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The Best Travel Drones 2021 Edition

There?s no denying that a drone is capable of taking your travel videos to the next level. Your beloved memories of your latest trip abroad will be immortalized in a video of epic proportions.

Whether you?re looking to make a complete aerial video, or looking to intersperse aerial footage with your shots taken on the ground, there?s no doubt a drone is a must have piece of equipment.

But, what is the best travel drone? Where can you buy it? What are the rules about traveling with a drone?

Having just spent a year traveling New Zealand and Asia, I?ve decided to write a complete guide to buying the perfect camera drone. Stick around, and I?ll show you everything you need to know.

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What Should You Look for in the Best Drone for Traveling?

Camera & Gimbal

If you?re planning on shooting aerial photographs and videos, which you probably are, the drones camera is going to play a huge role.

The best travel drones will have a high quality camera, capable of shooting in at least 1080p, if not in 4k. If you?re wanting to slow your footage down in post-production, you?ll also need a camera of shooting in 60fps.

A drones? gimbal is again another extremely component if you?re planning on shooting aerial video. The gimbal will keep the camera stable during flight, allowing your footage to look completely fluid and professional. Most high quality drones will come with either a 2 or 3-axis gimbal, which is perfectly suitable.

Portability

Of course, when travelling with a drone, the more portable the UAV the better. These days, drones are getting smaller and smaller in size. Although a drone with foldable rotor arms will make it way easier, I can testify to the fact that it is not a necessity.

I was able to take my Phantom with me across the world and was easily able to fit it on the plane, although it was slightly annoying having to carry around a fairly big backpack (the Manfrotto D1).

All in all, the best travel drones will be both light and compact, without comprising quality.

Flight Time

No matter when or where you?re planning on using your drone, the UAV?s flight time is a massive aspect that should always be considered. It is incredibly annoying to have to either stop flying completely or change batteries after a short time in the air.

The majority of models on our list of the best drones for traveling will have extremely long flight times. The smaller the drone however, the shorter the flight time tends to be, which is due to the fact they have smaller batteries.

No matter how long a drone?s battery life, I always like to get one or two extra batteries to double or even treble my time in the air.

Maximum Range

A drone with a long maximum range will provide you with more freedom to explore in the air and scope out new shots that you may not have seen from the ground.

It?s worth noting that when you?re flying a drone, you should keep it in line of site at all times. This means that even if a drone has a 7km range, it?s probably a good idea to not fly it that far away.?

Traveling With A Drone: What You Need To Know

There?s a lot of speculation on the internet about flying with your drone. I?ve always found it is best to contact the airline that you are with to confirm their policy of ?carrying drones as luggage.

I?ve been on a fair few flights with my drones and have only ever been asked about it once, so it really isn?t too big of a deal.

Follow these steps and you?ll minimize the chances of you encountering any issues:

  • Always take the drone and any batteries on the plane in your carry on luggage. NEVER, check these in with the rest of your luggage.
  • Remove any batteries from the drone itself
  • Put your batteries into a Li-Po battery safe bag ? This one isn?t a must, ?but I feel it is the most responsible way to travel with your batteries
  • Deplete your batteries to 30% – There seems to be a difference of opinion online on the amount they need to be depleted. I?ve never had my batteries checked, but they have always, always been depleted.
  • Be willing to discuss with airport security what the drone is and the steps you?ve taken to make travelling with it as a safe as possible ? These days most people know what a drone is, so it?s not really an issue.

Last updated: 08/26/2018.??Update involved adding three new drones, the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and the Parrot Anafi drone. The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum lost it’s vote as editors choice and was replaced by the DJI Mavic 2 Pro.

List of the Best Travel Drones

1. DJI Mavic 2 Pro – Best Drone For Travel Videos

Specs

  • Flight Time: 31 minutes
  • Maximum Range: 8km
  • Camera (Video): 4k at 30 fps
  • Camera (Photos): 20 Megapixels

Features

  • Automatic take off and landing
  • One key return to home
  • GPS &VPS with auxiliary light
  • New Hyperlapse Mode
  • Omnidirectional Obstacle Avoidence

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DJI have recently released two new additions to their Mavic range, the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. The first of the two to make it onto our list, and earn the place of our editors choice?is the DJI Mavic 2 Pro (the Mavic 2 Zoom is next up on our list).

I’ll quickly cover the specifications of the aircraft itself, then go onto discuss the new and improved camera to feature on this epic drone.

