Quadrocopter is one of the most popular gadgets today, a favorite toy for children and adults and at the same time a great tool for professional and amateur photography. Which quadrocopter is better to buy - with or without a camera, powerful and sophisticated or enough for a standard model? The answer to this question can give review of the top 10 quadrocopters, compiled on the basis of rating, popularity and reviews of models on the Yandex.Market website.
10. Syma X8HW
Average price: 5 600 rubles.
Opens the quadcopter rating Syma X8HW - an inexpensive model that boasts a camera (included) in 1 megapixel. Although there is nothing special to “brag” about here - the camera is frankly bad and often gives a marriage. A quadrocopter flies nearby (the radio channel range is 70 m), not for long (7 minutes) and only in good weather (otherwise there is a serious risk of losing the device), and it takes about three hours to charge it. The model also has advantages - an abundance of inexpensive spare parts.
9. Syma X8HG
Average price: 6 900 rubles.
This device is slightly more expensive and the camera is slightly better - its resolution is 8 megapixels. Otherwise, the characteristics almost completely copy the previous model, including mediocre flight qualities - despite the fact that the quadrocopter is heavy in itself, it does not like the wind. A high percentage of marriage, traditionally associated with Chinese products, is also present (therefore, it is worth checking the model carefully when buying).
8. DJI Phantom 4
Average price: 81 500 rubles.
Probably, it was the DJI Phantom quadrocopters that gave rise to the legend of flying saucers - it really looked like them. The model is good for everyone - a stylish design, a bunch of new-fangled stuff in the kit like GPS, GLONASS, altitude sensor, magnetometer and other things, an abundance of flight and shooting modes, the flight itself at a range of up to 3.5 km, a 12.4 megapixel camera with a resolution of 4000x3000 and a maximum flight time of 28 minutes.
Only the high price (together with the Mavic Pro Phantom - the most expensive quadrocopter on the list) and the specific Chinese service - the warranty service will have to be frightened off, can scare the buyer away.
7. DJI Mavic Pro
Average price: 81 500 rubles.
Unlike the DJI Phantom 4, the DJI Mavic Pro can be folded; it is lighter, more compact and more convenient to carry. However, his camera is a little simpler and the picture against the background of a heavier brother is less interesting. Phantom also has a fixed camera, but on Mavic you will constantly have to determine the focus manually through the application on your smartphone. The heavier Phantom can take small loads into the air, but the Mavic is unlikely. As for the quality of management and the degree of technical equipment, both models are equally good.
6. Syma X5C
Average price: 3,000 rubles.
The cheapest quadrocopter with a camera (2 megapixels with a resolution of 720). Small, light, so it’s best to fly in calm weather, otherwise there is a risk of losing the device. Otherwise, this is a good solution for beginners: it is cheap, durable, easy to manage and stable in flight.
Disadvantage: it is worthwhile to carefully monitor the distance at which the baby soars - with a loss of communication, it does not decrease, but continues to fly to where it flew until it is finally discharged.
5. Syma X8C
Average price: 5 900 rubles.
The value of Syma X8C already allows you to raise an GoPro type action camera, but it’s better not to do this - for the reasons described above, if you lose communication, there is a risk of losing both the device and the camera. Otherwise, it is a simple reliable quadrocopter, the main advantage of which is endurance and low cost.
4. Syma X5SW
Average price: 3 800 rubles.
Small inexpensive quadrocopter flying at a distance of up to 150 m and up to 5.5. minutes (charging 2 with a small hour). If desired, the flight time can be increased by purchasing a more capacious battery. And if you remove the camera (it is there more for the entertainment of the owner than for shooting), then the device becomes more maneuverable and can fly even with a slight wind.
3. DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Average price: 61 100 rubles.
The eldest brother of the eighth place in the rating is DJI Phantom 4. It does not have some features of the new model (like built-in ultrasonic sensors that allow the device to avoid obstacles) and modified software functions (like ActiveTrack when the copter follows the object, or TapFly when the device independently flies to destination points). But at the same time it costs almost a quarter less.
2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced
Average price: 61 100 rubles.
DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom 3 Advanced differ only in video resolution - if the second has 2.7K, then the first has 4K. Otherwise, their flight qualities, flight time, flight and control modes are almost completely consistent with each other.
1. CXHOBBY CX-10W
Average price: 3 300 rubles.
The best mini-quadrocopter rating - this little one measuring only 6x6 cm can even boast a camera with a resolution of 0.3 and a first-person view. Of course, the best quadrocopter is located in 2nd place, but this kid will appeal to those who have a small budget. It flies quickly, but not for long (on average 5 minutes), but the charging time is small (about half an hour). Due to the small size and sensitivity will have to adapt to the management. And, of course, the wind is not for him - it flies best in calm or in large rooms.
Comparison of quadcopters DJI
