The Best Drones of 2021
We found the Top Drones by analyzing Best Drones articles including The Best Drones for Photos and Video, Best drones for 2021 and The best drone 2021: DJI, Parrot and more for every kind of drone flier from publications like Wirecutter, CNET and Tech Radar.
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DJI Mavic Mini
- Budget Pick: A Solid Entry-Level Drone—Wirecutter
- Best Drone for Most People—CNET
- Still a Fine Choice for Beginners, if You Don't Need 4K Video—Tech Radar
- The Best Drone Under $500—Digital Trends
- Best for Flying Without FAA Registration—PCMag
- The Smallest, Lightest, and Cheapest DJI Drone—Tech Radar
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DJI Mavic Air 2
- Our Pick: The Best Drone for Aerial Photos and Videos—Wirecutter
- Best Drone for Photos and Video—CNET
- The Best Drone for Most People—Tech Radar
- Best for Most Pilots—PCMag
- A Foldable Drone That Hits the Sweet Spot for Most People—Tech Radar
3
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
- Upgrade Pick: A Drone With All the Bells and Whistles—Wirecutter
- Still the King of Premium Drones—Tech Radar
- Best for High-End Small Drones—PCMag
- The Best Premium Consumer Drone for Image Quality—Tech Radar
4
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom
- Also Great: For the Aerial Photographer Who Needs a Zoom Lens—Wirecutter
- A Lightweight Flyer With Truly Useful Optical Zoom—Tech Radar
- Best for Optical Zoom—PCMag
- A Travel-Friendly Drone With Truly Useful Optical Zoom—Tech Radar
5
DJI Mini 2
- Budget Pick: An Impressive Entry-Level Drone—Wirecutter
- Best Drone for Most People—CNET
- The Best Drone for Beginners, Now With 4K Powers—Tech Radar
6
Ryze Tello
- Best for Students—PCMag
- The Best Camera-Equipped Toy Drone You Can Buy—Tech Radar
- Best Beginner Drone—CNET
- A Straightforward Flyer That’s Affordable and Fun—Tech Radar
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DJI Inspire 2
- A Powerful Flagship-Level Drone for Pros—Tech Radar
- Best for Hollywood Productions—PCMag
- A Pro-Level Drone With the Build Quality, Performance and Price Tag to Match—Tech Radar
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DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0
- Still a Great Option for Pros Who Need a Sturdy, Powerful Quadcopter—Tech Radar
