Are you looking for a new drone? There are different drones on the market with different features and specifications. We have been flying various drones for over 10 years and have gained a lot of experience with drones over the years. In this blog you will find out which are the best drones of 2024.

The best drones of 2024

In the table below you will find an overview of the best drones of 2024.

The following text describes the characteristics and specifications of each drone.

Why should you choose a DJI drone?

There are many different brands developing drones. Over the years we have tried different brands of drones, from toy drones to professional drones. The prices of drones can vary greatly. This depends on the quality and software of the drone.

DJI develops high quality drones. DJI drones are stable, easy to use, have a good camera and the latest software. We therefore recommend investing a little more in a drone so that you can enjoy it for longer. Luckily, DJI also offers budget-friendly drones.

Best drone for beginners: DJI Mini 4 Pro

The best drone for beginners is the DJI Mini 4 Pro. This drone has all the specifications and features that a beginner would like to have. Due to its small size and light weight, the DJI Mini 4 Pro is easy to transport; the drone weighs only 248 grams.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro can record in 4K at 60 fps (100 fps in slow motion) and take photos in 48 megapixels. The DJI Mini 4 Pro’s camera module can also be rotated vertically, allowing the DJI Mini 4 Pro to record and take photos vertically. The camera has a 1/1.3 inch CMOS sensor and a fixed aperture of f/1.7.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has obstacle sensors on the front, back and bottom. Obstacle sensors ensure that the drone flies around objects and avoids collisions. For beginners, obstacle sensors are a must.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro has a maximum flight time of 34 minutes per battery. The drone can be controlled with a smart controller or a smartphone controller.

What makes the DJI Mini 4 Pro the best drone for beginners?

These are the reasons:

• Light weight and small size
• Obstacle detection in three directions
• Excellent camera

Best drone for social media: DJI Air 3

The DJI Air 3 is the best drone for social media content creation. The DJI Air 3 is equipped with a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens. There is an option to record vertical videos by cropping the image vertically. The wide-angle lens can take photos in 48 megapixels RAW and record videos in 4K 100 fps resolution.

The DJI Air 3 has obstacle sensors in all flight directions. The APAS 5.0 system supports flying around obstacles. The DJI Air 3 also offers support in the form of Focus Track (Spotlight 2.0, ActiveTrack 5.0, Point of Interest 3.0) and QuickShots (Rocket, Drone, Circle, Helix, Boomerang and Asteroid). It is also possible to complete waypoint missions.

The DJI Air 3 has a maximum flight time of 46 minutes per battery. The drone is controlled by the new RC-N2 controller. This is connected to a smartphone and controlled with the DJI Fly app.

Why is the DJI Air 3 the best drone for social media?

These are the reasons:

• Vertical shots
• Dual camera: wide angle lens + telephoto lens
• Has all flight functions

Best drone for professional recordings: DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic is known for its flight features and fantastic camera. If you want to take professional, high-quality recordings, the DJI Mavic 3 Classic is the best drone.

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has a Hasselblad main camera with a 4/3 inch CMOS sensor. The drone can record video in 5.1K at 50fps and 4K at 120fps, so you can always capture crisp video, even in low light. The camera’s aperture can be adjusted between f/2.8 and f/11. Photos can be taken in 20 megapixel RAW.

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has six obstacle sensors so that the drone can automatically avoid obstacles. The sensors work in both normal flight mode and sport mode.

The DJI Mavic 3 Classic has a wide range of flight features including Mastershot and ActiveTrack 5.0. Mastershot itself calculates the best route to execute a specific camera movement. With the new version of ActiveTrack, the drone can track objects even if they briefly disappear from view.

The flight time of this drone has been extended to 46 minutes thanks to the new batteries. Stopping taking pictures because of empty batteries is a thing of the past.

What makes the DJI Mavic 3 Classic the best drone for professional recordings?

