The Best Hobby RC Quadcopters & Multirotors under $800
DJI Spark
★ Top Choice
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From $534.99
Features
- Flight autonomy with obstacle detection subject tracking from various angles GPS- & vision position-based navigation.
- 2-Axis Stabilized Gimbal Camera 12MP Still Photos/ 1080P/30 Video gesture and Tap Fly control.
- Up to 1. 2 mile control range control, edit, share with DJI go app.
- Top speed of 31 mph in sport mode up to 16 minutes flying time.
- DJI spark remote control Combo includes remote controller and standard spark accessory Kit (see details below).
Pros
- ⊕ Small.
- ⊕ Automated shots.
- ⊕ Subject tracking.
- ⊕ GPS stabilization.
- ⊕ Supports gesture controls.
Cons
- ⊖ Video limited to 1080p.
Specs
- Rotors: 4.
- Live Video Feed: 1.
- Obstacle Detection: yes.
- Video Resolution: 1080p.
- Megapixels: 12 MP.
- Weight: 10.6 oz.
- Integrated Camera: Integrated with Gimbal.
- Dimensions: 2.2 by 5.6 by 5.6 inches.
- Media Format: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC.
- Remote: Dedicated with App, Smartphone/Tablet App.
Reviewed
DJI Spark Review - pcmag.com
Best for Beginners
The Best Drones for 2020 - pcmag.com
Best Camera Drone
The 8 Best Drones for Beginners in 2020 - lifewire.com
Runner-Up, Best Overall
The 6 Best Drones for Under $500 in 2020 - lifewire.com
Best Non-Collapsible
The 8 Best Mini Drones of 2020 - lifewire.com
DJI Mavic Air
♥ Runner Up
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From $794
Features
- Safe flight - Its five vision sensors, GPS and GLONASS, a pair of ultrasonic range finders, redundant sensors, and a group of 24 powerful specialized computers make sure that your drone is flying safely.
- Lightweight and compact foldable design - You can take it anywhere with you.
- SmartCapture - Fun, simple, and intuitive, SmartCapture offers a new and interactive way of controlling the Mavic Air by hand. Launch and control the drone with hand gestures, then take photos or videos however you like.
- 32.0MP sphere panoramas - In addition to horizontal, vertical, and 180° panoramas, Mavic Air stitches 25 photos together in just eight seconds to create crystal clear 32.0MP sphere panoramas.
- Dedicated remote controller- Features a foldable, low-profile, ergonomic design to hold your smartphone for maximum convenience. The detachable control sticks store inside the remote controller to pack more comfortably on the go.
- Supports 4K video at 30 fps - The 12.0MP camera with Adobe DNG RAW support is ready to shoot. The three-axis gimbal is capable of stabilizing the camera even during high-speed motion for smooth video and sharp photos.
- Included - DJI Mavic Air Quadcopter with Remote Controller, Intelligent flight battery, Charger and power cable, Four pairs of propellers, Propeller guards (set), RC cable (Lightning connector), RC cable (standard micro USB connector), RC cable (USB type-C connector), Gimbal protector and spare control sticks (pair), Communication cable (USB3.0 type-C), USB adapter, Two RC cable slider (large) and two RC cable slider (small), Carrying case.
- Share with your friends - Shoot an incredible scene and edit it with just a few taps in the DJI GO editor, and share it instantly for everyone to see.
- Control your drone from up to 6562' away - The Mavic Air Intelligent Flight lithium battery provides up to 21 minutes of flight time per charge.
- Fly by phone - Set up tracking to shoot a friend, or head skywards for a quick flight using your smartphone instead of controller.
Pros
- ⊕ Incredible portability.
- ⊕ 4K video at up to 100Mbps.
Specs
- Controller: Yes.
- Weight: 430g.
- Camera resolution: 12MP.
- Battery size: 2,375mAh.
- Range: 6.2 miles).