The 10 Best Foldable Drones

This review has been updated 10 times since it was first published in October of 2017. For the remote-controlled flight enthusiast on the go, nothing beats having a compact folding drone that can be stowed in a backpack or a carry-on bag for travel. Ready to take to the skies wherever you roam, these handy pocket models come with some of the same features as their bigger cousins, including one-touch takeoff and landing, GPS, and HD cameras. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Foldable Drones

10. Eachine E58

The Eachine E58 is a decent budget option that makes a great gift for teens 14 years of age or older who want a nimble model that doesn’t take too long to charge. It supports gyroscope-based phone control and can perform cool aerial stunts at the touch of a button.

9. Yuneec Breeze

The Yuneec Breeze has an indoor positioning system and five automated flight modes for capturing smooth, high-quality photos and videos inside buildings or outdoors. It also features prop guards to help to reduce the risk of damage in case of a collision.

8. Walkera Vitus 320

Designed for in-air battles and gaming, the Walkera Vitus 320 includes dual GPS, waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance sensors, and mixed reality technology. It delivers up to 28 mins of flight per charge, and collapses into a compact 9 x 5 x 4-inch size between uses.

7. Zerotech Dobby

The pint-sized Zerotech Dobby incorporates facial recognition software, dual GPS, and subject-tracking technology to help you capture images with a minimal amount of manual input. It also allows you to sync to your mobile device with one click.

6. Contixo F22

There is little to complain about on the Contixo F22 when you weigh the performance against the cost. While it is neither the fastest nor does it have the longest battery life, it is responsive; can shoot stable, high-quality videos; and supports waypoint flight planning.

5. Parrot Anafi

It isn’t just the machine itself that is incredibly slim and compact with the Parrot Anafi, but its case as well, so you’ll have no trouble taking it on the go. It is capable of being launched from the hand, and the camera has both a timer and a burst mode.

4. Holy Stone HS160 Shadow

The Holy Stone HS160 Shadow is ideal for first-time pilots who don’t want to spend a ton of money on an item they aren’t entirely sure they will be keen on over the long term. It is equipped with a 720p HD camera, and can be operated via the remote or a smartphone.

3. DJI Mavic Air

The DJI Mavic Air offers many of the benefits of its pricier cousin, but in a much smaller package. It is the ideal choice for travelers who don’t want to compromise on picture quality and overall performance just to have something that fits in their pocket.

2. Yuneec Mantis Q

While its camera can’t compare with the top models, the Yuneec Mantis Q does bring some pretty cool features to the table, specifically its voice- and gesture-controlled picture taking. It is also extremely agile and has a top speed of 44 MPH.

1. DJI Mavic 2 Pro

The DJI Mavic 2 Pro has few peers on the market. It features a 20-MP camera with a one-inch CMOS sensor that can take aerial shots with a jaw-dropping level of color and detail, and it has the best subject-tracking software we’ve seen.

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