For professional photographers, drones are a great way to capture stunning aerial shots and take your creativity to new heights.
Whether you’re looking for a reliable all-around drone or a high-end model for filmmaking, The Drone Girl put together a list of the best drones for professional photographers.
The DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone is among the most powerful camera drones from DJI.
The main 4/3 Hasselblad camera captures sharp 20MP photos and shoots video in 5.1K resolution, so your shots are crystal clear.
The DJI Mavic 3 Cine shares the same camera setup as the Mavic 3 Pro and comes with additional Apple ProRes 422 HQ encoding.
The Sony Airpeak S1 stands out because it carries Sony’s Alpha camera series, making it perfect for pros who want their drone shots to match the quality of their other footage.
If you’re looking for a more affordable option without sacrificing too much in terms of image quality, the DJI Air 3 is an excellent budget pick for professional photographers.
The Air 3 still offers a dual-camera system with a 1/1.3-inch sensor capable of 48MP photos and 4K/60fps video. It also has omnidirectional obstacle sensing, giving you advanced safety features normally found in more expensive drones.
Flight time ranges from 22 minutes for the Sony Airpeak S1 to 46 minutes for the DJI Mavic 3 Pro and DJI Air 3.
Professional photography drones are about more than just image quality. If you’re on a complicated film set or need to fly in high-wind conditions, you want a drone with a robust transmission system and strong wind resistance.