Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Total Beginners 2024
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- čas přidán 12. 05. 2024
- Best Camera Drones for Beginners that still shoot pro quality video and photos compared:
DJI Mini 3 vs. DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. Air 3 vs. Autel Evo Lite+ vs. Mavic 3 Pro vs. Mavic 3 Classic vs. DJI Mini 2 vs. DJI Inspire 2 with X5S
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If you cannot get the best thing do not stress about it, all of the drones I go over are still incredible to be able to get as "entry level."
Even the Mini 2 is STILL an awesome drone. Mini 4K is the updated model and you have to get it on Amazon strangely.
It has a 1/2.3" sensor and shoots 12 megapixel photos but it is PLENTY to grow with. Just find it used on Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook Marketplace, Offerup for like $250 or lower.
Mini 4K (2020) - $300
(newest version of the Mini 2)
4K Video, RAW photos, no collision sensors but can live in your pocket
Mini 3 (2022) - $400
4K, RAW photos, Great connection, Vertical Filming, .76 inch sensor, really impressive for the convenience and ease. No anti-bonk
Mini 4 Pro (2023) - $750/$900
Get the $900 one, it is a billion times worth having a dedicated smart remote especially for so little extra.
.76 inch sensor, 4K footage, vertical filming, 12 megapixel RAW photos, quietest body type, looks like a bug when its flying. I could write an essay about this thing. By far the most fun to use, incredible connection. Footage often looks like it came from a bigger drone. Activetrack to follow you around if you care about that.
I've got a video on the Mini 4 Pro vs Mini 3 Pro as well, LOVE it.
Air 3 (2023) - $1000
MASSIVE improvement on its predecessor, 2 camera on it which I actually use equally and didn’t expect that. Sensor has improved low-light and exposure balancing is really great in this generation, even if the sensor is same size as mini 3 pro.
4K footage, .76” sensor, 12 megapixel photos.
60fps if you care (I don't). It is cooler than the Mini 4 Pro because of camera 2 and the sick looking body, but Mini 4 Pro is just so convenient so its a tossup. Get mavic 3 classic if pro quality is priority.
Autel Evo Lite Plus (2022) - $1100
6K 1 inch sensor, 20 megapixel photos. Flies pretty rigid so stick to front/back and left/right. Really nice picture, lovely reds like in all Autels. Oversharpened image but I can live with that, just adjust some in editor. Fun colors to pick from give it extra points, could use it for work and still get the job done if DJI gets hit by a car one day. Doesn't beat DJI but this isn't bad.
Autel Evo Nano Plus (2022) - $700
NO
Mavic 3 Pro (2022) - $2200
4/3 inch Sensor, 5.1K footage, 20mp photos. Long flight time. Get the normal version not the $4000 Cine version if you don't know what Prores format is.
This is the Business Class plane ticket drone, there is no going back after having this. Unbelievable dynamic range. UNREAL stability, default color, flight control, flexible rich data for color grading.
A 3x and 7x telephoto lens comes on it. Never use the 7x aside from fun, but the 3x is a great length and useful… just hard to give up the quality of the wide camera that is 5.1k.
Still great for cool angles and cinematography nerds. In general most of what I film on this drone looks better in the end than what I thought I was getting while shooting. They knocked it out of the park with this drone, no limits honestly.
Mavic 3 Classic - $1300
Not typing all that again, you get the point. Minus the Zoom lenses, everything else is the same. Crapping myself at the price being so cheap now. What a deal.
DJI Mini 5 - No, don't even start asking.
Inspire 2 + X5S camera - $5000+ Used
Shoots 6K RAW Video (literally filming in RAW photos)
5.2K 422 Prores and 4K Proress 4444 incase you know what that all means. Cinema formats but such a pain to lug around, and the noise is a lot. It's more like a once in a while, Ace in the hole to blow something out the water or shoot Stock Footage and practice cinematography. Interchangeable lenses are really nice too.
I have other videos on making money, go watch those if you need.
If you want the fastest way to get better footage, watch the Cinematography one, trust me it is very necessary.
Updating the Ultimate Drone Buying Guide for Total Beginners 2024 because its time and new drones have come out, the Mini 4 Pro and Air 3 being the biggest additions
00:00 .
00:14 Drones vs. Cocaine
00:50 Beginner Drones
01:55 Photo/Video Drones
03:00 Drone Quality comparison
04:05 DJI Drones
04:58 Drones Tech Update
06:40 Used Drones
08:25 Minis
09:00 Noise Test
09:38 Cinematography
10:12 Mavic 3 Best Drone
12:20 Sensor Chart comparison
13:28 Photography
14:10 Specs Need vs Don't
15:40 Follow Me
16:25 SMART REMOTE!!!
