RankedHow to buy a camera drone: prices, where to buy
In short
11 of the 39 camera drones we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$220.99 (Potensic ATOM) to US$1,599 (Antigravity A1); 2 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Buy from the maker's official store or an authorised seller, and check the edition, shipping region and warranty before paying.
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Camera drones you can order now (11)
| Robot | Status | Price (as published) | Official place to buy | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potensic ATOM Potensic | Shipping | US$220.99 (ATOM (single battery kit)), US (official store sale price) US$288.99 (ATOM (Fly More Combo)), US (official price) | store.potensic.com · US | #11 of 16 camera drones · B |
| Potensic ATOM SE Potensic | Shipping | US$249.99 (dual-battery-kit), US (official store sale price) US$299.99 (triple-battery-kit), US (official price) | store.potensic.com · US | #13 of 16 camera drones · B |
| Zero Zero HOVERAir X1 Zero Zero Robotics | Shipping | US$299 (X1 Fly More Combo), US (official price) US$339 (X1 Combo Plus), US (official price) US$399 (X1 Combo MAX), US (official price) | us.hoverair.com · US | #16 of 16 camera drones · B |
| Potensic ATOM 2 Potensic | Shipping | US$359.99 (standard-kit), US (as shown on site) (official price) US$479.99 (fly-more-combo), US (as shown on site) (official price) | potensic.com · US (as shown on site) | #9 of 16 camera drones · A |
| Potensic ATOM 3 Potensic | Shipping | US$429.99 (standard-kit), US (official price) US$549.99 (fly-more-combo), US (official price) US$549.99 (standard-kit-rc-ptd-2), US (official price) | store.potensic.com · US | =4 of 16 camera drones (tied) · B |
| Zero Zero HOVERAir X1 Pro / X1 ProMax Zero Zero Robotics | Shipping | US$499 (X1 Pro), US (as shown on site) (official price) US$699 (X1 ProMax), US (as shown on site) (official price) | hoverair.com · US (as shown on site) | =14 of 16 camera drones (tied) · B |
| Zero Zero HOVERAir AQUA Zero Zero Robotics | Shipping | US$1,299, Global excl. US (as reported) (reported price) US$999 (Basic), Global (Indiegogo crowdfunding) (pre-order price) | =7 of 16 camera drones (tied) · B | |
| Autel EVO Lite+ Autel Robotics | Shipping | US$1,149, US (official price) | #6 of 16 camera drones · B | |
| Antigravity A1 Antigravity | Shipping | US$1,599 (standard-bundle), US (official price) US$1,899 (explorer-bundle), US (official price) US$1,999 (infinity-bundle), US (official price) | antigravity.tech · US | #10 of 16 camera drones · B |
| DJI Mavic 4 Pro DJI | Shipping | €2,099 (Mavic 4 Pro (DJI RC 2)), LT (DJI EU store) (official price) €2,699 (Mavic 4 Pro Fly More Combo (DJI RC 2)), LT (DJI EU store) (official price) €3,539 (Mavic 4 Pro 512GB Creator Combo (DJI RC Pro 2)), LT (DJI EU store) (official price) | store.dji.com · LT (DJI EU store) | #1 of 16 camera drones · B |
| DJI Mini 5 Pro DJI | Shipping | €799 (Mini 5 Pro (Intelligent Flight Battery)), EU (as reported) (reported price) €999 (fly-more-rc-n3), EU (as reported) (reported price) €1,129 (fly-more-rc2), EU (as reported) (reported price) | #2 of 16 camera drones · B |
What to check before you buy
- Check the rules where you fly. Many countries require registration or a test above a weight threshold, and restrict flying near airports and people. Check your aviation authority's rules for the drone's take-off weight.
- Compare flight time with its conditions. Stated flight times are measured in ideal conditions (often windless, at a steady speed); expect less in real use. Larger batteries can change the take-off weight.
- Check the camera and range for your use. Sensor size, video resolution and frame rate matter more than megapixels. Transmission range is stated under a standard (FCC or CE) and varies by region.
- Obstacle sensing. Look at which directions the drone senses obstacles in; beginners benefit from more coverage.
- Check the kit. Bundles differ in batteries, controller type and charging hub; compare what is included, not just the headline price.
Not on sale yet (28)
Announced, prototype or pilot-only. Follow them on their spec pages; we update status when makers do.
DJI Agras T100 (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T20P (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T25 (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T25P (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T50 (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T55 (status not disclosed) · DJI Agras T70P (status not disclosed) · DJI Air 3 (status not disclosed) · DJI Air 3S (status not disclosed) · DJI Avata 2 (status not disclosed) · DJI Flip (status not disclosed) · DJI FlyCart 100 (status not disclosed) · DJI FlyCart 30 (status not disclosed) · DJI Inspire 3 (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 30 Series (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 350 RTK (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 4 Series (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 400 (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 4D Series (status not disclosed) · DJI Matrice 5TD (Announced) · DJI Mavic 3 Classic (status not disclosed) · DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Series (status not disclosed) · DJI Mavic 3 Pro (status not disclosed) · DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral (status not disclosed) · DJI Mini 3 (status not disclosed) · DJI Mini 4 Pro (status not disclosed) · DJI Neo (status not disclosed) · Holy Stone HS720G (status not disclosed)
Quick answers
How much does a camera drone cost?
11 of the 39 camera drones we track are on sale or open for pre-order. Published US-dollar prices run from US$220.99 (Potensic ATOM) to US$1,599 (Antigravity A1); 2 more are sold on request or priced in other currencies. Prices are shown exactly as published, before tax and shipping.
Where can I buy a camera drone?
From the maker's official store or authorised sellers. This page links the official store or product page for each camera drone on sale: https://rankedrobot.com/buy/drones/
What should I check before buying a camera drone?
Check the rules where you fly; Compare flight time with its conditions; Check the camera and range for your use; Obstacle sensing; Check the kit.
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