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	Autel Evo Nano	DJI Mini 3 Pro	DJI Mini 2

Release Date
April 2021	September 2021	May 2022	November 2020
What Makes it Special?
Significanly improved version of the Mavic Air 2 features a 1-inch camera sensor.	Autel's Nano offers a sub 250g drone built by the makers of the highly acclaimed EVO series.	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.	DJI's smallest drone is under the weight limit for required registration in many countries while almost matching the orignial Mavic Air in quality.
Field of View
84°	84°	Horizontal 106°, Vertical 90°	83°
Maximum Video Resolution
5.4K, 30 FPS	4K, 30 FPS	4K, 60fps	4K, 30 FPS
Gimbal
3-axis	3-axis	3-axis	3-axis
Remote Controller
OcuSync 1080p/30fps	2.7K	1080p/30fps	720p/30fps
Maximum Distance
12 km	10 km	8km	10 km
Extra Shooting Modes
8K Hyperlapse, QuickShots	Auto, Manual, Shutter priority	QuickShots
Camera Sensor
1'' CMOS	1/2'' CMOS (Nano+ 1/1.28 '')	1/1.3 inch CMOS	1/2.3'' CMOS
Obstical Avoidance
Forward, Backward, Downward, Upward	Forward, Backward, Downward	Forward, Backward, Downward	Downward
Maximum Flight Time
31 minutes	28 minutes	34 mins (47 mins with Plus battery)	31 minutes
Maximum Speed
19 m/s	15 m/s	16 m/s	57.6 kph
Drone Weight
574 g	249 g	249 g	249 g
Drone Dimensions (Folded)
180x97x84 mm	140 x 90 x 50 mm	145×90×62 mm	138×81×58 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!