Best drones with cameras: Take aerial photos (and selfies) like a pro
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- DJI Mini 3 4K Foldable Mini Camera Drone With Controller (Opens in a new window) — $469.00 (List Price $559)
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Drone photography is the ultimate flex for hobbyists and professionals alike. Aerial shots were a headache when they first entered the scene, combining photography prowess with the thumb dexterity of video gamers. Now, manufacturers like DJI and Yuneec have released drone models for a variety of customers. And don’t worry, they come with a camera built-in.
There are many factors that go into shopping for a drone, but we're focusing on image quality for this list. If you’re looking for a good beginner drone, please stay away from Sharper Image and check out our list here. For budget-friendly options, we rounded up the best drones under $200 too. And if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for, start here, but then come back to this list when you want to get serious about capturing some amazing images.
Before we get into our seven favorites, we have some explaining to do. Our initial expectation for drone photography meant finding options that could really capture those sweeping aerial shots. But in our research, we learned about drone selfies. Many of the following drones were programmed with selfies in mind, but can still handle those aerial shots we all know and love.
Here are our picks for the top seven drones with cameras.