Best Drones Review : The Best Drones of 2015

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