Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Ruggedized Camera Drones
1. Casematix FPV Drone Quadcopter Travel Case Bag with Customizable Foam Fits Eachine Racer 250 FPV Dro...
User Ratings: 70 13
CASEMATIX ADV17-EACHDRONE First Impressions
"Hovers good."The manual is very clear and it takes 5 minutes to set up. This is our first drone that uses GPS. Really pleased with the CASEMATIX ADV17-EACHDRONE performance. I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth. But overall, I am very happy with the product.
- Casematix FPV Drone Quadcopter Travel Case Bag with Customizable Foam Fits Eachine Racer 250 FPV Drone with Props on, Batteries, Propellers, Frame Arms, Receivers and More Compact Accessories
- Rugged protective case for FPV 250 racing drones and accessories such as batteries, extra props , small goggles and accessories
- Depending on how you store your drone body (props on or brush guards on) determines the amount of space you have left to design compartments for accessories. May not fit remote.
- Middle Diced Foam layer of this case has an area that is customizable within 14” X 10.75” X 4”. Please measure Your drone and accessories to determine if you can fit everything desired
- Ideal for Travel With Super Durable Exterior and built in carrying handle. Keep your Mini Racing Drone and Accessories Organized and Secure
- Additional features include: 4 standard-sized padlock rings, stackable design for multi-case storage, highly durable hinges, MADE in the USA - Includes CASEMATIX warranty and easy-close latches
- Editor's Impressions Of The CASEMATIX ADV17-EACHDRONE
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
CASEMATIX ADV17-EACHDRONE Final Thoughts
"Fantastic Ruggedized Camera Drone!"Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. The controls are easy to master and intuitive. Turn on the drone and go to wifi setting in your phone. This really is a great drone for anyone of any ability. Controls are smooth and easy to use.
Overall Score
4.3
(23 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Ruggedized Camera Drones
2. CASEMATIX Rugged FPV Racing Drone Customizable Case - Protects Emax Nighthawk Pro 280 FPV Racing Qua...
User Ratings: 47
CASEMATIX ADV17-EMAXNDRONE First Impressions
"Other than that."Takes great photos and videos and is a lot of fun. It's pretty quick and sounds like a really loud mosquito. I was very excited to receive this CASEMATIX ADV17-EMAXNDRONE. It's also important to take your time with the installation. Didn’t unplug in the middle of the flights.
- CASEMATIX Rugged FPV Racing Drone Customizable Case - Protects Emax Nighthawk Pro 280 FPV Racing Quadcopter, Batteries, Propellers, Antennae and More Compact Accessories
- Rugged protective case for FPV 250 racing drones and accessories such as batteries, extra props , small goggles and accessories
- Depending on how you store your drone body (props on or brush guards on) determines the amount of space you have left to design compartments for accessories. May not fit remote.
- Middle Diced Foam layer of this case has an area that is customizable within 14” X 10.75” X 4”. Please measure Your drone and accessories to determine if you can fit everything desired
- Ideal for Travel With Super Durable Exterior and built in carrying handle. Keep your Mini Racing Drone and Accessories Organized and Secure
- Additional features include: 4 standard-sized padlock rings, stackable design for multi-case storage, highly durable hinges, MADE in the USA - Includes CASEMATIX warranty and easy-close latches
- Editor's Impressions Of The CASEMATIX ADV17-EMAXNDRONE
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
CASEMATIX ADV17-EMAXNDRONE Final Thoughts
"It was great."This is a great flyer for both indoor and outside flying. Great quality and easy enough for beginners to learn with. Also I would HIGHLY suggest you use the prop guards. Very durable for a beginner to crash lots of times. This is our first drone that uses GPS.
Overall Score
4.2
(6 Points)

3. Dromida Vista FPV Ready-to-Fly 251 mm Electric Drone with Tactic DroneView 720p Wi-Fi Mini Camera, R...
Dromida DIDE04GG First Impressions
"Great job!"Batteries, no reason to stress them like that. The liability insurance is worth it. I was very excited to receive this Dromida DIDE04GG. New drone shows no issues and flies very well. The manual is very clear and it takes 5 minutes to set up.
- Dromida Vista FPV Ready-to-Fly 251 mm Electric Drone with Tactic DroneView 720p Wi-Fi Mini Camera, Radio, Micro Memory Card, Batteries and Charger (Green)
- One cool, complete camera drone!
- Capture exciting footage and photos with the Tactic DroneView 720p Wi-Fi camera. Take full advantage of the camera’s features by downloading the free DroneView Mobile app online.
- Easy for anyone to fly, with a rugged, impact-resistant airframe.
- Designed to remain stable and level in a hover, deliver pro-perfect flips on command and adapt instantly to your flying skills.
- Includes camera, 2.4GHz radio, 4GB micro memory card, batteries, charger, smartphone holder, a set of extra rotor blades and a screwdriver.
- Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
- Editor's Impressions Of The Dromida DIDE04GG
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Dromida DIDE04GG Final Thoughts
"Fantastic Ruggedized Camera Drone!"My eyes are not as good as they used to be. I can press the button again and continue the flight. It's all very simple and straight forward to assemble. The case is really well-made and everything fits perfectly. Could not get the remote camera controls to work.
Overall Score
4.0
(1 Points)

