20 best quadcopters

A tiny device that will not take up much space in the palm of an adult. Of course, there is no camera here. The drone has the weight of a fly, and its propellers are not capable of causing serious harm to a child, furniture or household appliances. Since the product has a tiny size, it had to be provided with a very modest battery. Its capacity is only 100 mAh. The flight time around the room (on the street the quadcopter will blow even the lightest breeze) is appropriate, no more than five to seven minutes. Fortunately, no one bothers to purchase additional batteries. The remote control is powered by AA batteries.

We do not recommend counting on a decent range of action. But when starting indoors, the signal is not lost, and the buyer does not need more. Other features include the automatic execution of flips. In a word, Syma X12 Nano is a solid drone for a child for very little money.

Small but nimble Hubsan X4 Camera H107C will be a great gift for kids and those who love dynamic and fast flight combined with a lightweight design. It features an aggressive black and green color scheme, giving it a "sporty" look. In addition, it can be used to catch up with the offender or capture the surroundings, thanks to a range of up to 100 meters and a flight speed of up to 60 km / h.Available in two versions Standard and High. In the first case, the package will include a camera with a quality of 480p, and in the second, 720p, which explains the big difference in the price of these packages.

Buyers in their reviews note the small size, strong body and stability when dropped. Despite the presence of a 380 mAh battery, the charge lasts for 6-7 minutes of active use. The charge can only be replenished using an adapter with a current strength of 0.5 A and a voltage of 3.7 V. Before active use, it is recommended to carefully practice and not use the device in enclosed spaces.

Budget device Syma X5SW got into our top for a number of reasons and leaves mixed feelings. The ratio of price and parameters here is one of the best. The maximum flight time is low for this segment and is about 6 minutes. The maximum control distance is 150 meters. Not very much, but better than previous models. As equipment for shooting, a 2 MP camera with a resolution of 720p is installed. An additional bonus is FPV, so you can start broadcasting right during the flight. The connection is made via a Wi-Fi network.

Buyers in their reviews praise the build quality, the availability of components on the trading floors and good resistance to shock when dropped. Among the shortcomings - poor controllability at maximum distances and a tight control panel. In addition, it is best to use it in calm and clear weather, otherwise the wind will instantly knock down the device, and the quality of the shooting will be low.

If you want to buy a quadcopter for your child, then this is a very good option. This model has a modest weight and a decent margin of safety. It also comes with a screw guard made of flexible plastic. As a result, the drone is not afraid of collisions with obstacles. And there will certainly be such, because there is no camera, and the quality of the radio signal cannot be called impressive. The manufacturer claims a 50-meter range, but this parameter is only achieved under ideal conditions.

As is the case with the vast majority of other cheap quadcopters, the remote control used here is battery operated. As for the drone itself, it is powered by its own battery. Its distinguishing feature is fast charging - filling with energy occurs in just 40 minutes. However, a modest flight time (5-6 minutes) still makes you think about purchasing a few additional batteries. Fortunately, this will definitely not become a burden on your family budget.

This 420g drone is the best in its price range. However, before buying it, be sure to check if the camera is included, as there are different variations of it. It should be noted that the camera here is designed to simplify flights, and not to shoot beautiful photos and videos - this process spoils the complete lack of stabilization. A smartphone is used to receive a picture - it is transmitted via Wi-Fi.

As you can see, the MJX quadcopter is not the lightest. However, they use rather flimsy plastic. Therefore, it is recommended to fly the drone with all caution. And if you learn this business, then more expensive copters will no longer cause any difficulties. It's nice that the device received durable brushless motors. And it is also capable of performing flips, for which an easy-to-remember combination of remote control keys is used. This accessory, by the way, is powered by batteries. As for the drone, a capacious battery will provide approximately 14 minutes of being in the air. And this is with the LEDs turned on, which turned out to be very bright!

