The 10 Best Hexacopters | Robotics World

This review has been updated 22 times since it was first published in October of 2015. When it comes to power, maneuverability, and high-altitude flying, six rotors are better than four. From dodging airborne obstructions to staying aloft with a broken propeller, these agile hexcopters are equipped to overcome the hazards of remote operation and let your wildest piloting dreams take flight from the relative safety of a virtual cockpit. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Hexacopters

10. WLToys Skywalker V323

Ready to fly right out of the box, the WLToys Skywalker V323 (appx. $165) features foam blade guards, a headless mode operation and full eversion capabilities. It’s sturdily built to withstand occasional impacts and hefty enough to be fitted with an optional camera mount.

9. MJX X901

Packing the capabilities of larger, higher-end options into a low-budget, lightweight and miniature airframe, the MJX X901 (about $29) nano is a good place to start if you’re not quite ready to invest in a premium model just to crash it until you work out the kinks.

8. UDI RC U845

The UDI RC U845 (appx. $50), equipped with an onboard HD WiFi camera, offers real-time FPV flying via smartphone integration with your iOS or Android phone. It can be flown in headless mode for less-experienced operators and performs 360-degree eversions with ease.

7. MJX X600

Capable of live-streaming its high-flying stunts to a 3D split-screen display via an easy-to-use FPV app, the MJX X600 (appx. $57) is a reasonably priced alternative to pricier drones. While it’s not the newest kid on the block, it remains popular for its sturdiness and reliability.

6. Tarot 680Pro

While building multirotors from scratch isn’t for everyone, for DIY-minded drone enthusiasts, a kit like the Tarot 680Pro (around $565) is the only way to fly. With a foldable carbon fiber airframe and adjustable motor mount, it can be built to the intrepid operator’s specifications.

5. FQ777 126C Spider

The diminutive and affordable FQ777 126C Spider (appx. $39) sports LEDs to show off its performance of a modest repertoire of aerial acrobatics within a limited range, and it holds up remarkably well to the usual bumps and bashes of in-air collisions and hard landings.

4. DJI Spreading Wings S900

Coming from one of the biggest names in consumer drone technology, it’s no surprise that the DJI Spreading Wings S900 (appx. $3299), with A2 controller and Z15 gimbal, packs a wallop in terms of both quality and cost, but if money’s no object, it may just be the one you’re looking for.

3. Cheerson CX-37

Multirotors don’t get much more budget-friendly — or nano — than the Cheerson CX-37 (appx. $34), which makes it a solid entry-level choice for remote-controlled piloting practice that won’t damage the furniture or burn a sizable hole in your wallet if it meets an untimely end.

2. QWinOut F550

The QWinOut F550 (about $130) is the hexapod of choice for kit-building enthusiasts who love to tinker, tweak and upgrade their gear. Assembling components and ancillaries to go with the carbon-fiber airframe is half the fun; getting your customized drone airborne is the other half.

1. Yuneec Typhoon H Pro

Offering the versatility of autonomous flight and intelligent obstacle avoidance to protect its payload at high speeds, the Yuneec Typhoon H Pro (about $999) brings the power and vision of professional filmmaking within the reach of amateur photographers and cinematographers.

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