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Up, Up, and Away – The Best Drones for 2023

Mind if we take you on a skyward adventure as we unveil the aerial wonders of 2023 – The Best Drones that redefine the art of flight. Be it from Autel’s daring challenges to DJI’s mesmerising innovations, this year’s drone landscape promises to elevate your perspective. Let’s explore new horizons and glide above the ordinary with the best drones.

DJI Air 3

With dual cameras, the DJI Air 3 drone effortlessly aviates through the skies and opens up creative possibilities for captivating shots. Opt for the Fly More combo to wield the power of the DJI RC 2 controller, featuring a built-in screen for an enhanced flying experience. The aerial marvel introduces 360-degree obstacle sensing, elevating the ActiveTrack feature to new heights. Unleash your artistic vision as the Air 3 holds its ground against winds, ensuring a stable filming platform. The compact and lightweight drone boasts an impressive 46-minute battery life and becomes your portable creative companion to explore the world.

DJI Mini 4 Pro

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a seamless evolution from the beloved Mini 3 Pro. While not a radical departure, its enhanced features make it a standout choice, especially for newcomers or those transitioning from a different model. The familiar compact design and feather-light 249g takeoff weight remain, ensuring regulatory compliance. The 1/1.3-inch sensor delivers impeccable image quality, now with improved low-light noise handling. For videography enthusiasts, the addition of the D-Log M colour profile brings a new level of consistency akin to the Mavic 3. With omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, indoor and tree-top flights are safer than ever.

Autel Evo Lite+

The Autel Evo Lite+ is the crown jewel in Autel’s arsenal, challenging DJI’s supremacy. In a head-to-head showdown with the Air 2S, the Evo Lite+ showcases its prowess with 5.4K footage from a 1-inch sensor, matching specs but soaring ahead with a groundbreaking 40-minute flight time and an adjustable aperture spanning f/2.8 to f/11. While it lacks the fourth-axis stabilisation of its sibling, the Lite+ compensates with larger sensor pixels, conquering low-light conditions. Pro videographers may lament the absence of 10-bit video and D-Log profile, yet its 20MP sensor places it at the zenith of drone photography.

DJI Air 2S

The DJI Air 2S is a drone that transcends the ordinary and takes you on a visual odyssey. Its colossal Type 1 sensor, a photographic powerhouse at 20MP, outshines the competition in stills, leaving the DJI Mini series in the shadows. With 5.4K30 and 4K60 HDR video, it offers versatile profiles—flat, standard, or HDR—while capturing Raw or JPG photos. DJI’s fortress of safety features, from GPS precision to obstacle sensors and ADS-B alerts, ensures a secure 30-minute flight. Tailored for image-centric creators, the Type 1 sensor delivers a dynamic range that invites editing finesse. It’s an aerial masterpiece, but remember to register with the FAA for this captivating drone.

DJI Mavic 3 Pro

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a technological marvel that redefines aerial creativity. Its colossal Four-Thirds format sensor, adorned with the iconic Hasselblad colour profile, catapults your footage and stills into a realm of unmatched excellence. The drone navigates effortlessly through obstacles with all-encompassing sensors, while GPS precision ensures a steady airborne performance. It achieves safer, extended flights with a remarkable 35-minute duration in testing. Cinematic enthusiasts can elevate their experience with the Pro Cine edition, boasting a 1TB SSD, ProRes 422 video support, and the RC Pro remote. Tailor-made for cinematographers, indie filmmakers, vloggers, and creative professionals, the Mavic 3 Pro is your passport to aerial mastery.

DJI Mini 2 SE

Unlock the skies with the DJI Mini 2 SE, reigning supreme as the ultimate drone in the entry-level segment. Its stabilised 2.7K video camera captures the world in cinematic brilliance, complemented by 12MP photo prowess. Featuring GPS and Find My Drone functions, this lightweight marvel boasts a 249g takeoff weight, sparing you FAA registration hassles. Revel in nearly half-hour flights, soaring up to 400 feet with unwavering stability. While the connection to the smartphone app remains robust, we yearn for obstacle-detection sensors. Ideal for beginners craving ultra-smooth 2.7K30 footage, the Mini 2 SE offers raw format imaging for photography aficionados eager to unleash their post-processing magic.