Improved Specs & Features

Firstly, the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom feature an incredible 31-minute flight time, which is one of the longest flight times seen on a consumer level drone. This means that you won’t have to stock up on too many extra batteries as well as allowing you plenty of time in the air before you need to land.

Its’ maximum range is equally as impressive thanks to DJI’s latest OcuSync 2.0 technology that allows for a 1080p video transmission over a distance if 8km.?As I’ve mentioned in other articles, this may be a little bit over kill as you’re not technically allowed to fly a drone out of line of site, still though, an impressive feat by DJI.

For the first time ever, DJI have implemented obstacle avoidance sensors facing every direction of the drone, making the Mavic 2 Pro a great drone for beginners and professionals alike. If the drone detects an object that it thinks it may crash into, the drone is able to autonomously stop flying before a collision.

Top Notch Camera

Ok, this is really where the fun begins. Back in January 2017, DJI invested in a majority share of the highly reputable camera manufacturer Hasselblad. For the first time since their investment, DJI have implemented a Hasselblad camera into one of their drones, which as it turns out, is a frickin’ incredible camera.

The camera itself features a 1″ CMOS Sensor, capable of shooting 20-megapixel pictures and filming in stunning 4k at 30 frames per second.?If like me, you like to spend a fair whack of time colour correcting your footage, the camera is able to shoot in 10-bit Dlog-M, which allows you some serious control of the colors in your footage.

What’s more, the camera can shoot in 100Mbps, meaning that your footage comes out super crisp and vibrant, especially when you’re shooting in 4k.

Unlike other drone cameras, the Hasselblad on the Mavic 2 Pro features an adjustable aperture, allowing you to control the amount of light entering the camera, thus controlling the brightness. This is especially useful if you’re planning on shooting at night time and need to increase the brightness of your shot.

Aerial Hyperlapse

If you like to shoot time lapses, be prepared to take them to the next level. DJI have now made it possible to shoot aerial hyper lapses with both the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. A hyperlapse is essentially a moving timelapse, where the camera is moving in between each frame.

Improved Active Track

DJI are always looking for ways to take their drones to the next level and have found an incredible way to do so both with the Mavic 2 Pro and the Mavic 2 Zoom. Both feature a new and improved Active Track flight mode that is able follow the subject more accurately, and even predict is trajectory if it goes out of site.

This is awesome for filmmakers looking to easily film a moving subject, or even if they want to film themselves taking a stroll, as no manual piloting is needed.

Shoot HDR Photos

If aerial photography is more your thing, you’ll be pleased to hear that the Mavic 2 Pro is able to shoot awesome HDR photos. This is where a number of photos are taken at the same time at different light settings and the merged together to create one photo. This results in all areas of the photo being beautifully exposed and look incredibly high definition.

All in all, the Mavic 2 Pro is an incredible drone and thanks to its’ portable design, is easily one of the best drones for travelling.

?Pros:

  • checkOne of the highest quality cameras ever seen on a consumer level drone
  • checkSafe to fly with omnidirectional obstacle sensors
  • checkShoot’s stunning HDR photos
  • checkNew and improved flight modes make the Mavic 2 incredibly easy to shoot high quality content

?Cons:

  • As it’s DJI’s latest release, it’s one of the pricer models on our list of the best drones to travel with.
  • Because of it’s improved camera, it is slightly heavier and larger than the previous Mavic model.

2. DJI Mavic 2 Zoom

Specs

  • Flight Time: 31 minutes
  • Maximum Range: 8km
  • Camera (Video): 4k at 30 fps
  • Camera (Photos): 12 Megapixels

Features

  • Automatic take off and landing
  • One key return to home
  • GPS &VPS with auxiliary light
  • New Hyperlapse Mode
  • 2X Optical Zoom Camera
  • Capable of creating the Dolly Effect in camera

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Next up we’ve got the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, released side by side with the Mavic 2 Pro we just discussed. Both of these drones’ feature the same on board specifications such as their 31-minute flight time, 8km maximum range?and?omnidirectional obstacle avoidance sensors.?

Where the two differ lies in their cameras…

2X Optical Zoom Camera

For the first time DJI have released a consumer grade drone with an optical zoom lens. What this means is that you’re able to zoom in twice as close to the subject of your shot, without having to fly any closer.

This is a great feature when flying closer to the focus of your shot poses some kind of risk, for example if your shooting wildlife photography and you don’t want to disturb the animal that your shooting.