The miniature and budget Ryze Tech Tello quadcopter, although an amateur option, already provides more opportunities than just a toy. The model rises to 10 m, and transmits a stable picture within 100 m, and even at such distances it is able to surprise owners, especially with flight modes. 6 of them are quite difficult tricks. Somersaults, jumps up and down, takeoff and landing on the arm, circles around its axis - the copter performs all maneuvers half a second after the command.

But what cannot be found in other drones from the same price segment is the function of creating a unique flight algorithm. Thanks to her, the smart gadget repeats the programmed trajectory as accurately as possible.The camera of the drone, according to reviews, is modest. The video is recorded directly to the smartphone's memory through the application; there is no slot for a memory card on the device itself. This explains the low quality of 1280x720 video at 30 fps and 4 Mbps bitrate. But photos over Wi-Fi are easier to transfer, their quality and detail are suitable for most users for posting on social networks.

This quadcopter has a weight of 162 grams, which means that there is no need to register. However, this is also evidenced by the fact that the range of the remote control does not exceed 100 m. This makes us perceive this model as a toy. However, it is significantly more advanced than many of its competitors sold at the same price. Let's start with the fact that this is one of the most affordable drones among those with a GPS chip at their disposal. This means that if the signal is lost, the quadcopter will definitely return to the take-off point. And the Headless Mode is also great here - a mode in which you do not need to monitor exactly how the front of the drone is located.

Among other important supported functions, following the operator can be noted (the copter is guided by the remote control). Also here is implemented the flyby mode of the point you are interested in. However, this function does not always work correctly - the reviews say that sometimes the drone stops holding the object in the frame. People also complain about the duration of the flight, which does not exceed 8-9 minutes. And the camera here leaves much to be desired, because it is built into the case, which is why you have to forget about stabilization.But all these problems are absolutely typical for any drone that is sold at such a low price.

A portable drone that can compete with some models of a higher class in terms of advantages. For example, it definitely deserves praise for the excellent work of the image stabilization system. The camera is placed on a mechanical 2-axis suspension, so even with a slow shutter speed, the probability of getting a blurry frame is not great. Usually on board quadcopters up to $ 300, at best, EIS costs - electronic stabilization, but it does not allow you to take such a clear and clean frame as the FIMI A3 does.

According to users, the model provides high-quality video and photo shooting for 25 minutes in almost any conditions, whether it is twilight, fog or observing moving objects. Controlling the drone is easy and convenient. Everything that the drone sees in the sky is immediately displayed on the 4.3" LCD display built into the remote control, while the file is saved to the microSD at this time.

The top quadcopter DJI Phantom has acquired the 4th generation, which made it a leader in a number of criteria. The maximum flight altitude is 500 meters, and the length is 3.5 km. In addition, the charge is enough for 28 minutes of flight, which is an excellent indicator. The maximum speed of 20 m / s allows the device to cover long distances in a short period of time.The battery is also impressive - 5380 mAh gives a tangible increase in autonomy compared to the previous generation, but also significantly makes the quadcopter heavier.

There are many modifications to the model. The top variant has a battery of almost 6000 mAh, 4 km of flight range and a camera capable of shooting 4K images at 60 FPS. Of the pluses, buyers in their reviews note the excellent build quality and many functions. The disadvantages include the high price and inaccessibility in terms of replacement of components or repairs.

One of the smartest, fastest and far-flying drones to date. He is ready to give positive emotions, both at the time of shooting, and when viewing already collected photos and videos. The manufacturer emphasizes that DJI Spark can take off directly from your palm and follow the owner or other moving object. Management is carried out using a smartphone or tablet. The direction can be set simply with gestures, which is a unique feature of this model.

If desired, you can also buy the original remote control, greatly simplifying the acquaintance with the device. The flight speed in "sport" mode is 50 km/h. The camera resolution is 12 MP, and the maximum flight time is 16 minutes at an altitude and range of up to 500 meters.

