Top RC Drones With a Camera

The DJI Avata is a lightweight and compact drone made for a safe and immersive flight experience.

Equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, DJI Avata supports 4K ultra-wide-angle recording with an f/2.8 aperture. Most camera drones offer, at best, an 84° FOV. DJI Avata kicks things up a gear with its super-wide 155° FOV.

For an additional price, you can purchase the DJI Motion Controller and DJI Goggles 2 for an incredible flying experience.

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• Camera resolution: 4K/60fps
• Flight time: 18 Minutes
• Notable Attributes: Immersive flight experience, intuitive motion control, powerful video stabilization, enhanced safety

The DJI Mini 3 Pro sports a completely new look that is optimized to get more out of every flight. With larger propellers, an aerodynamic body tilt, and a powerful obstacle sensing system, the streamlined design allows for increased flight time and safety.

The reimagined gimbal offers a wider rotation range for low-angle shots and True Vertical Shooting, allowing endless creative opportunities. Every aspect of this facelift has been carefully considered to take Mini to never-before-seen heights.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro has three buying options and the option to add one of two ‘Fly More’ kits. In the Fly More Kit Plus, you’ll receive two Intelligent Flight Batteries Plus which has a 47-minute flight time.

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• Weighs Less than 249 g
• Tri-Directional Obstacle Sensing (Forward/Backward/Downward)
• Record up to 4K/60fps Video and 4K/30fps HDR Video
• 34-min Max Flight Time (47-minute with Intelligent Flight Battery Plus)
• True Vertical Shooting
• FocusTrack (ActiveTrack, Spotlight, and Point of Interest)
• MasterShots
• Timelapse

The Nano is Autel’s smallest drone weighing in at 249 grams. It’s the first and only aircraft series of its size to offer an advanced obstacle avoidance system.

With the touch of a button, the Nano will rise into the air and snap a photo of you and your friends, automatically adjusting the lens so no one gets left out. Blur the background automatically for additional cinematic effect or dramatically reveal your epic destination — whether it’s the top of a mountain or your own backyard.

Recruit your Nano to automatically follow any person, animal, or vehicle so you can focus on your activities while your Nano handles the cinematic side.

It is the perfect tool for photographers and outdoor adventures!

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• Still image resolution: 50 megapixels
• Video resolution: 4K
• Max flight time: 28 minutes
• Level 5 Wind Resistance
• Notable Attributes: Obstacle avoidance, 16x digital zoom, Dynamic Track 2.1

Capture any moment with the rich clarity and authentic color tones it deserves with the DJI Air 2S. Shoot RAW format photos with a dynamic range of up to 12.6 stops to capture more visual information in every scene, even when lighting conditions are bad or complex. This provides more flexibility in post-processing, giving creators more possibilities to get the look they want.

Features like MasterShots and FocusTrack effortlessly turn any adventure into cinematic footage.

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• 1-inch CMOS Sensor
• 5.4K Video
• MasterShots
• 12km 1080p Transmission
• Obstacle Sensing in 4 Directions

The DJI Air 3 drone is tailored for individuals who lead an active and dynamic lifestyle, often engaged in outdoor adventures and sporting pursuits. It occupies a desirable middle ground for professional photographers who don’t necessarily require the utmost premium camera capabilities but highly value adaptability.

Air 3 boasts the first dual-primary camera system of the Air series, embedding a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS wide-angle camera and a 1/1.3-inch-CMOS 3x medium tele camera in a sleek and compact body. The two cameras have the same sensor size but different focal lengths, delivering consistent image quality and more dynamic imaging possibilities.

An omnidirectional sensing system enables comprehensive environmental awareness, allowing Air 3 to detect obstacles in all directions. ^[2] When obstacles are detected, Air 3 can use APAS 5.0 to perform smoother avoidance movements for a safer overall flight experience. Even complete beginners can now fly with confidence and execute creative ideas with enhanced safety.

