A Quadcopter is used for research platform like flight control theory, robotics, navigation, real time systems and navigations; it is also used for military purposes like surveillance and reconnaissance as well as search and rescue missions in the urban environments. Quadcopters are also used for commercial purposes in the field of aerial imagery; Quadcopters are used for all such purposes because of their autonomous nature and the cost benefit which they provide. Our review includes 5 DJI drones, viz, Phantom 2 Vision + V3.0, Phantom FC40 (no longer produced), Inspire 1, Phantom 3 Advanced, and Phantom 3 Professional. Our rating starts with the quadcopters for beginners and then followed by the quadcopters for professionals. These are ranked in descending order.
Attributes | Spec. |
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Price | USD $888.98 |
Diameter(diagonal length) | 350 mm |
Flight Time | 25 minutes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (GoPro®) |
Still frame definition | GoPro® |
Communication Distance | 800 meters (open area) |
Battery type | 5200 mAh 3S LiPo |
Overall weight (battery and propeller) | 1242 grams |
There is a big reason to call this one the best quadcopter for beginners and that is the volume of its sales. The quadcopter has got all the essential elements which will create absolutely no fuss for beginners to get their hands on to.
The DJI Phantom 2+ is a great quadcopter for the beginners who have a bit of experience with quadcopters. We are saying this because the H4-3D is an advanced version of the H3-3D; therefore, it is the apt quadrotor for a person who now seriously wants to get into the game of quadcopters.
One can take amazing videos and photos with this one. It offers you the feature of live viewing of what is being captured. You can use your iPad to program the path of the copter. If the controller is disconnected with the copter it will descent back with its Auto Return-to-Home feature. It is a complete value for money product at $888.98.
- Price
- Ease of usage
- Average camera
- Difficulty of flying outdoors.
DJI Phantom FC 40 (no longer produced)
Attributes | Spec. |
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Price | On request |
Diameter(diagonal length) | 350 mm |
Flight Time | 25 minutes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (GoPro®) |
Still frame definition | GoPro® (own camera) with 2.4 GHz Wifi connection |
Communication Distance | 1000 meters (open area) |
Battery type | 20 W LiPo |
Overall weight (battery and propeller) | – |
Well, we could have easily rated this one to be the best for beginners, but then this device has a camera which needs a bit of practice. This is a camera specialist quadcopter and is very easy to use (the flying department only!)
It comes with its own built in DJI designed smart camera with 720p/30fps HD video support, and iOS or Android app control. Using a 2.4G WiFi connection, it provides a full FPV experience at up to 100m. It also features a 5.8 GHz remote control. The DJI FC 40 app lets you capture rich and immersive images from an altogether new angle. This is bit pricey (expected) than the other two but if you are seriously into the world of photography then you must consider going for this device.
- Amazing camera
- The price
- Difficulty of flying outdoors.
Our list of the best quadcopter for beginners comes to an end here, now we will move on to the best quad copters for the professionals. These are some serious machines and should be used by those enthusiasts and professionals only! Therefore, before purchasing do think of spending those extra dollars and mishandling your device! The list is again in descending order of ranking.
Attributes | Spec. |
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Price | On request |
Diameter(diagonal length) | 350 mm |
Flight Time | 25 minutes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (GoPro®) |
Still frame definition | GoPro® (own camera) with 2.4 GHz Wifi connection |
Communication Distance | 1000 meters (open area) |
Battery type | 20 W LiPo |
Overall weight (battery and propeller) | 2935 grams |
Well, if you are a professional photographer, then you should never ever think of any other quadcopter than this Inspire 1. This one is a bit costly at USD 3399, but it is going to make your purchase worth it. You will never regret choosing this one for your professional needs.
It lets you shoot 4K video and HD streaming from over a distance of a mile! All of the latest aerial technology is packed into one simple, ready-to-fly machine which will put you in the sky within minutes. The camera lens consists of 9 elements in 9 groups including an aspherical element producing extreme clarity and sharpness, while the Adobe DNG RAW support gives you the power to make every capture an amazingly beautiful one! It transmits live captures to your mobile from a distance of over 2 kilometers, thanks the Lightbridge technology. It has intelligent power management system and you can fly indoors with even using the GPS system. You also get a fully featured app to use your Inspire 1.
Speed of up to 50 MPH!
- Amazing camera
- Ease of usage
- Altitude
- The price
- Fragile
- The camera is fixed.
DJI Phantom 3 Series: DJI Phantom 3 Advanced and DJI Phantom 3 Professional
DJI Drone : DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSIONAL QUADCOPTER
Attributes | Spec. |
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Price | On request |
Diameter(diagonal length) | 350 mm |
Flight Time | 25 minutes |
HD Video Recording | Yes (GoPro®) |
Still frame definition | GoPro® (own camera) with 2.4 GHz Wifi connection |
Communication Distance | 1000 meters (open area) |
Battery type | 20 W LiPo |
Overall weight (battery and propeller) | 1280 grams |
The Phantom 3 advanced is a great option for professionals who are looking to purchase quadrotors with a cheaper price tag. It comes with some great features which make using the device very convenient and the camera quality is also stunning. You can bring life to your images with the 12.76 MP shooter this quadcopter offers you.
It has an integrated 3-Axis Stabilization Gimbal; it offers you live HD View, all the power is at your fingertips. Control the camera and change flight settings, all from the powerful mobile app that you get with this device. It comes with an amazing battery life and a powerful charger which charges the battery very quickly. The propulsion is unmatched and you get HD view right on your mobile or iPad.
The Phantom 3 Professional is not much different than the Phantom 3 Advanced. The only difference that you get is that the maximum video recording quality of the Professional is UHD (4096x2160p) whereas the maximum video recording capacity of the Advanced is FHD (1920x1020p). Apart from this the other advantage you get with the Professional is that the maximum bit-rates of video storage is 60 mbps whereas the maximum bit-rates of video storage of the advanced is 40 mbps. Both the machines offer you the same features and specifications. It is advisable that you can choose any one of them. The difference is not major. Amazing camera(videos bit better than the Phantom 3 Advanced)
- Ease of usage
- Altitude
- Autopilot mode
- Amazing camera
- The price
Yeah well as soon as they start making drone laws, some clwons are gonna start breaking them and before you know it the bad guys will be screwing it up for everyone else