What is the best drone alternative to DJI in 2024?

[@BlairAir]

I was convinced that SOMEONE JUST HAD to be making comparable drone systems (aircraft, RC's, RTK, Camera hardware, gimbal, etc.) to DJI in 2019 when I got deeply interested. For the most part, there was competition but slim, narrowly focused. Autel builds good aircraft, but legit competition? Not to the level I expect, even today. I invested heavily, in Autel, and they still fall short in substantial ways. DJI is anything but perfect, witness the disastrous Mavic 3 release in November 2021. No autonomous flight or features, major bugs including auto-asxending to whatever max altitude was set) (The glass domed wide-angle sensors were glare sensitive), then GPS acquisition issues 6+ months. Hard lessons. Parrot and Skydio have left the consumer space. Sony, X-dynamics Evolve 2 was fantastic in design scope -I had one for a month or so - exotic, inpractical, beautiful. DJI is genuinely trying to fill every niche. They make more mini drone models than GM Makes SUVs in every conceivable size. Sorry for the novelette length comment!

[@HalfChrome]

Spot on

[@BlairAir]

@HalfChrome Man of few words chats with man of many, lol! Great video on the topic by the way!

[@allegriach]

I am very impressed by the RYZE Tello. In a certain way, also by DJI, yet with a significant portion originating outside of DJI. This is my absolute favorite bad-weather drone!

[@HalfChrome]

It’s a good one

[@ridingdeep8530]

I have a Potensic Atom 3-Axis Gimbal drone, despite not having proximity warnings/safeguards, it has been great.

[@HalfChrome]

It’s a good option too

[@bblasphemous]

I have this as well, don't have a DJI to compare it to myself but it's working very nice for me.

[@Daddyusss]

@@bblasphemousthe potensic atom was my first drone, bought it in Sept ‘24. I liked it but I needed better quality and excitement from my first drone - I was left wanting more. I had both a neo and a mini 4 pro ordered before i even returned the potensic. Initially, I was very strict on wanting to stay under $400, but I have zero regrets about getting my m4p. I’ve even seen video just as good from some mini 2s and mini 4k drones (may have just been great post processing though). Either way, I’m loving this new hobby!

[@jusblazzinshabazz6794]

I also have this drone. AWESOME

[@itspurge3896]

Hey bro do you know any youtube videos showing the range test of the specta mini 4k

[@ClarenceSteward-x7f]

I am old school I do not believe in no alternative drone under the levels of DJI. If these drone companies are not on the same level as DJI there is no interest. I don't want to be in the position where there are extremely 100% better

[@ticzusa55]

Then why are you not driving a ferrari or buggatti? Lol it was a dumb statement , dji started but there are many companies wich is good just doesnt have the name thats it. You are not old school at all ....

[@MrRaymond1021]

I honestly thought the Potensic was a good choice but I changed my mind. I think that the DJI clone may be the best choice, but that's just me. I hope Specta start to get better with more choices and fly more combos. I think Specta may be the only one. Thanks for sharing Jack and happy holidays to you and your loved ones. 👍👍👍

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. You too

[@readwrecks]

When I was looking at Black Friday deals on Amazon, the 3 best deals appeared to be the Holy Stone 720R (for about $170), the Ruko F11 GIM2 (other versions of their F11 were on there for some pretty good prices as well, but the GIM2 was the best deal), and the Veenix V11. The FIMI Mini was a good deal too, but I got a better deal in October than their Black Friday deal. But I don’t know much about Ruko or Veenix, and I didn’t have the money so I just kinda guessed.

[@genefoxgreenmountaindroning]

Thanks for the great advice

[@redreefbud]

I would love to get 1 of those spectra 😉 $$ i have a mini 3 pro and a few diy fpv 😁 just ordered another speedybee f405 40a AIO to make something to use with this C-20T gimbal and integrated base plate with head tracking and 03 air unit i just got 😁 thanks for the great videos man!! 😁

[@FlyingBuzzard]

But NO Skydio drones ? Seriously ? They were the ones complaining about DJI and yet they have no consumer drones...LOL So with a DJI Ban it appears will happen at some point ( I am not a camera drone person hate the cell phone stuff ) BUT it s great to know there are alternatives and performs better in some cases I personally expect in my opinion the FAA will come out with a Sub 250 registration demand and also a RID demand because so many have gone to the sub 250 and we have seen many reports of people flying them in restricted places right in the heart of DC to be exact as well

[@jusblazzinshabazz6794]

Ok im looking at the fimi x8 pro or the specta air. My only problem with the specta is i can't find replacement batteries. Im definitely going to need more than one battery. Do you know if Amazon sells a fly more combo for the specta air??

