An interactive list of features and reviews to help you pick the right drone.
There’s a popular quote about the value of tools: “Good equipment ain’t cheap, and cheap equipment ain’t good.” Neither part of this quote applies to the Phantom 3 Standard. Just under $500, this model is the entry point in the Phantom lineup. Released a few months after the Professional model, you’d be forgiven for looking […]
Smartphones are at the center of how we interact with technology today. The Ehang Ghost 2.0 takes advantage of our familiarity by making yours its controller. This isn’t a new concept, but Ehang’s inclusion of the G-Box takes it to a whole new level. Increased Communication Instead of directly connecting a smartphone to the drone, […]
The futuristic, black body of the Solo highlights how advanced drones have become — the quadcopter and its controller each house a 1GHz Linux computer to handle its autonomous flying features. The autonomy was easy and intuitive to use; our multi-point cable cam route was accurate and repeatable throughout the testing. Based on the open-source ideals […]
The Bebop 2 sizes up slightly from the original Parrot Bebop with wider arms, larger propellers, and a bigger fuselage. The main beneficiary of this is the battery, which provided a group-best 27 minutes of flight in our tests — the only rig that surpassed its listed figure. Devices Won’t Suffice We received a controller-less […]
The Chroma from Horizon Hobby is a great drone that won’t break the bank. While it may not have the name recognition of units from DJI or 3DR (outside the hobby aircraft world that is), this machine brings a lot to the table. No Flight Delays Out of the box, the Chroma has everything you […]
With its recent price drop, the Phantom 3 Professional might be the best starting point for anyone seriously interested in aerial cinematography. Out of the box, the quadcopter is straightforward to set up. The propellers thread onto color-matched screws, and a wrench in the included toolkit helps achieve critical tightness. After charging the batteries, installing […]
DJI has been building a reputation as THE name in consumer camera drone aircraft. Balancing both affordability and cutting edge, there is a DJI drone for almost everyone. The Phantom 4 is not just the newest arrival in the DJI line of products, it feels like an important evolution for the field. Sensational Sensors The […]
