The craze for drones for aerial photography in India is mounting at an impressive pace in India these days, a denial to use them for photography and filming is no more considered to be based on rational thinking. So, in case you lack awareness of what the finest drones are capable of accomplishing and the best drones that are available in India, you need to go through this article.
Read on to get served with the list of the most advanced drones in the world that are available in India along with the features that make them irresistible.
DJI Spark:
DJI is holding his position of DRONE KING by introducing a tiny giant DJI SPARK, small as a spark but its extra-ordinary features lead his way to the top of the list.
3D Sensing system:
DJI SPARK has inbuilt sensing system allowing him to detect obstacles as well as reflective surfaces makes it safer, smarter. The range of sensing obstacles is 0.2m to 5m.
Stunningly New Cool Features
Spark is born with the number of qualities;
- FaceAware
- ActiveTrack
- Gesture (Palm control)
- SHALLOWFOCUS
Interested in the DJI Spark?
Price: Rs. 70,000/-
Flight Time: 16 MINS
Control Range: 4 KM
Speed: 50 KM/H
Video Resolution: FHD 1920×1080 @ 30fps
Photographs Resolution: 4K
Camera Resolution: 12 MP
DJI Mavic Pro Review:
DJI Mavic Pro
DJI continues to attract appreciation from all parts of the world owing to coming up with an impressive number of advanced drones under its umbrella. Mavic Pro is one such drone. Following is the list of features it is equipped with:
Capable of capturing footage in 4K
The Mavic Pro is equipped with a 12-megapixel camera that is capable of capturing stunning aerial footage in 4K at 30 frames per second.
The stability of the footage captured by the Mavic Pro owes its all to?
DJI Mavic Pro is capable of capturing stable aerial footage owing to the presence of a 3-axis mechanical gimbal that comes bundled with it.
The Manual Assistance required to operate the Mavic Pro is minimum
The Mavic Pro is smart enough to easily avert collisions with the obstacles it comes across while flying since it has as many as five cameras, a couple of ultrasonic range finders and two dozen computing cores at its disposal.
Interested in the DJI Mavic Pro?
Price: Rs. 1,00,000
Flight Time: 27 MINS
Control Range: 7KM
Speed: 65 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K
Camera Resolution: 12 MP
DJI Mavic Pro Review:
DJI INSPIRE 2:
INSPIRE 2 is the would-be flagship professional drone from the house of DJI. Following is the list of things it is capable of doing:
Capable of capturing 5.2K videos
DJI INSPIRE 2 features the CineCore 2.0 image processing system that is advanced enough to capture 5.2K videos in CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes at 30 frames per second.
Doesn’t disappoint even when the conditions are extreme
Most of the drones fail to delight while flying in extreme conditions, but the INSPIRE 2 is one of the pleasant exceptions in this regard. It can fly even at a whopping 5000m above sea level and stays unaffected even when the temperature falls to the -20-degree Celsius mark.
Interested in the DJI Inspire 2?
Price: Rs. 2,60,000
Flight Time: 27 MINS
Control Range: 7KM
Speed: 94 KM/H
Video Resolution: 5.2K/4K
Camera Resolution: 20 MP
DJI Inspire 2 Review:
DJI PHANTOM 4 PRO:
DJI PHANTOM 4 Pro is one of the best professional drones in the world owing to the following reasons:
4K videos at 60 fps
Phantom 4 is equipped with a 20-megapixel camera that captures impressive 4K videos at 60 frames per second. The same sensor is capable of capturing Burst Mode stills at an impressive 14 frames per second.
Mechanical Shutter
What makes the Phantom 4 pro tempting is the fact that it features the first camera from the house of DJI that is equipped with a mechanical shutter. The presence of the mechanical shutter prevents distortion that becomes inevitable while capturing shots at high speeds.
Interested in the DJI Phantom 4 Pro?
Price: Rs. 1,50,000
Flight Time: 30 MINS
Control Range: 7KM
Speed: 72 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K @ 60FPS
Camera Resolution: 20 MP
DJI Phantom 4 Pro Review:
DJI PHANTOM 3 PRO:
The following features make the DJI PHANTOM 3 Pro a capable drone:
Capable of capturing stunning videos in 4K
DJI Phantom 3 Professional is equipped with a 12-megapixel camera that is capable of capturing 4K videos at 30 frames per second.
