- EI-HI S911C Quadcopter UFO Huge
- Hubsan X4 H107C Drone: The Beginner’s Best Friend
- HUBSAN H107D FPV Quadcopter
- Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Power Edition
- DJI Phantom 2 Vision
- Walkera QR X350 FPV RC
- Walkera Tali H500
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You could call this the crux of this write-up. Below you will find our choice picks for the best drones this year. The information will certainly help your make smarter and more cost effective shopping decisions.
1. Ei-Hi S911C Quadcopter UFO Huge
- Exceptional drop and wind resistance
- Smooth flight
- Enhanced control options
- Tough and durable no matter the weather
- 2.4ghz 6.5 channel RC radio provides longer flight distance while keeping within control range (300 feet)
- 3.7v 500mah stock battery is not as good as expected (provides only a few minutes of flight time)
- Buy battery replacements (10 or so) for 30-second swaps or get the Turnigy 1000mAh battery that doubles flight time for each session (3-4 replacements will do)
- Ace gyro stabilization feature makes for fun flying
- Outstanding aerial photography
- Super-stylish design
2. Hubsan X4 H107C
- Perfect drone for beginners
- Quite affordable ($60)
- Weighs a competitive 50 grams, which is slightly heavier than other models in the same range. The weight improves flight stability, though.
- Box contains: extra rotors, battery, transmitter, USB cable, manual
- Micro SD card (sold separately) recommended for digital video storage
- 4 AAA batteries recommended for transmitter
- Rotors are delicate and need careful handling
- Mounted blade protector adds to the drone’s durability
- Built-in 6-axis gyroscope makes for stable flight even in windy conditions
- 30-40 minute battery charge time for 7-9 minutes flight time
- RC transmitter is tough and has two modes, standard and expert (which entails 4-directional flips)
- 1280×720 video resolution grants outstanding footage quality; camera adapts to light changes.
- Cannot start/stop recorder from remote controller, need to do it on the drone itself.
3. Hubsan H107D X4
- FPV (first person view) system integrated into radio controller. On board camera relays video feed, meaning you can fly the drone without even seeing it
- Ideal for both indoor and outdoor use
- Compact size packing plenty of features
- Intuitive performance
- Exceptional video quality
- Good stabilization; very hard to flip the drone mid-flight
- Radio controller has 6-axis gyroscope control, all required video menu options, convenient configuration and recording options, and live video display
- Controller lacks rubber grip feature
- Being one of the lightest drones, propellers are plastic and not durable; must have replacements at hand
- Fast and controllable flight speeds
- Stock battery is good enough but it is recommended to get larger capacity 500mAh batteries
4. Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Power Edition
- 36 minutes flight time; exceptionally long
- Tablet or smartphone control capabilities
- Power Edition box contains: battery charger, manual, 3 rotor blade sets (orange, blue, red), indoor and outdoor usage protectors, tool that can be used to help make replacements, stickers, 2 lipo 1500 mAh batteries (thrice the battery life of regular stock models)
- 2-hour battery charge timer
- Vibrant design thanks to uniform black coating with colored rotors
- Can use iOS and Android devices to control the drone with apps. Also works with PC and Apple computer systems
- Integrated Wi-Fi feature helps connect to compatible devices and hotspots
- 160 feet (50 meter) flight range
- Embedded sensors help with takeoff and landing; useful for beginners
- Individually powered rotors
- Heightened stability, even in windy conditions
- Mounted protectors to stave off damage
- On-screen controls overlay the live video stream; your tablet ot phone’s app-accelerometer can help move the drone (lag is the main concern)
- Precise handling and fun flight options like barrel rolls (takes a lot of battery power, though)
- 1280×720 video resolution for high-definition video quality
- Instant content upload options available for YouTube, Picasa, etc.
- USB capability to extend storage space
5. DJI Phantom 2 Vision
- Great for professional photography
- Box contains: accessories like landing cushion, rubber dampers, spanner, screws; manual; transmitter; 4 propellers and 4 extras; USB cable; video range extender; 5200 mAh lipo battery; iPhone clamp; charger; wall socket adapter
- 25 minute flight time
- Integrated Wi-Fi extender that provides 980 feet (300 meter) range
- GPS-powered autonomous functionality returns drone to takeoff point or other pre-programmed location in case of signal loss
- ‘Free Vision’ app is intuitive and helps gather real-time flight data
- Excellent stabilization
- High quality footage; integrated 14 Megapixel camera that can shoot 1920×1080 video resolution
- Field of View (FOV) options range from 90° and 120° to 140°
- Video streaming to Android or iOS devices available
6. Walkera QR X350 FPV RC
- Outstanding value for money
- Box contains: TX8503 FPV video transmitter (signal sent to controller’s LCD screen); transmitter with built-in live-feed display; video cable for GoPro Hero 3; extra propellers; battery charger; 2200 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for drone); 00 mAh lithium-polymer battery (for transmitter)
- Can equip this drone with GoPro Hero 3 camera
- Sportive and stylish design
- Highly durable and ideal for long-term usage
- Convenient calibrations
- Intuitive remote controls; LCD integrated into transmitter
- Good for both indoor and outdoor use
- Superbly accurate GPS and altitude hold systems
- Automatic return-to-base feature in case of signal loss
- Low-voltage warning feature
- Anti-vibration camera mount
- GPS-assisted options increase accuracy and stability
- Exquisitely agile
7. Walkera Tali H500
- Exceptional handling, video quality, and FPV system
- Box contains: battery charger, iLook that can be mounted using the 1080p camera 3-axis G-3D gimbal (also provided), DEVO F12e transmitter, 5400 mAh lithium polymer (lipo) battery
- Legs easy to attach/detach
- Sleek design with 6 propellers that greatly enhance flight stability
- 25-minute flight time
- Low voltage warning indicator
- 1 km (0.62 mile) conrol range; one of the most extensive on the market
- Fully FPV (first-person view) compatible, meaning better control options and diverse real-time video streaming possibilities
- LCD screen built into transmitter; also displays temperature, battery life and GPS-related data like distance, altitude, etc.
- GPS position-hold mode offers most stable flights
- Automatic return-home option enhances drone safety in case of signal loss
- 13 megapixel camera with 1080p video quality at 30 fps (frames per second)
- Replaceable gimbal
- Compatible with other camera components like Sony RX1000, GoPro, and Canon EOS-M
The Best Drones for sale of 2015 Drones Review User Rating: 4.35 (1 votes)
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