11 best quadcopters with a good camera

We live in amazing time. Now we can take a picture from absolutely any point. Even shooting from a height does not cause any problems - for this you can use a quadrocopter. However, the choice of such a drone will be very difficult. The fact is that the stores are filled with simple copters, the camera of which is far from ideal. And such drones fly not far and not for long. If you want to buy a standing quadcopter with a camera that will not disappoint you, then check out our selection. It includes devices that have a decent flight radius, a high duration and a decent resolution of photos. Some of the considered models can fly up to a height of over a kilometer!

Top quad copters with a good camera

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best professional quadcopters with a good camera	1	DJI Inspire 2 Professional	210 990 ₽
	2	DJI Inspire 2	209 000 ₽
	3	DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus	127 990 ₽
	4	Walkera VOYAGER 3	51 410 ₽
	5	DJI Inspire 1	182 000 ₽
The best folding quadcopters with a good camera	1	DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise	169 990 ₽
	2	DJI Mavic 2 Pro	96 800 ₽
	3	DJI Mavic Air	47 990 ₽
	4	DJI Mavic Pro	57 990 ₽
	5	Parrot anafi	45 990 ₽
	6	DJI Spark	28 990 ₽

The best professional quadcopters with a good camera

DJI Inspire 2 Professional

Rating: 4.9

The most expensive drone in our collection. It is used for shooting music videos and videos of a different kind. And this is a real monster - it is recommended to bring a quadrocopter to the take-off location in the trunk of a car. The weight of the device reaches 3440 g, and its “legs” look the most intimidating. At the moment of take-off, the chassis rises up so as not to fall into the frame.

The Professional version is updated regularly. As of 2018, she continues to offer separate control of the flight direction and camera. This means that DJI Inspire 2 Professional can be simultaneously used by two people. The operator will shoot what is happening, while his assistant will manage the drone itself. In this case, each person will see his picture - this provides a full-fledged FPV camera, embedded in the rear of the quadcopter. It is curious that even it has a two-axis suspension, thanks to which the picture is devoid of jitter. By the way, the drone buyer will not need to purchase a second console - it is already included. In addition to one of the remotes, you can connect a GPS module. This is necessary in cases where a person driving a quadrocopter moves somewhere, which is why an automatic return home is excluded. However, such a module is not in every set - this point needs to be clarified beforehand. Optional is the equipment for shooting on the ground. But eight batteries come with absolutely every DJI Inspire 2 Professional. Surprisingly, even this number does not seem excessive. The fact is that inside the quadcopter there are two battery compartments, and the flight time from a full charge does not exceed 23 minutes. The parameter does not strike the imagination because of the large weight, the professional camera (it consumes energy with a big appetite) and the heating function. The latter helps the drone in cold weather.

Of course, this drone can fly a long distance. Also, a device with carbon fiber beams is trained in all kinds of automatic shooting modes. In particular, the quadcopter is able to follow a person, a car and any other object. At the same time, it accelerates to an impressive 26.11 m / s. This model is designed for flying in open space. However, the obstacles to it still do not hurt - they are recognized by sensors of visual positioning, as well as by ultrasonic and infrared sensors. The magnetometer, accelerometer, barometer and gyroscope are also included in the product - this is a standard set even for inexpensive DJI quadrocopters. And this drone, for a minute, costs about a million rubles!

Included with the drone comes a few things that owners of budget copters can only dream of. For example, these are two monitors, the diagonal of which is close to 8 inches - it is with their help that the image from the cameras is viewed. Also in the box you can find a pair of CINESSD drives of 240 GB each. Should be useful and reader CINESSD Station, connected to the port USB 3.0. The buyer will also receive a flywheel with a bracket, an Apple ProRes codec activation key, battery isolation stickers, a case for transporting a copter, and various small items.

