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The best drone for 2025
DJI still dominates, but HoverAir and Autel have some interesting alternatives.
Autel’s Robotics Evo Lite+ has similar autonomous and obstacle detection features to the DJI Air 3S, while adding higher resolution 6K video and a 1-inch sensor, though it lacks a secondary camera. $700 at B&H Photo DJI’s Mavic 3 Pro is the best cinema drone if budget is no object, thanks to the Hasselblad Four Thirds primary camera with full D-Log capture (up to 4K 120 fps) that allows for excellent picture quality in most conditions. Pros Excellent image quality LiDAR improves obstacle detection at night ActiveTrack 360 produces cinematic tracking shots Long battery life Now has 42GB internal storage
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