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?

#ActionCameraResearch

Top Action Drones

How They Stack Up...
DJI Air 2s	Autel Evo Nano	EXO Cinemaster 2	DJI Mini 2

Release Date
April 2021	September 2021	February 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.	Budget drone with a 4K camera and 3-axis gimbal that is made in America	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°		83°
Maximum Video Resolution
5.4K, 30 FPS	4K, 30 FPS	4K, 30 FPS	4K, 30 FPS
Gimbal
3-axis	3-axis	3-axis	3-axis
Remote Controller
OcuSync 1080p/30fps	2.7K	720p	720p/30fps
Maximum Distance
12 km	10 km	2500 feet	10 km
Extra Shooting Modes
8K Hyperlapse, QuickShots	Auto, Manual, Shutter priority	Follow me, circle, route fly
Camera Sensor
1'' CMOS	1/2'' CMOS (Nano+ 1/1.28 '')	1/2.3 in Sony	1/2.3'' CMOS
Obstical Avoidance
Forward, Backward, Downward, Upward	Forward, Backward, Downward	Downward	Downward
Maximum Flight Time
31 minutes	28 minutes	28 minutes	31 minutes
Maximum Speed
19 m/s	15 m/s	27 mph	57.6 kph
Drone Weight
574 g	249 g	2 lbs	249 g
Drone Dimensions (Folded)
180x97x84 mm	140 x 90 x 50 mm	12x3x2 inches	138×81×58 mm
Buy Online

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!