DJI Inspire 1
Camera drones are all the rage right now among photography enthusiasts and filmmakers. And now that the price of camera drones has come down significantly since they were first released, the interest is skyrocketing. There are many different drones with a camera available right now, ranging from $100 to drones to buy for $1000 and up.
There are different level of drone photography enthusiasts, and here we have different levels of camera drones on this list: one flying camera drone for the experience pilot, one for the intermediate, and one for brand new pilots.
Read on to see our choices for the top 5 best camera drones to buy in 2016, and if you’re looking for more drones for sale that don’t necessarily have cameras or auto follow drones, check out our other lists.
The best of the camera drones to buy is the DJI Inspire 1. The DJI Inspire 1 has a cutting edge design that allows for two controllers to be used simultaneously — one to control the drone’s flight, and the other to control the camera. This drone with camera gives users an unprecedented level of control for recording and snapping photos.
Of course, the DJI Inspire 1 wouldn’t be the best camera drone if it didn’t have a 4K camera (which it does). It also has a 3-axis gimbal that can rotate to get the perfect view of what the user is filming. With the Inspire, you’re able to record 4K video at 24-30FPS, or 1080p at up to 60FPS. The camera snaps photos at 12 megapixels. And because you can control the camera while someone else flies it, you’re able to capture shots that are more complex and artistic than ever before.
The arms are made up carbon fiber, giving users the strength to maneuver in the air. The Inspire 1 can reach speeds up to almost 50 mph, and can stay in the air with a flight time of up to 18 minutes.
Read More about the DJI Inspire 1 Drone With Camera here.
The DJI Inspire 1 also uses Trackimo Tracker technology for when your drone flies out of sight. The Trackimo tracker is the lightest GPS tracker available, and it gives you instant alerts on your phone.
The Inspire 1 also has a few new features that have yet to be seen in any of the other drones to buy on the market, including a sonar positioning mechanism, 4K camera, and an optional dual controller system.
DJI also has the Phantom 2 vision and Phantom 3 out now as well, but they’re more for hobbyists, whereas the Inspire 1 is intended more for drone video enthusiasts and professionals. In our opinion, you won’t find a better flying camera for the price.
The DJI Inspire 1 made Heavy’s list of the 6 best drones for sale for its innovative two controller design that works flawlessly to capture 4K video. This camera drone captures the smoothest footage of any of the other drones available, which is why we consider it not only the best DJI drone, but also the best quadcopter with camera available. If you’re looking to go absolutely crazy, there’s an even better DJI Inspire 1 deal in our list of the best drone kits for sale.
Price: $4,199.00
What’s Included:
DJI Inspire 1 Aerial Camera Drone
2 Remotes
Professional Travel Case
64GB UHS-I/U3 Micro SDHC Memory Card
Battery Charger
DJI TB48 Intelligent Flight battery
DJi 1345 Self-Tightening Props
High Speed Memory Card Reader
Lanyard (from Drones Etc)
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Trackimo Tracker
Pros:
Powerful
Modular Design Allows For Upgrades
4K Video at 30FPS, 1080p at 60FPS
Included case holds 6 batteries
Comes with 64GB SD Card
Live HD view
Dual Controller Support
CONS:
Price
