The Best Drones of 2017

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7 min readDec 12, 2017

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If you are into aerial photography, you will know how popular drones have become in this field. Now with the drones sales increasing rapidly over the years, we can only expect to have it better in the near future. As of now, here are some of our favorite drones of 2017.

Sparrow 360 Selfie Drone

Taking selfies will be super easy on the Sparrow 360 Selfie Drone. In fact, this drone is perfect for shooting your little adventures at home or on the go. Not only will you be able to shoot amazing pictures and video but also control it from your smartphone.

PowerRay Submersible Fishfinder

The world of fishing will change with the PowerRay Submersible Fishfinder. You can use it easily as a standalone device. Additionally, it gives you information on fish distribution. The other factors include underwater temperature, depth, underwater landscape, and fish alerts. The whole information comes to you from the mobile app.

Nimbus 195 Racing Drone

Take your battles to the skies with the Nimbus 195 Racing Drone. This quadcopter has everything you need to succeed. The device remains ultra lightweight thanks to the fully carbon fiber body. Tucked inside the casing are all the electronic components for the drone.

DJI Mavic Pro Alpine White Drone

Hit the skies with some serious power with the DJI Mavic Pro Alpine White Drone. Designed for Apple devices, this big rig is complete with a powerful camera that captures in 4K resolution. In addition, it also records in stunning HD slow motion. The Mavic Pro uses the intelligence of DJI to take things up a notch.

Moment Foldable 4K Camera Drone

Capture your most memorable times with the Moment Foldable 4K Camera Drone. This powerful smart drone is small enough to take with you anywhere. Featuring a user-friendly UI, you can capture images and aerial views in an instant. With its auto-tracking function, the Moment effortlessly follows you to capture every moment of any activity.

DJI Spark Mini Drone

Capture the world around you one photo at a time with the DJI Spark Mini Drone. Complete with a camera, this drone has advanced technology to snap images unlike ever before. The Spark Drone has intelligent in-flight modes. Coming from DJI, this drone is easy to fly with a single tap.

CoDrone Pro Programmable Educational Drone

Get a grip on technology with the CoDrone Pro Programmable Educational Drone. This quadcopter is ideal for beginners looking to learn more about programming. Using an Arduino compatible controller, you can also use your smartphone to control the system. You can fly, battle, and even use voice control to fly through the skies.

PHANTOM 4 Pro Drone by DJI

Take your aerial photography to even better heights with the PHANTOM 4 Pro Drone by DJI. This drone has an updated camera as compared to the previous versions. In fact, the 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor shoots 4K/60fps videos as well as Burst mode stills at 14fps. Additionally, there’s the titanium alloy and magnesium alloy construction.

Walkera Vitus Intelligent Camera Drone

Capture the view unlike you ever have before when you fly the Walkera Vitus Intelligent Camera Drone. This powerful device is equipped with an equally powerful 1080p HD camera. Recording effortlessly stunning video, the Vitus Drone has three directions of obstacle avoidance.

X-Star Premium 4K Camera Drone

Take to the skies with power with the X-Star Premium 4K Camera Drone by Autel Robotics. This drone comes in an eye-popping orange or white and for good reason. With a range of 1.2 miles for live view, it certainly stands out from the crowd. This energetic quad-copter delivers 4K ultra HD video right to your smartphone or tablet thanks to the built-in camera.

DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Drone

Portable drones are coming every other day but the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Drone is one of a kind. Thanks to the 30-minute flight time coupled with 60% noise power reduction. Additionally, there’s the sleek and compact design that looks pretty powerful. In fact, there are the new FOC sinusoidal driver ESCs and 8331 propellers too.

Splash Drone 3 Auto Waterproof Drone

Capture the image from anywhere with the Splash Drone 3 Auto Waterproof Drone. Complete with smart features, this drone is easy to use and fly. The Splash Drone 3 Auto features a built-in, waterproof 4K camera. Hanging on with a 2-axis gimbal, you get super clear video and crisp images.

Freefly ALTA 8 Multirotor Camera Drone

Create stunning movies like never before with the Freefly ALTA 8 Multirotor Camera Drone. Designed for cinematographers, this drone is highly intelligent and agile. The drone can handle natural elements as well as your pressing needs to get the perfect shot. The ALTA 8 collapses down to just 660mm when not in use.

TRNDlabs FADER Stealth Quadcopter

Hit the skies with speed with the TRNDlabs FADER Stealth Quadcopter. Coming in all black, this drone blends in when you need it. It comes ready to fly right out of the box and is controlled with total ease. It even has auto take off and landing to keep the entire unit safe. In addition, it has a six-axis gyro module and is lightweight.

DROCON Blue Bugs Drone

Take yourself to all new heights with the DROCON Blue Bugs Drone. This powerful quadcopter is complete with a mount for your action camera to capture your adventures. The Blue Bug Drone uses a brushless motor to reduce heat production from the drone.

Bolt Carbon Fiber Drone

Want to go drone racing? The Bolt Carbon Fiber Drone gives you a first-person view of the action. This versatile quadcopter is great for viewing the landscape and challenging your buddies. The carbon fiber frame makes this drone super light for its size.

DJI Agras MG-1S Radar Drone

Improve your crops with the DJI Agras MG-1S Radar Drone. Featuring the DJI Agriculture Management Platform, this aircraft can monitor in real time. In addition, it utilizes the MG Intelligent Operation Planning System. The combination of these technologies allow for comprehensive agricultural solutions.

Matrice 200 Series Drone for Extreme-Weather

Introducing the Matrice 200 Series Drone by DJI. This is one of the most versatile and commercial aircraft from the company made till date. It includes high-performance motors paired with 17-inch propellers. As a matter of fact, this drone enables a stable flight even under adverse weather conditions.

PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone

Build your very own airplane with the PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone. Partnering with the iconic drone masters, Parrot, this device gives you a front row seat. Complete with a rotating camera, the Paper Airplane delivers a live-view of what the drone sees.

UVify Draco High-Speed Drone

Get your thrills at sky-high levels with the UVify Draco High-Speed Drone. With the help of real rocket scientists, the Draco Drone has maximum performance unlike you’ve ever seen. It’s lightweight and lightning fast and even has an HD camera to capture the action.

SYMA X5UC Drone With HD Camera

It’s a quadcopter equipped with HD cameras that let you control the aircraft. Now you can enjoy taking pictures/video of the pleasure flights as and when you fly this drone. After using the left joystick (Accelerator) to control the ascending/descending flight of the aircraft, you can free up the left joystick (Accelerator), but in spite of this, the aircraft will still hover at that height at which the joystick is freed.

Dobby Pocket Selfie Drone by ZEROTECH

The beauty of using the Dobby Pocket Selfie Drone by ZEROTECH is its size. This drone is possibly one of the smallest drones out there. It fits in the palm of your hand. The weight of this drone is just under half a pound.

For more such drones, check our entire collection here.

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