Editor's Choice - Our Favorite 35mm Camera Drones

1. ScharkSpark Drone with 720 HD Adjustable Camera Detachable WiFi FPV Live Video RC Quadcopter with Al...

User Ratings: 66 7

ScharkSpark First Impressions

"Works fantastic."

The ScharkSpark is well built, and the controls work well. Fast quick delivery of this hard to find drone. I plan to research other drone accessories built by ScharkSpark. Takes great photos and videos and is a lot of fun. Very pleasantly surprised by the video quality of this!

• ScharkSpark Drone with 720 HD Adjustable Camera Detachable WiFi FPV Live Video RC Quadcopter with Altitude Hold, One Key Take Off/Landing, Headless Mode, Gravity Sensor
• ✈ WiFi FPV Drone with 720P HD Adjustable Camera：The camera drone is equipped with an adjustable 720P HD camera, which captures high definition video and clear aerial photos. The Wi-Fi real-time transmission FPV system can connect your phone with the drone and the view will be shown directly on your phone, accurately capture photos and record videos for extraordinary moments.
• ✈ Detachable & DIY Drone: Detachable drone with all parts like fuselage, motors ,blades, protection cover, landing gear and camera. While learning the structure of the quadcopter, you can also enjoy connecting the pieces and the success of completing the work!
• ✈ Easy to Carry & Replaceable Arm : The small fuselage containing carrying bag and detachable design, let you travel light, enjoy the flight fun. The drone arm is replaceable, when the motor or drone arm is broken, you don't need to worry about the drone not performing anymore. Just replace the drone arm and it can fly again.
• ✈ Altitude Hold: High-precision orientation sensors steadily help the drone with camera for a steadier flight. You can accurately lock the height and location, stable hover and capture video or photos from any angle shooting, making the experience very easy and convenient. More clear photos and videos could be easily obtained.
• ✈ Customer Service: ScharkSpark drone comes with an assurance of 3-year extended warranty. Maybe this is your first drone of aerial. So whether you have questions about our features or general maintenance and repairs. Feel free to contact us and we are always at your side. Our dedicated customer service representatives will solve your flying problem in time.
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Recommended Age: 14 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The ScharkSpark
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Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated 35mm Camera Drones

2. DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Drone - Quadcopter with 64gb SD Card - 4K Professional Camera Gimbal �...

User Ratings: 62 14

DJI First Impressions

"Just my imagination."

The camera on this thing is awesome. Everything worked well right out of the box. The liability insurance is worth it. Other than that, these out perform other drones I own. Very durable for a beginner to crash lots of times.

• DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo Drone - Quadcopter with 64gb SD Card - 4K Professional Camera Gimbal – 4 Battery Bundle - Kit - with Must Have Accessories (Onyx Black)
• The ultraportable Mavic Air features high-end flight performance and functionality for limitless exploration.
• The portable Mavic Air houses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal with an angular vibration range reduced to 0.005° and is equipped with dampeners that help ensure steady shooting
• The Mavic Air can shoot 4K video at 30 fps and record footage at 100 Mb/s
• The Mavic Air's onboard camera integrates a 1/2.3" 12MP CMOS sensor and an f/2.8 lens with a 35mm-equivalent focal length of 24mm to shoot high-quality photos and videos
• You are getting a complete bundle here so you dont need to add anything to your flying experience

• Editor's Impressions Of The DJI
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Here Are Some Other Related Camera Drones

3. DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone Quadcopter with DJI Care Refresh Combo Bundle

User Ratings: 74 11

DJI DJIMAVIC2PRO-CARE First Impressions

"I was right."

The controls have zero noticeable lag. I would give it more stars if I could! I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth. I also added the remote protector and the screen protector. It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes.

• DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone Quadcopter with DJI Care Refresh Combo Bundle
• Please update the firmware version of your Mavic 2 to 01.00.00.00 or above via the App tips or DJI Assistant 2 on a computer before using. After upgrading, you can use the new feature such as “Hyperlapse” to experience the super amazing shooting effect of Mavic 2.
• See the Bigger Picture: Equipped with a Hasselblad L1D-20c camera with a 20MP 1” CMOS Sensor, the Mavic 2 lets you capture gorgeous aerial shots in stunning color detail.
• Up to 31 minutes flight time, 44 mph max speed, 907g takeoff weight, 3-axis gimbal for steady shots, 8GB internal storage, SD card support up to 128 GB
• DJI Care Refresh: Provides two replacement units for a small additional charge in one year and covers kinds of accidents, such as water damage and collisions, giving you peace of mind. DJI Refresh Care can only be registered within 48 hours of the activiation of the drone.
• What you get: Mavic 2 Pro, Intelligent Flight Battery, Gimbal Protector, Remote Controller, 3x Propellers (Pair), Battery Charger, Power Cable, Communication Cable (USB3.0 Type-C), USB Adapter, Spare Control Sticks (Pair), RC Cable (Lightning connector), RC Cable (Standard Micro USB connector), RC Cable (USB Type-C connector) and DJI Care Refresh Card
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The DJI DJIMAVIC2PRO-CARE
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4. HUBSAN H501SS X4 Drone Without Controller (H501S-36)

User Ratings: 66 9

HUBSAN H501S-36 First Impressions

"She enjoys it!"

I plan to research other drone accessories built by HUBSAN. Some reason the App doesn't work with a pixel 2 phone. I love this 35mm Camera Drone, it is a beast in a small package! They made it right by sending a replacement. I've crashed my HUBSAN H501S-36 hundreds of times.

• HUBSAN H501SS X4 Drone Without Controller (H501S-36)
• Attention :1 * black drone only ( without controller,battery,charger, user manual).
• Hubsan brand and new H501S BNF drone , brushless motor .
• Function : GPS ,headless mode ,RTH,altitude mode ,follow me.
• Equipped with 1080P HD camera ,camera resolution- 1920*1080P.
• 6 axis fly control system ,make it fly more smoothly .
• Recommended Age: 14 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The HUBSAN H501S-36
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5. DJI Phantom 4 Advanced White (CP.PT.000689)

User Ratings: 62 12

DJI CP.PT.000689 First Impressions

"So far so good."

I travel a lot and can take all I need in a backpack. This is our first drone that uses GPS. Easy to assemble, easy to fly, easy to maneuver. Great quality and easy enough for beginners to learn with. But overall, I am very happy with the product.

• DJI Phantom 4 Advanced White (CP.PT.000689)
• Plastic
• Imported
• 30 Minute Flight Time, Flight Speed Up 44 Miles Per Hour
• 20MP Camera, 4K Video, 4.35 Mile Range, Lighter Than Phantom 4 Pro
• Flight Autonomy System with 5 Vision Sensors, Obstacle Avoidance
• Remote Control, Satellite Positioning (GPS and Glonass). Intelligent flight battery. Battery Capacity-5870 mAh. Battery Type-LiPo 4S. Max Charging Power-160 W
• Active Track allows Phantom 4 Advanced to recognize and track objects while keeping it in frame. This new algorithm also recognizes more subjects, from people to vehicles to animals, and will adjust its flight dynamics accordingly, ensuring smoother shots.
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
• Recommended Age: 18 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.PT.000689
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6. Happymodel Mobula6 Quadcopter Indoor Four-axis 1S 65mm Brushless Bwhoop Drone BNF AIO 4IN1 Crazybee ...

HAPPYMODEL First Impressions

"Decent quality."

The safety features are second to none. I travel a lot and can take all I need in a backpack. This arrived earlier than I expected from HAPPYMODEL. This is our first drone, never used one before. This really is a great drone for anyone of any ability.