Here Are Some Other Related Camera Drones
4. Blomiky GPS SJRC F11 Foldable Brushless Motor RC Quadcopter Drone with 1080P 5GHz WiFi FPV Camera an...
User Ratings: 67
Blomiky First Impressions
"I was right."I love the follow me feature and the return to home button. It is super responsive and performs well. It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. I've crashed my Blomiky hundreds of times. Picture and video quality better than expected.
- Blomiky GPS SJRC F11 Foldable Brushless Motor RC Quadcopter Drone with 1080P 5GHz WiFi FPV Camera and Carry Case F11 Black
- Notice:We use new carry case package instead original box package.SJRC F11 RC Quadcopter Drone bonus 1 hand-carry travel case. Brushless GPS 1080P WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter drone with 5GHz Wifi Fpv 1080p Camera.Auto Return, Follow Me, Altitude hold hvoering Mode, User-defined Flight Plan
- SJ RC F11 RC Quadcopter Drone with brushless Motor and 11.1V 2500mAh 3S rechargeable Li-ion Battery,Max 25 Mins Max Flight Time.
- Advanced GPS: GPS mode enables precise positioning and helps to prevent losing the drone. This drone will alarm and return automatically to the initial location when it fly out of max control area, if the drone lose the remote control signal or when the drone battery is low. With the GPS function, you can enjoy a safe controlled flight.
- F11 (F24) RC Quadcopter Drone size: 450 x 425 x 83mm (unfolded) 192 x 130 x 83mm (folded).Weight:515g. Follow Me Mode: The drone will automatically follow you wherever you move. Keeping you in the video at all time.
- Folding Body: The small, compact, and extremely portable design makes it can be carried anywhere, and they can be launched easily and quickly.You can take the drone out of your bag very quickly.
- Batteries: 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- Editor's Impressions Of The Blomiky
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Blomiky Final Thoughts
"Fast service."It seems to do just about everything. Plus the cat seems to enjoy chasing it around as well. It's well designed and self protected. Great product if you have multiple batteries. It seems to do just about everything.
Overall Score
4.4
(14 Points)

5. Professional Carrying Case for DJI Spark with Space for 6 Batteries and Much More Accessories (Spark...
User Ratings: 87 4
mc-cases MCC-SPARK-1EX First Impressions
"Other than that."This is a great Ruggedized Camera Drone for the price. You have to charge the batteries with a laptop or computer. Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. They made it right by sending a replacement. Everything worked well right out of the box.
- Professional Carrying Case for DJI Spark with Space for 6 Batteries and Much More Accessories (Spark Explorer)
- Here we go! Our new DJI Spark Carry Case Fly More Explorer Edition is the perfect buddy for your adventures! It gives you the space for all the Fly More Combo Kit accessories, the controller and many more. With more space for batteries you can hold your bird much longer in the sky. This case fits the following accessories: DJI Spark, Remote Controller, 6 spare batteries, 1x charging hub or cell phone, SD Cards, Charging Cables etc.
- This case fits the following accessories: Controller, 6 spare batteries, 1x charging hub or cell phone, SD Cards, Charging Cables etc
- In detail you can store: 1 x DJI Spark (Props attached) ,6 x Batteries (1 installed in Spark) , 8 x Spare Props , 4 x Prop Guards , 1 x Remote Controller , 1 x Power Supply + Cable , 1 x Charging Hub or Smartphone , 1 x Accessory compartment for Cables etc.,4 x SD Cards
- Our MC-CASES Custom foam for the DJI Spark is made with LOVE in Munich, Germany. Best foam and carry case quality you can get.
- Water-jet precision cut and milling with closed cell foam (LD27 / LD28 / LD29 / NA36) to resist water and dust infiltration. Made in Germany, Shipped Worldwide, Waterproof and dust tight (IP67 certificate / MIL-C-4150), Trigger release latch system, Lifetime replacement guarantee. Weight: 1,2 Kg - Dimensions: 13.23 x 11.81 x 5.83 inches.
- Editor's Impressions Of The mc-cases MCC-SPARK-1EX
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
mc-cases MCC-SPARK-1EX Final Thoughts
"And was lost!"I have some really cool ideas for them. I like the functionality of the mc-cases MCC-SPARK-1EX. Picture and video quality better than expected. Excellent Price for a Drone like this one. My eyes are not as good as they used to be.
Overall Score
4.7
(96 Points)

