In 2024, camera drones have established themselves as essential tools in numerous industries and fields, gaining the trust of all types of audiences, professionals and amateurs alike.
Once again, as usual, DJI continues to be the best drone brand for 2024.
Their popularity and usefulness are not only due to their impressive technological capabilities, but also to the many practical applications that are not only changing established activities, but are also leading to the emergence of new products.
I will tell you about this later in the form of my own experience.
If you are looking to buy a durable camera drone, let me tell you that the lifespan of a drone is usually 2-3 years, although this time is relative as it will depend on factors such as:
- Care and maintenance of drone components: propellers, camera, drone surface (avoid knocks).
- Battery care (very important!). Never charge “hot” batteries, wait for them to cool down a little and reach room temperature. It is better to spend a little more money (if possible) and have more batteries than to rush and strain them in use. These bad practices significantly decrease the average life of your batteries.
- A gentle type of piloting will increase the average life of your drone’s motors.
- Keeping your drone up to date with the latest updates will ensure proper operation of your drone and other equipment.
If your drone has a camera that can capture and record images, and the manufacturer’s instructions do not state that it is classified as a ‘toy’, regardless of its weight or MTOM (maximum take-off weight), you will be required to register as a drone operator, as the drone will not be considered an ‘unlicensed drone‘.
Which drones with cameras to buy
You can buy the drone with camera you want according to your budget, but personally I consider it a waste of money to buy a drone that you are not going to get the performance it deserves.
To avoid this I will tell you 3 requirements to know which camera drone to buy:
- Professional vs. recreational flights
- If your flights are for the purpose of obtaining images for your own use and you don’t care about the quality of the footage, you won’t need to shell out a lot of money for your drone so you can afford a cheap undrone. But if your flights are to be professional, image quality will be something to take into consideration.
- Drone license vs. free flight
- Although it is always advisable to obtain the most basic licence to fly drones, if you don’t want or don’t have the time to obtain a flight licence, you should know which types of drones need them and which do not.
- Flight scenarios
- Current regulations regulate the use of drones in 3 flight categories (‘open’ category, ‘specific’ category and ‘certified’ category), so the purchase of your drone will determine its flight scenario.
If you are starting out in the world of drones, the ‘open’ category is probably the one for you, because as the name suggests, it is the category with the fewest operational flight restrictions. This category requires no authorisation or declaration to fly your drone, as long as you intend to fly in a free-flight zone.
Once you have decided which drones with cameras to buy, I advise you to read this article about the 5 minimum requirements to fly a drone in Spain established by AESA. You will start your experience in the aeronautical world safely and without surprises.
If you are unsure about making a flight or have any doubts, it is best not to start the operation and to ask for advice and counselling.
Top 10 list of the best drones of 2024
Below you can find out which are expected to be the best drones with camera for this 2024, but beware, although they are cheap and weigh little may not be drones for children, so I advise you to read the instructions and recommendations before buying one.
1. DJI Air 3
- Description: The DJI Air 3 is a compact drone with a 48 MP camera that can record in 4K. It includes multiple intelligent flight modes and obstacle avoidance technology.
- Pros: Excellent image quality, good battery life, easy to use.
- Cons: High price.
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2. Autel Robotics EVO Lite+
- Description: This drone features a 50 MP camera and 6K recording, plus three-way obstacle avoidance sensors.
- Pros: Exceptional video quality, great stability in flight.
- Cons: Can be complicated for beginners.
- EVO Nano+: CMOS integrado de 1/1.3 pulgadas, 50 millones de fotos de píxeles, CMOS adopta un…
3. Skydio 2+
- Description: Known for its advanced autonomous tracking and obstacle avoidance capabilities, the Skydio 2+ is ideal for capturing dynamic video.
- Pros: Industry-leading tracking technology, easy to fly.
- Cons: Limited flight range compared to other drones.
4. DJI Mavic 3 Pro
- Description: The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is equipped with a dual camera (telephoto and wide-angle) and omnidirectional sensors, the Mavic 3 Pro offers professional image quality.
- Pros: Professional image quality, excellent security features.
- Cons: Very high price.
- Cámara Hasselblad principal – Mavic 3 Pro tiene un sensor CMOS 4/3,…
5. Parrot Anafi AI
- Description: This drone incorporates 4G connectivity, advanced artificial intelligence and a 48 MP camera.
- Pros: Innovative technology, good battery life.
- Cons: Requires subscription for some advanced features.
- Videos 4K HDR y fotografias de 21 MP com formatos de posproducción RAW y…
6. DJI Mini 3 PRO
- Description: The DJI Mini 3 PRO is a lightweight and portable drone with 12 MP camera and 2.7K recording, ideal for beginners and casual users. Es uno de los drones que tengo en mi flota y, sinceramente, no puedo estar más satisfecho. I use it for interiors when I do work for Real Estate and its size and ease of piloting makes it a very interesting drone for this sector.
