Which Drone Is Best For You?

Drones have become a popular hobby for many and not just among aerial photography enthusiasts, some people actually enjoy just the thrill of mastering the controls of a quadcopter. A certain amount of skill is required to fly these four-propeller drones but thankfully there is enough choice out there for all pilot abilities. Before flying your drone it’s important to take a look at the rules and regulations issued by the FAA. For example, you have to keep your drone away from manned aircraft (a bit obvious really) and it must stay in sight at all times. Some of the drones have features designed to help you adhere to these rules, like the Return Home settings, so it’s worth finding the right model for you before taking your first flight. Here are our pick of some of the best drones you can get right now.

DJI Phantom FC40 Quadcopter

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If you are wanting to capture amazing aerial photography, then the DJI Phantom is a great choice for you. It features a 720p HD video recorder that records straight to an SD card. It can also use WiFi to stream direcly to the accompanying iOS and Android apps. Advanced GPS settings allow it to take advantage of the Return To Home feature, should the quadcopter start to stray too far, while the advanced flight controls keep it in the air and stabilized, despite the pilot's ability level.