Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Low Light Camera Drones

1. PGYTECH Landing Gear Leg Extended with LED Kit for DJI Mavic 2 PRO/Mavic 2 Zoom

User Ratings: 72 8

PGYTECH 5823853990 First Impressions

"Simply awesome!"

The manual is very clear and it takes 5 minutes to set up. I did a lot of reading before choosing it. Didn’t unplug in the middle of the flights. The case is really well-made and everything fits perfectly. I would give it more stars if I could!

  • PGYTECH Landing Gear Leg Extended with LED Kit for DJI Mavic 2 PRO/Mavic 2 Zoom
  • ✔ Landing Gear Working - Designed for DJI MAVIC 2 PRO/MAVIC 2 ZOOM
  • ✔ Landing Gear Function - It can avoid dirty fuselage or damage the DJI MAVIC 2 PRO/MAVIC 2 ZOOM drone gimbal when taking off and landing. And it can still take off and land in the uneven environment of the ground.
  • ✔ Landing Gear Feature - The landing gear can effectively increase the height of 1.37inch【3.5cm】
  • ✔ LED light Feature - LED light 4 mode light source, suitable for different scenes. Strong light, medium light, low light, flash.
  • ✔ Package Content - 1 x Increased Landing Gear LED Kit
  • Recommended Age: 8 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The PGYTECH 5823853990
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PGYTECH 5823853990 Final Thoughts

"Great kit!"

Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. Seems well built and blades are well protected. Positively the best drone for inexperienced pilots. Easy to fly, fast and the most important durable! You have to make sure it’s facing the same way as your glove.

Overall Score
4.4


(103 Points)

2. 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)

3. Potensic D88 Foldable Drone, 5G WiFi FPV Drone with 2K Camera, RC Quadcopter for Adults and Experts,...

User Ratings: 69 8

Potensic First Impressions

"Nice Low Light Camera Drone!"

I was very excited to receive this Potensic . The controls are easy to master and intuitive. The durability of this Potensic is ridiculous. It is well built, tough and ready to fly out of the box. Batteries, no reason to stress them like that.

  • Potensic D88 Foldable Drone, 5G WiFi FPV Drone with 2K Camera, RC Quadcopter for Adults and Experts, GPS Return Home, Ultrasonic Altitude Setting, Optical Flow Positioning, Brushless Motors with Case
  • [2K Full HD 5G WiFi Camera]: 5G WiFi high-speed image transmission(820ft-984ft) without delay, enjoy real-time images trough App; Professional 2K camera with 110° wide angle can adjust 90°, recording every wonderful moment. Built-in one-axis gimbal, reducing vibration and shooting more stable(2K camera needs 4-32GB micro SD card ; Please use the phone that support 5G WiFi Band).
  • [Rich Functionality]: Foldable fuselage, easy to carry and store, powerful brushless motor, GPS intelligent return, one button return, follow me mode, interest point surrounds, altitude hold, ultrasonic altitude setting, optical flow positioning, orbit flight, remote control with LED screen.
  • [Strong Power System]: Four 1350KV brushless motors enable the D88 to fly stably at high speed, maximum up to 50km/h; 7.6V 3400mAh high capacity intelligent battery provides 16-20 minutes flight, bringing a better flight experience.(come with one battery)
  • [Safe Flight]: The combination of optical flow positioning and ultrasonic altitude determination can make the quadcopter hover precisely and flight safer and more stable, better for beginners' learning. Besides, the intelligent modular battery is safe in charging and storage; D88 will auto return when lost of signal or battery is low.
  • [Compact Convenience]The D88 wings are completely foldable and its body is slimline, making the drone easy to store and transport inside its included Aluminum Case. Flying the D88 couldn’t be easier or more fun using the remote control and your smartphone.
  • Batteries: 2 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
  • Recommended Age: 14 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Potensic
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Potensic Final Thoughts

"Very well built."

Then I can select to the VR mode and wear my own VR head set. Amazing Low Light Camera Drone and pretty decent bundle overall. New drone shows no issues and flies very well. Then I can select to the VR mode and wear my own VR head set. But overall, I am very happy with the product.

Overall Score
4.3


(460 Points)

4. RC Drone,WiFi 720P HD Camera Live Video RC Quadcopter with Altitude Hold, Gravity Sensor Function, R...

User Ratings: 62 16

Benyi First Impressions

"Very durable."

I think Benyi definitely has a potential winner here. To be suitable for all ages to learn to fly. I could not have made a better purchase. Some reason the App doesn't work with a pixel 2 phone. It's also important to take your time with the installation.

