Editor's Choice - Our Favorite DJI Camera Drones

1. DJI Spark, Portable Mini Drone, Alpine White

User Ratings: 68 13

DJI CP.PT.000731 First Impressions

"Simply awesome!"

I went directly with the high speed. So no complaints here. Best part is it is fully charged in 30 min. I like the functionality of the DJI CP.PT.000731. Everything worked well right out of the box.

  • DJI Spark, Portable Mini Drone, Alpine White
  • Intelligent Flight Modes Smart, reliable, and incredibly intuitive Quick Shot Videos with a Tap.
  • Operating environment: Detects clearly patterned surfaces with adequate lighting (lux>15) and diffuse reflectivity (>20%).High-Performance Camera Amazing images and stabilized video Mechanical Gimbal Stabilization Shake-Free Shots
  • Flight Performance Awesome potential, immersive experiences Powerful Propulsion Speed and Precision Control
  • Flight Safety Worry-free flight in the palm of your hand ; Propeller guards are recommended when using these functions.
  • 2-Axis Stabilized Gimbal Camera
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.PT.000731
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DJI CP.PT.000731 Final Thoughts

"As Expected!"

The camera on this thing is awesome. This arrived earlier than I expected from DJI. Not Only Can You Learn On The DJI CP.PT.000731. My eyes are not as good as they used to be. I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth.

Overall Score
4.2


(1253 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated DJI Camera Drones

2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone with 2.7K HD Video Camera

User Ratings: 73 11

DJI CP.PT.000160 First Impressions

"Unbelievable!"

But this DJI CP.PT.000160 was a complete and total win from the get go. Some reason the App doesn't work with a pixel 2 phone. Besides that though its a great little drone. Takes great photos and videos and is a lot of fun. There's a single button auto take-off/landing feature.

  • DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone with 2.7K HD Video Camera
  • up to 2.7K HD video recording with fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal
  • Lightbridge digital streaming allows live viewing of 720p video (full resolution video is simultaneously recorded on the internal micro SD card)
  • Vision Positioning system allows stable flight indoors
  • Included flight battery and rechargeable remote controller means this system is ready to fly out of the box
  • DJI Pilot app for iOS and Android allows live viewing and complete camera control.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.PT.000160
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DJI CP.PT.000160 Final Thoughts

"I like that."

When powered on the blue lights are stunning. I am liking drones and have a few different ones now. The liability insurance is worth it. I did a lot of reading before choosing it. Easy to fly, fast and the most important durable!

Overall Score
4.3


(792 Points)

3. DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Flight Battery Replacement for Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro Drone Quadcopter 38...

User Ratings: 86 5

DJI CP.MA.00000038.01 First Impressions

"Good for flight."

Even the gravity control works well enough to fly it. I would definitely buy this one again! Overall, a decent purchase at this price point. Positively the best drone for inexperienced pilots. I think DJI definitely has a potential winner here.

  • DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Flight Battery Replacement for Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro Drone Quadcopter 3850mAh Accessory
  • Compatible with Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom drones.
  • The Mavic 2's Intelligent Flight Battery has a capacity of up to 3850mAh, and provides a maximum flight time of 31 minutes.
  • With a built-in DJI Intelligent Battery Management System, battery status is monitored and reported in real-time, allowing you to focus less on your power levels and more on having an epic flight.
  • What you get: DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent Flight Battery
  • Charge Temperature- (-10) -60℃. Discharge Temperature- 5-40℃
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.MA.00000038.01
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DJI CP.MA.00000038.01 Final Thoughts

"So much to do."

Everything you need to fly and fly a lot. Didn’t unplug in the middle of the flights. It seems to do just about everything. Could not get the remote camera controls to work. DJI had also impressed me with their customer service.

Overall Score
4.7


(666 Points)

4. DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller - Onyx Black

User Ratings: 79 9

DJI CP.PT.00000130.01 First Impressions

"Cool drone."

This drone is very easy to fly, very stable. Very pleasantly surprised by the video quality of this! Plus the cat seems to enjoy chasing it around as well. Highly recommend this drone to you all. Then I can select to the VR mode and wear my own VR head set.

  • DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller - Onyx Black
  • 32.0MP sphere panoramas - In addition to horizontal, vertical, and 180° panoramas, Mavic Air stitches 25 photos together in just eight seconds to create crystal clear 32.0MP sphere panoramas.
  • Lightweight and compact foldable design - You can take it anywhere with you.
  • Supports 4K video at 30 fps - The 12.0MP camera with Adobe DNG RAW support is ready to shoot. The three-axis gimbal is capable of stabilizing the camera even during high-speed motion for smooth video and sharp photos.
  • Control your drone from up to 6562' away - The Mavic Air Intelligent Flight lithium battery provides up to 21 minutes of flight time per charge.
  • Dedicated remote controller- Features a foldable, low-profile, ergonomic design to hold your smartphone for maximum convenience. The detachable control sticks store inside the remote controller to pack more comfortably on the go.
  • Fly by phone - Set up tracking to shoot a friend, or head skywards for a quick flight using your smartphone instead of controller.
  • Share with your friends - Shoot an incredible scene and edit it with just a few taps in the DJI GO editor, and share it instantly for everyone to see.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
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DJI CP.PT.00000130.01 Final Thoughts

"He loves it!"

It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. It's well designed and self protected. Great product if you have multiple batteries. Batteries, no reason to stress them like that. It came with a sleek remote control.

Overall Score
4.4


(622 Points)

Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling DJI Camera Drones

5. DJI Mavic Mini Combo - Drone FlyCam Quadcopter UAV with 2.7K Camera 3-Axis Gimbal GPS 30min Flight T...

User Ratings: 85 4

DJI CP.MA.00000123.01 First Impressions

"Great kit!"

It's all very simple and straight forward to assemble. Also a great feature is the One Key Return to Home button. There is a Quick-Start guide printed inside the top flap. Very pleasantly surprised by the video quality of this! Not Only Can You Learn On The DJI CP.MA.00000123.01.

  • DJI Mavic Mini Combo - Drone FlyCam Quadcopter UAV with 2.7K Camera 3-Axis Gimbal GPS 30min Flight Time, less than 0.55lbs, Gray
  • Weighing less than 0 55lbs / 250 grams Mavic Mini is almost as light as the average smartphone In the United States and Canada you can fly this camera drone without the need to register your drone with the government
  • The compact yet powerful Mavic Mini camera drone is the perfect creative companion capturing your moments in a way that effortlessly elevates the ordinary
  • Mavic Mini’s weight allows it to stay in the air longer than similar consumer FlyCams on the market Enjoy up to 30 minutes of flight time with a fully-charged battery
  • Mavic Mini supports 12MP aerial photos and 2 7K HD videos A 3-axis motorized gimbal provides superior camera stability and ensures clear Ultra-smooth footage
  • What you get DJI Mavic Mini Remote Controller 3x Intelligent Flight Battery 3x Pairs of Spare Propellers 2x Micro USB Cable Gimbal Protector RC Cable (Micro USB connector) RC Cable (USB-C connector) RC Cable (Lightning connector) Pair of Spare Control Sticks 18x Spare Screw Screwdriver 360° Propeller Guard Two-Way Charging Hub DJI 18W USB Charger Carrying Bag
  • DJI Fly App requires iOS v10 0 Android v6 0 or above Compatible devices include iPhone 11 Pro Max 11 Pro 11 XS Max XS XR X 8 Plus 8 7 Plus 7 6s Plus 6s 6 Plus 6 Samsung Galaxy S10+ S10 S9+ S9 S8+ S8 S7 edge S7 S6 Note9 Note8 Huawei P30 Pro P30 P20 P10 Mate 20 Pro Mate 10 nova 5 nova 4 nova 3e nova 2 Honor 8X 10 9 20 Pro Magic 2 Mi 8 MIX 2S MIX 2 Redmi Note 5 Oppo Find X R15 Vivo NEX X27 X21 X20A OnePlus 7 6T 5 Pixel 3 XL 2 XL 2 LG V20 LG G6
  • Batteries: 3 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.MA.00000123.01
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DJI CP.MA.00000123.01 Final Thoughts

"Ten minutes."

Seems well built and blades are well protected. I would give it more stars if I could! It seems to do just about everything. And it looks like a UFO if flown at dusk. Can't wait for my other parts so I can put it all together.

Overall Score
4.7


(494 Points)

6. DJI Mavic Pro Bundle with Shoulder Bag, Props, Car Charger and 2 Extra Batteries

User Ratings: 70 11

DJI CP.PT.000642 First Impressions

"Great range."