3-axis gimbal
DJI Phantom 3 Professional is equipped with a 3-axis gimbal that enables the camera onboard to capture stable footage.
Interested in the DJI Phantom 3 Pro?
Price: Rs. 1,10,000
Flight Time: 23 MINS
Control Range: 5*KM
Speed: 57 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K @ 30FPS
Camera Resolution: 12 MP
DJI Phantom 3 Pro Review:
DJI Matrice 600:
Following is the list of features that make the DJI Matrice 600 excellent:
The ability to stay airborne for 40 minutes
The DJI Matrice 600, when powered by TB48S batteries, can stay airborne for as long as 40 minutes while carrying no extra payload and for 18 minutes while carrying 5.5kg of the same.
Supports the simultaneous operation of as many as six batteries
During the course of the flight, the DJI Matrice 600 squeezes every bit of power from as many as six TB47S/TB48S batteries onboard.
Capable of carrying as much as 6kg of payload
The DJI Matrice 600 can easily carry up to 6 kg of payload while being powered by half a dozen TB47S batteries.
Interested in the DJI Matrice 600?
Price: Rs. 3,30,000
Flight Time: No payload: 35 min, 6 kg payload: 16 min (TB47S batteries)
Control Range: 5 KM
Speed: 64 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K @ 30 FPS
Camera Resolution: 12 MP (Zenmuse Z3 optional)
DJI Matrice 600 Review:
3DR Solo Drone
Solo is a professional drone from the house of 3D Robotics that is popular across the globe owing to the following reasons:
Equipped with the advanced GoPro Hero camera
Solo comes bundled with the GoPro Hero camera that is capable of capturing stunning footage in high definition and the 3-axis gimbal on board ensures that the captured footage is stable.
Sony R10C delights even when the light is low
Solo is also equipped with the 20 megapixel Sony R10C camera that is capable of capturing stunning photos in low light. The stability of the shots is ensured by a 2-axis gimbal.
Interested in the 3DR Solo?
Price: Rs. 50,000
Flight Time: 16 minutes with Sony R10C
Control Range: 1 KM
Speed: 40 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K
Camera Resolution: 12 MP (Go Pro Hero)
X-Star Premium Drone:
The X-Star Premium is an advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle developed by Autel Robotics. It is equipped with the following tempting features:
Captures 4K videos in excellent quality
The X-Star Premium is capable of capturing 4K videos without compromising their quality even a bit and relies on the 3-axis gimbal to ensure that the captured footage is stable.
Captures brilliant photos
The X-Star Premium is equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor that is capable of capturing stunning photos that never lack detail.
Interested in the X-Star Premium?
Price: Rs. 70,000
Flight Time: 25 minutes
Control Range: 2 KM
Speed: 56 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K @ 30FPS
Camera Resolution: 12 MP
X-Star Premium Review:
TYPHOON 4K Drone:
TYPHOON 4K is an advanced drone from the house of YUNEEC. The popularity of this UAV owes its all to the following reasons:
Performs flawlessly even when the temperature is extremely high or low
The TYPHOON 4K performs immaculately even when the temperature is as high as 50°C or as low as -5°C.
Captures 4K videos and brilliant photos
The TYPHOON 4K is equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor that is capable of capturing impressive photos. Along with the ability to capture 4K videos, the camera onboard can also capture 1080p videos in slow motion at as many as 120 frames per second.
Interested in the Typhoon 4K?
Price: Rs. 80,000
Flight Time: 25 minutes
Control Range: 800 meters
Speed: 28.8 KM/H
Video Resolution: 4K @ 30FPS & 120FPS Slowmotion
Camera Resolution: 12 MP
Typhoon 4K Review:
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom:
Very Portable
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom is foldable drone hence it is very portable which enable users to carry it anywhere, anytime.
Has a unique dolly zoom effect feature
Apart from hyperlapse effect feature which is present in both DJi Mavic drones (Pro and Zoom) Zoom also provides an additional feature of dolly zoom effect by which the focus of the camera will get adjusted automatically while flying resulting in an intense and warping visual effect in the video.
