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Yuneec Breeze
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Decent camera quality, better than most budget drones
Overall, the Breeze's camera offers better image quality and color reproduction than most budget drones. It can shoot in 4K at 30 fps, but it can also shoot in lower resolutions, up to 120 fps. Photos are shot in 13 megapixels, and have roughly the image quality of a picture taken with a medium-range smartphone. The field of view is wide, covering 117 degrees and it is possible to swivel the camera up or down for great landscape shots. You can also view a live feed of what the drone is capturing.
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Rather disappointing battery life
This drone’s flight time, due to the small battery size, is not great: it can only stay in the air for about 12 minutes (if there are no strong winds), before it force-lands. On the plus side, it ships with two batteries, so you can quickly swap them. It takes about 40 minutes to charge a battery.
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Easy to carry around
Thanks to its foldable propellers, low weight, compact design and clever camera integration, the Yuneec Breeze is very portable and you can take it anywhere with little effort.
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Can’t automatically avoid obstacles
There are no additional sensors that monitor the surroundings around the drone, so you need to be careful while operating it not to crash it against anything. This is true even when the drone is set to any of the automated modes: it can crash while following or orbiting you.
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Batteries are cheap and easy to charge
Extra batteries for this drone are rather cheap and only take 40 minutes to charge. This is an important point, given that a Con of this is drone is it's short battery life (only 12 minutes).
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Videos may look shaky
Unfortunately, there’s no gimbal stabilization, so the videos may look shaky, due to strong winds or sudden maneuvers. It does make up for it with electronic image stabilization, but this doesn’t work when shooting in native 4K.
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Easy to share your captures
The app you use to control the drone can also be used to share your moments on social media. Once you have captured a video or photo, you can simply select the social network profile that you want to upload to and you’re done. No PC or video editing software necessary.
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Almost no hardware upgrades available
The Breeze is basic and, excluding the prop guards, there are no options for any sort of upgrades on the drone.
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Automated takeoff and landing
The drone can take off and land automatically with just a press of a button on the controlling app. It uses GPS to remember the place where it took off from, so you can tell it to land in the same place. Even if connection to the mobile device is lost, the drone can still use those coordinates to safely land.
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Memory can't be expanded
You can’t expand this drone's memory, as there is no memory card slot. It has a built-in 14 GB memory that can store about 40 minutes of 4K video.
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4 easy to use and convenient automatic flying modes
Yuneec has equipped the drone with 4 different auto modes: "selfie" mode makes it hover from a specified distance and await a command to take a photo or video; "orbit" makes the drone orbit around the controller; "journey" mode makes the drone to follow a previously set path; and "follow me" mode tells the drone to follow you using the GPS or the camera.
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If users want a physical controller, they need to buy it separately
While the mobile app is easy to use, some may find it a bit frustrating and would prefer a physical controller, which is only available if bought separately.
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For easier control, first-person view goggles and controller mount are available
For a small price, you can get first-person view goggles and a controller to put your phone in. The controller is easier to use than the in-built controls on the mobile app.
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Can't control the camera's focus settings
You cannot control the camera’s focus settings, even though you can adjust other settings, like white balance and shutter speed.
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Easy to control on a smartphone or tablet
This drone is easily and conveniently operated via an app on an iOS or Android device (no need for a physical controller). It is very easy to use it, as the controls are very basic. You need to keep in mind that on small devices, the controls will obstruct the video on the screen.
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Unable to keep up with fast moving objects
This drone's top speeds are enough for following a walking/running person, but insufficient to keep up with anything that moves faster. In fact, this drone tops at around 11 mph, with an ascent rate of 1 m/s.
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Guards minimize the risk of injuries of damage to the propellers
Beginners can fly the drone indoors with great confidence, since the risk of injury or broken propellers is low, due to propeller guards.
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Flight range is insufficient for advanced users
By default, the drone can fly up to a maximum height of 30 feet and a maximum distance of 300 feet from you. While this is enough for most casual uses, professionals and film-makers will definitely be left wanting more.