Controlling a drone and a camera at the same time is not always a feasible task, especially when it comes to sports photography. To make this process easier for one person, the manufacturer has equipped the model with auto-following, camera movement and SmartDronies for aerial selfies. The camera is capable of recording high quality content - 21 MP photos and 4K video. HDR support provides a clean, crisp and colorful picture. The zoom deserves special attention, which, without sacrificing quality, increases 4K to 1.4x, and in Full-HD reaches a commendable mark of 2.8.

Drone users especially liked the model's high-quality Dolly effect - a video illusion that the subject remains in place, and the background moves away. This can be achieved by pressing only one button: the quadcopter moves away from the character and at the same time changes the plan. The reviews write that the Parrot Anafi Dolly effect is not inferior to the level of top-level drones.

Walkera QR X350 Premium is a powerful quadcopter ready for serious challenges even in the initial RTF configuration. It includes folding chassis of 2 types. The short legs are designed for FPV flying at high speed, and the long legs are designed to install the G-3D brushless gimbal with the iLook + camera, which are also included in the kit. Just like the ground station. The device has a built-in information module on board.It displays vital indications for the drone: signal and charge levels, a compass, a barometer - all these characteristics will help track possible malfunctions.

From models in this segment, users demand good shooting quality. It can be provided by its own wide-angle FPV video camera, located on the “nose” of the case. It has a resolution of 1080p Full HD, which is enough to get a detailed and ultra-clear image.

A great foldable drone that won't take up much room in your backpack. But it will still be felt in it, since its weight reaches 700 g. Such a mass is due not only to the durable plastic used in the creation, but also to the presence of a solid camera. It is capable of shooting video in 4K resolution, albeit only at 30 fps. The module is located on a three-axis suspension, so the picture promises to be as smooth as possible. A lot of time will be allocated for shooting, since the drone is able to stay in the air for at least half an hour.

The complete remote control supports 5.8 GHz frequency. This indicates that you will not be too limited by the communication range - theoretically, you can fly off for several kilometers. Not without a lot of automatic functions here. For example, a quadcopter is able to independently fly around a person or some kind of architectural object, as well as follow you. And there is nothing to say about the automatic return home - absolutely all drones of this price segment have a GPS chip.

This drone is totally worth the price. With its small size and weight, it provides excellent shooting quality. The camera here seems to have been moved from the slightly larger Mavic Air, so you can expect full 4K images at 30fps. And it will turn out to be as smooth as possible, since the Chinese have introduced a three-axis suspension. Customers are also pleased with the foldable design, thanks to which the device does not take too much free space from the inside of the backpack. And the 249-gram weight will not make you suffer from the need to register the drone with the relevant authorities. You just need to monitor the flight altitude - without the appropriate permission, it should not exceed 150 m (and the quadcopter, meanwhile, is capable of more).

DJI is famous for its automatic features. Its Mini 2 can shoot good videos on its own - almost as good as even more expensive models. But be careful, because due to its modest size, the drone did not receive the largest number of sensors. But on the other hand, the manufacturer did not save on the battery, as a result of which the quadcopter is able to fly for 23-27 minutes, depending on weather conditions. All this makes this model the best choice for a person who uploads his videos to YouTube from time to time.

One of the most inexpensive drones among those equipped with an inch sensor camera. This sensor size allows you to create great photos and videos not only during daylight hours, but also at night! And the device received a powerful processor.It was he who provided the possibility of 4K video recording at 60 frames / s. Almost all the automatic shooting modes familiar from DJI products are also present here. The only exception is point-to-point flight, which has long been left only in professional drone models.

This quadcopter differs from its predecessor in a longer flight time - a capacious battery provides approximately 25 minutes of being in the air. The Fly More Combo traditionally contains three batteries. As for the remote, it runs on its own battery, a full charge of which is enough for seven to eight launches. And this is when giving some energy to the smartphone! Another important difference is a larger number of sensors - from now on they are gone only on the sides. Quite often, reviews also mention the reduced noise level, which makes the drone less likely to attract the attention of pedestrians. Of the negative points, we can only highlight the difficulties with the transition to a frequency of 5.8 GHz (a paid application is required) and a long battery charge (but you can not expect it to degrade soon).

