The best mini quadcopter: rating of brands and models, description

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Find out which mini-quadcopter is considered the best: selection of models, description.

No. 1 – Parrot Anafi

At the top of the list is the stylish Anafi drone from the French brand Parrot. It is quite easy to operate, and its small dimensions, light weight and folding design allow you to take it on travel. Moreover, Anafi has an excellent built-in camera that allows you to take high-quality pictures and record videos in 4K from a height.

Weighing 320 g, the drone is capable of speeds of up to 15.3 m/s. The Anafi battery is impressive, giving the drone 25 minutes of autonomy, which is 4 minutes longer than its competitor. Some useful features of a quadcopter:

• ability to fly around given points;
• GPS sensor;
• function to return to the starting point;
• possibility of professional shooting in film mode.

No. 2 – DJI Spark

The Spark mini-quadcopter from the popular DJI brand with folding blades takes an honorable second place in the ranking of mini-format quadcopters.

A simple drone control scheme assumes the ability to connect both via radio and Wi-Fi. Control using gestures is possible.

This lot gains altitude up to 0.5 km with a maximum speed of 13.9 m/s over 16 minutes.The drone is equipped with a good camera that provides images in 1080p resolution.

DJI Spark also supports the DJI GO app, available for both iPhone and Android users.

DJI technology has a high level of trust in the drone market, but Spark is not, in our opinion, their best invention.

№3 – Xiro XPLORER mini

Xiro brand equipment is quite well known in the UAV market and beyond. In this review we will talk about Xiro XPLORER mini. Let's not be afraid of this word, this drone is the best of its kind. Firstly, it is weightless and compact, which allows you to take it with you on walks and trips. Secondly, the drone’s flight altitude is up to 50 meters, speed is up to 8 m/s. Thirdly, you can control it from a smartphone at a distance of a hundred meters. Fourthly, XPLORER mini is equipped with a 13 megapixel camera with stabilization function, which gives a cool picture.

Among the disadvantages of the copter: there is a high probability of signal loss within the city. However, it also has the function of returning to the launch site using GPS.

#4 – MJX Bugs B3 Mini

One of the most budget-friendly copters in today’s selection is the MJX Bugs B3 Mini. Its price does not exceed 5 thousand rubles. This option is suitable for novice pilots and amateurs who value reliability combined with good functionality.

For this money, the manufacturer offers fairly long battery life - 19 minutes of flight with an excellent range when controlled via radio. The presence of backlight makes it possible to launch the drone in the dark.

There is no camera here, but there is a special mount for it. The drone body is made of high-strength material, which makes it resistant to falls and collisions with objects.

No. 5 – Xiaomi MiTu Minidrone 720P

Our review of mini quadcopters ends with a drone from the popular Xiaomi brand.MiTu boasts a built-in 2 MP camera, which allows its pilot to capture beautiful landscapes and shoot videos from a bird's eye view. Continuous operation of the model reaches 10 minutes of flight at a 25-meter altitude.

The device has a stylish design in a corporate white and orange color scheme. It is also very compact and weightless: this little one weighs just under 90 g. The body is resistant to impacts on the ground and collisions with other drones.

In our opinion, MiTu is the leader among drones in its price category in terms of price-quality ratio.

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What features and technical characteristics does a mini quadcopter have?

Today, the UAV market is filled with a huge number of modifications of mini-drones with various parameters for any budget. Finding the device that is right for you is often not so easy. We will try to make your choice easier.

Here are the characteristics you should pay attention to:

• Price.
• Dimensions and weight.
• Having a good camera.
• Speed, range and flight time.
• Battery capacity.
• Durability and reliability.