Best Drones For Photography

4K Ultra HD video camera with quick-release 3-axis gimbal stabilizer, a fantastic alternative to the DJI Phantom range. Features include:

• 4K Camera
• 12 MP for still images
• 1.2 mile range
• Intelligent flight control system
• 25 min flight time See my full review here

One of the most powerful consumer drones on the market,it comes with a ton of features that make it suitable for professional photography. This drone comes with a 20MP 1-inch sensor that can record in an astonishing 4k@60fps. It has a mechanical shutter that will reduce rolling shutter distortion when taking images of fast-moving objects. The drone also comes with the most advanced obstacle avoidance system in any drone currently on the market.It cans sense obstacles from 5 different ways and has a 4-way avoidance system. It has a control range of over 4 miles and flight time is an industry leading 30 minutes. Check out my full review here
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The best drone in the DJI Phantom 3 range. Although the drone has been over taken by the likes of the Mavic,Inspire and Phantom 4,the Phantom 3 Pro remains a very popular drone for photography. It is a relatively easy drone to fly with its GPS assisted hover and vision positioning system. It has several intelligent flight modes and has automatic return home feature. With 4k camera you can take stunning videos that can be live streamed to your smartphone or tablet. With its lightbridge technology,video transmission has very little lag and streaming is smooth. It can also take 12 MP still images and has a flight time of 23 minutes. Despite being a few years old,it still remains a top drone for aerial photography. Read my full review here
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Without a doubt the most powerful drone on the market,another drone from DJI,who are the leading consumer drone manufacturers by a wide margin and why they dominate this list. This drone is for professionals,it can be used for aerial photography,professional cinematography and even has a dedicated mode for news broadcasters. It comes with a Zenmuse X4S which has a 1-inch 20 MP sensor capable of recording 4K@60fps and a 3 axis gimbal for supreme camera stability. It is also compatible with 2 other cameras the X5S and X7 hat are capable of recording in an astonishing 6K. Its a pretty fast drone and is built to be flown in harsh weathers. Read my full review here
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The predecessor to the Inspire 2 and although not as powerful,it remains one of the best drones for aerial photography. The transforming design makes it look something out of a science fiction movie and with its robust build,it can be flown in windy conditions. ts camera has a 12 MP 1/2.3 inch sensor that can record in 4k@25fps. It also has 4 other compatible camera one of which is the Zenmuse XT that has a thermal imaging sensor perfect for commercial use. With a maximum speed of 49mph and a flight time of 18 minutes,this drone offers a lot for professional photographers. Read my full review here
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My personal favourite,not the most powerful on this list but the most compact and comes with some powerful features.Weighing just 734g,this drone is a perfect travel companion that will allow you to take breathtaking aerial videos and images. It comes with a 4K camera stabilised by a 3-axis gimbal that can shoot in 4k/30 fps and take 12 megapixel distortion-free images. It also has several autonomous flight modes,that will allow you to fly this drone without much hassle and has sensors and cameras that form a complex obstacle avoidance system that makes near impossible to crash.
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DJI have few challengers to their dominance in the drone consumer market,one of them is Yuneec. Yuneec has several fantastic drones,their most advanced consumer drone is the Typhoon H Pro with RealSense Technology. This is a proprietary piece of technology that allows the drone to sense,avoid and navigate around obstacles.It isn't your usual quadcopter drone,this is a drone with 6 rotors making it a futuristic looking hexacopter. It comes with a 4K camera stabilised by a 3 axis gimbal. The controller has a large 7-inch android tablet that you can live stream HD videos from the drone camera. It also has several autonomous flight modes for hands-free flying. If you are looking for a legitimate alternative to DJI drones,the Yuneec Typhoon H is one you should consider. Read my full review here
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A fantastic drone from Yuneec and one that has a lot of cool features that will keep you engaged with the drone for hours on end. It comes with a 4k camera that is capable of recording in 1080p@120fps in slow motion. Kts 3 axis gimbal will make sure that your videos and images are distortion free and with its ST10+ controller that has an integrated Android tablet,you can stream crisp 720p videos straight to your controller. It also has a couple of intelligent flight modes and can stay up in the air for 25 minutes. A well-designed drone that is suitable for those looking to purchase a drone for aerial photography. Read my full review *here *
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Amaizng drone that is ultra portable with a foldable design that is perfect to travel with. Cones with a 4K Camera and 3-axis gimbal.
Other features include

• 12 MP for still images
• intelligent flight mode
• 21 min flight time
• Gesture control

One of the most affordable drones with a 4K camera,features include:

• 4K Camera
• FPV -Remote controller with 7-inch screen
• 19 min flight time