Compact Drone Comparison Chart - Action Camera Research

Action Drones. Take to the Sky.

Compact drones are light and can fold up and fit almost anywhere. Take one along on your next adventure and get a sweet shot from the air. Which 'action' drone does it best?

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Top Action Drones

How They Stack Up...
DJI Air 2s	DJI Mini 3 Pro	Autel Evo Nano	Holy Stone HS720E

Release Date
April 2021	May 2022	September 2021
What Makes it Special?
Significanly improved version of the Mavic Air 2 features a 1-inch camera sensor.	DJI's new "mini" is the most powerful one yet. It has some great features like vertical video with specs that come close to the bigger drones.	Autel's Nano offers a sub 250g drone built by the makers of the highly acclaimed EVO series.	Holy Stone offer a more affordable drone with only 2-axis stabilization.
Field of View
84°	Horizontal 106°, Vertical 90°	84°	130°
Maximum Video Resolution
5.4K, 30 FPS	4K, 60fps	4K, 30 FPS	4K, 30 FPS
Gimbal
3-axis	3-axis	3-axis	2-axis
Remote Controller
OcuSync 1080p/30fps	1080p/30fps	2.7K	1080p
Maximum Distance
12 km	8km	10 km	1 km
Extra Shooting Modes
8K Hyperlapse, QuickShots	QuickShots	Auto, Manual, Shutter priority
Camera Sensor
1'' CMOS	1/1.3 inch CMOS	1/2'' CMOS (Nano+ 1/1.28 '')
Obstical Avoidance
Forward, Backward, Downward, Upward	Forward, Backward, Downward	Forward, Backward, Downward	Downward
Maximum Flight Time
31 minutes	34 mins (47 mins with Plus battery)	28 minutes	23 minutes
Maximum Speed
19 m/s	16 m/s	15 m/s
Drone Weight
574 g	249 g	249 g	495 g
Drone Dimensions (Folded)
180x97x84 mm	145×90×62 mm	140 x 90 x 50 mm	177 x 104 x 58 mm
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I used a larger and heavier drone originally. Difficult to take it anywhere! A small foldable drone can make a great action camera. You can fold it up safely in its case, then throw it into your bag or even your pocket!