The Most Expensive Drones on the Market Today

If you were to mention the word “drone” a decade ago, most people would associate this flying craft with military and war. However, drones are now available for the everyday American citizen, and they are becoming extremely common for recreation and commercialization. Here are the most expensive drones currently listed on Amazon.

Freefly Systems ALTA UAV Drone – $9,250

Resembling a large spider, this gadget consists of 6 propellers that branch out from its center base. According to their description, the drone is easy to set up, and you will have it flying within 5 minutes of unpacking. The drone is made of carbon fiber, making it both light and durable.

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The “Integrated SYNAPSE Flight Controller” includes a variety of sensors and tools that enables pilots to perform a variety of complex flight maneuvers that could not be executed by your everyday drone. Lastly, the camera on board the ALTA UAV Drone allows users to conveniently snap pictures from the flying device.

DJI Inspire 2 with Zenmuse X5S Drone – $6,007.76

DJI puts a strong emphasis on high quality video when they advertised this product. Specifically, the drone is able to capture 5.2k-resolution video at 4.2Gbps. Moreover, the drone records 4K-resolution video in H.264 and H.265. The bit rate can reach up to 100Mbps.

The drone is also a speed demon, as it reaches speeds of 50 mph in just 4 seconds. The maximum speed it can reach is 67 mph. The ascension rate of this drone is 23 feet per second (7 meters per second), and the drone descends at a rate of 30 feet per second (9 meters per second).

DJI Matrice 600 Drone – $4,050

Definitely the most affordable of the three drones listed here, this quadcopter drone contains up to 33 pounds of weight for total “takeoff weight.” The drone is designed for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. The drone is dust-proof and features self-cooling motors, so you are guaranteed smooth flying with this device.

The ability to take photos with drones is an increasingly popular feature. This is further exemplified by the rumors that Snapchat is working on photo- and video-taking drones. Although many complications could arise from this, it nonetheless proves to be an in-demand feature when looking for a drone on the market. So, if you’re going to purchase a drone with a high price tag, make sure that it has all of the latest features, such as the ability to take photos, not just video.