As you already understood, this is a purely professional model. This is evidenced not only by the equipment of the quadrocopter, but also by the camera supplied with it. In this case, it is Zenmuse X5S. Also, the drone is supported by an even more advanced camera Zenmuse X7. However, even the bundled version is able to cope with recording video at a resolution of 5.2K, and most often do not even need a professional film studio. Video shooting is carried out with a frequency of 60 frames / s. If you reduce the resolution to Full HD, then the frequency is doubled. To save the material can use codecs H.265, Apple ProRes and CinemaDNG. Each of them has certain limitations in terms of resolution and frequency, so you need to be careful. And if H.265 is limited to 100 Mbps, then in CinemaDNG this parameter can reach 4.44 Gbit / s. The camera is also capable of taking pictures - in a second it can take up to twenty frames in 20 megapixel resolution.

Perhaps the DJI Inspire 2 Professional and the camera that comes with it can be talked about forever. This is a professional kit that should suit any studio. But not each of them has enough money for such a purchase, so we are obliged to consider less expensive copters.

DJI Inspire 2

Rating: 4.8

There must be a completely normal DJI Inspire 2 in our ranking. This drone is on the market for a slightly longer time. At the same time, in terms of its design, it is no different from the model discussed above. There are also frightening legs that go up immediately after takeoff. The difference is in picking a quadrocopter. At a cost of 300 thousand rubles, it is foolish to expect two monitors, an additional console and other "goodies". Alas, by default the drone is delivered even without a camera. Therefore, the buyer will have to pay at least for Zenmuse X4S. But this, if you think about it, is the standard practice for professional quadcopters.

If the design of the DJI Inspire 2 does not differ from its more professional version, then it makes no sense to talk about the characteristics of the device in detail.23-27 minutes of being in the air are waiting for you again, depending on what kind of camera will be used (Zenmuse X7 is the most voracious). Communication with the drone is not lost even at three-kilometer distance, especially when it comes to managing outside the city. Not forgotten here, and a lot of sensors through which the kopter is trying to recognize obstacles. The excellent stabilizer, to which the camera is attached, has not gone anywhere, it does an excellent job even in a terrible wind.

The device comes with only two batteries. It is very small. It seems that every buyer at the same time will try to purchase additional batteries, even if they cannot be called cheap. Many studios use DJI Inspire 2 for a reason. Yes, this quadcopter is quite large, and preparing for flight takes a long time. But he is as safe as possible. The operator is waiting for a stable connection, which can be interrupted only in conditions of dense urban development. Also, this drone has a backup navigation system, which just will not let him get lost. There are other means of protection here - in a word, you can only drop it on the ground on purpose. Mark it would be possible and all sorts of automatic functions - such as tracking and self-return home. But our rating will make you understand that they are possessed by the much more affordable DJI quadrocopters.

DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus

Rating: 4.7

It must be that Phantom 4 Pro is now one of the most popular quadcopters, if we talk strictly about professional solutions. In favor of this drone, many regional studios are busy choosing to shoot ads and relatively inexpensive video clips. The secret of the popularity of the copter is in its not the largest sizes and wide opportunities. At the same time, DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus is much cheaper than the models discussed above - in Russia, about 130-160 thousand rubles are asked for this drone. And this is for the version with the camera! With a very good one, you need to say a camera!

Let's immediately get acquainted with how exactly this quadrocopter shoots. His camera is located on a suspension-stabilizer operating in three axes. The picture remains smooth in most cases. A bit of a frame can shake only in an extremely strong wind, when it is simply scary to start the copter. Video is written in 4K resolution - this is the maximum available option. The frequency is 60 frames per second, which is good news. The resolution can be reduced to Full HD, then you are waiting for 120 frames / s - this is important, for example, for shooting auto racing and other sporting events. Unfortunately, there is no support for Apple ProRes and other advanced codecs. The user is provided exclusively with H.265 and H.264, not loading "iron". In this case, the first is limited to a frequency of 30 frames / s, if we speak about 4K resolution. The maximum available bitrate is 100 Mbps. More than the above codecs are not needed.

