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DJI INSPIRE 2
A top speed of 58mph and wind
resistance of up to 20 knots.
Choose from a range of camera
heads capable of 4K and 5.2K
movies. $2,999 (excluding
cameras, from $599), dji.com
DJI PHANTOM 4 PRO
Shoot 4K movies and hi-res photos using your
smart device or the dedicated controller.
It features five-sensor collision avoidance and
a 45mph top speed. $1,499, dji.com
FREEFLY ALTA 8
For top end photos and movies, this
eight-rotor machine with GPS control
carries up to 20lb for up to 34
minutes. $18,195, freeflysystems.com
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AERIGON MK II
Billed as the drone for pro filmmakers,
this carbon fiber monster carries
nearly 20lb of equipment.
You might need a pilot and a
cameraman on the controls.
From $50,000, intuitiveaerial.com
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AIR DOG II
Designed to capture sports footage, the ADII follows a
wearable wristband, which doubles as an inflight controller.
Optimized for GoPro 5 (sold separately), it will track the band
at up to 45mph in winds up to 30 knots. $1,499, airdog.com
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STAAKER
The “follow me” mode will
capture extreme action at up to
50mph. You’ll need the Staaker
gimbal and a GoPro to start
shooting. $1,595, staaker.com
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