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Common Purchasing Mistakes
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Drones are too expensive, so I’ll buy a cheap one to practice.
Popular drones often cost thousands, so some aspiring drone enthusiasts think it’s better to buy a cheaper one for a few hundred to practice. However, these cheap drones can quickly diminish your interest in flying.
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If the cheap ones are no good, then just buy an expensive one!
Some people think, since they have money, they can just buy an expensive drone. This kind of wealthy mindset is not advisable when purchasing a drone.
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Should I buy a second-hand drone to try?
Second-hand drones are generally much cheaper, but the market for used electronics has always been quite risky.
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Drone Purchase Recommendations
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Budget (1000-2000) – Beast 3 + Drone
Three-axis gimbal, relatively stable, but feels unsteady during rotation and flight direction changes. Camera performance: marked with a 4K camera, the picture quality is decent when not zoomed in, but shakes significantly when zoomed in. Overall, it’s suitable as an entry-level drone.
Budget (2000-4000) – DJI Mini 2
This drone is lightweight and portable, weighing only 249 grams, and offers clear image quality achieving 4K resolution. The 4x zoom makes it easier to frame shots flexibly. For those who love compact drones, the Mini 2 is a must-have. However, it lacks good obstacle avoidance features, making it easy for inexperienced users to crash.
Budget (3000-6000) – DJI Mini 3 Series
Unless something unexpected happens, DJI will soon release the new Mini 3 series drones, including the DJI Mini 3 and DJI Mini 3 Pro. Each product will have its fly-more combo, and a version with the DJI RC screen remote controller. So, if you’re looking to get a Mini 3, it might be worth waiting a bit longer.
Budget (6000-10000) – DJI Air 2S
This Air 2S has been upgraded in aerial photography performance, featuring a 1-inch camera and 5.4K video quality, with outstanding color performance. The price is also mid-range, equipped with DJI’s top technologies in cameras, video transmission, and flight control, making it ideal for well-funded aerial photography enthusiasts.
Budget (10000+) – DJI Mavic 3
The Mavic 3 is DJI’s next-generation flagship consumer drone. It features a 4/3 CMOS Hasselblad camera with an equivalent 24mm lightweight lens, capable of recording 5.1K/50fps or 4K/120fps video. Additionally, the Mavic 3’s flying experience has been comprehensively upgraded, with a maximum flight time of 46 minutes and an upgraded omnidirectional obstacle avoidance system, making it easier and safer for creators to shoot. However, it is expensive and not suitable as a beginner’s drone.
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Advantages of Aerial Photography
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The benefits of aerial photography include obtaining a bird’s-eye view of beautiful and majestic scenery. Furthermore, the wide scale of aerial shots creates grand scenes that are very enjoyable to appreciate. Drones can reach places we want to go but can’t, capturing the beautiful views and images we need. It’s like seeing the earth from a bird’s perspective, where the scenery we see is the world that birds frequently visit.
Written by| Pan Xisen
Images| Source from the Internet
Edited by| Zhao Ruiwen, Pan Xisen
Chief Editor| Cui Xiaoyue