Kvadrokopter perfectly shows itself in wedding photography. Of course, his camera is not only capable of recording video. She creates photos. Importantly, they can be saved in the RAW-format, making their subsequent editing much easier - pulling out lights in the shadows and performing other actions is not difficult even for a beginner in this business. By the way, shooting is carried out using an inch 20-megapixel matrix, so the detail is very high. For you to understand, similar sensors are placed in mirrorless cameras!

Despite not the highest cost, quadcopter is able to boast of duplicating navigation system and sensors. Also, this drone is also able to fly a long distance - the manufacturer guarantees a stable signal reception of 3.5 km. It is a pity that the quadcopter remained very large - you will need a special backpack to transport it. But the weight is not so great, with the result that the manufacturer managed to increase the flight duration to thirty minutes. This is already a very worthy figure that will definitely satisfy every customer.

Of course, this drone has all the automatic functions that a buyer of DJI products can only wish for. This means that the quadcopter can monitor the subject, fly around it, make panoramas and fly around obstacles.

It may seem to you that it is easier to buy the regular version of DJI Phantom 4 Pro, without overpaying money for the Plus option. But in fact, an improved drone has several advantages. Firstly, it has a slightly richer bundle. Secondly, the picture on its console is displayed with a delay of only 160-180 ms, in contrast to the standard version, where this parameter can exceed 220 ms. Well, another DJI Phantom 4 Pro Plus comes with a remote control with a built-in display - it does not need to connect a smartphone.

Well, what can the buyer of such a device complain about? To answer this question is extremely difficult. Only a battery comes to mind - the drone comes with only one battery. Of course, it is impossible to manage with such a quantity, but such batteries are expensive.

Walkera VOYAGER 3

Rating: 4.7

You may have noticed that our rating mainly consists of DJI products. It just so happened that it was her quadcopters who were equipped with a camera to be proud of. Our selection included only two drone, issued by other manufacturers. One of them is Walkera VOYAGER 3. Of course, such a rover cannot cost much, otherwise any professional would look solely towards its competitors. But with a price tag of 50 thousand rubles I want to think. Why not? Even if the result is not satisfied, then you can sell the device, and buy something from DJI. So let's find out if this drone will suit wedding operators and people who take pictures of the countryside.

To begin, consider the complete set of the device. It turned out quite rich. The box contains not only the drone itself, but also a pair of batteries, fastening screws, gimbal, case, Bluetooth transmitter, radio equipment and some other trivia. What is missing is a spare set of propellers. However, most buyers will not need it - you need to try to face an obstacle. The quadcopter itself turned out to be very difficult - it can not be denied. Scales under it will show 3650 grams. That must be why the flight time does not exceed 25 minutes. Although this parameter can be considered quite good - competitors in this price segment are not always able to offer a longer flight.

Perhaps the most vulnerable point of the drone is radio communication. The fact is that even in the field, the signal is lost at the moment when the quadrocopter is removed for about two kilometers. What is the most disgusting, the video from the monitor attached to the radio equipment disappears already in one or one and a half kilometers. So, VOYAGER 3 is not such a traveler. If you want to shoot nature, you better buy something from DJI.

When flying near the remote no problems are observed.In this case, you can use automatic shooting modes. For example, the drone is able to independently follow the object - a car or a person. However, it should be noted that by the number of such automatic functions, this kopter is also inferior to DJI devices. This can be said about the camera - a competitor builds higher-quality matrix and optics. However, you can easily buy Walkera VOYAGER 3 with one or another gimbal that fits your camera. In particular, the Sony RX 100 or GoPro HERO can be attached to the drone. If there is a complete camera on the three-axis gimbal, then you can make maximum video shooting in Full HD resolution. Not bad, but for shooting nature, again, this is not enough.

