{"id":235,"date":"2019-10-24T10:30:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T10:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dronesvilla.com\/?p=235"},"modified":"2021-12-06T15:00:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:00:27","slug":"best-drone-brands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dronesvilla.com\/best-drone-brands\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Drone Brands in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Drones have gone beyond\nbeing just mere toys, to become a hot new technology for the future. Today,\nthese amazing devices are being used anywhere, from surveillance to production\nand even delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are now dozens of drone brands, with a dizzying array of models to choose from. So much so that it\u2019s hard to pick the best manufacturer of the bunch. So to help narrow down your search, we\u2019ve rounded out the best ones out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From professional photography rigs to consumer drones, check out some of the more reputable manufacturers in 2021 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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No discussion of drone brands will be complete without mentioning DJI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI stands for Da Jiang Innovations,<\/em> or \u201cgreat frontier innovations\u201d when fully translated from Chinese. Based in Shenzhen, China, it is currently one of the leading drone manufacturers in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of 2019, they had already captured an estimated 70% share<\/a> of the entire consumer drone market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI focuses on the high-end consumer and professional market, and their drones are mainly used for aerial photography and videography<\/a>. Not only is it a mainstay of professional photographers, but it’s also been used in some of the latest Hollywood movies, TV productions, and music videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, DJI won a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award in 2017<\/a>. This was in recognition of their drone technology being used to create some of the most distinct and creative shots in TV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI\nwas founded by Frank Wang in 2006 when he was still an undergraduate student at\nthe Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). He was given a\n$2,300 research grant by the university to develop a drone prototype. The rest,\nthey say, is history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI\u2019s claim to fame is the iconic Phantom drone. It\u2019s one of the most well-loved and renowned drone models of all time, even among non-enthusiasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nPhantom is best described as a trailblazer. Back when it was released in 2013,\nits mounted camera and 10 minute flight time were hailed as revolutionary. It\nwas a smashing success, spawning an entire industry and inspiring tons of copycats\nin the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since\nits success with the Phantom, DJI has expanded into other consumer segments\nwith an ever-growing list of drone models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of these is the Mavic series<\/a>, arguably their most popular commercial models to date. These are foldable drones that are designed to fit in a bag or pocket, making them highly portable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite\ntheir size, the Mavic drones are feature-packed. The more advanced versions\nhave high-resolution 4K cameras, a panorama mode, and 21 minutes of flight\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The success of small, amateur level drones also inspired the development of the Spark<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is DJI’s most affordable drone line and is their attempt at capturing the beginner drone<\/a> market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DJI has also begun to enter the professional market with their Inspire<\/a> drones. This is a more robust, pro-level drone used in movie shoots and productions. It features a stronger frame and support for 6K cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re more serious with your drones or use them regularly in a professional capacity, DJI is a stand out and reliable brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, DJI are so good that they’ve forced multiple competitors to leave the market altogether. More on that a little later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parrot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Parrot\nis a French technology firm based in Paris. The company was founded in 1994 by\nChristine De Tourvel, Jean-Pierre Talvard, and Henri Seydoux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\nstarted out not as drone manufacturers, but as a firm specializing in wireless\ntechnology. They also dabbled in voice recognition and pioneered the use of\nBluetooth connected devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That all changed, however, when they introduced their flagship UAV, the Parrot AR Drone. <\/p>\n\n\n

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It was a commercial success and put Parrot firmly in the drone map. They then expanded into the consumer market with their Bebop line and better iterations of the AR Drone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ncompany has also acquired 57% of Swiss drone company SenseFly, and 25% of\nphotogrammetry company Pix4D. It was a move signaling that Parrot was serious\nabout pursuing its drone division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parrot marketed themselves as \u201ctoy drone\u201d manufacturers and this is evident with their Minidrone line. These affordable, compact models formed the most significant chunk of drones in Parrot’s entire range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These mini-drones were undoubtedly Parrot\u2019s bread and butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

People might know them for their AR Drones or Bebop, but they catered primarily to the younger, entry-level audience. In turn, Parrot offered drones that tend to be affordable, light, and a breeze to fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nlightest of the bunch is the Parrot Airborne, which is rated for indoor use.\nThe Parrot Mambo is a substantial upgrade, featuring more heft and flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also developed some hybrid<\/em> drones. The Parrot Hydrofoil features a water landing component, while the Parrot Swing allows you to fly it like you would an airplane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, Parrot made drones that are really fun to fly! But they have their more serious side as well, headed by the popular Bebop series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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