After flying dozens of drones around the sky for countless hours, we think the best drone for most people is the DJI Mini 2. It's the company's least expensive and most compact drone, making it easy to carry around and fly virtually anywhere. It packs up with its controller into a carrying case no bigger than a lunchbox, with room left over for spare parts and extra batteries. The Mini 2 ($449) has been upgraded to shoot 4K video, has a 6-mile range, and can stay aloft for up to 31 minutes.
The best camera drone is the DJI Mavic 3, which has not one, but two cameras: a 4/3 CMOS with a 20MP resolution and a 28x hybrid zoom lens. In addition, the Mavic 3 has a flight time of up to 41 minutes. It's not cheap, though: its starting price is $2,199.
For most people, the DJI Mini 2 will be the best drone for their needs. It's tiny—able to fit in the palm of your hand—easy to fly, and can last up to 31 minutes in the air. And, at $449, it's also the least expensive of DJI's drones, making it more accessible to the masses.
The Mini 2's camera resolution has been improved over the previous generation, so it can now shoot at 4K/30 fps. And, because it's gimbal-stabilized, it's just as smooth as ever. Because of its light weight—249 grams—you don't need to register the Mini 2with the FAA, but it also means that the drone is more susceptible to high winds. Still, it's amazing what DJI packed into the miniscule Mini 2.
The DJI Mavic 3 is the best drone for prosumers and videographers who want the best camera drone without having to purchase a camera and drone separately. Outfitted with a micro 4/3 Hasselblad sensor and a 1/2 inch CMOS camera, the Mavic 3 can record video at resolutions of up to 5.1K/50 fps, and it has a 28x digital zoom that's also pretty impressive.
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