Walkera VOYAGER 3 sits on an elegant chassis. When taking off, it is removed - in this respect, the quadcopter is similar to the drones mentioned in the beginning of the rating from the DJI Inspire series. Of course, the device is capable of transmitting numerous telemetry - altitude, range, speed and other useful information. As for radio equipment, it turned out to be very cumbersome, but convenient. Her only problem is in the method of nutrition. The point is that the remote works with the help of AA batteries or AA batteries. On the one hand, you can take with you an additional set of batteries, completely eliminating the possibility of being with a discharged remote control. On the other hand, with the long-term use of such a quadcopter, a remote with a lithium-ion battery would be much more convenient, and it could also be a little easier.

DJI Inspire 1

Rating: 4.7

The first Inspire has been on the quadcopter market for several years. Surprisingly, it is not outdated at all; you can still consider buying it now. At one time, this drone literally hit all the professionals. The DJI has turned out a real transformer that can lift its chassis so that it does not fall into the camera view. Four screws are used for the flight; their rotation at maximum speed allows acceleration to 22 m / s. The only pity is that the drone weight was 2935 grams, which is why even a 4500 mAh battery lasts only 18 minutes of flight. However, the above-mentioned camera is actively spending the charge.

The drone is equipped with a gorgeous three-axis suspension. It eliminates any shaking without any problems, making the video as smooth as possible. As for the camera, then there are options. By default, the kit includes Zenmuse X3. This model is capable of shooting 4K video, but only at 25 frames per second. Alas, but 60 frames / s standard by modern standards are achieved only when the resolution is reduced to Full HD. For shooting using a 12-megapixel matrix, the size of which is 1 / 2.3 inches. In fact, this camera no longer surpasses those modules that are built into the less expensive and much more compact DJI creations. For the better, it differs only in the lens, which here is a nine-layer. Also, this is the rare case when a single person can control the camera - you only need to purchase a second console. In fact, it is for this that the manufacturer asks for so much money.

Mostly DJI Inspire 1 is used by film studios involved in shooting movies, music videos and promotional videos. Such a quadcopter is not really used for long-distance flights to take pictures of nature.Although the manufacturer claims that its drone can still move away by 2 km and come back - a full battery charge for this should be enough. During the flight, the quadcopter is guided by readings from ultrasound and visual sensors, a barometer, an accelerometer, a magnetometer, and a gyroscope.

Do not forget that now there are several versions of the DJI Inspire 1. For example, the v2.0 version has got a Zenmuse X5 camera - it includes a slightly larger matrix, the resolution of which is increased to 16 Mp (a wider dynamic range should ensure smooth transitions and the almost complete absence of overexposure). On sale you can find other versions of the quadcopter. However, some of them can be purchased for relatively little money - for 120-150 thousand rubles. Therefore, it is one of the most affordable drones for full-fledged film studios and advertising agencies. Let's be honest, they will not consider competitors from other companies.

The best folding quadcopters with a good camera

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise

Rating: 4.9

Devices from DJI with a folding design and small size could be called amateur. But to do this language does not turn. First, such drones often cost such money that an ordinary person would have to save up for buying about six months. Secondly, many models are hardly inferior in their capabilities to professional quadcopters. In particular, any advertising agency may well use DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise. In fact, this is an improved version of the Mavic 2 Zoom. The main difference of this model is not only the higher cost, reaching $ 1999. This drone may have various attachments designed for professional use.

The quadcopter was introduced at the end of October 2018. Now he is actively exploited to solve various problems. It can be safely started in the dark - what is happening next will try to light up the LED spotlight, the luminous power of which reaches 2400 lm. You can also attach a loudspeaker to the drone that can play a given audio recording. Another module supplied is a flashing beacon.

Power drone provides familiar to the owners of Mavic 2 Zoom battery. But if the quadcopter will be used at minus temperatures, then it is recommended to stock up on a special self-heating battery. A special case will also prove useful - in it the drone will withstand even the most inaccurate transportation. Another product received an unusual receiver, thanks to which the mobile application DJI Pilot will notify you of the presence of signals from the nearest airliner. This opportunity should please those who launch a drone in a space in which a large number of routes are laid for passenger aircraft.