Interested in DJI Mavic 2 Zoom?
Price: 87,600
Flight Time: 31 minutes
Control Range: 8km
Speed: 72kph
Video Resolution: 4K HDR 30fps
Camera Resolution: 12MP (Pro is 20MP)
Parrot Anafi:
Unique 180° tilt gimbal feature
The 4K HDR camera comes with a unique feature of 180-degree tilt gimbal and 2.8X lossless zoom which boasts various exclusive photos and videos.
Ultra-compact portable form
With the ultra compact foldable form it is easy to carry anywhere, any time.
2-axis control
The drone is equipped with 2-axis control frame making it more stable and controllable during the shoot.
Interested in Parrot Anafi?
Price: 48,237
Flight Time: 25 minutes
Control Range: 4km
Speed: 55kph
Video Resolution: 4K HDR 30fps
Camera Resolution: 21MP
DJI Mavic Air:
Course correction Feature
It has object avoidance with course correction capability which means it can easily find another course or path during flight if there is any obstacle present.
3-Axis Gimbal Camera
To create even steadier shots the drone is built with 3-axis mechanical gimbal which is set in a triangular formation.
4K 100 Mbps Video
With 4k 60fps video resolution Mavic Air shoots video in UHD quality to capture every second of the view.
Interested in DJI Mavic Air?
Price: 50,900
Flight Time: 21 minutes
Control Range :10km
Speed: 68kph
Video Resolution: 4K 60fps
Camera Resolution: 12MP
PowerVision Powereye:
Better Quality Footage
Compatible with multiple micro 4/3 variable lenses for 4K HD Cameral
Integrated detection technology
Integrated sensors allow detection of objects and sounds an alert within 10 metres
Professional Choice Features
FPV camera for high standard with dual-pilot flight mode present for pros.
Interested in PowerVision Powereye?
Price: 1,94,205.44
Flight Time: 29 minutes
Control Range: 5 km
Speed: 65kph
Video Resolution: 4K 30fps
Camera Resolution: 16.1MP
Yuneec Typhoon H Plus:
4k Videos and Photos
Typhoon H plus comes with automatic flight modes and various reliability features which are outstanding for capturing photos and videos in 4k.
Object tracking software
It is equipped a 1″ 4K camera with various flight modes for better user experience such as Point of Interest, Follow Me, and Curve Cable Cam.
6-rotor frame
It has a stable 6-rotor frame to ensure reliability which means even if one motor is lost it is capable of returning.
Interested in PowerVision Powereye?
Price:1,30,926.56
Flight Time:28 minutes
Control Range:1.6 km
Speed: 49kph
Video Resolution: 4K 60fps
Camera Resolution: 20MP
| DRONE | DJI Mavic Pro | DJI Inspire 2 | DJI Phantom 4 Pro | DJI Phantom 3 Pro | DJI Matrice 600 | 3DR Solo | X-Star Premium | Typhoon 4K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 2,60,000 | Rs. 1,50,000 | Rs. 1,10,000 | Rs. 3,30,000 | Rs. 50,000 | Rs. 70,000 | Rs. 80,000 |
| FLIGHT TIME | 27 Minutes | 27 Minutes | 30 Minutes | 23 Minutes | No payload: 35 min, 6 kg payload: 16 min (TB47S batteries) | 16 minutes with Sony R10C | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| CONTROL RANGE | 7 KM | 7KM | 7KM | 5 KM | 5 KM | 1 KM | 2 KM | 800 meters |
| SPEED | 65 KM/H | 94 KM/H | 72 KM/H | 57 KM/H | 64 KM/H | 40 KM/H | 56 KM/H | 28.8 KM/H |
| VIDEO RESOLUTION | 4K | 5.2K/4K | 4K @ 60FPS | 4K @ 30FPS | 4K @ 30 FPS | 4K | 4K @ 30FPS | 4K @ 30FPS & 120FPS Slowmotion |
| CAMERA RESOLUTION | 12 MP | 20 MP | 20 MP | 12 MP | 12 MP (Zenmuse Z3 optional) | 12 MP (Go Pro Hero) | 12 MP | 12 MP |