PowerVision has developed an extremely durable drone with a flight time of around 30 minutes with a 9000 mAh battery and a flying speed of 18 m/s. It is resistant to environmental conditions and can function in the temperature range from -10 to +40 degrees Celsius.Another characteristic feature is the maximum operating altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, thanks to high-quality technical stuffing and a durable body.

For safety net, 2 operators can control it at once. In the event of a critical or dangerous situation, there is a mechanism for emergency cargo release. The drone comes in a massive case with an SDK platform for programming.

A very expensive quadcopter that exists in several modifications. However, the Cinema version with built-in memory of 1 TB is almost never found in Russia, so it can be left out of the brackets. As for the usual option, it saves the material to a memory card, and therefore the bitrate cannot be prohibitively high. But otherwise, the drone has no particularly serious drawbacks. It received a large number of sensors, and its battery provides up to 40 minutes of flight.

On the three-axis suspension of the copter, two cameras were placed at once. The main one has a 20-megapixel matrix resolution, the physical size of which is 4/3 inches. As for the second camera, it is introduced to provide some optical zoom. This can be useful in cases where it is impossible to get closer to the drone itself due to wires, tree branches, and other obstacles. You can find fault with the quadrocopter only because of the DJI Fly application, the functionality of which still does not correspond to the professional status of the device.

YUNEEC Typhoon H is a technically advanced, compact aerial camera equipped with Intel RealSense module. The technology assumes the presence of "smart eyes" - sensors that can see and remember obstacles in the path of the drone in order to independently calculate a safe route. The copter is capable of flying in Team Mode - a joint control mode. The connection with the drone is supported simultaneously by two remotes: the Wizard, which is located at the pilot, who sets the route, and ST16, at the operator, who controls the 4K UHD camera. It is this function that ensures the stable operation of the device for professional shooting.

The model has the best characteristics for commercial use. The reviews especially praise the ability to automatically capture and stitch 360° panoramas. A unique feature of the device is compatibility with various Yuneec cameras, which greatly expands the shooting possibilities, making it possible to select a camera for a specific task.

The Matrice 210 RTK is specifically designed for industrial use. It belongs to the line of the most reliable, wear-resistant and versatile models from DJI. There is a stereo camera system, increased water resistance, additional batteries for greater reliability and long-term operation. All of this connects without expansion ports. 20 sensors, coupled with a powerful processor, organize a powerful system of "brains", which eliminates the need to worry about the integrity of the drone.

The latest power system supports 2 batteries, powering the drone for up to 35 minutes of maximum flight time with 1 camera.The self-heating function will provide heat to the batteries at low temperatures. The powerful power plant allows you to carry up to 2 kg, so you can use heavy equipment even in windy conditions. The FPV camera provides the pilot with a real-time view and allows them to cope with flying in tight spaces. With data collection, 2 cameras of different types will cope better than one. To inspect important objects in hard-to-reach places, you can install the camera on the top of the case.

2 million rubles for a quadrocopter is not a joke. Here is a truly professional device that requires skillful hands and is used mainly in the film industry. This is evidenced by the huge dimensions and weight of 3.5 kilograms. What will the owner of such a model get?

First, speed. 108 km / h or 26 m / s is an extremely high figure. However, for stable operation of the suspension, the manufacturer artificially limited it to 96 km / h. The next plus is durability. The body is made of magnesium-aluminum alloy. A front camera appeared, stabilizing the image in all axes. With it, you can shoot in 5.2K mode, and the resolution is 24 MP. This drone is a professional drone, great for filming racing, various extreme scenes due to improved stabilization and the placement of the processor inside the case.