Drones UK 2021: The best drones with cameras available for perfect aerial photos, from DJI, Parrot, PowerEgg UK News

You’ve seen the amazing aerial photos and videos that people have taken using drones with state-of-the-art cameras and you want a part of that action.

Well you’ve come to the right place: we’ve curated a list of the top five camera drones that don’t cost the earth. Each of these flying machines will produce beautiful aerial photos and ravishing videos of the land from a vast array of overhead perspectives that would previously have involved sitting in a helicopter.

Everything about the camera drone

Drones have exploded in the market and have revolutionized the worlds of photography and videography. Think of the drone as an aerial tripod, because that is essentially what it is. Every decent camera drone comes equipped with a 3-axis gimbal that holds the camera in position, swaying sympathetically with the drone’s movements to keep rock video steady and still images as crisp as a thumbtack.

There is no guesswork in the framing of the image, as everything the drone’s camera sees is streamed to the user’s mobile phone, which is usually clipped into a controller. The controller itself comes with dual direction / power throttles, as well as buttons and toggle switches to control the camera shutter and the gimbal tilt mechanism. All models require an app for full functionality and to make changes to flight settings and drone camera settings.

The drones themselves are a snap and nothing like the latest model helicopter you bought that immediately crashed into the garden fence. Each drone on this page is equipped with a GPS: it will always find its way to you and hover in the same place with your fingers on the joysticks, even in a crosswind. You can literally leave any of these models in the air, come home and brew a cup of tea, and when you get back, they’ll still be hovering in the same spot.

All of these drones can be folded up for easy transport and they all offer a minimum flight time of around 25 minutes. Likewise, most models can fly up to five miles away and several hundred meters in height, although this is in fact illegal (see drone regulations below).

If you are looking to get into drone photography and videography, there are a few things you should know before you take to the skies. New international drone laws require that any pilot flying a drone over 250g (i.e. all drones on this page) must register to obtain a pilot ID.

This involves the user taking a relatively straightforward online multiple choice test and paying £ 9 per year for a Flyer ID. You can read more about drone registration on the CAA website: https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/individual

If you are planning to make drone videography a professional career (real estate filming, using TV and cinema, etc.), you will need to apply for a suitable drone license, which involves an expensive and complex course, similar to the ‘obtaining a driving license. Once you have that under your belt, you are free to make money by piloting your drone. However, keep in mind that the arena of professional aerial cinematography is already crowded, so you will need to be very skillful and creative if you want to get started.

• Always fly the aircraft in direct line of sight.

• Do not fly within 50 m of people.

• Never fly above an altitude of 400 feet (120 m).

• Do not fly within 50 m of buildings, cars, boats and trains.

• Never fly within 150 m of a crowd of 1000 or more.

• Do not fly within 150 m of a built-up area.

• Never fly in the restricted flight area of ​​an airport. In fact, stay away from any airport, no matter how small.