The best drone in 2022
1. DJI Air 2S
1. DJI Air 2S
The best drone for most people
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 595g
Controller: Yes
Camera resolution: 20MP
Flight time: 31 minutes
Range: 8km-12km
BEST DEALS: CHECK AMAZON
REASONS TO BUY
+Large 1-Inch sensor
+Small and lightweight
REASONS TO AVOID
+No adjustable aperture
+Controller isn’t foldable
2. DJI Mini 2
2. DJI Mini 2
The best drone for beginners, now with 4K powers
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 249g
Controller: Yes
Camera resolution: 12MP
Battery size: 2,250 mAh
Range: 5.8 GHz: 10km (FCC); 6km (SRRC)
REASONS TO BUY
+Simple controls and app
+Incredibly compact size
+Impressive battery life
REASONS TO AVOID
+Pricier than Mavic Mini
+No ‘follow me’ mode
3. DJI Mavic 3
3. DJI Mavic 3
The world’s most powerful compact drone (with a big price tag)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 895g (Mavic 3 Cine, 899g)
Controller: Yes
Camera resolution: 20MP
Flight time: 46 minutes
Range: 15km (FCC), 12km (CE)
REASONS TO BUY
+Telephoto lens
+Adjustable aperture
+Superb Four Thirds camera
REASONS TO AVOID
+Pricier than rivals
+Some missing features at launch
4. DJI Mavic Air 2
4. DJI Mavic Air 2
Still offers great value for hobbyist fliers
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 570g
Controller: Yes
Camera resolution: 12MP
Battery size: 3,950 mAh
Range: 10km
REASONS TO BUY
+Strong 34-minute battery life
+Shoots great 4K/60p video
+Very easy to fly
REASONS TO AVOID
+No screen on the controller
+Camera feed sometimes stutters
5. DJI Mavic 2 Pro
5. DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Nudged out of the spotlight by the Mavic 3, but look out for discounts
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 907g
Controller: Yes
Camera resolution: 20MP
Flight time: 3,950 mAh
Range: 8km
REASONS TO BUY
+Advanced yet easy to fly
+Excellent foldable design
+One-inch 20MP sensor
REASONS TO AVOID
+No portrait shooting option
+Noise is a problem above ISO 100
