8 Best drones for breath-taking aerial photography

What makes a good drone? For some, it’s simply a toy and easy handling is all they need. For others, combining a powerful and long-lasting drone with an equally powerful camera is the only thing that’ll fit the bill.

8 Best drones for breath-taking aerial photography
  • What are the best drones for beginners? Getting your first drone is exciting but seeing it crash certainly isn’t. Rather than going big, start with an affordable drone that you’re not afraid to crash. It’s a great way to learn without hurting your wallet.
  • Are delivery drones ready for takeoff? For some time now, Amazon and several parcel couriers have been testing delivery drones. While the technology seems promising and has many potential benefits, are delivery drones ready for action?
  • Where can I find more drones? Explore the top-rated drones and best drone accessories you can buy from our category here.

Drones have enabled humans to see the world from an entirely new place; a place where previously you could only see from a plane. Truly flying sky-high, drone photography has changed everything from movies to travel photography to real estate.

Of course, not all drones are created equal. In fact, some are just perfect for flying around your yard. But, these are the 8 best drones for taking truly breath-taking aerial photography.

Parrot Bebop 2 Power FPV Drone


Providing 60 minutes of battery life over two batteries, this device gives you more freedom to explore your surroundings. Offering over 30 minutes of flight time on a single charge, the Bebop 2 Power has a range of over one mile. Additionally, it can fly up to 40 miles per hour in Sport mode.

DJI Spark Mini Drone


Complete with a camera, this drone has advanced technology to snap images unlike ever before. The Spark Drone has intelligent in-flight modes. Coming from DJI, this drone is easy to fly with a single tap. In addition, the powerful camera is able to actively track subjects to always keep them in the frame.

Yuneec Mantis Q Foldable 4K Travel Drone


Compact yet powerful, this gadget comes with innovative drone features including facial detection and voice control in one user-friendly package. In addition, its energy-efficient design allows the Mantis Q to stay in the air for as long as 33 minutes. Likewise, the drone’s impressive flight time gives you plenty of time to capture stunning photos and videos.

Hover 2 Self-Flying 4K Drone


This well-equipped drone takes all the hard work out of capturing footage. Offering 23-minute flights, Hover 2 uses the power of AI to adapt to its surroundings. It cleverly avoids obstacles and flies all on its own. Coming with its own remote, Hover 2 features a proprietary Optical Radar to achieve depth perception. You can choose one of a few modes to ensure you capture what you need.

DJI Phantom 4 RTK Drone


This device makes construction mapping and surveying easier than before. Complete with a high-quality camera, the Phantom 4 RTK Drone can capture RTK data down to the centimeter. Featuring an integrated RTK module, the drone offers real-time positioning data to improve accuracy on image metadata. Additionally, the GNSS module under the RTK receiver helps maintain flight stability in areas with poor signal.

Xiaomi FiMi X8 SE Foldable 4K Drone


Armed with a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, this clever drone features smart tracking and smart flights. It’s all controlled up to 5km away with the included remote, which is complete with a built-in display. In fact, the display gives you a real-time drone POV, so you can see what your drone sees.

Skydio R1 Self Flying Video Camera


This autonomous drone uses artificial intelligence to avoid obstacles while filming your exploits. You launch the drone simply by opening the app on your phone and swiping upwards on the screen. From the palm of your hand, the R1 soars upwards to the ideal vantage point. Designed for cyclists and other outdoor adventures, the R1 automatically captures your highlights.

UVify Draco High-Speed Drone


With the help of real rocket scientists, the Draco Drone has maximum performance unlike you’ve ever seen. It’s lightweight and lightning fast and even has an HD camera to capture the action. Ready to fly out of the box, the Draco features a durable carbon fiber shell to also make it water resistant. With the ability to fly in any weather, the drone has a top speed of up to 100mph.

Which one of these would you use to enhance your aerial photography skills? Share with us in the comments below.

Madhurima Nag is the Head of Content at Gadget Flow. She side-hustles as a parenting and STEM influencer and loves to voice her opinion on product marketing, innovation and gadgets (of course!) in general.
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