[@HalfChrome]

They don’t. You can email Specta directly

[@itspurge3896]

Please bro do a distance test on the specta mini 4k

[@itspurge3896]

Also i rely appreciate you replying to my comment 👍🏽

[@itspurge3896]

Hi bro please do a distance test on the specta mini please

[@HalfChrome]

Sorry. Don’t do range tests anymore. FAA isn’t a fan. Not super safe.

[@itspurge3896]

@ that makes sense thank you bro

[@FoxFaderWorld]

Specta air, does it have RID?

[@HalfChrome]

I believe so

[@FlyingBuzzard]

Yes, the Specta Air 4K drone is on the FAA Remote ID list Make: SPECTA Model: AIR FCC Identifier: 2BCHV-TQFDUB2

[@iket71]

Have you ever tested a KF 104 MAX drone

[@HalfChrome]

I have not

[@skdragon8845]

Really need another strong player in the market,but at this point the is nothing which can be compared to DJI tech

[@HalfChrome]

Fairly accurate

[@Quad_Father]

I’ve been having a really hard time finding spare specta batteries. Any idea where I can get them? For the specta air?

[@HalfChrome]

Email Specta directly.

[@johnsonbui]

Oh shit you should investigate more before you buy thats suck😢😢😢😢😢

[@johnpower8356]

I just ordered a dji mini 3 fly more, RC, and an extra drone incase I crash. And I ordered a mini 4 pro fly more with plus batteries and RC2. I'm afraid to go another route

[@HalfChrome]

Why a 3 and a 4?

[@johnpower8356]

@HalfChrome hi, actually I ordered the mini pro 4 first with the fly more and rc 2 but with the plus batteries, but I started seeing videos about registering and the RID and decided 'm not going that route yet. So the next day I ordered the mini 3 (not pro) with fly more and standard batteries. I decided the 4 can go on a shelf in the garage in case I ever get that far along. Then the mini 3 arrived a d I charged all he batteries turned on the RC and got to a page that said connect to wifi, well I don't have wifi so now that one also is in the garage on a shelf. I'm out

[@HalfChrome]

@johnpower8356 you don’t have to register either. Both have RID.

[@johnpower8356]

@HalfChrome ok thanks. I read that the mini 4 with the plus batteries activates the rid and over the 150g limit requiring me to have to register. It was a fly more kit with plus batteries. Is that incorrect?

[@HalfChrome]

@johnpower8356 a plus battery is over 250. That is correct. But standard are not.

[@johnsonbui]

Dji smart another name 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ronaldwilson9525]

None. At least that's MY opinion.

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

In my opinion there is no alternative to DJI they are the best And at this point nobody can touch them. Yes I know they are not cheap and yes you can buy a good drone For maybe 200-400 dollars but bottom line it is not a DJI.

[@wehttamak]

there is no alternative to DJI at this point i do hope however that when the USA ban Dji the rest of the world dont be like puppet

[@karlernestsumodlayonatabel2935]

Can i ask for a free drone im 15 and been watching your vids for a while now. hoping i get response

[@pt4515]

I don't understand why "no geofencing" is a feature... If it's an illegal enough place to fly a drone that DJI put it on their geofencing list ... you probably shouldn't be flying there. Is it better to get caught, arrested, and charged hundreds of thousands by the FAA? For any controlled or restricted airspace, if you have permission from the FAA or entity that controls the airspace, DJI will unlock the geofence for you. Honestly, there's plenty of places that DJI doesn't lock which already can get you in plenty of trouble as-is.

[@FoxFaderWorld]

It's not about letting you fly wherever you want, you still have to be personally vigilant. Geofenceing has a heck of a cushion when comes to areas where one shouldn't fly. I come from autel to dji. Dji limits my altitude in areas waaay before necessary. I'd rather trust my own vigilance.

[@HalfChrome]

There are also plenty of places that it is legal to fly that are locked by DJI. I made a video in class G airspace that was locked because it is close to a small airfield. I understand your point but the process isn’t super easy and can be a pain.

[@gregb1599]

In my country you can fly inside the airport area, as long as it's shielded or below buildings or houses. That is where geo fencing can be annoying. Our country has crazy weight limits as in under 25kgs if used consumer. The only requirement is that if the drone weighs between 15 and 25kg its needs to be certified as safe to fly by a qualified person. But 25kg is crazy weight!

[@tomeauburn]

Is the Specta larger air equivalent to Air3 or a air 3s

[@HalfChrome]

@tomeauburn air 3