Included with the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise comes the familiar small remote to which you want to connect a smartphone. Between the sticks is a display, which displays almost all of the telemetry. By the way, the sticks are removable. If they are lost, you can always use the spare.

Interestingly, the company DJI offers to expand the functionality of the device by purchasing additional modules. Perhaps the greatest money is worth the thermal imager. This module can be useful for hunters - with its help, finding a nearby elk will not cause any difficulties.

Well, what is the camera here? It is directly borrowed from the already mentioned, but not included in our Mavic 2 Zoom rating. At its disposal - a 12-megapixel matrix of 1 / 2.3 inches. It has a double optical zoom. It is thanks to him that you can shoot very beautiful videos with the approach or removal of the background, when the object of the shooting itself is not visually shifted anywhere. Maximum with this camera you can shoot 4K video, but the frequency will not exceed 30 frames / s. If you reduce the resolution to Full HD, then the frequency increases as much as four times! The camera is mounted on a three-axis suspension. He is tiny, but he copes with his task perfectly. In the air, this quadcopter can last no more than 31 minutes. And even this figure is achievable only when the remote modules are disconnected. As for the flight speed, it can be 20 m / s. At full charge, the drone can fly a distance of four or even five kilometers, and then return. Interestingly, in theory, the communication standard used here finishes up to the console even if it is located eight kilometers away!

In short, this is a great copter that will suit many professionals. Only its price can confuse. But you need to take the version of the Fly More Combo - additional batteries, the user just will not interfere.

DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Rating: 4.8

This representative of our rating is the best purchase for an amateur. He will offer exactly everything you could only dream about. Flying around the subject, taking off above it, other automatic modes - all this will be available by a couple of clicks of the corresponding icon in the DJI GO 4 application. At the same time, the photo is shot using an inch-matrix camera! And how did she fit in here? For you to understand, such a sensor is usually built into mirrorless cameras, which are already very close in size to this quadcopter. And here, after all, there is also a three-axis suspension, ideally managing its task.

This drone turned out to be relatively small. A lot of space in the backpack, he just does not take. Do not require it and the remote. And if you carefully read our rating, you already understand that there is a display on the front panel of the console that displays telemetry. This allows you to free up space on the smartphone screen for pictures coming from the camera.

The video here is written in 4K resolution, the frequency does not exceed 30 frames / s. If required, it can be quadrupled, reducing the resolution to 1080p. The user also has a resolution of 2.7K - with his choice, you can set the frequency to 60 frames / s. But to view this video, you need a powerful computer, not to mention editing it. As for the photos, they turn out 20-megapixel. Overshoots are unlikely to happen, since the aperture of this camera can change from f / 2.8 to f / 11. Previously, it was impossible to imagine such small quadrocopters!

Saving of files happens on a memory card. But if it is suddenly forgotten - it does not matter. 8 GB of permanent memory are built into the drone, which in this case should be saved. Of course, when shooting in 4K resolution, this is enough for only one flight. But at least something is better than nothing.

Of course, this quadcopter has a lot of sensors, thanks to which even a beginner will not be able to inflict any damage on the drone.

You can buy DJI Mavic 2 Pro in many Russian stores selling household and computer equipment. It will have to spend 130 thousand rubles.But everything is not limited to this amount. Like it or not, but in addition you will need the so-called Fly More Kit. It includes additional batteries and a special charger that can charge them in turn.

DJI Mavic Air

Rating: 4.8

This quadcopter exists in three colors and two trim levels. The most common drone with a white body. As for the kit, we recommend buying a version of the Fly More Combo - it includes a bag, three batteries (instead of one) and a special charger designed for four batteries.

Formally, this drone is an amateur. Indeed, it is noticeably easier to manage, and it offers fewer opportunities. You cannot take a beautiful hyper-collapse with him - even if you have the skills of video editing, there is simply not enough flight time for shooting such a video that does not exceed 21 minutes here. But on the other hand, many other automatic functions are in place - a quadrocopter can fly around the subject, beautifully move away from it, and spin in a spiral. Of course, following the goal is also available - for many people, this mode is used almost most often.

