DJI MINI 2

ACTION CAM / DRONE OF THE YEAR

The second-gen edition of DJI’S Mini drone is a dinky dream. Folding up small enough to slip into a coat pocket, it makes capturing stunning aerial photos and videos almost effortless. With a huge flight range of up to 10km, 31 minutes of flying time per charge, a robust level of wind-resistance and the most intuitive controls we’ve used on a quadcopter, it’s a joy to pilot – and the 4K footage and 12MP photos it produces are far beyond what you’d expect from such a tiny device.

The revamped controller might be the star of the show, though. A major improvement over the original, it now offers a clever spring-loaded clasp for your smartphone and a massive 5200mah battery that can be used to top up the Mini 2’s flight time on the move. When you weigh all that up, it’s clear that DJI’S latest soars above the aerial imaging competition. £419 / dji.com

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