Without it the recordings would have cutouts and visible lag. This DJI CP.PT.000642 takes the cake with utility and functionality. The controls are easy to master and intuitive. I did a lot of reading before choosing it. I have some really cool ideas for them.

  • DJI Mavic Pro Bundle with Shoulder Bag, Props, Car Charger and 2 Extra Batteries
  • What's in this combo: Mavic Pro [US Version], 2 Extra batteries, 2 Extra propellers, 1 charging hub, 1 car charger, 1 battery to power bank adaptor and a shoulder bag
  • The DJI Mavic Pro folds down as small as a bottle of water, making it small enough to bring with you everywhere.New OcuSync transmission system offers up to 4.3 miles (7km) of transmission range.
  • Fly at up to 40mph (64kmh) or for as long as 27-minutes.True 4K, fully stabilized ensures smooth footageActive Track, Tap Fly and other smart features make professional looking video effortless.
  • Obstacle Avoidance combined with sensor redundancy increases flight safety and reliability.
  • Vision positioning paired with GPS and GLONASS ensures precise positioning indoor and outdoors.Fly by Phone over Wi-Fi for even easier flight
  • Batteries: 2 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.PT.000642
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DJI CP.PT.000642 Final Thoughts

"Too bad, So sad."

This is a good Selfie or Video drone. Everything you need to fly and fly a lot. Below I will list the pros and cons I've got with this drone. The quality that this offers far exceeds the cost. But overall, I am very happy with the product.

Overall Score
4.2


(468 Points)

7. DJI Mavic Mini - Drone FlyCam Quadcopter UAV with 2.7K Camera 3-Axis Gimbal GPS 30min Flight Time, l...

User Ratings: 81 6

DJI CP.MA.00000120.01 First Impressions

"Cool drone."

It came with a sleek remote control. DJI had also impressed me with their customer service. This is the second DJI Drone I have purchased. When powered on the blue lights are stunning. Adds some professionalism look to a spectator.

  • DJI Mavic Mini - Drone FlyCam Quadcopter UAV with 2.7K Camera 3-Axis Gimbal GPS 30min Flight Time, less than 0.55lbs, Gray
  • The compact yet powerful Mavic Mini camera drone is the perfect creative companion, capturing your moments in a way that effortlessly elevates the ordinary
  • Weighing less than 0.55lbs / 250 grams, Mavic Mini is almost as light as the average smartphone. In the United States and Canada, you can fly this camera drone without the need to register your drone with the government
  • Mavic Mini supports 12MP aerial photos and 2.7K HD videos. A 3-axis motorized gimbal provides superior camera stability and ensures clear, Ultra-smooth footage
  • Mavic Mini’s weight allows it to stay in the air longer than similar consumer FlyCams on the market. Enjoy up to 30 minutes of flight time with a fully-charged battery
  • DJI Fly App requires iOS v10.0, Android v6.0 or above. Compatible devices include: iPhone 11 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6s Plus, 6s, 6 Plus, 6, Samsung Galaxy S10+, S10, S9+, S9 , S8+, S8, S7 edge, S7, S6, Note9, Note8, Huawei P30 Pro, P30, P20, P10, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 10, nova 5, nova 4, nova 3e, nova 2, Honor 8X, 10, 9, 20 Pro, Magic 2, Mi 8, MIX 2S, MIX 2, Redmi Note 5, Oppo Find X, R15, Vivo NEX, X27, X21, X20A, OnePlus 7, 6T, 5, Pixel 3 XL, 2 XL, 2, LG V20, LG G6
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.MA.00000120.01
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DJI CP.MA.00000120.01 Final Thoughts

"Grey and black."

Easy to assemble, easy to fly, easy to maneuver. Below I will list the pros and cons I've got with this drone. Now l have all kinds of parts and extra batteries. I would give it more stars if I could! Bigger drones will cost much more with more battery life.

Overall Score
4.6


(467 Points)

8. DJI Mavic 2 Fly More Kit for Mavic 2 PRO & Mavic 2 Zoom Accessories Combo Bundle

User Ratings: 75 2

DJI CP.MA.00000037.01 First Impressions

"OEM Stuff here."

Wish I got a bit longer on the drone battery though. It's pretty quick and sounds like a really loud mosquito. I was very excited to receive this DJI CP.MA.00000037.01. I am liking drones and have a few different ones now. I love this DJI Camera Drone, it is a beast in a small package!

