Top Drones 2023

DJI's fast, sleek Avata drone is ideal for ground-hugging first-person and Cinewhoop video, though we have some concerns about its safety.

The DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 remains a highly capable drone for both stills and video production thanks to its 1-inch sensor, adjustable aperture, mechanical shutter and up to 4K/60p video capture. With speed, power and highly responsive controls, it's a great option for professional photographers and videographers, if far less convenient than the Mavic 2 Pro.

The Autel Robotics EVO is a very solid small drone with strong battery life, a stabilized 4K camera, and an obstacle detection system.

Hikers, bikers and outdoor lovers will like the portability and image quality of the Parrot Anafi drone.

The Bebop 2 is a simple and fun-to-fly drone that takes great video and stills.

The DJI Phantom 3 Standard delivers the safety, reliability, and video quality you expect from a Phantom at a price that appeals to entry-level pilots.

The Parrot Anafi puts all emphasis on size—the small, folding drone is ideal for travel, thanks to 4K video capture, a small airframe, and USB charging.

The Autel Evo Nano+ is a great compact drone, but DJI’s models offer more for less.

The Ryze Tello is a toy quadcopter flyable via smartphone or laptop (using Scratch). Its video quality isn't anything to write home about, but it's a fun tech toy and learning tool.

The Potensic Atom SE is one of the best drones available at its price point and with a weight of 245g, it's small, lightweight and regulator-friendly. At just $250 / £250 (No AU$ price) for the standard kit, it’s inexpensive. However, the trade-off is that camera control is extremely limited and there’s no mechanical stabilization or collision avoidance, which is common for drones at this price point.