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Solid and well built
Despite having a plasticky cheap look and feel, it is actually very well built and can withstand minor crashes without any problems.
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Weight:
386 g
Max Speed:
18 km/h
Mobile App:
Breeze Cam app
Shutter speed:
1/30 - 1/8000 s
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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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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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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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Yuneec Typhoon 4K
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Removable gimbal
The gimbal of the Typhoon 4K can be removed and attached to a handle, for use on the ground.
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Android only
The operating system for this drone is Android, so streaming won't work to iOS devices.
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Smart features
Has a "return home" feature, as well as the ability to watch and follow objects.
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A tool is required to fasten and unfasten the propellers
The propellers come on and off, and a tool is required to make that happen.
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Streams to other devices
Can stream to other devices, if you want to share or use something larger than the provided screen.
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Requires calibration
Before flying it, you need to calibrate the onboard compass, which requires a real compass.
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Controller has onboard screen
No smartphone or tablet is required to use this drone.
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Weight:
1700 g
Dimensions:
420 x 420 x 210 mm
Microphone:
Yes
Video resolution:
4K, 1080p
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DJI Phantom 4 Pro
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Great autonomous flying functionality
The drone is equipped with plenty of autonomous flying modes, including various object tracking modes, pre-defined path flying mode, and even "follow the terrain" mode. Coupled with the excellent obstacle avoidance systems, you can use these auto modes without any worries.
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Front propellers can get in the way of the frame
When flying and filming, the front propellers can get in the way of the frame quite often.
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Has built-in obstacle avoidance
The Phantom 4 Pro has an advanced 5-direction obstacle avoidance system, unlike other drones with only forward/downward facing sensors. This greatly minimizes the risk of crashing when flying backwards or to a side with limited visibility. The sensors also allow greater control and stability when flying indoors. However, obstacle avoidance in all directions only works in two flight modes: beginner and tripod. In standard flying mode, only the front and rear sensors work. The obstacle sensing range is 30 meters in all directions, the obstacle avoidance system range goes from 0.2m to 7m, and the max speed for obstacle avoidance is 50 km/h (31 mph). The drone avoids obstacles either by moving past them or stopping right at the obstacle.
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Doesn't support third party apps
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is to use the native DJI operating system and it seems that third party apps are unable to control this drone.
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Camera can take bright images in the dark
The DJI Phantom 4 Pro's camera is equipped with a 1 inch 20 megapixel sensor. This big sensor collects enought light to allow shooting bright pictures in dark settings.
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The sensors don't detect all obstacles
The Phantom 4 Pro's sensors have some problems picking up obstacles with a black surface, even in the daytime. This means you must be careful when flying around dark obstacles or during the night. Only the infrared side sensing systems work well at nighttime.
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Version that comes with a remote with a built-in Android tablet is available
It is possible to buy this drone in a “plus” version that includes a remote with a built-in Android tablet with an extremely bright screen.
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Not very portable
You can’t fold or flatten the drone when it is switched off, so it isn’t so easy to travel with. Because of the large dimensions, it will not fit in a carry-on luggage in a plane. Also, every time you get the drone ready to fly, you will need to attach the propellers to the drone as they aren’t foldable, only removable.
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Great image quality
The drone boasts a large sensor almost four times as large as those in high-end smartphones. This allows it to capture a more detailed picture and greatly improves performance in low light. Another standout feature is the aperture control, which allows you to change the depth of field for creative uses.
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May occasionally loose tracked objects
The mode that tracks an object may lose the target occasionally, if it takes sharp turns.
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Weight:
1388 g
Max Speed:
45 mph (72 kph)
Max Flight Time:
Approx. 30 minutes
Camera Sensor:
1’’ CMOS Effective pixels: 20M
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AirDog
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4
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5
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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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Yuneec Typhoon H
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Very flexible camera movement
The camera is mounted on a 3-axis gimbal which not only makes taking very steady captures easy, but also allows the camera to swivel 360 degrees. In addition, the landing gear retracts, so it doesn’t get in the way of your panning shots. The camera itself is on par with those found on other drones in this price range.