• Happymodel Mobula6 Quadcopter Indoor Four-axis 1S 65mm Brushless Bwhoop Drone BNF AIO 4IN1 Crazybee F4 Lite Flight Controll Built-in 5.8G VTX Parts Without Remote Controller (19000KV Frsky RX)
• Flight controller: (Frsky SPI RX version) CRAZYBEE F4 Lite Frsky version Firmware target: CrazybeeF4FR; (Flysky SPI RX version) CRAZYBEE F4 Lite Flysky version Firmware target: CrazybeeF4FS; MCU:STM32F411CEU6 (100MHZ, 512K FLASH); Sensor: MPU-6000(SPI connection)
• Onboard 4in1 ESC: MCU upgraded to EFM8BB21; Power supply: 1S LiPo/LiPo HV; Current: 5A continuous peak 6A (3 seconds); Support BLHeliSuite programmable; Factory firmware: O_H_5_REV16_7.HEX; Default protocol: DSHOT600
• OnboardFrsky SPI D8 receiver Version: SPI BUS receiver Frsky D8 compatible; Compatible Non EU transmitter D8 model; Channels: 8ch; Failsafe support; No ground interference ( Transmitter and receiver 1 m from the ground): 100m~200m
• OnboardFlysky SPIreceiver Version: SPI BUS receiver; Protocol: AFHDS and AFHDS-2A Switchable; Channels: 8ch(AFHDS) or 14ch(AFHDS-2A); No ground interference ( Transmitter and receiver 1 m from the ground): 100~200m; Failsafe support
• Onboard 5.8g VTX: Output power: 25mw ; Frequency: 40CH; Input voltage: 3.3V 5.5V; Current consumption: 300mA(type) ;Frequency: 5.8GHz 5bands 40 channels; With Race band ; Smartaudio ready
• Recommended Age: 14 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The HAPPYMODEL
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7. World Tech Toys Striker-X HD Camera Drone 2.4Ghz 4.5Ch HD Picture/Video Camera RC Quadcopter Vehicle...

User Ratings: 64 12

World Tech Toys 33042 First Impressions

"Easy to maneuver."

Make sure to get extra batteries to keep the fun going. I plan to research other drone accessories built by World Tech Toys. This is our first drone, never used one before. Batteries, no reason to stress them like that. The battery is very easy to replace.

• World Tech Toys Striker-X HD Camera Drone 2.4Ghz 4.5Ch HD Picture/Video Camera RC Quadcopter Vehicle, Red/White, 12 x 12 x 2.75
• Striker-x HD camera drone 2.4GHz 4.5Ch HD picture/video camera RC quadcopter
• 2.4GHz; 4.5 channel; flips upside-down
• 3D control; LED lights; indoor/outdoor
• HD camera included - video and pictures
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Recommended Age: 14 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The World Tech Toys 33042
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8. HUBSAN H501S Drone GPS FPV with 1080P HD Camera 5.8G Live Video RC Quadcopter Follow me ,Altitude Mo...

User Ratings: 60

HUBSAN H501S+Battery standard black First Impressions

"Ten minutes."

We are currently having 12-15MPH gusts of wind. Not a crack in the fuselage or even a broken prop. Can't wait for my other parts so I can put it all together. I think HUBSAN definitely has a potential winner here. I think the HUBSAN app will take some getting used to.

• HUBSAN H501S Drone GPS FPV with 1080P HD Camera 5.8G Live Video RC Quadcopter Follow me ,Altitude Mode,Automatic Return, Headless Mode Great for Adults with Two of Drone Batteries(Upgraded Version )
• HUBSAN H501S Functions:5.8G FPV Real-time Video Transmission,1080P HD Camera,Follow Me Mode,Headless Mode, Altitude mode,Automatic Return,Fail-safe Mode,GPS accurate positioning location
• Structures:Strong stability with 6 Axis Gyro , stronger wind resistance, easier to control. Unmatched Brushless Motor is made by the superb technology, more powerful and more durable
• Drone with Camera:5.8G FPV with 1080P HD camera are tuned amazingly to capture stunning pictures and videos from the sky. Built-in GPS(Universal version) positioning system, the accurate positioning location, perfect advanced follower.
• Power and Distance:The intelligent battery with large capacity extends the flying time last to 20 minutes 5.8G wireless video transmission distance:300m,Max Flight radius:300m(Standard Version)
• Protection:The drone will enter into the fail-safe mode when the connection is lost from the transmitter. The flight control system will control the quadcopter to return to the home point and land automatically. The fail-safe mode helps to avoid further injuries or damages
• Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
• Recommended Age: 12 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The HUBSAN H501S+Battery standard black
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9. Maginon RTF RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera (1280 x 720p) – 2.4ghz – 6 Gyro Flying with Altit...

