Drones are becoming really popular nowadays, and are changing the way people take pictures and make videos. They are also the best option to record landscapes and wide areas.
There are plenty of companies out there and are even more and more the ones that want to get in the business. However, not all companies can offer you the same and there are ones that stand out from the others.
Keep in mind that drones are on average expensive and, that depending on your needs; your investment might be lower or bigger. In this article, are going to be mentioned which are the best drone companies available, as well as their best products.
Dajiang (DJI)
This Chinese drone company with presence in the United States, Germany, Tokyo, and many other places, is the top leading civilian drone manufacturer in the world. It has around 70% of the drone market.
Their most popular drone types are the “Phantom” series ranging from 500$ to 3.700$. The great features of these drones such as 4k resolution, GPS first person view, and mobility, makes them the preferred among customers.
In 2016, they released a pocket-size drone and the “Spark” which is a mini drone with all the characteristic features of DJI products. Video stabilization, great resolution, great control options, and more are the top features that DJI can provide.
GoPro
GoPro is the top leading company in manufacturing pocket-size cameras with the popular and well-known GoPro camera. Their high definition cameras (5 different versions to the date) have reached a great popularity among customers.
GoPro has recently created a drone called “Karma Drone”, which have had a great acceptance and popularity ever since. With a price of 800$ (without a GoPro) the karma drone has gotten a good position in the drone market.
This is the preferred brand among professional athletes and extreme sports lovers.
AeroVironment
AeroVironment is the top leading company in the military drone industry. The brand specializes in the manufacture of surveillance and tactical drones.
Their “Raven” drone (UAS: RQ-11B Raven) is the most used small-scale drone in the world. This is the best option for customers looking for a military-friendly experience.
The company also announced the creation of a new innovational drone that will meet both military and civilian needs called the Quantix with a new UAV system.
Boeing
This is also a drone company that targets primarily to the military market and medium-sized drones. The company is growing every year more and more, making it one of the best companies for investors to put their money in.
Their greatest drone model is the Boeing ScanEagle, used by the US military since 2004 and with a cost of approximately $800,000. It is launched with a catapult system.
Ambarella
Ambarella is a core-company for many of the drones companies in the world. It provides many video-processing chips for many drone markers.
In fact, DJI and GoPro are among the companies that demand Ambarella´s products. However, the company is planning for 2018 reach new technologies and is talking about 8k resolution in their innovations.
Ambarella is a promising company that is making the customers and drone´s fans anxious for their products.
3D Robotics
3D Robotics is another innovational drone company that claims to be the “smartest and most technologically advanced” due to their autonomous drones. Their system is known by “smart drone” which works through GPS.
One of the most interesting things about their technology is that their drones follow you and don’t require your manage to move. This is a great option for people looking for their drones to move alone when they are walking or doing what they love.
Their drones prices are pretty affordable ranging between 250$ to 600$.