Which Drone Is the Best?
If you just want to have a little fun with radio control, perhaps mapping your area or just making awesome aerial videos, a good drone or quadrocopter, whichever you prefer, can be a good (but expensive) investment. They are all the rage, but we want to know if any of you use them and which models you prefer.
In all fairness, personal drones have yet to be fully mainstream. However, there are tons of articles on the best options for your flight needs , and more models are showing up at electronics conferences and exhibitions. This week let’s talk about which ones you guys think are the best, and most importantly, which models you can easily buy and fly on your own (that means no Predators or Global Reapers nominations, okay?)!
Let’s hear your voice in the discussions below! To cast your vote, follow these rules:
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Follow this format for your voting, including bold . If you don’t, it won’t count:
PHOTO OR SCREENSHOT OF BEST DRONE
Vote: [ BEST DRON ]
Why: Explain why this model is the one you think is the best or which you would choose! Perhaps it has excellent battery life both in the air and for its associated remote control. Maybe it’s easy to operate, or there are standard camera mounts for GoPros or whatever you can attach. Maybe it’s affordable or just great for newbies. What makes it something that you recommend to others, and why? Make your case!
Do not duplicate nominations! Instead, if someone assigned your choice, tag it (recommend) to reinforce it and respond with your story instead.
Please do not leave direct comments on this post. They will simply be pushed. Save your stories for others!
If you’re not sure what we mean, just check out our contributors’ nominations below. We’ll give you a head start, and they all have to be in the right format so you can just follow our lead.