17:28 Make a Decision
18:12 Pro Drones
20:50 How to Improve
I know there is a Mini 2 SE on DJIs site, but that is only 2.7K, they have updated the line with the Mini 4K that came out like a week ago (May 2024 for anybody in the future) You have to buy the Mini 4K on Amazon though, strangely
Hey man, i would like to buy a drone I'm debating between the mini 2 and the new rg 101 pro 8k 24fps don't know if you are familiar with it ! what would you recommend?
@@Joel762b39 The rg 101 blah blah is a toy compared to the DJI Mini 2. You will be much happier buying any DJI than those cheap aliexpress toys.
Ok thanks man
@@Joel762b39these toys are getting pretty good but that thing is still not close enough to a Mini 2, just get a Mini 2
@@QuickAssTutorials 200% just buy a used mini 2. Dji will still support it and it has unlocked SDK for custom apps if you care about that
This guy’s dry humor stays undefeated.
The horizon however....
only reason i watch, he’s great
Flawless
I had to pause the video after the things he starts to say at 1:05
I couldn't stop laughing 😂
Step child 🤦♂️🤣
I watch these “update” videos every year, even though I have half these drones, just because I love your content so much! 😂
Same haha
Yeah, I'm not really in the market for a drone, but I watch all his vids.
@@user82938 Alex makes Hood "no nonsense" vids about quality drones
Ive been flying for 9 yrs AND this dude lays it out like I would but I am not an astronaut.
I come for the reviews & stay for the dry humor. Love your work style!
You had me at "I have been teaching people since I was fat". Humor in reviews and buying guys is always appreciated.
Never watched you before. After first 50 sec I go "fucking love this guy" *continues to sub
Dude’s raw confidence with these drones is admirable - in his sound comparison - proceeds to take off indoors from his tabletop (with ceiling fan turning in the background, no less) and that included the pterodactyl that looks like it could easily send a grown man to the hospital !! 🏥
when I saw you flying inside with a ceiling fan going round behind you, I almost screamed at the screen.. yet you did fine... my heart is beating back to normal now!
As a person who has been flying for 10 years, I agree with everything he says based on my own experiences and purchases. He’s super on point funny af too. Great video
I don't know what was better, how informative this video is or the absolutely stellar sense of humor! Big win either way.
Im 17 and have always wanted a drone since i was 10. I finally ended up buying a mini 3 pro with the rc controller two months ago. Its a phenomenal drone and so I'm so glad i got this one as my first real drone. Highly recommend
Straight to the point, packed with info, topped off with a healthy dose of dry (but great) humor. Fantastic amount of useful info. 👍🏼
Forget the drones, I'm still waiting on gym workout tutorials
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO EXPLAIN THESE DRONES. MY FAVORITE TEACHER. NO B.S. HONEST ALL THE WAY.
Possibly the best video of its type in youtube - well done man.
This is the best video tutorial I have seen in ages. I laughed out loud the whole way through and it was also the perfect info i needed.
Love the inspirational support. I've been flying for about 3 years now. I started with an SJRC F11 4k Pro. Was a great starter drone. Stepped up to a used DJI Air 2s and has been phenomenal. Camera was the seller point even though it was about 2 years since first release. I recently took a leap and purchased a new DJI mini 4 Pro. Love It! Still working towards doing more with my drones than just hobby footage. Hope to take my Part 107 soon, and hopefully be able to afford something like the DJI Air 3, or even Mavic 3 Pro. Shure there will be much more to offer whenever that time comes. So glad I became interested in flying. It's a learning experience and a feeling of satisfaction when you amaze yourself on what you were able to just capture and know that you are able to share that with others and it will always be there for you to see again.
Ok man. Im with you.. Thus is the only needed Video about Drones if you want to seperate all Kinds.... Its a perfect Video. Thank you a lot man
Another awesome video, and straight to the point and no BS of excuses. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
I was just watching your 2023 guide so it’s a pleasant surprise to see this pop up on my feed! Came for the info stayed for the comedy.
It was time for an update because mini 4 pro and air 3 have changed a lot
@@QuickAssTutorials oh yeah!
Also those have seperate "O4" systems over the older quads.... and sadly those controllers are not backwards compatible
The most “to the point” drone video out there. Thank you
look forward to this video every year. love the humor
I have both the Nano Plus and Lite Plus and those fly rock solid for me. Better dynamic range in the shadows and no geofencing. I do like my Mini 3 Pro with the DJI RC. The Avata 1 is so much fun.
Brand new to this but you had me in the first 30 seconds. All hobbies & jobs have this....love that you showed your work!
So true on the remote. Absolutely a must buy.
