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I've tested drones for years — and these are the ones I'd recommend for beginners
By Paul Antill last updated
These are my favorite drones for beginners as they offer a perfect balance of price, performance, and ease to fly.

I've been testing this mini drone for a month — and it’s the ultimate DJI alternative
By Nikita Achanta published
Smooth 4K/30fps, detailed 48MP stills, AI subject tracking and intelligent flight modes make the Potensic Atom 2 a fantastic drone for pilots on a budget.

I tested the Potensic Atom 2 drone for a month — here’s why it goes toe-to-toe with DJI
By Nikita Achanta published
The Potensic Atom 2 is for budget-conscious pilots who want 4K/30fps video and 48MP stills. It's also easy to fly thanks to the improved controller and app.

I have never seen a drone accessory as cool as this one — and it’s the one thing DJI is missing
By Nikita Achanta published
The Beacon and JoyStick accessories make flying the HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax drones a lot more fun, and they're extremely versatile too.

I tested this 8K drone for a month — and it might be the ultimate DJI alternative
By Nikita Achanta published
The HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax are compact selfie drones that shoot lovely 4K and 8K video, and feature several hands-free intelligent flight modes.

Best drones in 2025
By Mike Prospero last updated
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.

I tested the DJI Goggles N3 for a month — and I don’t want to fly a drone without an FPV headset ever again
By Nikita Achanta published
The entry-level DJI Goggles N3 and the DJI RC Motion 3 controller make flying the Neo a dream, and they have made me not want to use my regular controllers.

DJI Goggles N3 review: Immersive flying at its finest
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Goggles N3 are great for the Neo and Avata 2 boasting a crisp live feed, long battery life, a comfortable design and premium build quality — for $229.
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