The quadcopter uses a small camera, inside which is a 12-megapixel camera. Surprisingly, its capabilities are quite enough for 4K video, even if only at 30 frames per second. The bit rate will be 100 Mbps. User available and resolution of 2.7K with a frequency of 60 frames / s. Modern TV should cope with the playback of such a video, but an old computer can skip frames. As for the resolution of Full HD, then when it is selected, the frequency of 120 frames / s becomes available. However, we do not recommend to put such a resolution - the picture with it becomes noticeably worse. This drone can and take pictures. And not only ordinary frames, but also so-called spherical panoramas.

As a radio channel here, something like Wi-Fi is used, but in an improved form. This means that you are unlikely to fly farther than 1 km in the city, even if you switch to 5.8 GHz. In nature, there are no such problems - here the range depends more likely on the battery charge.

This quadcopter has a large number of sensors. However, certain limitations are still present. DJI Mavic Air does not see the obstacles above him, as well as left and right. Therefore, you need to fly sideways with caution, and should take off in open areas. At the rear end of the device there is a USB Type-C connector - it is recommended to transfer files to a computer with its help (the speed will pleasantly please you).

Perhaps most of all, DJI Mavic Air surprises with its size. Quadcopter fits in the inner pocket of your jacket! And the remote, if you remove the sticks, can be placed in a regular pocket. The weight of the drone is 430 g.

DJI Mavic Pro

Rating: 4.7

The first Mavic Pro is gradually becoming less relevant. However, it still enjoys a large number of amateur photographers. Yes, and you can buy it without any work - this drone is still available in many stores selling such equipment. Therefore, DJI Mavic Pro could not but fall into our rating. In the end, in some parameters, it even surpasses the aforementioned Mavic Air!

This quadcopter conveniently folds. A lot of space in the backpack device just will not take. At the same time, the Chinese manufacturer managed to achieve a decent flight duration - in some cases, the battery lasts for 27 minutes in the air! There are no special restrictions on the rotational speed of the propellers - the drone can accelerate to 18 m / s. As for the maximum flight altitude, it is 500 m - all DJI quadcopters have such a limitation.

This model uses a special radio channel. The picture is transmitted to it in a very high resolution, and even with a good bitrate. But its main advantage is in an excellent range of control, reaching 4000 m here. Of course, we are talking about ideal conditions - you definitely will not get this figure in the city. Well, we must not forget that a good range is achieved solely by using the remote. If you want to control the drone only with a smartphone, then you will be limited to the Wi-Fi signal, distributed a maximum of 80 meters.

The composition of the DJI Mavic Pro includes a fairly large number of sensors. However, there is no question of any 360-degree view of the obstacles, so you need to manage the drone carefully. As for the automatic shooting modes, the quadcopter can both follow the object, fly around it, take off above it, and perform some other actions.

As expected, the drone received a three-axis suspension, thanks to which the picture is almost perfectly stabilized. On the suspension is a 12-megapixel camera. Video is written in 4K resolution, the frequency is 24 frames per second. If you reduce the resolution to 1080p, the frequency will increase to 96 frames / s. Already by these parameters it is clear that in terms of the quality of shooting Mavic Air copes better. Indeed, a better camera is part of a slightly more compact drone, you can't argue with that. That is why we recommend to think ten times whether a longer flight is worth a lower-quality video. It should be noted that the prices of Mavic Pro and Mavic Air are about the same. This is another reason to think.

Parrot anafi

Rating: 4.6

The second representative of our rating, released not by DJI. This quadcopter is also foldable. It turned out very light - the weight barely reaches 320 grams. It does not have built-in memory, so you need to write video exclusively on the microSD card, which should be high-speed. Connecting to a computer via a USB Type-C connector, which is good. The corresponding cable is included.

