This is serious professional stuff, which will only record to DJI's own costly SSD cards (the same as used with their Ronin cinema cameras), and editing will require crunching a lot of numbers, but the results are spectacular and the dual-native ISO full-frame imaging sensor certainly gets the results you'd expect for the investment. You want the full immersive experience: You can purchase the DJI Avata as part of a kit with the DJI Goggles 2 to get the full FPV experience. The Ryze Tello is fundamentally an enjoyable drone to fly on a calm day, zipping along at a rapid chop and reacting nimbly to intuitive inputs.

A great drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike, it flies predictably, responding to inputs from the remote control’s sticks instantaneously. With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors…and, above all, drones. If you’re a professional photographer or videographer looking for the highest possible image quality in a portable and lightweight drone, then look no further than the DJI Mavic 3.For example, the remote can also be used with a computer to play drone sims while the battery is charging. If you want to save, consider the newer less-expensive DJI Mini 3, which lacks the collision sensors. This also has an obvious safety bonus, though it should also be noted that the propellor guards are better than on many drones in this list. The quality of the manufacturer’s free app is a big part of the experience, since many features, especially on higher-end drones, will require you to dig down through menus. You're looking for excellent optics in a small package: This is the smallest and lightest of the drones that come with a one-inch sensor, so it strikes an ideal balance between image quality and portability.

The Parrot Anafi is part of a general trend in the consumer drone industry towards lighter, quieter easier to fly drones.Whilst it's not the smallest or lightest drone out there, it comes with a relatively long battery life and good wind resistance, helping you to make the most of your aerial adventures.