The battery life and flight times of drones are certainly one of the main frustrations with drone technology. If your drone can’t keep itself in the air, it doesn’t matter how fast the blistering is or how amazing the camera is.
For this reason, when evaluating your next drone, total flight time has to be one of the most important factors. If your only have a few minutes to record a video what good is a camera that can record 4k video. If your battery dies in just a few minutes what good is a 2000 meters radio range. The list conveys some of the best drones with the longest flight times in an ascending format.
We also took the price into consideration so you can find drones ranging from $40 to $3000.
We will start with a couple of expensive drone models, that have a very long flight time. Moving further down the list, we will list newer drones that were released in 2019 and they are all worthy to be in this list of the long flight drones.
Check out the most recent DJI Mavic model – Mavic Mini! An affordable drone that turns complete newbies into top-notch videographers! Click here to read the review or here to check the latest price!
Compared to the DJI Inspire 1, the DJI Inspire 2 has many features and technologies that you shouldn’t miss. The more affordable camera version (X4S) alone is better-positioned thanks to its 1-inch image sensor. The dual battery slot, as well as the numerous anti-collision sensors, flight modes, or redundant units (e.g. redundant IMU), make the DJI Inspire 2 a much safer drone. But also the new FPV camera or the optional DJI Crystalsky display should not be overlooked with the latest DJI flagship. All in all, the DJI Inspire 2 is not only safer but also more comfortable and technically mature than its predecessor.
The Inspire 2 flight time is approximately 27 minutes with the Zenmuse X4S and around 23 minutes with the Zenmuse X7 camera. These flight time parameters are tested while hovering at sea level with no wind.
With the new Enterprise models of the second Mavic series, DJI Innovations has mature models for professional use in its portfolio. Especially the extension modules – consisting of loudspeaker, headlight or collision warning light – are extremely useful depending on the field of application and usage and also function surprisingly reliably in practice.
The same applies to the thermal imaging camera of the DJI Mavic Enterprise Dual, which delivers remarkable results especially considering the comparatively low purchase price.
DJI’s FOC propulsion motors and efficient propellers improve the M2E flight time, extending a flight of up to 31 minutes and a top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h). This is the same as the Mavic 2 Pro and Zoom
The DJI Mavic 2 is also in the second generation an absolutely remarkable machine. With the DJI Mavic 2 Pro, the Mavic camera drone is for the first time available with a 1-inch sensor in a Hasselblad camera. In addition to its dimensions of only 214 × 91 × 84 millimeters and a weight of only 907 grams (DJI Mavic 2 Pro), the DJI Mavic 2 comes with an abundance of accessories that are included in a standard package.
DJI OcuSync 2.0 ensures extremely stable signal transmission
In addition to its portability and functionality, the DJI Mavic 2 features the new DJI OcuSync 2.0, a transmission system with remarkable ranges of up to 8 kilometers (FCC standard) or 5 kilometers (CE standard) or live image transmission in HD resolution.
The comprehensive obstacle sensor system, the improved flight functions, and the quite long flight time of 31 minutes, as well as the extremely stable signal transmission thanks to DJI’s OcuSync 2.0, speak for themselves in any case.
Check out the most recent DJI Mavic model – Mavic Mini! An affordable drone that turns complete newbies into top-notch videographers! Click here to read the review or here to check the latest price!
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
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Product Specs
- Flight Time: 23 minutes
- Battery: 100V 4480mAh Li-Po 4S
- Charge Time: 60 minutes
- Dimensions: 457 x 330 x 203 mm (18 x 13 x 8 inches)
- Weight: 1280 grams (2.8 pounds)
- Wingspan: 590 mm (23.2 inches)
- Controller Frequency: 2.4GHZ
- Operating Range: 2000 meters (6562 feet)
- Camera: 12MP 4k camera
- Payload Capacity: 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
- Maximum Speed: 16 m/s (36 mph)
- Maximum Flying Altitude: 6000 meters (19685 feet)
- Recommended Manufacturer Age: 14 years and up
The Phantom 3 Professional is considered to be the most advanced consumer drone currently available on the market. It is powered by a powerful 100V 4480mAh Li-Po 4S battery and has an impressive flight time of about 25 minutes.
The DJI Phantom 3 Professional is RTF drone and you get an additional battery for added flight time. The new 100W charger charges the battery for an hour per battery. You can operate your drone up to 2,000 meters away from you and it can fly up to 6,000 meters above sea level.
