Drones are becoming more and more popular, especially the light models under 250 grams. The simple reason for this is that they are easy to register and no “drone driver’s license” is required. Since technology has also made significant progress in recent years, these small drones are now serious competitors to the large drones. The best of them have a 4K camera. In this post, we introduce you to the best drones under 250 grams.
The best drones under 250 grams
In this overview, we have focused exclusively on the best drones under 250 grams, which also convince with good camera quality. There are many more models, but in most cases the pictures do not look good. Keep your hands off it and grab a good drone under 250 grams.
INFO! Even drones under 250 grams, at least if they have a camera, must be registered with the LBA. All you have to do is enter your data and you will then receive the “e-id”. More on the subject in the guide: EU Drone Regulation.
DJI Mini 3 Pro
The DJI Mini 3 Pro is an impressive update in the Mini range. The Mini 3 Pro uses the same design and flight philosophy as the Mavic line. You still get a compact, collapsible drone with a nose-mounted camera, but for the first time you can unfold the propeller arms in any order.
The new camera gimbal system offers more flexibility than before, allowing you to pivot the 1/1.3-inch camera in a wider range of motion to capture your 4K videos up to 60fps and 48MP stills that much better .
The standard Mini 3 Pro weighs less than 250g and can fly for up to 34 minutes. But you can also use a larger battery for up to 45 minutes. The weight then exceeds the 250 gram mark.
DJI Mini 2
At less than 249 grams, the DJI Mini 2 not only weighs almost as much as an apple, but due to its small size, the drone is just as big as the palm of your hand. The DJI Mini 2 is one of the most popular drones under 250 grams with a 4K camera.
A 12MP camera circling in the sky delivers content guaranteed to impress. Together with a 4K/30fps video and a motorized 3-axis gimbal, the Mini 2 ensures breathtaking image quality, which remains flawless even with the pilot’s most adventurous stunts.
One battery is enough for almost 31 minutes of flight time. The connection extends up to 6 kilometers.
DJI Mini SE
The DJI Mini SE is almost the same drone as presented before. However, it only has a 2.7K camera. In general, the picture quality is not as good as the Mini 2 and the range is not quite as good either, but you can get it for less than 300 euros.
Xiaomi Fimi X8 Mini
The Xiaomi Fimi X8 Mini is an excellent drone that plays on the same level as the DJI Mini 2. With a range of 8 km, the connection is consistently very stable and good. The camera offers 4K/30fps video and high dynamic range, resulting in clearer footage.
Hubsan Zino Mini SE
Another good camera drone under 250 grams is the Hubsan Zino Mini SE. The drone features a 4K camera with a 3-axis gimbal. Also noteworthy is the flight time of 45 minutes. Thanks to the new Hubsan Syncleas.2.0, the drone has a transmission range of 6 kilometers.
With a 1/2.6 inch CMOS sensor, the drone supports smooth 4K/30fps H.264 100Mbps video. The quality of the camera is very good for this compact drone.
Haven’t found the right drone for your needs yet? Take a look at the following article: The best drones. Also read the drone buying guide. There you will be explained everything important before you buy it and you will be presented with the best drones overall.
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