These are the reasons:

• Fantastic camera module, high quality shots
• Has all flight functions
• Renewed obstacle detection
• Long flight time
• Adjustable aperture

Best drone for perspective: DJI Mavic 3 Pro

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is characterized by a trio of cameras. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro has a Hasselblad main camera and two telephoto lenses. With the DJI Mavic 3 Pro, the possibilities are endless. This makes the DJI Mavic 3 Pro the best drone for photography and videography from every perspective.

The cameras of the DJI Mavic 3 Pro

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro features a Hasselblad camera with a 4/3-inch CMOS sensor. The drone can record video in 5.1K at 50fps and 4K at 120fps. The aperture of the Hasselblad camera is adjustable between f/2.8 and f/11. Photos can be taken in 20 megapixel RAW.

The medium telephoto lens has a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, 166mm with an aperture of f/3.4. This allows more detail to be captured, allowing you to capture crisp images without noise or loss of detail. The telephoto lens allows all the details to be brought in from a distance, with a zoom range of 7x optical zoom and 28x hybrid zoom.

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro has six obstacle sensors so that the drone can automatically avoid obstacles. The sensors work in both normal flight mode and sport mode.

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro features, among other things, Mastershot and ActiveTrack 5.0. Mastershot itself calculates the best route to execute a specific camera movement. With the new version of ActiveTrack, the drone can track objects even if they are temporarily out of view.

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is also available as a cine version. The DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine uses the Apple ProRes 422 HQ codec. This is the industry standard for high quality recordings and one of the best HD formats. Since Apple ProRes produces large files, the drone is equipped with 1TB of storage. If this is not enough, a microSD card can also be used for additional storage.

What makes the DJI Mavic 3 Pro the best drone for shooting from multiple perspectives?

These are the reasons:

• Dual medium telephoto lens: 3x optical zoom and 7x optical zoom
• 28x hybrid zoom
• Hasselblad camera with 4/3″ CMOS sensor
• Maximum video resolution 5.1k/50fps
• Available as a cine version with Apple ProRes support

The best drone for FPV recording: DJI Avata 2

Technical data of the DJI Avata 2 Weight: 377 grams Flight time: 23 minutes Film resolution: 4K/100fps Camera sensor: 1/1.7 CMOS Stabilization: RockSteady 3.0+ Obstacle detection: Yes CineWhoop: Yes Price: €1,199

If you are looking for freedom and speed, the DJI Avata 2 is the best drone for you. The DJI Avata 2 is a First Person View (FPV) drone. These drones are flown with live-action glasses. With these glasses you can see through the drone’s camera. The DJI Avata 2 can reach high speeds and is more maneuverable than other drones.

The DJI Avata 2 is a ready-to-fly FPV drone developed by DJI. Controlling the DJI Avata 2 is easy to learn. The DJI Avata 2 has different flight modes, from beginner to advanced. In beginner flight mode, the obstacle sensors are activated and the flight speed is limited. The device’s propellers are protected by the CineWhoop. The drone can be flown with a controller or a motion controller.

Due to its small size, the DJI Avata 2 is maneuverable and can fly anywhere. If you find yourself in a difficult situation, the DJI Avata 2 has an emergency braking and hover function. The DJI Avata 2 is robust and the propellers are protected by the CineWhoop. This makes the DJI Avata 2 ideal for beginners.

The DJI Avata 2’s camera is stabilized using RockSteady technology. Recordings can be made in high quality. The DJI Avata can record videos in 4K 100fps and 1080p HD 120fps resolutions.

The DJI Avata 2 has a flight time of around 23 minutes per battery. The maximum speed is 27 m/s.

What makes the DJI Avata 2 the best drone for FPV recording?

These are the reasons:

• Suitable for advanced and beginner pilots
• Sufficient security options
• Can be flown with a controller and a motion controller
• Excellent camera quality
• Stabilization by RockSteady 3.0+

Individual drone advice

Do you have questions about a drone? Do you want to know which drone suits you best? Please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.