Drone Reviews - The Verge

The best drones have brought responsive flying experiences to the masses, and their camera and streaming capabilities have made it cheaper and easier for filmmakers to take to the skies for a smooth, 4K aerial shot. We dive into the entry-level and enthusiast options from popular drone makers, like DJI, to see what each new drone brings to the market.

DJI’s $199 Neo selfie drone is going to be everywhere

Priced for mass adoption, you still get a surprisingly capable 4K 30fps drone that can launch and land in the palm of your hand.

Sep 5|

8

Verge Score

The HoverAir X1 is the first drone I want to use all the time

A selfie drone that makes the case for ditching GPS, obstacle avoidance, and controllers.

Aug 3|

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Vjeran Pavic Jul 25, 2023

Some of my best drone footage so far.

OK, OK. I don’t want to brag. But the truth is that I was getting worried about how all my drone footage in my DJI Air 3 review was starting to become very one-dimensional.

Until one day, there was an intense passing storm, which resulted in some of the best clips I’ve ever gotten on a drone. Putting myself at risk for content every single day! Sort of.

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Vjeran Pavic Jul 25, 2023

Is drone innovation plateauing?

I was a little worried everyone would jump down my throat for this hot take, but I’ve been having a blast talking to other drone enthusiasts in the YouTube comments. Yes, YouTube comment section can sometimes be very productive.

Come hang! And tell me which drone you’re flying these days? Do you have a reason to upgrade?

Drones are becoming boring

Jul 25, 2023|

A month with DJI Mini 3 Pro

Why I can’t trust the DJI Mini 3 Pro

Jun 9, 2022|

8

Verge Score

DJI’s new Mavic Air 2S comes with one big upgrade

A much better camera in a familiar body

Apr 15, 2021

8

Verge Score

DJI FPV review: fast and furious

DJI’s first first-person drone is a lot of fun

Mar 2, 2021

7.5

Verge Score

DJI Mini 2 review: tiny dancer

It looks the same, but it flies and shoots much better

Feb 11, 2021|

DJI Mavic Air 2 review: great photos without the Pro price

May 1, 2020

7.5

Verge Score

Skydio 2 review: a drone that flies itself

A new bar for flying cameras, but it needs to reach even higher

and Vjeran Pavic

Dec 11, 2019

DJI’s Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom take drone photography to new heights

Sep 6, 2018|

Parrot Anafi drone review: flying high, but falling short

Jul 2, 2018|

Skydio R1 autonomous drone review: cruise control

Apr 5, 2018|

DJI Mavic Air review: portable photographer

Jan 31, 2018|

9

Verge Score

The best drone you can buy right now

The right pick for pros, beginners, or adrenaline junkies

Jul 27, 2017|

DJI Spark review: a little bit of magic in the palm of your hand

Jun 7, 2017|

Bad Karma: GoPro's first drone does not impress

Mar 15, 2017|

9.5

Verge Score

DJI Mavic Pro Review: a new dimension

All the power of a DJI Phantom in a more portable package

Nov 4, 2016|

DJI Phantom 4 Review: The first drone for everyone

Mar 10, 2016|

The Parrot Bebop 2 drone is fun, fine, and fatally flawed — our review

Jan 22, 2016|

DJI Phantom 3 review: the best drone you can buy just got even better

Aug 7, 2015|

Parrot Bebop drone review: ambitious, unique, but dangerously inconsistent

Jun 5, 2015|

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