The camera itself has a?1/2.3″ CMOS Sensor?and can take 12-megapixel photographs?and?shoot in 4k (30fps). Pairing a zoom lens with the ability to shoot in 4k allows you to utilise what DJI have dubbed the “dolly zoom” mode. By flying away from your subject whilst zooming in at the same time, you’re able to create an awesome looking effect also known as the ‘vertigo effect’.

The lens located on the Mavic 2 Zoom’s camera mimics the field of view of a 24-44mm lens. The drone also has the ability to shoot 9 photographs and stitch them together in order to create a 48-megapixel photograph of stunning quality. This can only be done when the camera is set to it’s widest possible angle.

Other Features

Apart from the camera, the Mavic 2 Zoom is pretty much identical to the Mavic 2 Pro we just discussed. It’s also able to shoot HDR photos, able to create hyperlapses?and possesses the ?same improved Active Track 2.0.

The Mavic 2 Zoom is slightly cheaper than the pro, which is ideal for those of you wanting the improved features however not wanting to shed out that extra cash for the Pro.

If you’re looking for the best done for travel videos, I would highly recommend considering the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom. You’ll be able to shoot some amazing stuff, whilst not having to carry around a massive drone on your back.

?Pros:

  • checkCan film closer to your subject without having to actually fly closer thanks to its’ zoom lens
  • checkCreate incredible Dolly Zoom effects in camera without needing post production
  • checkShoot’s stunning HDR photos
  • checkImproved flight modes makes capturing professional footage easier than ever

?Cons:

  • Despite being cheaper than the Mavic 2 Pro, it’s still a fairly expensive camera drone
  • Slightly heavier than the original Mavic Pro and the Mavic Air. Still easily acceptable to travel with the Mavic 2 Zoom, despite the additional weight and size.

3. DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

Specs

  • Flight Time: 30 minutes
  • Maximum Range: 7km
  • Camera (Video): 4k at 60 fps
  • Camera (Photos): 12 Megapixels

Features

  • Automatic take off and landing
  • One key return to home
  • GPS &VPS (Vision Positioning System)
  • Intelligent Flight Modes
  • Obstacle Avoidance Sensors

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The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum features some minor upgrades from the original Mavic Pro model. The Mavic Pro Platinum is easily one of the best drones for travelling and has become the go to camera drone for aerial photographers and videographers looking for a portable solution.

With an insanely impressive flight time of 30-minutes and an equally impressive maximum range of 7km, very few drones on the market are able to compete with the Mavic Pro Platinum.

The drone itself comes packed full of easy to use intelligent flight modes that allow the drone to autonomously pilot itself. This lets even a novice pilot capture some stunning aerial imagery without even having to control the aircraft.

What?s more than drone features obstacle avoidance sensors alongside both GPS & VPS positioning, which means the Mavic Pro Platinum is extremely easy and safe to fly for first time drone pilots.

In terms of portability, the Mavic Pro Platinum?s design is a traveller dream. With retractable rotor arms and a slim body, the drone is easily able to fit inside a small backpack that can be easily carried.

If you?re looking to shoot high quality aerial photographs and video?s, you?ll be pleased to know that the Mavic Pro Platinum features a top quality camera. Capable of shooting in 4k, 2.7k and 1080p, the drone?s camera is more than adequate for both amateur and professional film making.

The camera itself is attached to the drone?s body via a 3-axis gimbal that stabilises the camera in the flight, even in strong winds.

Overall, the Mavic Pro Platinum is by far one of the best travel drones currently available. Whether you?re a first time pilot, or looking to add to your collection of drones, the Mavic Pro Platinum is an invaluable resource for any filmmaker.

For more information, check out our full DJI Mavic Pro Platinum review for a complete break down of this EPIC drone.

?Pros:

  • check?Amazing flight time
  • check?Incredibly easy to fly
  • check?Very portable
  • check?Very far maximum range

?Cons:

  • ?More expensive than the Mavic Pro for not many more features
  • ?Can?t shoot in 4k at 60fps

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4. DJI Mavic Air

Specs

  • Flight Time: 21-minutes
  • Maximum Range: 4km
  • Camera (Video): 4k
  • Camera (Photos): 12 megapixels

Features

  • 3-axis gimbal
  • Automatic take off & landing
  • 3 directional environment sensing
  • 8GB internal storage
  • Intelligent flight modes
  • Sphere Panoramas

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The Mavic Air is the latest variation in the Mavic series and continues to incorporate the ultra portable design we?ve seen DJI implement into their drones. With the Mavic Air being the smallest, most lightweight DJI drone to feature a 4k camera, there is no doubt that it?s one of the best drones for traveling.