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Takes some time to set up the drone
It takes a while to set up the drone, since you need to unfold and lock all of the arms and install each propeller.
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Can be operated by two people at once
You can buy a second, smaller controller (with no screen) and have a second person controlling certain drone functions. For example, you can use it while doing certain activities in Follow Me mode. Alternatively, you can use it as a separate flying controller, while the other person controls the camera, essentially dividing the tasks of flying and filming/shooting.
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Batteries take a long time to charge
It takes about 2 hours to charge the batteries, which is twice as long as other similar drones take.
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Remote doesn’t need an additional smartphone or tablet
While many drones come with a remote that requires a smartphone or tablet to monitor flying data and view live images, the Typhoon H doesn't need this: it comes with a remote with a built-in display. It’s an HD touchscreen display that allows you to change settings and see what you are filming in real time.
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Obstacle avoidance system that works even in low light
This drone has a sonar-based obstacle avoidance system, meaning it works well even in poor light conditions.
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Quiet and smart 6-rotor flight system
While the majority of drones have four rotors, the Typhoon H uses six rotors. This design makes the drone quieter and ensures the drone is able to land safely in case one of the rotors malfunctions.
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Airborne Night Maclane
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5
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Automatic landing
At 9% battery life, you will get an alert that the battery is getting low. At 4%, the drone will automatically land itself wherever it is. At the 9% mark, you should start moving towards a safe landing area (away from trees and water).
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Poor camera quality
The camera is mounted on the bottom, and aims straight down. It doesn't take video, and stills are only captured at 640x480 resolution. Because the LEDs are on the font, they don't help illuminate objects that are seen by the camera. Taking selfies can be uncomfortable and unflattering - you will be looking straight up.
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Easy to learn
To launch it, you can just toss it up in the air and the motors will jump into action. It can also perform full front-flips and back-flips while flying simply by pressing a button.
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Short flight time
This drone can fly for 9 minutes under ideal situations before it needs recharging. In real-world use, expect 7 minutes outdoors with the guard removed and very little wind.
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On-board lights
The Night model has two LEDs on the front of it which can be adjusted to different intensities. They also have flash and strobe modes.
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Removable guard
The guard that protects the blades when indoors can be removed to provide more maneuverability. Removing the guard also removes some weight, adding some extra time to the battery life. The guard is suggested for indoor use, as it protects the blades from damage when you inevitably run it into a wall.
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Different control modes
You can control the drone by choosing one of the 3 modes: joypad, normal, and ace. Joypad uses two on-screen sticks - left is for altitude and right is for direction. Normal and ace modes use the accelerometer of your phone - tilting your phone will move the drone. Ace mode allows for more complex aerobatics such as steep turns.
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Weight:
63 g
Max Speed:
18 km/h
Mobile App:
FreeFlight 3
Max Flight Time:
7 min
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$129.99
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Parrot Rolling Spider
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3
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Easy to fly
With no input, the Rolling Spider will hover. This means that if you find yourself in a tricky situation, just let go of all the controls and the drone will attempt to steady itself. It also takes off on its own - all you need to do it hit the 'take off' button on your smartphone.
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Poor camera quality
There is no video mode - the camera can only capture still images. The resolution of the pictures is only 640x480 and the quality isn't the best. The camera faces straight down, and it can get about 30 feet (10 meters) away from your phone.
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Stable flight
The out-of-the-box flight can be a bit rocky, but you can calibrate the Rolling Spider to achieve very steady flight for a drone its size.
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No power button
The only way to turn on the drone is by plugging it in, then unplugging it. That means that if you want to take it out of the house, you'll need to bring a laptop or portable charger to plug it into for a few seconds just to activate it.