  • DJI Mavic 2 Fly More Kit for Mavic 2 PRO & Mavic 2 Zoom Accessories Combo Bundle
  • DJI Mavic 2 Fly More Kit for Mavic 2 Pro & Mavic 2 Zoom Accessories Combo Bundle
  • Charge Batteries While Driving
  • Batteries: 3 Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI CP.MA.00000037.01
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DJI CP.MA.00000037.01 Final Thoughts

"Fast service."

Other than that, these out perform other drones I own. Seems well built and blades are well protected. It is really easy to use for me and my kids. The manual is very clear and it takes 5 minutes to set up. Even the gravity control works well enough to fly it.

Overall Score
4.5


(411 Points)

9. DJI Spark with Remote Control Combo (White)

User Ratings: 73 10

DJI SPARK+RC First Impressions

"5 stars overall."

The controls are easy to master and intuitive. It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. Really the best DJI Camera Drone for the money! I love the follow me feature and the return to home button. But u will have an extra one to exchange.

  • DJI Spark with Remote Control Combo (White)
  • DJI spark remote control Combo includes remote controller and standard spark accessory Kit (see details below)
  • 2-Axis Stabilized Gimbal Camera 12MP Still Photos/ 1080P/30 Video gesture and Tap Fly control
  • Flight autonomy with obstacle detection subject tracking from various angles GPS- & vision position-based navigation
  • Top speed of 31 mph in sport mode up to 16 minutes flying time
  • Up to 1. 2 mile control range control, edit, share with DJI go app
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI SPARK+RC
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DJI SPARK+RC Final Thoughts

"He loves it!"

It took me 5 minutes to go through instruction. This is a good Selfie or Video drone. Amazing DJI Camera Drone and pretty decent bundle overall. It took me 5 minutes to go through instruction. DJI had also impressed me with their customer service.

Overall Score
4.4


(279 Points)

10. DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo (Arctic White) Elite Bundle with 3 Batteries, 4K Camera Gimbal, Profess...

User Ratings: 79 6

DJI First Impressions

"Camera is great!"

The quality that this offers far exceeds the cost. I would give it more stars if I could! I've crashed my DJI hundreds of times. So no complaints here. This is our first drone, never used one before.

  • DJI Mavic Air Fly More Combo (Arctic White) Elite Bundle with 3 Batteries, 4K Camera Gimbal, Professional Carrying Case and Must Have Accessories
  • SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! A marvel of engineering and design, the Mavic Air was built to go wherever adventure takes you. Inheriting the best of the Mavic series, this ultraportable and foldable drone features high-end flight performance and functionality for limitless exploration
  • SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! The Mavic Air is the most portable DJI drone to house a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, with its angular vibration range reduced to 0.005°. Set in a triangular formation, gimbal dampeners help create even steadier shots; In addition to Horizontal, Vertical, and 180° panoramas, the Mavic Air stitches 25 photos together in just eight seconds to create crystal-clear 32 MP Sphere panoramas. View them from an immersive perspective with DJI Goggles.
  • SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! The Mavic Air shoots video at an incredible 4K 30 fps, recording at 100 Mbps to capture every second with UHD quality; New HDR algorithms help you obtain the right exposure settings intelligently, according to lighting conditions. Overexposed or dark areas are processed for more natural transitions between highlights and shadows, while DSP acceleration allows for more efficient shooting.
  • The dedicated remote controller uses a foldable, low-profile, ergonomic design to hold your smartphone for maximum convenience. Detachable control sticks store inside the remote controller to pack more comfortably on the go. Using advanced VIO technology, the powerful sensor system in FlightAutonomy 2.0 consists of a primary gimbal camera, forward, backward, and downward dual-vision sensors, downward infrared sensing system, IMU redundancies, and a group of computing cores
  • SOLD BY DJI AUTHORIZED DEALER SURE RC! We make the factory package more complete by adding some unique and must have accessories to the pacakges. Please see the description for a list of everything included in this bundle
  • Batteries: 3 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
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DJI Final Thoughts

"Good quality!"

There is a Quick-Start guide printed inside the top flap. Overall, a decent purchase at this price point. This is the second DJI Drone I have purchased. It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. I would give it more stars if I could!

Overall Score
4.6


(250 Points)

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