User Ratings: 72 9

Maginon First Impressions

"Fast shipment!"

Besides that though its a great little drone. It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. Great quality and easy enough for beginners to learn with. The case is really well-made and everything fits perfectly. It holds altitude like a champ and is easy to control.

• Maginon RTF RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera (1280 x 720p) – 2.4ghz – 6 Gyro Flying with Altitude Hold Function, Headless Mode, and One Key Return Home
• ONE KEY RETURN & HEADLESS MODE: Assists beginners and helps prevent a lost drone
• ALTITUDE HOLD FUNCTION: Powerful air pressure altitude hold function allows the drone to hover at it's current height after releasing the throttle stick. Easy for you to capture quality images or videos with the integrated 2MP camera and 1280x720p high definition video camera
• ONE KEY 360° FLIP AND 3 FLIGHT MODES: Pilot on beginner, intermediate, or advanced modes. Our lightweight drone is equipped with a mode which makes all of the forward/backward/right/left command decisions simple and easy, making this remote control drone a perfect choice for beginners and children.
• 6-AXIS GYROSCOPE: This Quadcopter features a 6 Axis Gyro Flight System which ensures stability and easy maneuvering throughout all flights. Makes it possible for excellent performance of flips and rolls by a simple push of the button.
• 3 YEAR WARRANTY Satisfaction is guaranteed. In fact, we back our belief in the quality of our products by offering a 3 year warranty on all Maginon products
• Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
• Recommended Age: 14 years and up

• Editor's Impressions Of The Maginon
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10. DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter Drone Onyx Black Bundle with 2X 32GB Memory Card, VR Viewer, Equipment Case...

User Ratings: 62 5

DJI First Impressions

"Flew perfectly."

Everything worked well right out of the box. Adds some professionalism look to a spectator. Wish I got a bit longer on the drone battery though. I love this 35mm Camera Drone, it is a beast in a small package! Then I can select to the VR mode and wear my own VR head set.

• DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter Drone Onyx Black Bundle with 2X 32GB Memory Card, VR Viewer, Equipment Case, Cleaning Kit and 1 Year Extended Warranty
• DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER - Includes Full DJI USA WARRANTY
• The ultraportable Mavic Air features high-end flight performance and functionality for limitless exploration. | 32 MP Sphere Panoramas | Foldable & Portable nearly - the size of a modern smartphone when folded | The most portable DJI drone to house a 3-axis mechanical gimbal
• Shoots video at an incredible 4K 30 fps, recording at 100 Mbps with UHD quality | 3D Environment Sensing | SmartCapture control mode enables hand gesture commands to launch, follow, photograph, record, push, pull and land without the need for a remote controller | 21-Minute Flight Time | DJI’s first drone with 8 GB of onboard storage and newly-added USB-C
• INCLUDED IN THE BOX: DJI Mavic Air Drone (Onyx Black) | Remote Control | Intelligent Flight Battery | Charger | Power Cable | Propellers (Pair) x4 | Propeller Guards (set) | RC-to-Lightning Cable | RC-to-Micro USB Cable | RC-to-USB Type C cable | Gimbal Protector | Communication Cable | USB Adapter | RC Cable Sliders (Large & Small) | Carrying Case | Replacement Control Stick Pair | 1-Year Limited Warranty
• BUNDLE INCLUDES: DJI Mavic Air Drone (Onyx Black) | 1 Year Extended Warranty | Drone Landing Pad - 29.5" (75CM) with case, ground spokes, and reflective strips | Small Hard Case with Carrying Handle | Optics Cleaning Kit | SanDisk Ultra microSDHC 16GB UHS Class 10 Memory Card w/ Adapter | VR Vue II Virtual Reality Viewer for 3.5"-6" iPhone & Android

• Editor's Impressions Of The DJI
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