Have you ever wondered which drone would be the best for aerial photography? Which would be best for aerial filming? While opinions vary, generally speaking, there are a few drones that everyone seems to agree on. Generally speaking, DJI is a good bet (that’s why the list below is largely dominated by DJI drones).
The following 12 drones (presented in alphabetical order) are all good choices for aerial photography and aerial filming:
- 3DR SOLO Quadcopter (if you add your own 4k action camera)
- DJI 4K Phantom Vision 4
- DJI EVO S800
- DJI Inspire 4k
- DJI Phantom 2 with Zenmuse H3-3d 3-axis Gimbal
- DJI Phantom FC40 (Best Value)
- DJI Phantom Vision 2
- DJI Phantom Vision 2 Plus
- DJI Phantom Vision 3 Plus (Budget Option)
- DJI S1000 Octacopter
- DJI Spreading Wings S900 Professional Hexacopter
- Walkera GPS QR X800 Carbon AR drone
If you’d like to learn why each of the drones listed above made the list, then continue reading below:
Well If you are then a drone is a great addition to your filming arsenal. Not only will it provide you with a platform for new levels of creativity but it will also allow you to be one of the first in the field using advanced drones for filming. Once you think of the possibilities it will be easy to make a decision to make this one of your new hobbies. All of these drones are GPS stabilized which means control is easy and doesn’t require any special skill. Professionals photographers will get a valuable tool that will help them with work opportunities. Hobbyists will have a remote quadcopter that can film where they live, their holidays, weddings, party’s and anything else you can think of.
