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Must Have Drones

Droning is a popular hobby among tech geeks for a reason — and buying one of the must have drones of the year will show you why.

By Cato ConroyPublished 7 years ago 4 min read
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Drones. They're everywhere these days. The US government kicked off the trend with their UAV's in the war, and with their use of surveillance drones — but they didn't stay in the military for too long.

It didn't take too long for companies to get into the idea of using drones for drop-offs, and for surveillance purposes of their own. Soon, regular people began to buy drones of their own, too.

These days, having a drone is a pretty cool way to experience the joy of flight without having to worry about crashing. Most drones have cameras attached to them that allow you to see from the drone's perspective, making it a pretty cool experience to rewatch, time and time again.

If you want to get the most out of this techy hobby, we suggest buying one of the must have drones of recent times...

DJI is considered to be the gold standard of drones, and that's precisely why so many must have drones come from this company. If you're looking for a smaller, more compact drone with easy handling and a high quality 1080p camera as standard, then the DJI Spark Portable is a great choice.

Quick shots from the camera allow you to take photographs in a flash, while the drone's smooth maneuvering make it one of the best drones for people who want to begin their drone hobby.

Another one of the must have drones by DJI would be their Phantom 4 Quadcopter. This super smooth flying machine has impeccable control, fast speeds, and can capture it all in 4K quality up to 30 frames per second.

This drone also comes with video editing technology that allows you to add music and effects to your drone flight videos. Overall, it's an elite drone that will allow you to get the full impact of drone fun, every single time.

Yuneec is one of the only civilian drone companies to be able to go head-to-head with DJI when it comes to drone design. Even though they are a new company, they have made some of the best drones in the industry — including the Yuneec Breeze Quadcopter.

Elegant design, clean lines, and an awesomely fun camera that boasts 4K quality and direct streaming capabilities. Playing with an eye in the sky has never been so much fun or so affordable for this particular category.

For people who don't want to go for a DJI or for people who want a more stately option than a classic "boxy" drone, this is one of the coolest must have drones to buy.

Parrot is one of the other newbies to the drone scene, and they have proven that they can hang with the "big kids in the park" with the Parrot 2 Bebop. This drone goes beyond regular drone flight and even goes beyond the typical camera functions in its design.

If you get a Parrot 2 Bebop, you can actually put on glasses that allow you to see what your drone "sees" during its flight. An easy controller and a 300-meter distance length make this one of one of the most undeniably cool must have drones of this year — and one of the biggest contenders to go against DJI.

Not every person will have $400 or more sitting around to buy a drone with — and don't worry, that doesn't mean that you are doomed to be drone-less. The truth is that there are a couple of must have drones that are budget-friendly without being bad in design.

The AR.Drone 2.0 is one such example. This unusual-looking drone offers smooth flight, high speeds, ease of control, and a nifty 720p camera. It's controlled by your smart phone and can stay up in the air for around 36 minutes at a time.

Overall, it's not a bad design, and it won't kill your budget too badly.

This mean-looking copter drone is one of the coolest drones on the market right now — at least in terms of appearance. However, this drone isn't just a pretty face by any means.

A sleek 4K camera allows you to capture all your flight in high definition video, while the ST10+ Ground Station allows you to make manual adjustments. Aerial footage is stellar, and just watching this drone soar through the air makes it worth every penny.

The Yuneec Typhoon has been called one of the must have drones for serious enthusiasts by major drone groups. It's totally understandable why this is, just from looking at this gorgeous piece of smart tech.

GoPro has long been known for its drone-friendly cameras, and now, you can actually get a drone that's actually made by the company itself. Right now, the GoPro Karma tops the charts of the newest must have drones — and critics are loving it.

Along with a high-quality camera you'd expect to find from a GoPro drone, the GoPro Karma boasts an easy-to-use touch control design, a slick appearance, and an incredibly smooth flight style. If drones could possibly be perfect, GoPro's Karma might be the first perfect drone ever made.

Oh, and it also can come with a stylish backpack carrying case, just in case you needed any more reason to love GoPro.

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About the Creator

Cato Conroy

Cato Conroy is a Manhattan-based writer who yearns for a better world. He loves to write about politics, news reports, and interesting innovations that will impact the way we live.

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