3+ Best Drones for Sale (Ranked & Reviewed)

As time goes on, the best drones for sale seem to be constantly changing year-on-year.

However, as drone technology has advanced and there has been an increase in demand for aerial imaging and data collection.

 

Subsequently (as you would expect) the use of civilian drones has significantly increased, meaning drones have evolved into an essential tool for a variety of purposes… Lets take a look at what they are, and why it’s so important to choose the right one.

DJI Avata pro-view-combo drone for sale

DJI Avata

  • 10Kilometre range
  • Propeller guard
  • 4K 50/60 FPS
  • 2.7K @ 50/60/100/120 FPS for slow-motion
  • Ultra-wide 155c FOV

DJI Mini 3 Pro

  • Under 250g
  • 38 Minflight time
  • 4k HDR
  • Horizontal & Vertical shooting
  • Perfect for TikTok/Instagram reels
DJI Mavic-3 Classic Drone for sale

DJI Mavic 3 Classic

  • Robust in harsh weather conditions
  • Cruise Control
  • 46 Minutes of flight-time
  • Night-Mode

 

Drone Stats:

  • As of December 2022, there are 855,860 registered drones in the United States according to the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)
  • 63% of registrations (536,183) were for recreational purposes
  • 37% of registrations (316,075) were for commercial operation
  • According to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), There are 181,166 Drone Pilots registered in the UK as of April 2023

As seen by many statistics, the drone industry is growing at an incredibly fast-pace & certainly wont be slowing down any-time soon!

 

In this article, we’re about to cover some of the best drones for sale, whether you’re a beginner looking to get your first drone, or a drone expert looking to find another great drone to add to your collection.

 

But regardless of which one you are, be warned… I cant promise that by the end of this article, you wont be a complete drone-fanatic! 

There's so many Drones for sale... (What one should I buy?!)

Cinematic Drones Vs FPV (First Person View) Drones

Unbeknown to most people, not all drones are the same, nor have the same purpose & abilities.

 

The two most common drones, that we will discuss in this article, are the cinematic drone, which is used for stable flight conditions & for people in pursuit of capturing the best-quality photos and videos.

 

And FPV Drones, which can still be used for professional use, such as crazy fast-paced movie trailers and other videography. But are more commonly used for entertainment, like the Drone Racing League & Drone hobbyists.  

 

Cinematic Drones

These type of drones can be great for a wide variety of tasks, whether you’re an influencer looking to get a viral video of you walking along the incredible beaches of the Maldives. Or if you’re a surveyor or Real Estate Agent looking to see damage to the outside of a building.

FPV Drones

Often intended for the more experienced drone pilot, the FPV type of drone can be more difficult to pilot with how sensitive the controls can be. And the immersive goggles, allowing you to feel like you are right there in the cockpit, can at first be disorienting. However, with that said, they can be a lot more fun to pilot once you get the hang of it. And that doesn’t mean they compromise on quality! 

 

In this article, we’ll check out both types of drones, so that you don’t end up looking as confused as this guy below when looking at all the drones for sale, and which one you should choose.

Confused person looking at drones for sale

#1 DJI Avata Pro-View Combo

For the thrill-seekers wanting an immersive experience

DJI Avata Pro-view-combo package drone for sale

In addition to making high-quality drones, DJI is committed to advancing the technology of drones overall and has made significant contributions to the industry. They have developed advanced features such as obstacle avoidance sensors, intelligent flight modes, and GPS navigation systems that make their drones safer and easier to use. Many of these features will be detail in the article below.

About the DJI Avata

If you’re like me & have always wondered what it would be like to fly, then the DJI Avata Pro-View Combo is the drone for you.

The new lightweight & updated Goggles 2 allow you to have the most immersive First-person experience, seeing the world through the drones 4K camera lens!

 

This First Person View drone is a travel-friendly UAV (Unmanned Ariel Vehicle) that is great for the more confident drone pilots out there. 

Main features/user experience

Pros:

  • DJI Avata Pro-view combo comes with Goggles 2 with OLED screen for FPV immersive experience
  • Ultra-wide 155c Field of View
  • 4k 30/50/60 FPS (Frames Per Second)
  • 2.7k @ 50/60/100/120 FPS for epic slow-motion shots
  • Electronic stabilisation for stabilised videos
  • Palm-sized drone
  •  built-in propeller guard for safety (for you and the drone!)
  • Emergency brake button to make drone halt/pause in its place
  • “Turtle-mode” for if the drone falls on its back (it can automatically prop itself back up-right)
  • 10 kilometre range

Cons:

  • Only 18 minutes of flight-time (less than some other drones on this list)
  • 410g in weight
  • Noisier than most other drones
  • Not very good for windy conditions or very high altitude 
DJI-Avata-Pro-view-combo-package drone for sale

Pricing

  • £1,249 (Pro-view combo) with goggle 2
  • £499 (DJI Avata on its own, no RC or goggles)

Always wanted to fly? Well, what are you waiting for!