  • RC Drone,WiFi 720P HD Camera Live Video RC Quadcopter with Altitude Hold, Gravity Sensor Function, RTF and Easy to Fly for Beginner (Drone)
  • FPV REAL-TIME TRANSMITTION: With the built-in WiFi module, you can see exactly what your camera sees with a live video on your mobile device by installing the APP.
  • HEADLESS MODE - No More Confuse About the Direction : As a Beginner or Kid, you may concern about direction identify (especially non-sensitive about the direction ones), then you can activate headless mode in the beginning of flight, thus no need to distinguish the drone's direction, and you can fly the drone easily.
  • AUTOMATIC ALTITUDE HOLD: Powerful air pressure altitude hold function allows you to release the throttle stick and the drone will keep hovering at the current height. Easy for you to shoot quality images or videos
  • EASY SAFE AND FUN TO PLAY FOR BEGINNERS: Built-in the latest 6-axis flight control systems offer strong stability, easily implement various flight movements, stronger wind resistance; Headless mode eliminates need to adjust aircraft position before flight & improves learning curve.
  • LONG FLIGHT TIME: Includes 3 strong powerful 3.7V 600 mAh LiPo batteries to extend the fun! FAA Registration NOT Required.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
  • Recommended Age: 14 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Benyi
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Benyi Final Thoughts

"Thanks Benyi."

There's a single button auto take-off/landing feature. It took me 5 minutes to go through instruction. Best part is it is fully charged in 30 min. I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth. Adds some professionalism look to a spectator.

Overall Score
4.0


(129 Points)

5. Littleice Battery Charging Base Charger Dock Station Accessories for DJI Mavic Mini Drone (AS Show)

User Ratings: 50

Littleice Drone First Impressions

"Ease of use."

I travel a lot and can take all I need in a backpack. It works perfectly with no problems, indoors, outdoors. This is a great Low Light Camera Drone for the price. My eyes are not as good as they used to be. The controls are easy to master and intuitive.

  • Littleice Battery Charging Base Charger Dock Station Accessories for DJI Mavic Mini Drone (AS Show)
  • Aluminium alloy + EVA
  • Imported
  • Besides charging the aircraft, the Charging Base holds and displays Mavic Mini.
  • Displays Mavic Mini while charging.
  • Match with DJI 18 W USB charger and Mavic Mini standard power cord
  • Operating Temperature: 5° to 45℃ (41° to 113°F)
  • Input: 5V/3A 9V/2A 12V/1.5A,Output: 5V/3A 9V/2A 12V/1.5A
  • Recommended Age: 12 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Littleice Drone
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Littleice Drone Final Thoughts

"Work's perfectly."

The controls have zero noticeable lag. Takes great photos and videos and is a lot of fun. This is a good Selfie or Video drone. So no complaints here. We've started a collection of Littleice Drone drones now.

Overall Score
4.5


(2 Points)

6. elechawk FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter Backpack Carry Case Bag Tool Box RC Plane Fixed Wing Comparable...

User Ratings: 69

elechawk First Impressions

"Great kit!"

It holds altitude like a champ and is easy to control. When powered on the blue lights are stunning. I can press the button again and continue the flight. Picture and video quality better than expected. A friend has a DJI Phantom drone, and flew My elechawk today.

  • elechawk FPV Racing Drone Quadcopter Backpack Carry Case Bag Tool Box RC Plane Fixed Wing Comparable with Betaflight
  • Friendly reminder: The price is for a backpack only. The pictures for demonstration purpose that the quads, tools, and other accessories are not included. *****
  • Useful to carry your drone, transmitter, battery, goggle and other tools to the field
  • Adjustable inside padded dividers to layout all RC gears. Isolated foam to keep your stuff secure.
  • Durable wear resistant and strong enough. Durable zippers to ensure long-lasting zipper life.
  • Large capacity, dedicated room for a laptop
  • Recommended Age: 12 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The elechawk
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elechawk Final Thoughts

"Very solid."

I liked it enough, so I'm buying another one. But once I put it together it worked like a charm. The controls are easy to master and intuitive. I also added the remote protector and the screen protector. It took me 5 minutes to go through instruction.

Overall Score
4.3


(12 Points)

7. DJI Mavic Mini Portable Drone Quadcopter Ultimate Starters Bundle Kit - CP.MA.00000120.01

User Ratings: 59 13

DJI First Impressions

"Unbelievable!"

New drone shows no issues and flies very well. I love the follow me feature and the return to home button. Everything you need to fly and fly a lot. I have to say, I really like this drone. It came with a sleek remote control.

  • DJI Mavic Mini Portable Drone Quadcopter Ultimate Starters Bundle Kit - CP.MA.00000120.01
  • Editor's Impressions Of The DJI
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DJI Final Thoughts

"Simply awesome!"

