The alternatives

DJI MAVIC PRO

With a similar spec to the Phantom 4, the cheaper Mavic Pro packs a punch with 4K video, a compact, collapsible design and four-camera obstacle avoidance. It’s a portable drone that’s always ready to film your adventures. $1,699, dji.com

DJI INSPIRE 2

The original Inspire was the number one choice for professional broadcasters. This second gen can shoot 5.2K video, while forward, downward and upward obstacle sensors enable flight in tight spaces. $5,199, dji.com

EHANG GHOST DRONE 2.0

Bundled with a set of VR goggles and a gimbal-mounted 360º 4K camera this smartphone controlled drone makes professional-grade cinematography easy and (almost) risk free. $1,199, ehangdrones.com.au