Key Specs/Features

• Still Image Resolution: 48 megapixels
• Video Resolution: 4K HDR at 100 fps
• Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing
• Max Flight Time: 46-minutes
• Weight: 720 g
• Notable Attributes: O4 20km HD video transmission, dual-camera, intelligent flight modes

The Autel EVO Lite+ is the perfect balance of power and portability. The Lite+ can stay in the air for 40 minutes and features cinematic flight modes and camera settings to further enhance its professional-grade camera.

With up to 40 minutes of flight time, you will have to worry about having enough battery life to get the shot you want. With Dynamic Track 2.1, your Lite+ can automatically follow any person, animal, or vehicle so you can focus on your activities.

The Autel EVO Lite+ premium combo includes:

• Aircraft (including battery, propellers and gimbal cover)
• Remote Control
• Power Adapter
• Multi-Charger
• 2 Spare Batteries
• USB-C Chargine Cable
• Lightning Connector
• USB-C Connector
• Micro-USB Connector
• Spare Screws
• Shoulder Bag
• Spare Propellers
• Screwdriver

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• Still image resolution: 1 inch CMOS, 20 MP
• Video resolution: 6k/30fps
• Max flight time: 40 minutes
• Notable Attributes: Forward, backward, and downward obstacle avoidance, three-axis mechanical stabilization gimbal, and software cropping to obtain a portrait screen.

Two Buying Options

→ Autel EVO Lite

→ Auto EVO Lite+

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a lightweight, highly portable prosumer drone that comes with two high-quality cameras. Compared to its predecessor, almost every aspect of it has been upgraded from the Mavic 2 Pro. The dual-camera system features a Hasselblad 4/3” sensor and a ½” Tele camera sensor that has 28x hybrid zoom.

One of the biggest upgrades in the new Mavic is that its flight time has increased by almost 50%—it can fly for 43 minutes, 12 minutes longer than the Mavic 2 Pro’s 31 minutes. The Hasselblad sensor provides a 12.8-stop dynamic range that retains more details in highlights and shadows, upgrading your work to a professional level. Advanced Active Track 5.0 and the new omnidirectional collision avoidance sensors ensure a safe and smooth flight every time.

The DJI Mavic 3 Pro & Mavic 3 Classic are both Remote ID Compliant.

Key Specs/Features

• Still image resolution: 4/3 CMOS, 20 MP, JPEG/DNG
• Video resolution: 5.1K/50fps, 4K/120fps
• Max flight time: 43 minutes
• Max speed: 42 mph (67 kph) in S-mode
• Notable Attributes: O3+ allows for 9.3-mile transmission range, advanced RTH system, 84° FOV, auxiliary bottom light, omnidirectional binocular vision system, DJI AirSense.

Two Buying Options

→ DJI Mavic 3 Pro

→ DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The Autel EVO II Pro 6K Rugged Bundle V3 is a high-end, foldable drone with a 6K visual camera, thermal imaging camera, 40-minute flight time, and rugged carbon fiber design ideal for professional aerial photography, inspections, mapping, and search and rescue applications. It features omnidirectional obstacle sensing, a 3-axis gimbal, and an IP53 weather-resistant rating to deliver stable, high-quality aerial images and video even in challenging conditions. The bundle includes extra batteries, a charging hub, rugged backpack, and controller for maximum convenience and performance.

This drone is Standard Remote ID Compliant. Review Declaration of Compliance here.

Key Specs/Features

• 6K visual camera – 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor, up to 6K video at 30fps, 20MP photos
• Thermal camera – 640×512 pixel resolution, temperature range of -4°F to 572°F
• 3-axis gimbal for stabilized video and photos
• 40 minutes maximum flight time
• 15 km HD video transmission range
• Omnidirectional obstacle sensing and avoidance
• Foldable, carbon fiber rugged design with IP53 weather resistance
• Top flight speed of 45mph
• Intelligent flight modes like orbit, waypoint, follow me
• Remote controller with built-in screen
• Comes with charging hub, 2 extra batteries, ND filters, propeller guards, rugged backpack