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The 5 Best Drones for Any Level of Enthusiast, Tested by Our Editors

created: July 11, 2025, 6:29 p.m. | updated: July 18, 2025, 5:13 p.m.

Trevor RaabThe best drones are stable in crosswinds, maintain strong connectivity with their controller, and—thanks to onboard GPS—return to where you launched them and safely land if that connection is broken. The Best DronesBest Overall:Best Value:Best for Intermediate Pilots :: Best Budget:Most Portable:Best Camera for the Price:What to ConsiderWhat’s your flight plan? Photographers and videographers should check a drone’s camera resolution. Smaller drones are easier to fly but they’re too small to house one camera sensor and therefore don’t have the best resolution. We only recommend large drones for professional drone pilots.

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