Best Drones 2017 – Top 10 High Quality Quadcopters Reviews
In case you don’t know, he happens to be a fan of these drones, and actually own, almost all the latest models that come out. His personal drone of choice is the much revered DJI Phantom 4, as a matter of fact, he has a total of 7 of them, although 6 of them broke because of physical damage, there’s no denying that DJI Phantom 4 is perhaps one of the most impressive drones there are; it comes with one of the best cameras that is capable of shooting high quality footage, and take stunning videos, as well as photos that are brimming with details.
With that said, for those who are thinking about buying yourself a camera drone, there are a lot of things that must be put into consideration, for starters, you have to start with your budget. Camera drones certainly don’t come cheap, especially when you are talking about a 4K camera. However, there are some entry level drones that come for a lot cheaper but they have integrated cameras, however, they are not as good as some of the high end drones. In many cases, you can also get drones that come with attachments you can use to attach the Go Pro camera, or any other action camera that is supported by the attachment.
Another thing you need to know about these camera drones is that there are plenty of these drones available in the market, while some are really, really good, others fail to impress as much. With that said, another thing you need to keep in mind is the amount of drones that are available in the market. Even when you are looking at the enthusiast class drones, there is so much to choose from that you are often left confused, and sometimes, can’t make a decision. However, we are here to make things easier for the confused customers.
Today, we are going to take a look at some of the best drones that are available in the market. We will be looking at a total of 10 drones, and will be discussing them in depth, taking a look at all of their pros, as well as their cons, along with how they are well built, and how much they can last on full. So, without further ado, let’s start our list.
Note: We would like to let the readers know that the advertised battery, as well as the battery result that comes in our review can be a bit different, or a lot different. Battery on drones is something that completely varies from person to person. While some may have a really good battery time, others might not be able to match it. Battery timing gets affected by factors such as the weather conditions, as well as how you fly the drone. As a matter of fact, the same applies to the range and speed as well, so we would advise you to take these with a grain of salt.
Top 10 Best Drones of 2017
| Name | Weight | Battery | Flight Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Phantom 4 | 3.1 pounds | 5350 mAh | 28 minutes | |
| DJI Mavic Pro | 1.6 pounds | 3830 mAh | 24 minutes | |
| Go Pro Karma | 2.2 pounds | 5100 mAh | 28 minutes | |
| Blade Chroma 4K | 14.9 pounds | 6300 mAh | 30 minutes | |
| Yuneec Typhoon H | 12 pounds | 5400 mAh | 25 minutes | |
| DJI Phantom 3 Professional | 9.2 pounds | 4480 mAh | 20 minutes | |
| DJI Phantom 3 Advanced | 8.6 pounds | 4480 mAh | 22 minutes | |
| Yuneec Typhoon Q500 | 2.5 pounds | 5400 mAh | 25 minutes | |
| DJI Phantom 3 Standard | 8.2 pounds | 4480 mAh | 25 minutes | |
| 3D Robotics Solo | 3.3 pounds | 5200 mAh | 22 minutes |
1. DJI Phantom 4
The first drone we are going to take a look at is the DJI Phantom 4, and in case you don’t know, it is perhaps one of the most well-known drones in the market available at the time, it actually comes with a lot of features. You get a 4K camera that is capable of delivering wonderful performance when it comes to stunning videos, as well as amazingly detailed photos. In addition to that, the drone has one of the best constructions we have seen on a drone, and is really, really easy to assemble, and take apart. Sure, the Phantom 4 can be quite difficult to assemble for some but if you can’t seem to figure out anything, you can simply start with reading the instructions manual that is provided. Following the review tradition, we are going to start by discussing how well the drone is built, so without further ado, let’s start.
Design and Construction
For those who don’t know, the Phantom 4 is basically designed like most of the drones out in the market, it doesn’t follow the same UFO style, and does have feet it can stand on when it’s not flying anywhere, and while it may not be a good thing for some, a lot of people actually appreciate it. With that said, the DJI Phantom 4 comes in white, so be prepared to clean it whenever the it’s necessary, as for how well it’s built. Well, the overall construction is very solid, and it may look flimsy to some, but we are glad to let you people know that the DJI Phantom 4 is one of the most solidly built camera drones we have tested, and you won’t be having any issues with flying it, just make sure you fully know about the OSS system that is built into the drone to make sure it doesn’t just randomly bump into objects. The good thing is that the entire design of the DJI Phantom 4 is streamlined, and has support for Gimbal as well.
Battery Life
Perhaps one of the most important part of any drone is the battery life it gives, and while DJI has updated the design along with an updated battery, the battery timing still remains in question. Now you should know that as per DJI, the Phantom 4 can last up to 28 minutes on a single, full charge, and while it is certainly an impressive timing, a lot of people may not feel as impressed by the battery life. However, it is up to us to let you know DJI Phantom 4 offers perhaps the best battery life when it comes to camera drones. You also need to keep in mind that the battery timing strictly depends on the flying conditions, keeping that in mind, you may end up getting a higher battery time, or even a lesser battery time. Still, you can always go ahead and spend more money.
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