

It’s not the smallest or lightest drone available, but the trade-off here is improved image quality, more advanced camera functionality and more power.Īvailable in two kits, the Lite+ Standard Bundle includes the drone, one battery, a controller and other useful accessories which costs $1379 / £1249. Folded, the drone is 210×123×95mm and 427×384×95mm unfolded, alongside a weight of 835g. The Lite+ features a folding design that makes it much more compact for transportation and storage. Plus, features including obstacle avoidance and GPS positioning make it incredibly easy and indeed safe to fly the drone. Image quality for both photos and videos is excellent, with aperture settings between f/2.8 – f/5.6 providing the sharpest results before diffraction kicks in and reduces overall image sharpness.įlight times are advertised at up to 40 minutes thanks to the high-capacity 6175 mAh flight batteries, and with speeds of up to 40mph possible and level 7 wind resistance (up to 38mph), the Lite+ performs well in a wide range of conditions. Photos can be captured in JPEG and RAW, while video can be captured in Standard and Log Color in 5.4K up to 30fps, 4K up to 60fps, 2.7K up to 60fps and HD up to 120fps. This versatile UAV features a 20MP 1-inch sensor in a camera with an equivalent focal length of 29mm and an adjustable f/2.8 – f/11 aperture, which is ideal for controlling exposure when shooting video.

If you’re looking for the perfect balance of price, features and camera performance, the Autel EVO Lite+ could be the perfect drone for you. When enabled, the drone can be set to fly autonomously around obstacles when detected or to brake. The Mavic 3 uses multi vision sensors to sense obstacles, as well as the Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) 5.0, which uses six fish-eye sensors and two wide-angle sensors to sense obstacles in all directions. This drone is DJI’s flagship ‘consumer’ model and provides up to 46 minutes of flight time with several incredibly useful safety features on offer. Both models also feature a microSD card slot to expand onboard storage. The standard model provides 8GB of internal storage, while the more expensive and slightly heavier Cine model includes an internal 1TB SDD with support for Apple ProRes 422 HG video recording. The Mavic 3 features a folding design for easy transportation and the two models available weigh 895g and 899g. The Mavic 3's second camera is much more limited, however, and can only shoot images in JPEG and standard video at 4K 30fps in auto mode, but it does offer a hybrid zoom of up to 24x. With video possible at up to 5.1K in standard and Raw formats, stills in Raw and JPEG format and other advanced features it’s a drone that’s aimed at professionals. This drone features a dual camera with a large Four Thirds 20MP sensor and adjustable aperture in the main camera offering excellent image quality for stills and video.
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If you’re a professional photographer or videographer looking for the highest possible image quality in a portable and lightweight drone, then look no further than the DJI Mavic 3. If you’re looking for some more specialized gear, we also have our best camera drones guide, as well as a guide to the best beginner drones if you’re just starting out in the hobby. So, whatever you’re looking for in a drone, you’re sure to find it here with our top picks of the best drones. But if you’re looking for the very best image quality, features and functionality, the DJI Mavic 3 or Autel EVO Lite+ may be more suitable.
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For those carrying their drone alongside other photographic gear, a sub-250g drone such as the DJI Mavic Mini 3 Pro or the Autel EVO Nano+ are great choices. Your intended use of a drone will always dictate the features and functionality you need to consider, so beyond camera functionality and drone features, size, weight and overall design are essential considerations.