6. DJI Mavic 2 PRO Drone Quadcopter with Fly More Kit Combo Bundle
User Ratings: 71 11
DJI K3.2018082121 First Impressions
"Very cool."This is a great Ruggedized Camera Drone for the price. Then I can select to the VR mode and wear my own VR head set. I have to say, I really like this drone. Easy to fly, fast and the most important durable! But once I put it together it worked like a charm.
- DJI Mavic 2 PRO Drone Quadcopter with Fly More Kit Combo Bundle
- 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.
- 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 “Hyper lapse” to experience the super amazing shooting effect of Mavic 2.
- 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
- Functions include active track 2.0, omnidirectional obstacle sensing, Hyper lapse, low-noise design, adjustable aperture, HDR photos
- With fly More kit: comes with 2 extra intelligent Flight batteries, Mavic 2 car charger, battery charging hub, battery to power bank adapter, 2x low-noise propellers (pairs), Mavic 2 shoulder bag.
- Batteries: 3 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
- Editor's Impressions Of The DJI K3.2018082121
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
DJI K3.2018082121 Final Thoughts
"Almost forgot."Besides that though its a great little drone. I have to say, I really like this drone. Now l have all kinds of parts and extra batteries. This is our first drone that uses GPS. Positively the best drone for inexperienced pilots.
Overall Score
4.3
(53 Points)

7. CHASING GM0001 Gladius Mini Underwater Drone (ROV) with 4K UHD Camera (100M Tether)
User Ratings: 57
Chasing GM0001 First Impressions
"He loves it!"Plus the cat seems to enjoy chasing it around as well. This Chasing GM0001 takes the cake with utility and functionality. Controls are smooth and easy to use. Some reason the App doesn't work with a pixel 2 phone. Fast quick delivery of this hard to find drone.
- CHASING GM0001 Gladius Mini Underwater Drone (ROV) with 4K UHD Camera (100M Tether)
- Dive to an incredible 330 feet with 100 m tether (165 feet with 50 m tether) and light up the depths with two adjustable 1200 lumen LED headlights
- Scan the ocean floor, your surroundings, or the surface with Easy-adjustable pitch (45° tilt-lock mode) and accurately maintain fixed depth with one-touch depth-lock mode
- Enjoy stable, fluid navigation at speeds up to 4 knots (2m/s) with 5-thruster design and intelligent control algorithms (6 directions in Tilt-Lock mode, including pure vertical ascent/descent)
- Use the mobile app (iOS or Android) to view real-time 1080P video on up to 3 wireless devices capture vivid underwater video and photos with fully-integrated 4K UHD camera (12 MP photos, 5 fps burst mode)
- Explore at your pace with long battery life (approx. 2 hours), monitor live footage on a big screen (TV/monitor) with HDMI port on base station, and share your discoveries with one-touch media-sharing and live-streaming via social media
- Editor's Impressions Of The Chasing GM0001
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- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
Chasing GM0001 Final Thoughts
"Good quality!"Adds some professionalism look to a spectator. Best part is it is fully charged in 30 min. Plus the cat seems to enjoy chasing it around as well. I like the functionality of the Chasing GM0001. I love the follow me feature and the return to home button.
Overall Score
4.6
(3 Points)

