A quadcopter is one of the most popular gadgets today, a favorite toy for children and adults, and at the same time an excellent tool for professional and amateur photography. Which quadrocopter is better to buy - with or without a camera, powerful and sophisticated, or will the standard model be enough? The answer to this question can be given by review of the top 10 quadcopters, compiled on the basis of the rating, popularity and reviews of models on the Yandex.Market website.
10. Syma X8HW
Average price: 5 600 rubles.
The Syma X8HW quadcopter rating opens - an inexpensive model that boasts a 1 megapixel camera (included). Although there is nothing special to "brag" about - the camera is frankly bad and often gives a marriage. The quadcopter flies nearby (the radio channel range is 70 m), not for long (7 minutes) and only in good weather (otherwise there is a serious risk of losing the device), and it takes more than three hours to charge it. The model also has advantages - an abundance of inexpensive spare parts.
9. Syma X8HG
Average price: 6 900 rubles.
This device has a little more expensive and a slightly better camera - its resolution is 8 megapixels. Otherwise, the characteristics almost completely copy the previous model, including mediocre flight qualities - despite the fact that the quadcopter itself is heavy, it does not like the wind. A high percentage of scrap, traditionally associated with Chinese goods, is also present (therefore, it is worth carefully checking the model when buying).
8. DJI Phantom 4
Average price: 81,500 rubles.
Probably, it was the DJI Phantom quadrocopters that gave birth to the legend of flying saucers - they are painfully similar to them. The model is good for everyone - a stylish design, a bunch of newfangled things in a set like GPS, GLONASS, an altitude sensor, a magnetometer and other things, an abundance of flight and shooting modes, the flight itself at a distance of up to 3.5 km, a 12.4 megapixel camera with a resolution of 4000x3000 and a maximum flight time of 28 minutes.
Only the high price (together with the Mavic Pro Phantom - the most expensive quadcopter on the list) and the specific Chinese service can scare off the buyer - warranty service will have to be knocked out with difficulty.
7. DJI Mavic Pro
Average price: 81,500 rubles.
Unlike the DJI Phantom 4, the DJI Mavic Pro is foldable, lighter, more compact and easier to carry. However, his camera is a little simpler and the picture against the background of his heavier brother is less interesting. The Phantom also has a fixed camera, while on the Mavic you will constantly have to manually determine the focus through an app on your smartphone. The heavier Phantom can lift small loads into the air, but the Mavic is unlikely. In terms of the quality of management and the degree of technical equipment, both models are equally good.
6. Syma X5C
Average price: 3,000 rubles.
The cheapest quadcopter with a camera (2 megapixel with 720 resolution). Small, lightweight, so it's best to fly them in calm weather, otherwise there is a risk of losing the device. Otherwise, this is a good solution for beginners: it is cheap, durable, easy to operate and stable in flight.
Disadvantage: it is worth carefully monitoring the distance at which the baby soars - if the connection is lost, it does not decrease, but continues to fly to where it flew until it is completely discharged.
5. Syma X8C
Average price: 5,900 rubles.
The size of the Syma X8C already allows you to raise an action camera like a GoPro, but it is better not to do this - for the reasons described above, if you lose connection, there is a risk of losing both the device and the camera. Otherwise, this is a simple reliable quadrocopter, the main advantage of which is endurance and low cost.
4. Syma X5SW
Average price: 3 800 rubles.
Small inexpensive quadcopter flying at distances up to 150 m and up to 5.5. minutes (charging over 2 hours). If desired, the flight time can be increased by purchasing a larger battery. And if you remove the camera (it is there more for the owner's entertainment than for shooting), then the device becomes more maneuverable and can fly even in a light wind.
3. DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Average price: 61,100 rubles.
The older brother of the eighth place in the rating is DJI Phantom 4. It lacks some of the capabilities of the new model (such as built-in ultrasonic sensors that allow the aircraft to avoid obstacles) and improved software functions (such as ActiveTrack, when the drone follows an object, or TapFly, when the aircraft independently flies to destination). But at the same time it costs almost a quarter less.
2. DJI Phantom 3 Advanced
Average price: 61,100 rubles.
DJI Phantom 3 Professional and DJI Phantom 3 Advanced only differ in video resolution - if the second has 2.7K, then the first has 4K. Otherwise, their flight performance, flight time, flight and control modes are almost completely consistent with each other.
1. CXHOBBY CX-10W 
Average price: 3 300 rubles.
The best mini quadcopter in the rating - this little one measuring only 6x6 cm can even boast a camera with a resolution of 0.3 and a first-person view. Of course, the best quadcopter is in 2nd place, but this kid will appeal to those with a small budget.... It flies quickly, but not for long (on average 5 minutes), but the charging time is also short (about half an hour). Due to the small size and sensitivity, you will have to adapt to the controls. And, of course, the wind is not for him - it flies best of all in calm weather or in large rooms.
DJI Quadcopter Comparison
