7 TIPS - CHOOSING NG THE RIGHT DRONE

FOR MOTORCYCLE ADVEN

- Mitchel de Jager

The days of shooting with a helmet cam and watching long, drawn-out videos are long gone. Today's expectations are higher than ever, and many adventure riders are using drones to capture those dreamy panoramic shots that magically follow you from up in the sky. For those looking to acquire a drone, here are some tips on what to look for and the best (current) drone recommendations.

TIP 1 CHECK THE TRACKING OPTIONS

An increasing number of drones have tracking capabilities, like DJI's Follow Me and ActiveTrack. With this feature, the drone will follow you as you ride, which makes filmmaking a lot easier. But this feature comes at a cost. The cheapest drone with tracking at the time of this writing is the DJI Mini Pro 3 for $750. The most expensive is the DJI Mavic 3 for $2,049, without any extras.

TIP 2 DECIDE YOUR BUDGET

Are you looking to do drone videography professionally and maybe earn money with it? Or are your goals less lofty? You can have a decent drone without tracking capability for about $450, such as the Mini 2, a very light and small model with great stabilization and 4K video. It just lacks the tracking options and the anti-collision sensors of more expensive versions.

TIP 3 INSPECT THE SIZE AND WEIGHT (INCLUDING ACCESSORIES)

DJI's Mini 2 or Mini 3 Pro with just one battery and a charger are lightweight and compact. Carrying a bigger, more professional model, such as the DJI Air 2s with extra batteries and a bigger charger, will take up much more space. How much room do you have on your bike? Make your choice accordingly.

TIP 4 MAKE SURE YOU ARE ALLOWED TO FLY