8. EACHINE E520 Drone with 4K Camera Live Video,WiFi FPV Drone for Adults with 4K HD 120° Wide Angle C...
User Ratings: 63 13
EACHINE First Impressions
"LOVE THIS DRONE!"The controls have zero noticeable lag. This arrived earlier than I expected from EACHINE. We are currently having 12-15MPH gusts of wind. Those will simplify drone flying a lot for beginners. I have to say, I really like this drone.
- EACHINE E520 Drone with 4K Camera Live Video,WiFi FPV Drone for Adults with 4K HD 120° Wide Angle Camera 1200Mah Long Flight time Auto Hover Foldable RC Drone Quadcopter
- 4K HD 120° Wide Angle Camera:90° Adjustable angle camera,120° wide-angle view, equipped with altitude hold function and 4K high-definition camera, clearly record every good moment.
- Follow Me Mode: The drone will automatically follows and captures you wherever you move. Keeping you in the frame at all times, easier to get complex shots, provides hands-free flying and selfie.
- Upgrade Flight Time: Maximum of 17 minutes flight time and 1200mah battery allows you to fly longer and view further. Perfect drone for adults, kids and beginners, Ideal Gift for your kids, boys, friends and father!
- Appealing Fly-by-Trajectory:Draw a path in your app interface, and the drone will fly following the path accordingly,which is the newest technology.
- User-friendly:It is easier for newbies or beginners, equipped with functions like altitude hold, headless mode, one key take off/landing, emergence stop, low battery alarm and visiable LED lights. With simple press, even little boys and girls can take it under well contro
- Batteries: 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
- Recommended Age: 12 years and up
- Editor's Impressions Of The EACHINE
- Video Quality
- Picture Quality
- Durability
- Quality
- Value For Money
- Affordability
EACHINE Final Thoughts
"Very well built."It's all very simple and straight forward to assemble. So no complaints here. Everything worked well right out of the box. Not a crack in the fuselage or even a broken prop. The camera on this thing is awesome.
Overall Score
4.1
(136 Points)

9. DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Hasselblad Camera) with Fly More Kit Travel Bundle – 3 Batteries, Charging Hub, P...
User Ratings: 83
DJI First Impressions
"Well made."The case is really well-made and everything fits perfectly. Make sure to get extra batteries to keep the fun going. Controls are smooth and easy to use. It came with a sleek remote control. To be suitable for all ages to learn to fly.
- DJI Mavic 2 Pro (Hasselblad Camera) with Fly More Kit Travel Bundle – 3 Batteries, Charging Hub, Professional Carrying Case and More
- Hasselblad L1D-20C Camera provided Ultra-Image Quality; 20 MP 1 inch CMOS Sensor and Adjustable Aperture, 10 bit HRD Video
- Up to 31 minutes flight time, 44 mph max speed, low noise propellers, 3-axis gimbal for steady shots, 8GB internal storage, Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
- Mavic 2 Pro, 3 Intelligent Flight Batteries, Shoulder Bag, Charging Hub and Car Charger,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)
- ActiveTrack 2.0, Dolly Zoom, Hyperlapse, Low-Noise Design, HDR Photos
- Extra Accessories: Unique Designed Mavic 2 Professional HardCase, 128 gb Extreme microSDXC SD card , One Set of SunnyLife ND Filter, Mavic 2 Controller Ranger Extender and TFSTOYS Propeller Bags
- Batteries: 3 Lithium ion batteries required.
- Editor's Impressions Of The DJI
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- Value For Money
- Affordability
DJI Final Thoughts
"Ease of use."I think DJI definitely has a potential winner here. This DJI takes the cake with utility and functionality. I’ve not confirmed the same behavior with Bluetooth. But once I put it together it worked like a charm. The DJI is a great deal in this price range and quality.
Overall Score
4.8
(14 Points)

10. Hobbypower DIY F450 Quadcopter Kit with APM2.8 Flight Controller+ 7M GPS + 920KV Brushless Motor & S...
Hobbypower First Impressions
"This is Fun!"It hovered in place even with the 4 to 7 mph breezes. You have to make sure it’s facing the same way as your glove. A friend has a DJI Phantom drone, and flew My Hobbypower today. Turn on the drone and go to wifi setting in your phone. Even the gravity control works well enough to fly it.
- Hobbypower DIY F450 Quadcopter Kit with APM2.8 Flight Controller+ 7M GPS + 920KV Brushless Motor & Simonk 30A ESC
- This is a DIY HJ-F450 Quadcopter kit, it is unassembled. Come with high quality electronic accessories, only need a 3S Lipo battery and a 6CH above radio system to complete.
- Please be notice this kit does not include remote control, and battery, we have the AT9 radio system in stock, if you need it, you can find them in my store.
- Recommended Age: 14 years and up
- Editor's Impressions Of The Hobbypower
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- Picture Quality
- Durability
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- Value For Money
- Affordability
Hobbypower Final Thoughts
"Flies Great!"I think Hobbypower definitely has a potential winner here. Besides that though its a great little drone. The camera on this thing is awesome. We are currently having 12-15MPH gusts of wind. Easy to assemble, easy to fly, easy to maneuver.
Overall Score
5.0
(1 Points)
