerates. However, the max. framerate depends on the resolution the video is being captured in: 4K up to 30FPS UHD up to 60FPS FHD up to 60FPS HD up to 120FPS
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Camera settings can't be changed from the app or remote
The camera capture settings can only be set before flying since the app and remote do not have support for changing them.
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Extremely portable
The Halo Drone is very portable and can easily be taken anywhere with you. It weighs around 1.3kg and has a diagonal length of 430mm. What's more, is that all four arms are foldable which greatly decreases the size and lets you put it in a normal backpack easily. The foldable design also protects the delicate parts of the drone and keeps them from getting damaged when carrying the drone around.
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Camera is weak compared to competitors
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Camera can be used without the drone
This drone's camera can be removed and used as a standalone camera.
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7 advanced follow modes
This drone comes with 7 different smart follow modes that you can use to shot video automatically, while the drone follows you, or another target, around.
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Good build quality
The Halo drone is made from high quality materials which do not break easily. It's very sturdy and feels great to the touch.
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Very stable
Overall, the Halo is a very strong and stable drone that does not lose control under strong winds.
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Relatively fast
The Halo Drone can reach speeds of up to 45mph.
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Excellent sensor
Built with a Sony IMX377 sensor.
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Decent flight times
The battery lasts an average of 22 minutes of flight time. This is a pretty decent battery life, when compared to other drones at this price range.
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Great design
The Halo Drone has a sleek, modern design with a grey body and orange highlights.
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Weight:
1370 g (3 lbs)
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