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Removable wheels
The wheels mostly are the to protect the propeller blades, but you can also use them to climb walls, or crawl along the ceiling. Replacement wheels are available for $10.
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Short flight times
Not only does the battery take a long time to charge (90 minutes), it can only achieve a flight time of 5-8 minutes (8 minutes in ideal flying conditions).
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Weight:
100 g
Max Speed:
18 km/h
Mobile App:
FreeFlight 3
Max Flight Time:
8 min
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DJI Spark
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4
Cons
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Beginner-friendly
It's easy to learn how to control the Spark, since it has simple controls. It also has an automatic stabilization system and anti-collision sensors that help prevent impact that can cause permanent damage.
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Camera is not of professional quality
The Spark's camera can't be compared to the cameras of more advanced drones. For example, it's not 4K and it only has 12MP.
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Includes high-end smart features
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2 axis gimbal
The Spark's gimbal only has 2 axis, unlike those with 3 axis of high-end drones.
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Great image quality for the price
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Con
Doesn’t come with a remote by default
The Spark doesn't come with a remote by default. If you get the more basic version, you have to control the drone via an app installed on your smartphone or tablet. If bought separately, the remote costs $149. Getting the Spark's "Fly More" Combo, which includes the remote, among other accessories, costs $699.
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Controllable with gestures
This drone can be controlled via physical gestures, which can be especially useful for beginners, since it provides an intuitive way of controlling flight.
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Con
Short flight time
This drone's maximum flight time is 16 minutes, which can feel quite short.
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Specs
Video:
1080p 30fps
Flight Time:
15+ min
Photos:
12MP
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$399.00
5
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DJI Phantom 4
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14
Experiences
Pros
7
Cons
6
Specs
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Pro
Beautiful camera
Has the ability to shoot in 4k, a field of view of 94 degrees, and a 3-axis, brushless, gimbal.
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Propellers can get in the shot
Sometimes the propellers dip into the shot when turning or speeding up.
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Durable
Can survive hard falls from 10 - 15ft.
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Sense and Avoid only prevents head on collisions
Sense and Avoid will not stop you from backing into things and hitting things when moving sideways.
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Smart safety features
When the battery is getting low, or the drone has lost contact with the controller, it will return to the starting point. It is also able to detect and avoid objects that you, the pilot, may not be aware of. Then, when you're done flying, the drone can land itself.
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Con
Sense and Avoid only works in normal mode
When in sport mode, the Phantom 4 sense and avoid functionality does not work. It will not stop itself from crashing.
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Sport mode for advanced flying
In sport mode, the Phantom 4 will fly faster and bank harder, allowing you to get a wider variety of shots. Good for more advanced pilots.
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Con
Blades need to be removed for transporting
The blades on the Phantom 4 do not collapse, and need to be taken off when transporting the drone.
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Sense and Avoid capability
The Phantom 4 can sense 3D objects around it and will brake and reroute to go around them.
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Con
Only livestreams to Facebook Live
Doesn't offer support for YouTube or Periscope streaming.
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Subject tracking
Tap the screen and the Phantom 4 will keep the subject in the shot. Great for controller-free flying and beginners.
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Awkward to transport
The dimensions for the DJI Phantom 4 are 8.7 x 15 x 12.8 inches. This means that the Phantom 4 will not fit in your backpack, and when properly packaged for transportation will either require its own bag or take up about half the space in an average roller board suitcase.
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Supports livestreaming to Facebook
Stream footage from your drone directly to Facebook Live.
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Specs
Controller Support:
Fly with controller (phone needed) or by phone alone.
Battery Life:
28 minutes of flight time
Max Speed:
45 mph
Shutter speed:
8s -1/8000s
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$835.99
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3DR Solo
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9
Experiences
Pros
4
Cons
4
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Portable
Portable, weighting 3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) as a standalone or 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with a GoPro and Solo Gimbal.
