Drones & action cams, tech toys
DJI Mavic Air 2 £769 / stuff.tv/mavicair2
With the Air 2, DJI has built on the basic platform of a simple entry-level drone and thrown in a heap of pro-grade features, so those dipping a tentative toe into the waters of aerial photography or videography no longer have to put up with mediocre content. The sensor and 48MP resolution produce very sharp imagery, while the ability to shoot in RAW format gives plenty of post-production options and the DJI Fly app allows for fast image filters, movie edits and social media uploads.
Stuff says ★★★★★
A great drone for noobs and ace snappers alike, this is DJI’S finest sub-£1k flyer yet
Gopro Hero9 Black £430 (£330 with sub) / stuff.tv/h9b
It’s bulkier than the Hero8 Black and needs an add-on to match its ultra-wide video… but better image detail, battery life and features make this one of the most versatile bits of filming and photography kit we’ve used.
Stuff says ★★★★★
The pinnacle of action-cam excellence
DJI Mavic Mini £369 / stuff.tv/mavicmini
If you just want to get a fantastic balance of user experience, features, convenience and quality at a stomachable price, the Mavic Mini is the most accessible premium drone we’ve used to date.
Stuff says ★★★★★
Dinky drones don’t come more feature-packed Gopro Hero8 Black ★★★★★ £330 (£280 with sub) / stuff.tv/h8b
Overtaken by the Hero9 Black… but this is still arguably a better option if you don’t need 5K. DJI Osmo Action ★★★★★ £329 / stuff.tv/osmoaction
A smart, vlog-friendly shooter that captures great footage without faff.