- Pros: Very portable, easy to use, affordable.
- Cons: Image quality inferior to more expensive models.
- Menos de 249 g, certificación de clase C0 – Gracias a su peso ultraligero,…
7. Autel Robotics EVO Nano+
- Description: Compact yet powerful, this drone offers a 50 MP camera and 4K recording.
- Pros: Excellent image quality, good flight time.
- Cons: Limitations in high wind conditions.
- Vuelos versátiles
8. Potensic ATOM 4K GPS
- Description: This drone by its camera sensor, and its automated and manual functions, can compete very closely with other reputable drone manufacturers.
- Pros: Versatility, accuracy and ease of flying
- Cons: No sensors to avoid obstacles.
Si buscas una versión más económica del Potensic pero también de calida, te recomiendo que te plantées hacerte con el Potensic Atom SE.
- 𝟒𝐊 𝐂á𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐥…
9. Hubsan Zino Mini Pro
- Description: A compact drone with 48 MP camera and 4K recording, suitable for users looking for a good balance between price and performance.
- Pros: Good image quality, reasonable price.
- Cons: Some advanced features are limited.
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10. Holy Stone HS175D
- Description: This Holy Stone HS175D, an upgraded version of the older but great Holy Stone HS 440 drone, features an ultra high-speed, high-frequency brushless motor
- Pros: High speeds, low calorific value, long service life and no need for extensive maintenance.
- Cons: Not a drone for children.
- 【Motor sin escobillas】Holy Stone HS175D Dron con cámara 4K adopte un…
Uses of a camera drone and how to make money with it
Here are 6 ways to make professional use of a camera drone and offer interesting drone services to potential clients:
- Aerial photography with drones
- Corporate aerial videos for real estate agencies and hotels
- Technical inspections of building facades
- Photogrammetry with drones
- Drone weddings and popular events
- Audiovisual productions
Drones with built-in cameras allow us to see things from different perspectives to those we are used to seeing and this is something that you can make the most of if you like it and you put your mind to it.
I was telling you at the beginning of this article about the evolution in the creation of new products with the use of drones.
I am currently working for MIRAI company where what we do is, through the collection of thousands of photographs, create 3D models of hotels with the idea of improving the user experience of the customer when making a hotel reservation.
Knowing how to operate a drone is a privilege. Make the most of it!
Best-selling camera drones (on Amazon)
I imagine that by now you already know which drone with camera you need more or less, so here are the best-selling models (super sales), maybe in this selection you will find the drone you were looking for.
Drones with cameras recommendations
If you were not convinced by the list of drones for this year you can also check the list I have of the best drones of 2023, many of them are still available and are amazing drones, if they are not discontinued by their brands it will be worth getting any of them.
In my personal drone fleet, I currently have both the DJI Air 2s and the Mini 3 PRO, and I have to say that I am very happy with both of them, although I use them for different purposes.
The DJI Air 2s is my main flying drone. Although both drones record in 4K at 30 fps, when transferring the photo and video images to the computer I notice a slight improvement in the image definition of the Air 2s, both in photo and video. The Air 2s allows and accepts greater variations in the colour curve during the editing process, thus avoiding file degradation.
This doesn’t mean that I don’t use the MINI 3 PRO for filming or taking photos as well, the quality of this small drone is very decent too, but the Mini 3 PRO is reserved for more complicated and technical jobs, in terms of piloting that require more dexterity such as flights inside houses, buildings and premises.
Thanks to its smaller size and better manoeuvrability, the MINI 3 PRO is a great drone to perform these operations, which would be much more difficult to do with the Air 2s.
So much for my article on drones with cameras. I hope you liked it and that it has helped you to choose the drone you need.
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Hola Javier te he descubierto hoy y viendo tus conocimientos me gustaría que me aconsejaras si te parece bien los distintos cursos que conozcas que merezcan la pena y se puedan hacer parte online por que dispongo de tiempos muertos en mi tienda y me gustaría aprovecharlos, como quiero iniciarme y no de forma autodidacta para no aprender a golpes . Resido en Madrid te lo digo por las partes practicas de los cursos. No tengo intención de dedicarme profesionalmente pero
Muchas gracias
Saludos
Hola Juanjo,
Echa un vistazo a este link: https://javiergomiz.com/categoria-abierta-de-drones/, en el punto 8 de este artículo tendrás el enlace para comenzar el curso de iniciación para pilotar drones A1/A3, para más tarde realizar el A2 si te gustase y quisieses continuar en este mundo de los drones.
Espero haberte ayudado.
Un saludo,
Javier