I love these buying guides, thanks for sharing.
omg I miss my favoruite bald youtuber. thank you for uploading another youtube video
Love your vids. Bought a mini 3 earlier this year based on your last beginners guide, and the fact Costco were doing a killer deal on it with the RC2 and an SD card. It's mad fun to fly, next comes learning to properly use it to make a town reel!
One thing I'd add to any would be drone owner is to check your local laws etc. The UK is wayyyy more lenient with the under 250g class in terms of where you can fly, for example.
And this Man is the DJI of drone creators. Been watching for years religiously lol
I watched this video randomly because I’m shopping for my first drone and I’d like to take it hiking and exploring. I subbed because you’re hilarious omg.
Your humor is one of the best I've seen this month 🤣
Dude, I love your style, thank you so much for the video, entertainment, info and your time :)!
This is the best BS free, helpful product video I've seen on CZcams... Funny as well.
Man I never saw you and your page before but tell you what, I have enjoyed so much from this video. Learnt a lot but mostly importantly you made me laugh out of nowhere. Feels like a movie just the way you talk about some stuffs. WELL DONE
How good are you !! You absolutely nailed this analogy 👌🏼
My dude, thanks to you I was able to finally get a drone for my real estate videography projects, got an openbox Mini 4pro for around 585 and can’t be happier ! Thank you for your vids 🫵🏻💪🏻
I really really like this video (though I am not buying any very soon, this video just came up on my suggestion) but I love you Bro! Thank you for this video!
This video should be mandatory viewing for drone buyers. Super helpful, thank you.
Just watched Were the Roberts on why the RTH features were killed off. I have the mini 2 se and honestly love how I can still move the drone up or down or yaw left and right on rth. The new mini 4 pro you can no longer lower your altitude during rth if you wanted to save some battery get out of strong winds. Love my mini 2 se.
Honest review and recommendations + with feelings straight from the heart that you wouldn't even get from other YT creator
Typically I'm not one to comment on CZcams videos, but this video was extremely well executed.
I ordered the mini 4 pro yesterday, it has been a year since I had the mini 2, my fiance and I hike every few weeks and I wanted to stay within the mini portable profile.
I'm very glad to hear that I won't regret the purchase, and I did upgrade to the phone less remote I have used drones on iPhone and Android both. They always works better on iPhone, very glitchy on Androids.
The new style remote is super affordable and very well worth the extra cost.
The best drone reviews out there!
Phenom video and hilarious sense of humor. LOVE your work
This was unbelievably helpful! Let my journey begin
My sons birthday was on the 13th of May, and i got him the mini 2 se as his first drone and now i want one for my self they are just so easy to use, so this video was perfect for helping me pick my drone 👍
Wow! Great footage. I wish I could leave the books and computer for the weekend and shoot some photos.
Today I got the dji mini 2 SE and I made the first flight and im happy with it. Im a fpv pilot that recently, my only fpv drone I have got fried in mid air, so I decide to try a stabilized drone and I think Im going to hace a lot of fun with it. Im thinking in the future going with the mini 3 pro when I have the opportunity but the mini 2 SE is good for a beginner in this type of drone.
Nice video btw❤.
I'm over 12 builds deep with FPV quads, barely use my dji's, but still love to swing by to see my favorite tongue-in-cheek reviewer do his sassy thing.
Been watching these videos since even though i will never be able to buy one i won’t stop waiting for the updates
just had my first flight with the dji mini 2 this weekend and it was soo much fun
first day i crashed into a tree trying to get "that shot" lol luckily no damage and i had some friends get it out !
enjoyed this review a lot. well done!
Thanks again for freely giving to the Drone community such valuable knowledge!!
You've inspired me to buy the Mini 4 Pro and to start being serious about training and improving my diet. 💪👍
This is the funniest professional review I've ever seen. just subscribed
Thanks for the big help! I bought the mini 4 as a present for someone, hope they like it.
Thank you so much!!~ lt’s really helpful!!~👍🏻🙏🏻🥰
This was perfectly timed. Looking to buy my first one in the near future! Looking to do paid work eventually!
Came for the information, stayed for the delivery and dry humor. 10/10 and subscribed
What this video offers :
Advice on drones ✅
Advice on life ✅
Humor ✅
all without a single second of boring info!!
I never comment but the indoor flying section has easily made my week. Here is to making terrible decisions for the sake of the video! Also thank you for yet another wonderful summary of all things drones.
Excellent review!
great video love the sense of humor
great job on this video, thanks.
brb buying the inspire 2 just to kill birds. thanks for the rec!
complicated way to let Brandon know but thats why I made this video
I feel like I seen this video 4 times within the bast few years and I still love it.
Great video, Drone God!!!!
