Boat International US Edition — January 2018

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JANUARY 2018

RESEARCH: SAM FORTESCUE

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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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