Although it?s flight time is slightly shorter than some of the other high end drones DJI have released, 21-minutes is still ample time to shoot some incredible aerial photographs and videos. This is especially true if you?re considering buying an extra battery (which I recommend), as this would give you over 40-minutes in the air.

The Mavic Air incorporates DJI?s new Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) that utilises a forward camera alongside both backward and down-facing sensors that all the drone to detect possible obstacles and adjust its flight path accordingly.

A 4km maximum control range is also ample room for you to explore the air, discover new angles and record some hard to access areas. Pair this with the drones? 68.4kphmaximum speed, and you?ve got yourself one fun flying experience.

The Mavic Air also possesses a number of intelligent flight modes such as Tap Fly, Smart Capture, six different Quick Shots and Active Track. All of these allow you to capture beautiful photographs and videos without having to manually pilot the drone.

All in all, the Mavic Air is an impressive feat of innovation and engineering and demonstrates how DJI are continuing to push the boundaries of what we thought possible in a consumer grade quad copter.

?Pros:

  • check?Incredibly portable
  • check?Easy to fly
  • check?Available in three colors
  • check?High quality camera

?Cons:

  • ?Battery life isn?t as good as other high end DJI models

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5. Parrot Anafi

Specs

  • Flight Time: 25 minutes
  • Camera: 4k – 21 megapixels
  • Max Distance: 4km
  • Max Speed: 53 kph
  • Weight: 320g

Features

  • Foldable
  • 180-degree tilting camera
  • 2.8X zoom lens
  • Intelligent flight modes
  • Forward facing obstacle avoidance sensor

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When everyone thought Parrot were down and out, here they come with an absolute cracker of a drone. Their Parrot Anafi has taken the world by storm, featuring some extremely impressive specs with some equally impressive features.

Camera

Not only does the Parot Anafi feature a 4k camera?capable of shooting 21 megapixel photographs, it’s attached to the camera via a gimbal capable of tilting up and down by 180 degrees.?This allows filmmakers and photographers to film directly above the drone, something that until now, hasn’t really been possible with consumer grade drones.

This also provides you with a lot more c

What’s more, the camera is equipped with a 2.8X zoom lens?that allows you to film much closer to your subject without having to fly any nearer.

Specs & Features

Although equipped with one of the best cameras around, I feel the drones’ on board specifications slightly let it down, especially when you compare it to DJI’s latest Mavic 2.

That being said, the drone possesses a respectable 25-minute flight time alongside a maximum range of 4km.

Similarly, the drone only has forward facing obstacle avoidance sensors, as opposed to the Mavic’s omnidirectional sensors. Although, the majority of the time you’re going to be flying forward, which I guess is why Parrot opted for forward facing sensors only.

As you may have noticed, the Parrot Anafi features a foldable design that allows its’ rotor arms to collapse into the body of the drone. This makes it extremely compact and when you pair this with it’s ultra?lightweight build, makes it one of the best drone to travelling with.

The Parrots most impressive feature is its’ price. The Anafi is almost HALF the price of DJI’s Mavic 2, and significantly cheaper than both the Mavic Air and the Mavic Pro Platinum.

If you’re wanting a top quality camera drone for travelling and don’t want to throw down some extra cash for a DJI drone, the Parrot Anafi is by far your best option.

?Pros:

  • check?Top of the line specifications and features
  • check180-degree tilting camera opens up more creative opportunities
  • check?Perfect for traveling
  • checkZoom lens lets you get a closer shot from further away

?Cons:

  • Slightly disappointing flight time and maximum range when compared to DJI’s latest releases
  • Only forward facing obstacle avoidance

6. DJI Mavic Pro – Ultra Portable

Specs

  • ?Flight Time: 27 minute
  • ?Camera (Video): 4k, 2.7k, 1080p at 96 fps
  • Camera (Photo): 12 megapixel
  • ?Max Distance: 7km

Features

  • Foldable
  • Auto take off and landing
  • One key return to home
  • Intelligent flight modes
  • Forward facing obstacle avoidance sensor

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I?ve been a long time fan of the DJI Mavic Pro and it?s safe to say it has stood the test of time, still being one of the best consumer drones on the market. As well as sporting one of the best cameras currently availble on a drone, its’ compact design makes it easily one of the best travel drones currently available.

The Mavic Pro is slightly different to the Mavic Pro Platinum in that is has a 3-minute shorter flight time, it?s slightly louder and it features a different color design. As such, you generally get the Mavic Pro for about $100 cheaper than the Platinum.

