FIVE THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR

Keep your eye open for these little details that could make or break your purchase of these fantastic flying machines

01 Sensor check

Most drones have a small imaging sensor and no zoom lens, but it means less weight and a longer flight time.

02 Control in the palm of your hands

Cheaper drones are controlled by an app on your phone; a dedicated controller will usually offer more range.

03 Don’t come crashing down

Many drones now feature automatic collision avoidance, helping you stay out of trouble.

04 Pay for what you get

Cheap beginner drones will likely be trickier to fly than models packing tech like GPS tracking and collision avoidance.

05 Keeping it all legal

Drones over 250g need to be registered; pilots must comply with the Drone Code (UK) or the FAA website (US).