#2 DJI Mini 3 Pro

For the travellers needing a lightweight/compact Drone

DJI-Mini-3-Pro-drone for sale

The DJI Mini Series has become one of DJI’s most popular products due to its durability, compact-size & high-quality imagery. Since it’s inception, DJI has been able to create drones for various uses, including entertainment, everyday professional use, and complete professional use, with the like of the £13,000 DJI Inspire drone, that is used on movie sets! 

About the DJI Mini 3

The DJI Mini Series Drones still fall under the “cinematic drone” category. However, with its light weight & compact design, its a great drone to just fold up and take with you anywhere.

 

With it’s spot-light track, Active-track, and verticale video shooting capabilities, this drone is a great option for the like of a real estate agent looking to get an autonomously moving video of an amazing property. Or perhaps an instagram travel influencer looking to get amazing video reels from unique angles, while the drone follows them along a sandy beach, or through a woodland area!

 

The drones spot-light feature allows you to highlight an object on the RC screen display, and then the drone will automatically hover around the still object.

 

While the new active-track feature allows you to highlight a moving object on the screens display, where the drone will then follow that moving object autonomously! Meaning you wont even need to pay much attention to the drone, as it will automatically manoeuvre it’s way with avoidance sensors – How cool!

Main features/user experience

Pros:

  • Shoots in horizontal and vertical (good use for TikTok and instagram reels)
  • “Quick shots”: Allowing you to highlight a building or car etc. and the drone will circle the target autonomously
  • Return to home feature (Equipped on all DJI Drones) – if the drone runs out of battery or goes out of range, it will automatically come back to it’s starting position.
  • Obstacle avoidance sensors – This is a really cool upgrade that the Mini 2 Pro didn’t have
  • Active/focus track:  This mode will instruct the drone to automatically follow a moving object simply by highlighting it (and will even automatically avoid objects in it’s way!).
  • 4KHDR / 4K60 FPS
  • Updated RC (Remote Control) with built-in screen – older versions required you to use your phone as the screen
  • Hyperlapse mode: allows you to capture incredible timelaps videos
  • 1080p/120fps for slow-motion

Cons:

  • Very lightweight: so no good in windy environments 
  • Battery life can run out sooner than expected (around 25 minutes) if you use different settings like Hyperlapse or Active-track
DJI-Min-3-Pro-package

Pricing

  • £895 (DJI Mini 3 Pro with new screen display RC)
  • £690 (DJI Mini 3 Pro with Controller without screen display)
  • £599 (DJI Mini 3 Pro – No RC)

Take your next video from the sky’s, not your phone.

#3 DJI Mavic 3 Classic

For the Professional wanting to capture the best cinematic views

Founded in 2006, DJI has become one of the world leading drone companies, offering a number of different types of drones that account for just about anyone needs. Below, we have detailed some of the cool features that the DJI Mavic 3 Classic has to offer.

About the DJI Mavic 3 Classic

The DJI Mavic Series drones are a heavier duty drone, capable of handling harsh weather conditions, including high-winds. This drone is a great fit for anyone wanting to use a drone for cinematic videos, music videos, search & rescue operations, or surveying properties.

 

If it’s a robust drone that you are looking for, then this is one of the best on the market for it’s price.  

Main features/user experience

Pros:
  • Heavier weight making it more robust in challenging weather conditions than other drones
  • 5.1k camera (best out of any of the drones on this list)
  • Cruise control
  • 46 minutes flight time
  • Night-mode for great night-time shots at low-light, with reduced noise
  • Cheaper than the DJI Mavic 3 (£1,879)
Cons:
  • More bulky than the likes of the DJI Mini series drones & the DJI Avata
  • No tele or zoom lens on the DJI Mavic 3 Classic, like there is on the slightly more expensive DJI Mavic 3
  • Possible restrictions in certain countries due to its weight
  • No pro-resolution or 1TB storage like the DJI Mavic 3
DJI-Mavic-3-classic-package

Pricing

  • £1,529 (DJI Mavic 3 Classic with DJI RC) (Recommended for best overall experience)
  • £1,399 (DJI Mavic 3 Classic with N1-RC – Controller without screen display)
  • £1,309 (DJI Mavic 3 Classic on its own, no RC)

Shoot high-quality videos anytime, any place.

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