Top 5 Professional drones in 2023

 1.DJI Mini 3 Pro

For the money, you get a far superior camera, obstacle avoidance sensors and a range of features that you'd normally only find on larger drones.

The DJI Mini 3 Pro is the most powerful and, in our book, best compact drone you can buy.

The mini-sized, mega-capable DJI Mini 3 Pro is just as powerful as it is portable. Weighing less than 249 g and with upgraded safety features, it's not only regulation-friendly, it's also the safest in its series. 

In our tests, the Mini 3 Pro's 12.1MP 1/1.3-inch sensor produced excellent image quality with impressive high ISO handling. You'll find very little noise all the way up to the maximum ISO 6400, while the combination of a bright f/1.7 lens and dual native ISO tech means low-light performance is impressive for such a small drone.

  • Care-free Creation - Weighing less than 249 g, Mini 3 Pro doesn't require registration in most countries and regions. The foldable and compact design also makes it easy to carry on any adventure.
  • Seriously Pro Shots - Capture your world in remarkable detail with 4K/60fps video and 48MP photos. The advanced camera system supports dual native ISO and f/1.7 aperture for high-quality imagery, night and day.
  • Perfect Portraits in a Tap - The redesigned DJI Mini 3 Pro offers True Vertical Shooting for portrait shots, ideal for social media. The gimbal rotates 90, so you don't have to compromise image quality.
  • Sweet Air Time - Enjoy an extended flight time of up to 34 minutes and capture and explore more of your surroundings.
  • Fly with Confidence - DJI Mini 3 Pro features tri-directional obstacle sensing and APAS 4.0, bringing unrivaled safety to the Mini series.
  • Create and Share On the Go - DJI Mini 3 Pro offers an extensive range of intelligent features including FocusTrack, True Vertical Shooting, MasterShots, Timelapse, QuickTransfer, and more.
  • Includes the new DJI RC, which has the DJI Fly App pre-installed and a built-in 5.5-inch HD display for crisp viewing even in direct sunlight.


2.DJI Mini 3

DJI Mini 3 is a compact, ultra-lightweight camera drone built for adventure. It features extended battery life, detail-rich 4K HDR video, and fun features like True Vertical Shooting for social-media-optimized shots. 

 Small, lightweight and more affordable than the Mini 3 Pro, it delivers identical image quality to its costlier sibling. 

Helpfully, its 12MP sensor can also rotate to shoot in portrait.Helpfully, its 12MP sensor can also rotate to shoot in portrait.


Record in dazzling 4K HDR with true-to-life colors both day and night. Mini 3's camera is equipped with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with dual native ISO and chip-level HDR technology. The camera's f/1.7 aperture and larger 2.4μm 4-in-1 pixels record clear details and present exceptional imagery even in low-light scenarios. 

  • Lightweight and Compact: Mini 3 weighs under 249 g. Perfect for taking with you on your adventures, from hikes, road trips, and beach days.
  • Extended Battery Life: With up to 38 minutes of battery life, you can take Mini 3 out at every stop along the way or fly long flights without worrying about the battery.
  • Stunning Imagery: Film in 4K HDR Video for crystal clear aerial shots. Capture details in highlights and shadows, both day and night.
  • Capture Height, Be Social: With True Vertical Shooting, you can easily capture tall landmarks like skyscrapers and waterfalls. And after capturing, it's in the perfect orientation to post to Instagram or TikTok.
  • Focus on the moment: Epic shots are at your fingertips. Use QuickShots to choose dynamic flight patterns or capture a stunning view with Panorama.
  • Flying is a Breeze: Don't let a little wind get in your way. Mini 3 is resistant to 38kph winds (level 5), so you can stay steady and capture your shot.
  • Includes the new DJI RC, which has the DJI Fly App pre-installed and a built-in 5.5-inch HD display for crisp viewing even in direct sunlight.
  • DJI Mini 3's flight time can be extended up to 51 mins with the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (sold separately and only in select countries), but the aircraft will weigh more than 249 g.


3.DJI Air 2S

This drone has the same 20MP 1-Inch sensor as the one found in the older Mavic 2 Pro, which gives it greater light-gathering powers than the Mini 3 Pro, and a compact, folding design.

The new Mini 3 Pro (see above) is even smaller still, but this drone's camera is even better. The ability to shoot 5.4K video at 30fps gives you some extra creative flexibility, and supports a useful digital zoom option (even if we’d only recommend using that at 2x zoom). 

Those on a tighter budget should still consider the Mavic Air 2, though.


 The ability to shoot 5.4K video at 30fps gives you some extra creative flexibility, and supports a useful digital zoom option (even if we’d only recommend using that at 2x zoom). Throw in the ability to shoot 1080p at 120fps and some impressive high ISO performance, and you have a superb all-round flying machine that soars above its mid-range rivals.

  • Equipped with a 1-inch image sensor and large 2.4μm pixels, DJI Air 2S is capable of 5.4K/30fps and 4K/60fps video
  • The next evolution of QuickShots, MasterShots is an advanced intelligent feature that gives users the best shots in any location with just a tap
  • The 10-bit Dlog-M color profile can record up to one billion colors while retaining all the little details that make footage pop
  • DJI Air 2S features DJI's most advanced O3 OcuSync 3.0 image transmission technology, giving you an ultra-smooth, clear, and reliable image feed every time you fly



4.Autel Evo Lite

The Autel EVO Lite + is the middle model in the Autel Robotics EVO series, a powerful yet compact and user-friendly drone with many intelligent features and unique innovations.Capable of shooting 5.4K footage at 30fps using a 1-inch sensor, it shares a remarkably similar spec sheet.