Overall, a decent purchase at this price point. Could not get the remote camera controls to work. Amazing Low Light Camera Drone and pretty decent bundle overall. Below I will list the pros and cons I've got with this drone. I am liking drones and have a few different ones now.

Overall Score
4.2


(11 Points)

8. Redcat Racing Carbon 210 Race Drone

User Ratings: 50 8

Redcat Racing CARBON-210 First Impressions

"I am blown away!"

I love the follow me feature and the return to home button. I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth. There's a single button auto take-off/landing feature. Amazing Low Light Camera Drone and pretty decent bundle overall. Great quality and easy enough for beginners to learn with.

  • Redcat Racing Carbon 210 Race Drone
  • Ready to fly carbon fiber frame racing drone
  • HD camera with real time image transmission (FPV goggles and screen not included)
  • Compatible with all FPV googles and screens available today
  • 11.1V 1500Mah 25C 3S LiPo battery included with charger (flight time 8-10 minutes)
  • Hard shell carrying case included with molded foam for drone protection
  • Batteries: Lithium Metal batteries required. (included)
  • Recommended Age: 14 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Redcat Racing CARBON-210
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Redcat Racing CARBON-210 Final Thoughts

"I am blown away!"

I love this Low Light Camera Drone, it is a beast in a small package! It's well designed and self protected. To be suitable for all ages to learn to fly. Also a great feature is the One Key Return to Home button. Positively the best drone for inexperienced pilots.

Overall Score
4.0


(26 Points)

9. GILOBABY FPV RC Drone with 720P HD Camera Live Video 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro Quadcopter for Kids & Beginn...

User Ratings: 63 15

GILOBABY First Impressions

"Great job!"

Also I would HIGHLY suggest you use the prop guards. When powered on the blue lights are stunning. The GILOBABY is well built, and the controls work well. Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. Great quality and easy enough for beginners to learn with.

  • GILOBABY FPV RC Drone with 720P HD Camera Live Video 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro Quadcopter for Kids & Beginners - Headless Mode, Altitude Hold, One Key Return, 360°Flip, Modular Battery
  • HIGH QUALITY FOR BEGINNER & EXPERTS -- Equipped with REAL-TIME WI-FI transmission and 720P HD camera. Best choice for starting your journey with drone flying. It’s made of premium materials and comes at a fantastic value.
  • ALTITUDE HOLD: Powerful air pressure altitude hold function allow you to release the throttle stick and the drone will keep hover at it's current height. The 6-axis gyro offers extra stability for easy handling and 360° flips.
  • HEADLESS MODE & ONE KEY RETURN: Orientation of the drone is in relation to the pilot, easier to control and fly back when the drone is out of sight, you’ll have total control for a straightforward flying experience. With one key return mode, avoid losing the aircraft with the simple push of a button.
  • MODULAR BATTERY FOR FLYING: The 3.7V 750mAh high capacity battery can support a longer flying time; the modularized design of battery and camera offers more convenience and safety.
  • MOBILE CONTROL: Control the drone with a smart phone App to activate multiple functions such as Gravity SENSOR Mode which allows the user to control the flight by holding and moving the smart phone accordingly. Operate the drone on the App interface.
  • Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
  • Recommended Age: 14 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The GILOBABY
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GILOBABY Final Thoughts

"All good!"

Overall, a decent purchase at this price point. Without it the recordings would have cutouts and visible lag. This really is a great drone for anyone of any ability. I could not have made a better purchase. It seems to do just about everything.

Overall Score
4.0


(26 Points)

10. QWinOut 500mm Multi-Rotor Air Frame Kit S500-PCB with Circuit Board for FPV Quadcopter Gimbal F450 U...

QWinOut First Impressions

"Very solid."

This is a good Selfie or Video drone. Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. Adds some professionalism look to a spectator. I would give it more stars if I could! This is a good Selfie or Video drone.

  • QWinOut 500mm Multi-Rotor Air Frame Kit S500-PCB with Circuit Board for FPV Quadcopter Gimbal F450 Upgrade
  • Do Not Included Brushless Motor Gimbal.
  • Buyer Need to Assemble it by Himself.
  • Wheelbase: 500mm
  • Frame Only with Circuit Board, No Electronic Parts.
  • Suit for Gopro Brushless Gimbal FPV (Not Included)
  • Recommended Age: 14 years and up
  • Editor's Impressions Of The QWinOut
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QWinOut Final Thoughts

"Fast service."

Very pleasantly surprised by the video quality of this! It's pretty quick and sounds like a really loud mosquito. The manual is very clear and it takes 5 minutes to set up. Those will simplify drone flying a lot for beginners. Wish I got a bit longer on the drone battery though.

Overall Score
5.0


(1 Points)

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