The 10 Best WiFi Drones | Robotics World

This review has been updated 5 times since it was first published in December of 2018. Quadcopters seem to be everywhere nowadays, and given their usefulness for everything from snapping selfies and creating memorable aerial videos of your adventures, to delivering products and services to remote locations, it’s no wonder they’re so popular. Whether you’re a photography pro or an aeronautically-challenged amateur, our selection of WiFi drones has got you covered. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 WiFi Drones

10. DJI Tello

If you’ve got your heart set on that champagne brand for a beer-budget price, the DJI Tello (about $99) could be the droid you’re looking for. 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 (about $500) adds voice commands, such as “Wake up,” “Take a selfie,” and “Record video.” It uses facial recognition to take portraits from up to 13 feet away, and responds to gestural controls, too.

8. Eachine E58

While it may not be quite ready for prime time as far as serious photographers are concerned, the Eachine E58 (about $90) is an affordable and capable option for folks who just want to have some fun with their selfies and maybe get a birdseye view of the surrounding scenery.

7. DJI Spark

The DJI Spark (around $679) is a pocket-sized powerhouse that packs an audacious punch for a machine no bigger than a snack cake. Using facial recognition to launch it from your open palm, you direct it with hand gestures to capture incredible aerial snapshots and motion photography.

6. Autel Robotics EVO

The Autel Robotics EVO (around $999) incorporates dual GPS and GLONASS navigation with a return-to-home failsafe to ensure that your gear gets where it needs to go without running out of juice. Use it to capture stunning 12MP still images and spectacular 4K videos at 60 FPS.

5. Holy Stone HS220

The foldable rotor arms on the Holy Stone HS220 (around $130) aren’t just for space-saving storage; they can be extended outward for carrying out more agile aerial maneuvers and flying in 3D VR mode, or tucked inward for a tighter profile and greater stability in the air.

4. DJI Mavic 2 Pro

Boasting omnidirectional sensors, low-latency video transmission and active subject tracking with 3D mapping of the environment, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro (around $1729) is equipped to take on almost any challenge, whether it’s following a speeding car or filming birds in flight.

3. Syma Z1

An entry-level price and a foldable design make the Syma Z1 (appx. $80) a great way for novices to try their hands at piloting remote-operated aircraft. It’s easy to fly via smartphone app integration, with customizable flight paths and a 90° swiveling camera for recording at 720p.

2. Holy Stone HS700

Intelligent navigation systems and advanced image-capturing technology come together with exceptional ease of use in the Holy Stone HS700 (around $206), a mid-range option that can be launched at the press of a button, and automatically returns to base as soon as the battery runs low.

1. DJI Mavic Air

Remarkably stable even at higher flight speeds, the DJI Mavic Air (about $710) can stay aloft for up to 21 minutes per charge, using multidirectional sensors to navigate around obstacles in its path in order to capture 4K video at 30 FPS and create 32MP full-sphere panoramas.

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