The Lite+ model does lack the fourth-axis stabilization of its Evo Lite sibling, but the larger pixels on its sensor give it better light-gathering potential in dim conditions. 

 For the money, its 20MP sensor is probably the best camera available on a drone today, which gives the Air 2S some serious competition.




Pro drone videographers might think twice about the lack of 10-bit video and D-Log profile, while the omission of side sensors for obstacle avoidance is a shame. But in all other respects, we found the Lite+ to be an impressively versatile piece of flying camera equipment in our review. 

  • INCH CMOS SENSOR & 6K CAMERA】Equipped with 1-inch CMOS super big sensor and professional 6K camera, Autel Robotics EVO Lite Plus offers an adjustable aperture from F/2.8-F/11, supports 6K/30FPS Video. We believe imaging is above everything.
  • 【INVINCIBLE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY & HDR IMAGES】 Thanks to Autel drones' intelligent moonlight algorithm, camera ISO is up to 64000 under Night Scene Mode. All low-light scenes are sharp and vibrant. Intelligent HDR technology merges multiple shots automatically, more nuanced details in both the highlights and shadows.
  • 【FLY SAFE AND FREE, LITE+ GOT YOUR BACK】Autel Robotics EVO Lite+ drone adopts binocular vision principle and three-way obstacle avoidance(Forward/Backward/Downward) theory to obtain images of obstacles, accurately locate obstacles to avoid collisions. Fly faster, safer, and more confidently than ever before.
  • 【12KM 2.7K/30FPS - SKYLINK VIDEO TRANSMISSION】Autel drone EVO Lite+ use fly farther while maintaining crisp, clear visuals with Autel SkyLink, our strongest image transmission system yet, which offers a transmission range of 7.4 miles, transmission quality of 2.7K/30FPS, and superior anti-interference capabilities, all while relaying stunning HD video, explore and capture more.
  • 【INDUSTRY-LEADING 40MIN FLIGHT TIME & NO GEOFENCING】40 Minutes Industry-leading flight time gives your more opportunity to explore the world with Autel EVO Lite Plus. This lets you get all the shots you want on just a single battery. Without geofencing, Autel EVO Lite PLUS is super ideal for travelling around with you.
  • 【DYNAMIC TRACK 2.1 & ONE CLICK VLOG QUICK SHOTS】Autel Dynamic Track offers Master Subject Tracking, recruit EVO Lite Plus drone to automatically follow any person, animal, or vehicle. Create dramatic, professional-level shots at the touch of a button with four automatic shooting modes: Flick/Rocket/Fade Away/Orbit, whether you're a veteran pilot or completely new to the drone game.
  • 【SKYPORTRAIT - YOUR PERSONAL PAPARAZZI】With the touch of a button, EVO Lite + will rise into the air and snap a photo of you and your friends, automatically adjusting the lens so no one gets left out. Blur the background automatically for additional cinematic effect or dramatically reveal your epic destination — whether it's the top of a mountain or your own backyard.


5.DJI Avata 

Using a combination of DJI's Motion Controller and one of its two flavors of DJI Goggles, you can fly it indoors or outside while shooting impressive 4K/60p video.

FPV (or first-person view) drones are more niche affairs than the more sedate drones in this list, but they are a blast to fly – and the DJI Avata is the best around for beginners looking to dabble in this increasingly popular style of aerial filmmaking.

Pro shooters will enjoy the support for DJI's 'flat' D-Cinelike profile, for color grading afterwards.


And as long as you're aware of its limitations (like needing a 'spotter' alongside you if you shooting outdoors), the DJI Avata is an ideal choice for fledgling FPV pilots.

  • Experience the Thrill of Flying: Enjoy total immersion and intuitive control with DJI Avata. When you combine Avata with the goggles and motion controller, flight becomes accessible to all.
  • Flight has Never Been Easier: With the DJI Motion Controller, intuitive flight is in your hands. Squeeze the trigger and bolt forward or turn a corner with the swivel of your wrist.
  • Ultra-Smooth 4K Footage: Avata features an upgraded camera system so that no extra attachments are needed. Enjoy next-level imagery with the 1/1.7-inch sensor, 155° FOV, and flagship stabilization.
  • Palm-Sized and Agile: The lightweight and compact design of Avata makes it easy to carry and more capable of agile maneuvers. Fly between gaps, though branches, and take it with you on any adventure.
  • Be Bold, Fly Far: Avata offers an impressive 18-minute flight time and upgraded safety. With the built-in propeller guard, it can handle minor contact, stay in the air, and keep on flying.
  • Backed by Flagship Transmission: Get a sharp and responsive HD live feed with DJI O3+ video transmission at distances of up to 10 km.
  • Change the Way You Fly: DJI Avata is compatible with DJI Goggles 2, DJI FPV Goggles V2, DJI FPV Remote Control 2, and DJI Motion Control, which each unlock different possibilities.
  • Includes DJI FPV Goggles V2 and DJI Motion Controller, making it a cost-effective choice for immersive flight experience.











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