What's the best drone under $1000? I want one that takes high quality videos

Jun 24, 2024
12:40:19pm

federer All-American

to use with my kids on vacation. Have an upcoming trip in Bali that would be fun to have the inaugural flight.

Bonus points for awesome drones around $500.

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What's the best drone under $1000? I want one that takes high quality videos

federer

Jun 24, 12:40pm

Wowsers. Freaking wealthy CBers

TNT

Jun 24, 12:45pm

You will probably want something like a DJI Mini 3. Under the limit that requires a license but good enough

Tokolosh

Jun 24, 12:50pm

I have the DJI mini 3, it's fantastic - this package is only $300 at Costco

wannnacruise

Jun 24, 12:50pm

If are traveling with it you need a mini under a certain weight - DJI Mini.

zonacougar

Jun 24, 1:00pm

I have the DJI mini 3 pro and it’s a phenomenal combination of value, quality,

VACougMD

Jun 24, 1:00pm

Mini 3.. Anything larger and you have problems.

TheLost

Jun 24, 1:25pm

One of the advantages of the 3 over the pro is that it turns off RID on the regular battery. Pro has RID on always which

supertux

Jun 24, 1:43pm

Mini 3 or mini 3 pro at Costco.

supertux

Jun 24, 1:42pm

Thanks for the helpful comments! One follow-up: if I buy a DJI Mini 3/Pro in

federer

Jun 24, 3:27pm

It will be functionally the same but will have to be returned to the country (region) of origin for warranty coverage

supertux

Jun 24, 3:45pm

Awesome. If you don't mind me asking, how do you know? Did you buy one in a

federer

Jun 24, 3:57pm

I googled it. It's answered by DJI reps in their forums

supertux

Jun 24, 4:58pm

Thanks a ton!

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