WHAT’S ON TEST…

1 Holystone HS100

Taking on the tried-and-tested form factor, the Holystone HS100 instantly stands out. GPS and a built-in gimbal- controlled 1080p HD camera, headless mode and ‘ follow me’ make this drone an appealing proposition.

£219, holystone.com

SPECS

FLIGHT TIME 15 minutes SENSORS Six-axis gyro, barometer, GPS

CAMERA Full HD 1080p

FLIGHT MODES One key takeoff/ landing, headless mode, altitude hold, follow me, FPV and VR

CONTROLLER FREQUENCY 2.4GHz SIZE 500x500x180mm

WEIGHT 700g

2 Eachine E511

The smallest and cheapest of the drones on test, the Eachine E511 is designed with portability in mind. The foldable design means that it will pack neatly into a backpack so that you can take it pretty much anywhere; it also has a decent camera built in. £96, eachine.com

SPECS

FLIGHT TIME 17 minutes

SENSORS Six-axis gyro

CAMERA Full HD 1080p

FLIGHT MODES Return to home, headless mode, trajectory flight, FPV

CONTROLLER FREQUENCY 2.4GHz

SIZE 350x 360x70mm

WEIGHT 260g

3 Potensic D85

A futurist design instantly makes the Potensic D85 stand out. Featuring full dual GPS, this drone is ultra- easy to use with automatic flight modes such as ‘ follow me’ and ‘point of interest’. An upgradable camera option enables you to swap the camera for a GoPro if you want. £259, potensic.com

SPECS

FLIGHT TIME 20 minutes SENSORS Dual GPS

CAMERA Full HD 1080p FLIGHT MODES Return to home, point of interest, follow me

CONTROLLER FREQUENCY 2.4GHz SIZE 250x250x380mm WEIGHT 600g