That?s pretty much the only difference, the Mavic Pro features the same 4k camera attached via the same 3-axis gimbal. Similarly, the same intelligent flight modes are present on both variations.

I?m not going to go into too much detail on the Mavic Pro as I?ll pretty much be repeating myself from when I discussed the Mavic Pro Platinum earlier on in the article.

So to sum it up, if you?re wanting to save an extra $100 bucks or so, and are looking for one of the best drones for traveling, the Mavic Pro is a spectacular option.

?Pros:

  • check?Top of the line specifications and features
  • check?Easy to fly for any skill level
  • check?Perfect for traveling
  • check?High quality camera

?Cons:

  • ?Doesn?t handle shooting at 60fps very well

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7. DJI Spark – Beginner & Budget Friendly

Specs

  • Flight Time: 16 minutes
  • Max???? Range: 2km
  • Ca????mera: 1080p

Features

  • Quick launch
  • Gesture control
  • Follow me
  • Other autonomous flight modes
  • 2-axis gimbal stabilization
  • Obstacle avoidance

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The DJI Spark is a fantastic option for beginner level pilots looking to get their hands on a camera drone without breaking the bank.

Although not featuring specifications on the same sort of level as the DJI drones we?ve just discussed, the Spark costs a fraction of the price.

The drone features an ultra-portable design and is by far the smallest drone on our list, making it a fantastic option for travellers. Despite its incredibly small design, the drone features a flight time of 16-minutes, which is completely fine if you double it up by getting a spare battery.

Attached to the drone is a 1080p camera that utilises a 2-axis gimbal stabiliser. This does a pretty good job at keeping the camera steady during flight, however isn?t as effective as a 3-axis gimbal.

You?re able to pilot the DJI Spark using 3 different methods. Firstly, you can utilise what is called ?gesture control mode?. This is where the drone is piloted using hand signals that you direct at the drones? camera.

Secondly, you can fly the drone directly from your smart device using the DJI app. This will give you a maximum range of roughly 100m, due to the fact that the connection is establishes via Wi-Fi.

Lastly, you can pilot the drone using a transmitter that you connect your smart device, which will give you the furtherst maximum range of 2km.

As with all DJI drones, the Spark features a plethora of intelligent flight modes, allowing you to easily put together a high quality travel video of your latest trip.

?Considering how easy the DJI Spark is to use, paired with its incredible portability, the ?Spark is easily one of the best travel drones on the market.

?Pros:

  • check?Lightweight
  • check?Easy to fly for any skill level
  • check?Compact design
  • check?Can be flown directly from a smartphone
  • check?Beginner friendly
  • check?Affordable

?Cons:

  • ?Fairly short flight time
  • exclamation-triangle?Only 2-axis gimbal

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8. DJI Phantom 4 Pro – Professional Standard Drone

Specs

  • Flight Time: 30 minutes
  • Max Range: 7km
  • Camera: 4k

Features

  • Auto take off and landing
  • One key return to home
  • 5 direction obstacle avoidance
  • Follow me
  • Other autonomous flight modes
  • 3- axis gimbal stabilisation

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The DJI Phantom 4 Pro is the latest edition to the Phantom family and is the most impressive drone to date.

Although it may not seem like the most portable drone, I honestly believe it?s one of the best drones for traveling. Admittedly, it is going to take slightly more effort and require a bigger backpack, but you can definitely take it with you on your next adventure.

The Phantom 4 Pro features an incredible camera capable of shooting in 4k at 60 frames persecond and able to shoot stunning 20 megapixel photographs.

With 5 direction obstacle avoidance sensors, VPS and GPS positioning, the Phantom 4 Pro is incredibly hard to crash (not impossible though).

Alongside these safety features are some fantastic specifications that make it one of the most advanced models on our list. The drone sports a whopping 30-minute flight time and an equally impressive maximum range of 7km. This in turn provides you with a tonne of freedom that you simply just don?t get with other drones.

The drone also possesses very much the same intelligent flight modes as with all DJI drones, such as Draw, Active Track, Tap Fly, Return to Home and Gesture Mode.

Quite simply, the Phantom 4 Pro isn?t just one of the best travel drones, it?s one of the best drones period.

Seriously, if you?re looking to shoot some epic travel videos, don?t worry about the size. The Phantom 4 Pro is a serious option and should definitely be considered.