Action-Packed and Adventure-Ready – The Top 5 Action Cameras for Your Summer Escapades

The long-awaited summer season is upon us, and it’s time to gear up for your next outdoor adventure. Whether you’re planning a thrilling mountain biking expedition or an underwater scuba diving excursion, capturing the perfect shot is essential to reliving the moment. In a world where action cameras are as ubiquitous as sunscreen, it can be daunting to choose the right one. Fear not, adventurers! We’ve scoured the market and compiled a list of the top 5 action cameras to make your summer escapades unforgettable. So, grab your helmets, tighten your straps, and get ready to capture your most epic moments yet.

GoPro HERO 11 Black

The GoPro HERO11 Black is a significant upgrade with best-in-class stabilisation and a versatile, almost square sensor. The camera shoots great-looking videos and has new modes like light painting. The standout feature is its 8:7 aspect ratio, allowing content creators to create new clips from a single video. The camera can shoot in 5.3K at 60fps, 4K at 120fps, and 2.7K at 240fps and capture 27MP stills from 5.3K video. Despite no significant improvement in lowlight performance, the HERO11 Black’s simplified interface and enhanced horizon levelling make it appealing to social media enthusiasts.

Insta360 One RS

Get the best of both worlds with Insta360’s One RS. The camera comes with three interchangeable lenses: a 4K mod, a dual-lens 360-degree camera, and a Leica lens with a 1-inch sensor that captures 5K video. The 4K mod and 360 mod pairing offer the best value, while the Leica 1-inch mod delivers top-notch video quality. The updated Insta360 One RS shoots 5.2K video with its improved 4K mod and processor, which features a motion-smoothing algorithm. Plus, firmware updates continuously enhance its features, making it a wise investment.

AKASO Brave 7 LE

Looking for a

GoPro alternative that won’t hurt your wallet? The AKASO Brave 7 LE is an excellent option. This affordable camera has an IPX7 rating and feels sturdy. It can endure submersion in 1m of water for 30 minutes, but you’ll need a protective case for more comprehensive underwater adventures. The Brave 7 LE features a front screen for vlogging and decent stabilisation, albeit with a 1.6x crop. Although it maxes out at 30 fps in 4k, it can still record 120 fps slow-motion footage in 1080p. Overall, it’s an excellent action cam for the price.

DJI’s Osmo Action 3

DJI’s Osmo Action 3 combines the form factor of the original with the magnetic clip system of the second. Its GoPro-like design features dual touch screens and a magnetic quick-clip system, making it a solid alternative to GoPro. With great battery life and excellent video stabilisation, the Osmo Action 3 is cheaper than GoPro, making it a compelling option. However, GoPro Hero 10 and 11 have better video resolution, with the Osmo Action 3 maxing out at 4K and 12-megapixel stills, compared to the Hero 11’s 5.3K stabilised video and 26-megapixel stills. Nevertheless, at 30k, the Osmo Action 3 is an excellent value for money.

DJI Pocket 2

The DJI Pocket 2 may not fit the traditional definition of an action camera, but its built-in gimbal makes it stand out. This pocket camera stabilises footage smoothly and effectively across three axes, with customisable settings like horizon lock and tilt prevention. Additionally, it has an active tracking mode that can lock onto subjects and follow them. While lacking some frame rate options, the camera’s 1/1.7-inch sensor provides superior video quality and low-light performance compared to most action cameras. It’s an excellent option for capturing handheld, stabilised video without carrying additional gear.

Love at first flight – Top 5 Drones of 2022

The tech industry has come a long way in a very brief time. To capture the place’s aerial beauty or to tell a compelling visual story, cinematographers used to fly in a helicopter, which was pretty expensive. Today, you can do that at a bare minimum cost, as drones let you fly around easily and help you shoot breathtaking photos and videos without much of a hustle.

Fly by the seat of your pants

Getting a drone is one thing, while learning to fly one is another, as it challenges your skills and most of the time, you’ll have to follow your instincts. Your ideal choice of the drone can cost a hefty portion of your bank balance as drones are available in various categories, from budget-friendly beginner drones to the ones that offer the most cinematic experience ever.

DJI Mini 3 Pro

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the latest incarnation of the DJI Mavic Mini series and the first to feature obstacle avoidance, making it safer and easier to fly. The new 1/1.3-inch 12.1MP sensor of the Mini 3 Pro offers excellent image quality with impressive high ISO handling. The tiny and lightweight drone is known as the best DJI Mavic Mini-series drone to date and is capable of shooting 48MP Raw files and JPEGs.