The 10 Best Selfie Drones | Robotics World

This review has been updated 6 times since it was first published in January of 2019. Gone are the days when you had to entrust your precious photography equipment to passing strangers anytime you wanted to capture a self portrait. For a modest investment, these HD-camera-equipped drones can be maneuvered into position to snap all the selfies you like, or even take action shots with the addition of active subject-tracking technology. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Selfie Drones

10. DJI Tello

If you’ve got your heart set on the top brand name, but don’t have a huge budget, the DJI Tello (around $99) could be the way to go. Designed for FPV operation with VR headset support, it features toss-to-launch as well as automated takeoff and landing capabilities.

9. Yuneec Mantis Q

To the usual complement of flight-ready, foldable camera features, the Yuneec Mantis Q (around $500) adds voice commands, such as “Wake up,” “Take a selfie,” and “Record video”. It also uses facial recognition to take portraits from up to 13 feet away and responds to gestural controls.

8. Eachine E58

While it may not be quite ready for prime time as far as serious photographers are concerned, the Eachine E58 (around $51) is an affordable and capable option for folks who just want to have some fun with their self portraits and maybe get a birds-eye view of the surrounding scenery.

7. DJI Spark

The DJI Spark (around $419) is a pocket-sized powerhouse that packs an impressive punch in terms of features. Using facial recognition to launch it from your open palm, you can direct it with hand gestures to follow the action and capture incredible aerial snapshots.

6. UDI U34W Dragonfly

Capturing snaps with the UDI U34W Dragonfly (appx. $100) is about as easy as it gets from the helm of a remote-controlled aircraft. The diminutive, durable design can withstand a number of crash landings, and you can program customized flight paths on your smartphone for it to follow.

5. Autel Robotics EVO

The Autel Robotics EVO (around $960) incorporates dual GPS and GLONASS navigation systems with a return-to-home failsafe to ensure that your gear doesn’t run out of juice while you’re lining up the perfect shot. Use it to photograph stunning 12-MP images and record 4K videos at 60 FPS.

4. Holy Stone HS220

Versatility is the hallmark of the Holy Stone HS220 (appx. $130). With its articulating rotor arms extended, you can use it to stream FPV video with 3D VR mode, and perform agile aerial maneuvers, or the propellers can be folded in for a more compact profile and greater stability.

3. Drocon Ninja

Foldable propeller arms that tuck snugly against its flanks when they’re not in use protect the Drocon Ninja (around $56) from sustaining damage to its blades in storage, while a 120° wide-angle camera lens and autonomous piloting modes enable you to capture panoramic aerial views.

2. GoolRC T700

If you’re just looking for something inexpensive enough for the kids to play around with, check out the GoolRC T700 (about $37), which offers smartphone app integration for flight path planning, one-key return, 720p FPV transmission, and an emergency-stop function.

1. DJI Mavic Air

With a maximum flight time of 21 minutes and top speed of 42 mph, the DJI Mavic Air (about $798) is powerful aviation technology that you can take along almost anywhere. Designed to optimize stability in a lightweight frame, it puts exceptional imaging capabilities at your fingertips.

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