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Con
Doesn't come with a gimbal or camera
The basic pack of the drone doesn't come with a camera or gimbal.
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Really fast
It is really fast, the maximum that the Solo can do is 55 mph (89 km/h). Made possible by its design and four 880 kV motors.
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Con
Stability problems
Other users have reported that the drone may drift away even if you hit the stop button. This appears to be linked with the GPS problem.
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Good range
It covers a good range, 6 miles (9.5km). Makes it suitable for almost anything you might want to do with it.
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Con
GPS problems
Users have reported having GPS problems. This issue is likely due to the positioning of the module. Instead of having a small mast on top of the drone for GPS and dual GPS modules (one for US satellites and the other for Russian satellites), the single GPS is located under the battery, blocking signals from some angles.
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Good flight time
The 3DR Solo can fly up to 20 minutes or 15 minutes with payload (camera).
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Vulnerable to interference
Operates on 2.4GHz frequency, which is not ideal for drones if you fly it in a city where there is a lot of interference. Normal wifi networks use the 2.4GHz so interference occurs where there are many wifi networks.
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Weight:
3.3 lbs. (1.5 kg) / 3.9 lbs. (1.8 kg) with GoPro and Solo Gimbal
Dimensions:
10 in. tall (25 cm), 18 in. (46 cm) motor-to-motor
Max Speed:
55 mph (89 km/h)
Battery:
5200 mAh 14.8V DC Lithium Polymer
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$499
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DJI Spreading Wings S1000
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5
Experiences
Pros
4
Cons
1
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Pro
Compatible with Canon's 5D cameras
Comes with a gimbal designed to work with Canon's 5D cameras.
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Con
Expensive
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Pro
Reasonably portable
Arms can be folded to reduce the amount of space it takes up when transported.
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Stable
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Good carrying capacity
This drone can handle 11 kg of takeoff weight.
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$1,499
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3DR IRIS+
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8
Experiences
Pros
4
Cons
3
Specs
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Pro
Operating frequency
Unlike most drones, which use 2.4GHz WiFi, the IRIS+ uses either a 915 MHz or a 433 MHz frequency, which means much less interference than with 2.4GHz.
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Con
High price
This drone's price is quite high, considering what you get when you purchase it.
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Pro
GPS
It has on board GPS, so you can plan your next flight before the drone takes off.
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Con
Looks like a toy
The drone doesn't look very good: its designed more like a toy than a drone.
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Pro
Good flight time
The flight time changes depending on load, but it is between 16-22 minutes, which is a pretty standard fly time for drones.
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Con
Does not come with a gimbal or camera
If you want to take aerial shots, you will need to purchase a gimbal and a camera separately.
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Fast
The drone is pretty fast, reaching a top speed of 40mph.
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Max Speed:
40 mph
Flight time:
16-22 minutes
Payload :
400 g or 0.8 lbs
Radio frequency:
915 MHz or 433 MHz options
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$499
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Hexo+
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8
Experiences
Pros
3
Cons
4
Specs
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Pro
Portable
It can be folded up and transported inside a backpack.
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Con
GoPro isn't powered or wired
When you install a camera in the Hexo+, it doesn't receive any commands or power from the drone. You need to start recording on the ground and check you camera battery level before flying.
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Pro
Fast
Can go up to 45 mph while tracking a subject. It won't lag behind you if you don't go over this speed.
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Con
Lacks manual controls
You can't control this drone manually, you can only "direct" it.
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Easy to use
The Hexo+ has virtually no learning curve: you don't pilot it, it flies automatically.
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Con
High price
999$ Is a bit too much for most users, especially when compared to the prices of other drones.
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Camera not included
Although it comes with a gimbal, the camera is not included.
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Specs
Weight:
1,7 kg including battery and gimbal
Max Speed:
45 mph (70 km/h)
Battery:
Replaceable 5000 mAh 3S lithium-polymer
Max range:
300 ft (100 m)
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