Thanks for the info! I just got a DJI Mini 3 Pro and love it! Question though, I am finding conflicting information. Do I need to worry about 107 and registering/licensure with this drone if I'm shooting for my youtube channel? Thanks!
Highly, HIGHLY recommend following Alex and even taking his course. No, he's not paying me to say that, if anything I'll probably pay for one of his other courses.
Top Crop Photo flies Mini 3 and Air 2S, we've had very good results with both, and even a Mini 3 can be used for orthomorphic mapping and surveys, which is something Alex doesn't talk about, but most of these drones will do that too.
Awesome work updating this for 2024, Alex.
Got an Air 2s when those came out. I’m merely a hobbyist. But it does what I want it to do and I have fun using it.
Great video…question. I know the correct answer to my question is going to be the Mavic 3 Enterprise but other that than that what’s the best drone to do photogrammetry and mapping? Thanks
Great material. 👏Can I ask you about a decision I've been struggling with for some time? I have Mavic 2 pro from 3 years. Should I upgrade to Mavic 3 classic or Air 3? 2 lenses vs better sensor. I'm afraid of losing quality on Air 3 and Mavic 3 pro is too heavy for European restrictions. I would be grateful for your opinion
Just bought a mini 3!
Great video. Extremely funny and informative. 👍🏾
What do u think of the exo blackhawk 3pro??? How good is it??
You just got yourself a new sub😂😂😂😂. Thank you sir!
Hello! Do you have recommendations on thermal drones?
How does this guy make by far the best sum up ever every time
thanks for the honest info man, was totally lost in what to buy...funny too :)
His courses are well worth the money
this is awesome!!!
What are your thoughts on the Fimi drones?
Great presentation. Trying to return to craft but now in stroke rehab with right hand paralysis. Do you info on one hand operated controller adaptation to Yuneec Typhoon H and DJI Phantom Pro and Maverick Pro. Thanks in advance.
Never disappointed watching Ur videos man. Knowledgeable and hilarious at the same time 😂👏👏
Excellent video.
Do you have any thoughts about the dji mini 4k?
Just bought the Mini 4K. I had the Mini 2 that I shared between my friend and I and I figured it's so cheap and updated now that I'd switch. Pumped.
Ha ha, I like your sense of humour !! Cool, professional and concise content brother. Respect 👊
Potensic ATOM is great too!
I have a 4 Pro and I love it, though I can barely fly it anywhere in my town :-/
Loved the video, especially when you flew the monster drones indoor. Your face is priceless 🤣
what all's to consider while buying used drone?
I actually wanted to get the air 3 but now you've got me thinking about buying the mavic 3 classic. The mavic 3 classic has been on the market for a while and you could say that it's on a par with the air 3 in terms of price. Image quality is very important to me. I plan to take quite a lot of pictures and videos, including in portrait format. I want the drone to continue to perform well over the next 5 years. I would do this as a hobby drone because I get around a lot and experience a lot, which I naturally want to record. But I would also consider doing it professionally to earn money. I know that both drones are good but the air 3 is the newer drone and therefore has newer technology and a better connection. Personally, I would use the drone in places where it can be pretty wild, like in the forest or when riding a motorbike. You already made a detailed video saying that you would choose the Mavic 3 classic and mentioned the sensor as the main reason, but I would have liked you to have gone into it a bit more. It will be my first drone and of course I want a very good drone for the future that I can rely on, so I don't know which one to buy right now. I'm going to be travelling a lot for 2 months in a few months, which I want to capture. Or should I wait for the Mavic 4?
Thanks for it, I will be looking for a M3Pro used to start and learn, I would like to have the tracking to use on cars and seems the most affordable with tracking
Thanks good info
Spot on! When do you think the mavic 4 will come out? I know if I buy the 3 then the 4 will come out then next week..
I'm weak! lol You need a mini-series 😂😂 I'm waiting for the MP4 pro
I think I almost had a heart attack when you flew the Inspire inside...my heart is beating like a drum lol
have the mavic 3 classic and do kind of miss the second lens but dont want to downgrade to the air 3... (under 900g is a must for me / pro)
Great vid and very informative. I've never flown a drone and am finding more and more clients requesting drone images and video. With so many drones out there, where is a good place to begin where I won't sacrifice quality and it won't cost me an arm and a leg? Please advise, thanks
Excellent help. I am learning to develop motorcycle travel videos and the ability to “follow” is very important. Sadly DJI just isn’t,t there yet. Skydio is the king of this function but they have withdrawn from the consumer market. The mini 4 Pro has work arounds and some, like Sterling Noren and Motophoto Adventures fly their drone while driving the motorcycle but when I tried that I flew it into a post.