How to choose your first drone?

If you are a beginner , want to buy your fist Drone , Which one is the best for you?

Photographers and videographers

DJI Phantom 4 Pro Advanced/Pro: If image quality is your top concern, the Phantom 4 Pro/Advanced twins are probably your best choice. Both have a camera with a 1"-type sensor, 100Mbps video codec, and H.265 compression.

Yuneec Typhoon H RealSense: This hexacopter has retractable landing gear and a camera that can be rotated through 360o of motion, a controller with an integrated display, and foldable arms for transport.

Autel Robotics X-Star Premium: The X-Star Premium offers premium features at a very competitive price, including a removable gimbal and camera. It's also comes in orange, making it easy to see.

If image quality is your primary concern, consider the DJI Phantom 4 Pro or Phantom 4 Advanced, which have a 1"-type image sensor similar to premium compact cameras.Travel and adventure

DJI Mavic Pro: This is arguably one of the most popular drones today, and for good reason. It's feature-rich and very compact when the arms are folded in. It's a good option for travelers or those going off the beaten track for adventure.

GoPro Karma: The Karma can be a good for GoPro users. It utilizes a Hero5 Black camera for imaging, so if you already own a Hero5 Black you can save $300 by buying the drone without the camera.

Parrot Bebop 2: The Bebop is easy to fly and can be a great option for beginners, and unlike most models it can fly in the rain. It lacks some more advanced specifications like 4K video.

The GoPro Karma uses a GoPro Hero5 camera. If you already own a Hero5, you can save money by purchasing the drone separately.'Always with you' and social media

DJI Spark: The Spark has been wildly popular thanks to its small size, and it packs a lot of features into limited space. It can be controlled by a smartphone for close range use or an optional controller to go farther afield. Notably, it lacks 4K video.

Hover Camera Passport: A true 'selfie' drone, the Hover can launch and follow you around without even using a controller, and it literally folds in half to fit in a large pocket or small bag. In the US, it's also available through Apple stores.

Yuneec Breeze 4K: The Breeze is one of the few drones in this class that shoots 4K video and is still compact and portable enough to take everywhere. This system has numerous intelligent flight modes as well, making it a very capable system.

The Hover Camera Passport has protected props and folds in half, making it a convenient 'always with you' option.Conclusion

Buying a drone is similar to buying any other camera: getting the right one is mostly a matter of understanding how you're going to use it. To some degree you're also buying into a manufacturer's ecosystem. When it comes time to add accessories – or even another drone to your kit – your existing investment will probably influence your decisions.

Sometimes, a bit of experience with a product can teach you a lot about what you like or don't like. Find an opportunity to fly one or more models. Maybe one of your friends has one and will take you go along on a flight. Alternatively, consider renting one from a place like LensRentals.

Finally, watch for our upcoming product reviews here on DPReview. We'll try to give you as much information as possible to make an informed decision. If there are particular models you'd like to see us review, let us know in the comments!