The product is controlled by a simple black console. It has a folding holder for a smartphone. It is on the mobile device that the picture is displayed, which is in the field of view of the camera. The manufacturer claims that you can control the drone even at a four-kilometer distance. In reality, the figure will not be so big. At least due to the fact that at a speed of 15.3 m / s, you are unlikely to be able to fly a distance so that there is enough battery charge to return. By the way, the maximum drone can stay in the air for 25 minutes.

Unfortunately, the programmers did not endow the satellite application with a large number of automatic shooting modes. Of course, the drone is able to fly for a man or a car. He is also able to fly around the object and move through points on the map. Should he and return to the take-off point. But do not count on more - all sorts of "boomerangs" and "rockets" are not familiar to the drone.

The composition of Parrot Anafi includes a good camera. She can shoot 4K video, albeit only at 24 frames per second. If you want to get the standard 60 FPS, you will have to reduce the resolution to 1080p. By the way, a 21-megapixel matrix is ​​built into the camera, which is felt when viewing photos. But the prevalence of photocells on such a small matrix affects video recording in the evening and in winter - you will notice a decent amount of digital noise in the resulting frames.

The main drawback of the drone is its suspension. Like it or not, but to fight with DJI in this regard is very difficult. The creators of Parrot Anafi managed to introduce only two-axis stabilization. So, sometimes you can still notice some jitter in the picture. But the user has the opportunity to tilt the camera up to 180 degrees - such DJI quadrocopters do not know how.

DJI Spark

Rating: 4.5

This drone could be described in our rating of quadcopters for children. But using it as a toy is a waste. Yes, this is one of the most inexpensive DJI copters, but still it’s impossible to call it cheap. In Russia, it is sold for 35-40 thousand rubles. For many parents, their hair will turn gray if their child is killed by such a drone.

How did the Chinese manage to reduce the cost of their device? First, they significantly reduced the size of the drone, providing it with the smallest number of components. Secondly, they decided to sell a quadrocopter without a remote control. This means that the management of the drone rests solely on the smartphone, at least at first. Do I have to say that in the conditions of the city the Wi-Fi signal is lost already in a couple of tens of meters? However, the stability of communication is still enough to take a selfie. Namely, for shooting selfies, this drone is designed first.

Several color versions of the copter are on sale - there are versions with a white, blue, yellow, green and red hull. The drone has tiny screws, in connection with which he is completely unable to fight with any strong wind. And the maximum speed of the device is low - only 13.9 m / s. As for the flight range, even with a remote control, it does not exceed 500 m. For more, neither the transmitter power nor the battery is enough. By the way, the full charge of the latter provides 16 minutes of flight. Again, enough for a few selfie shots, but no more.

As in the case with the quadcopter considered a little higher, a suspension is used here that stabilizes the camera along two axes. He copes with his task to the best of his ability - it is better to launch the drone in calm weather. In essence, a mobile camera module is used here. It has a 12-megapixel matrix and unchangeable aperture. The picture is written only in Full HD resolution, and the frequency will not exceed 30 frames / s. Modestly.But not without reason this drone costs about half to two times cheaper than Mavic Air.

I am glad that DJI Spark supports almost all automatic modes invented by Chinese developers. He also has several sensors. However, we do not recommend to seriously hope to detect obstacles - it is better to visually control the movement of the quadcopter yourself.

I am glad that even such a small drone received a removable battery. Its recharging time is 50 minutes, as is the case with most of the other batteries that come with the quadcopters discussed here. Included with the DJI Spark comes only one battery. It is recommended to immediately stock up a couple more.

Conclusion

Such is the list of the best quadcopters among those equipped with a camera. As you may have noticed, budget devices did not make our rating. This is due to the fact that their camera - frankly lousy. Also, such drones often do not know how to adequately fly around a person. What can I say, they can not even be equipped with a GPS-chip! However, such quadcopters are very interesting for children. Even if the child breaks such a device - low cost will not make him regret it. In a word, it is possible that we will write a separate article, which will deal exclusively with inexpensive drones.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.