?Pros:

  • check?Amazing camera (best on the list)
  • check?Fantastic flight time
  • check?Tonnes of intelligent flight modes
  • check?Easy to use
  • check?Can shoot at 4k at 60fps
  • check?Professional Standard Camera

?Cons:

  • ?Expensive
  • exclamation-triangle?One of the larger models on our list

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9. Autel X Star Premium – Great DJI Alternative

Specs

  • Flight Time: 25-minutes
  • Maximum Range: 2km
  • Camera (Video): 4k, 2.7k, 1080p
  • Camera (Photo) 12 megapixels
  • Weight: 3.1lbs/ 1.4kg

Features

  • Automatic take off & landing
  • One key return to home
  • Follow me, orbit & waypoints
  • Star point Positioning System
  • Detachable camera and gimbal

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The Autel X Star Premium is often referred to at the ?budget friendly DJI Phantom 4?. This is because the two feature very similar specifications, with the Autel X-Star Premium being significantly cheaper.

With a flight time of 25-minutes, a maximum range of 2km and a maximum speed of 60pkh, the Autel X Star Premium is a force to be reckoned with.

The drone features an extremely high quality camera capable of shooting 4k at 30 frames per second, 2.7k at 60 frames per second and 1080p at 120 frames per second. The camera itself is attached via a 3-axis gimbal that is detachable from the drones body. This allows for the camera to be upgraded when Autel release their next model, without you having to buy an entire new drone. This is an incredibly unique feature that makes the Autel a great option for those of you who aren?t wanting to purchase another drone in the future.

Unfortunately, the X-Star Premium doesn?t have much in the way of intelligent flight modes, featuring the basic way points, follow me and orbit. Having said that, these are some battle tested flight modes that are capable of shooting some stunning aerial videos.

Overall, the Autel X-Star Premium is a fantastic, budget friendly option for those of you who are looking at getting a drone for your next time abroad.

?Pros:

  • check?Budget friendly
  • check?Easy to use
  • check?Camera can be upgraded without having to buy an entire new drone
  • check?Can shoot in 4k
  • check?Decent maximum range

?Cons:

  • ?Not a tonne of intelligent flight modes
  • exclamation-triangle?Heavier than most of the drones on the list

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Useful Accessories

When you?re traveling with a drone, there are a number of accessories that make it a lot easier. I?ll list them below so you have a clear idea what else you should buy alongside your new camera drone:

  • Spare battery (at least one)
  • Li-Po Safe battery bags
  • Spare propellers ? Spare props can be heard to buy in store, so it?s best to take a few spare incase you need them
  • Charging dock ? if you have more than one battery, this will let you charge them up at the same time
  • Tablet ? Flying a drone using a tablet compared to a smartphone is way easier and gives you a clearer view from your drones? camera. This in turn allows you to shoot some better quality stuff.

Best Travel Drones Round Up

?So, what do we dub “the best travel drone”?

Well to be honest, all of the drones on our list are more than good enough to record awesome travel videos. With that said, I recommend the following three drones as my top choice

  • ?DJI Mavic 2 Pro😕?Amazing camera, with an even more amazing flight time and maximum range make this easily one of the best travel drones available. ???
  • ?DJI Mavic Air😕?Crazy portable with a brilliant camera. Unfortunately doesn’t have the best flight time on our list, however this is more than made up for with it’s compact design and ease of use.???
  • ?DJI Phantom 4 Pro😕?Atlhough one of the larger models on our list, the Phantom 4 Pro is still one of the best drones for travel videos thanks to its professional standard camera. It make take slightly more effort to get it around, but the crisp footage it’s able to capture is well worth it.???

Thanks for taking the time to read our article on the best drones for traveling, I hope you?ve found it useful.

As always, if you?ve got any questions, please feel free to comment below.

Happy Flying! (& travels)

Tips For Making a Travel Film

If you’re off to your next destination, don’t forget to bring along a regular hand held camera. This could be a Go Pro, DSLR or a specialised videography camera.

While drone shots look awesome (insanely awesome), they can often be overused. Unless you’re making a film solely from aerial shots, use your drone footage to enhance and add a new perspective to your film.

Below is a short film I made in New Zealand, and used drone shots sporadically throughout.

?5 Top Tips For Filming With A Drone

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3 Comments

  1. Took the Mavic Air with me to Thailand and it was perfect! Such a good drone, especially considering the size of the drone.

  2. A great guide! We have the Mavic Air now but use to have the DJI Spark. Both are super easy to travel with! Which drone would you recommend for great quality but travel ease?

    1. I’d say upgrade your Spark to a Mavic if you want something that’s still portable but offers awesome quality.

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