Check out the latest DJI machine – DJI Mavic Air 2.
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is a great leap forward in comparison to Mavic Mini (and the first generation of Mavic Air) in nearly every measurable respect:
✔️battery life
✔️flying range
✔️image and video quality
✔️transmission and controller
Click here to see the full specs!
This drone is able to shoot very high-quality photos and the Phantom 3 Professional’s 4K resolution is perfect for recording professional-level video. As far as color goes, the DJI Phantom 3 Professional is only available in white.
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DJI Phantom 3 Standard
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Product Specs
- Flight Time: 25 minutes
- Battery: 15.2V 4480mAh Li-Po 4S
- Charge Time: 50 minutes
- Dimensions: 482 x 482 x 203 mm (19 x 19 x 8 inches)
- Weight: 1216 grams (2.7 pounds)
- Wingspan: 590 mm (23.2 inches)
- Controller Frequency: 5.8GHz
- Operating range: 1000 meters (3281 feet)
- Camera: 12MP 2.7k camera
- Maximum Speed: 16 m/s (36 mph)
- Maximum Flying Altitude: 6000 meters (19685 feet)
- Manufacturer recommended age: 14 years and up
The Phantom 3 Standard is very easy to use and even beginners will be able to get flying and photographing quickly. The drone is equipped with a single battery; a big, heavy, and powerful 15.2V 4480-mAh Li-Po battery, which provides around 25 minutes of flight time.
The battery is recharged using the included charger. It is important to note that the battery takes quite a long time to recharge: around 50 minutes.
You can also buy spare batteries for this drone, but the problem is that this battery is pretty expensive. The built-in camera on the Phantom 3 Standard is able to record very high-quality photos and videos. It also has an impressive range and it is one of the heavier drones on the market.
As far as color goes, the Phantom 3 Standard is only available in white.
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3D Robotics Solo
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Product Specs
- Flight time: 25 minutes
- Battery: 15V 5200mAh Li-Po
- Charge Time: 90 minutes
- Dimensions: 457 x 457 x 254 mm (18 x 18 x 10 inches)
- Weight: 1500 meters (3.3 pounds)
- Wingspan: 460 mm (18.1 inches)
- Controller Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Operating Range: 805 meters (2641 feet)
- Payload Capacity: 420 grams (0.9 pounds)
- Maximum Speed: 24.6 m/s (55 mph)
- Maximum Flying Altitude: 122 meters (400 feet)
- Manufacturer Recommended Age: 14 years and up
The 3D Robotics Solo is the world’s first smart drone and includes many world-first technologies.
The Solo is pretty fast compared to most drones and has a top speed of 55mph. The drone comes with a powerful 15V 5200mAh Li-Po battery and it boasts about 25-minute sky life. This means that this drone can fly for 17 minutes longer than the average drone. The Solo is not equipped with a camera.
However, it is compatible with GoPro and other action cameras that can easily attach to the drone’s main body via a compatible stabilization gimbal. Its stabilization gimbal supports 3 axes of rotation. This means that, when the drone rotates along its three axes, the camera will remain steady and focused.
The Solo is one of the heavier drones on the market and also above average in size. As far as color goes, the 3D Robotics Solo is only available in black.
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Hubsan Zino/Zino Pro
In terms of quality, the Hubsan H117S Zino is really top! Everything works as it should. Here you get a high-quality copter at a moderate price. If you have 20 dollars to spend more, you can get yourself an even better version of Hubsan Zino Pro that has a lot more features.
The Hubsan has similar characteristics to the DJI Mavic Air (which is superior to Mini) but it costs less than Mavic Mini and in terms of value/price ration is this one a real bang for the buck. It can do 4K video and has a 1KM range when on the controller but it can do up to 2.5 KM on flight mode like Waypoint. It has a shorter flying time than Mavic Mini (23 minutes compared to 30 minutes) and is heavier. But it has a superior camera and is much sturdier and crash-resistant.
Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon
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The quad is good for taking pictures and videos, the gimbal is steady. You can swap your own cameras if not satisfied with the CGO3. It can carry some weight. It’s big and it looks sharp and will turn some heads.
Product Specs
- Flight Time: 25 minutes
- Battery: 11V 5400mAh Li-Po 3S
- Charge Time: 120 minutes
- Dimensions: 420 x 420 x 240 mm (16.5 x 16.5 x 9.4 inches)
- Weight: 1100 grams (2.4 pounds)
- Wingspan: 565 mm (22.2 inches)
- Controller Frequency: 2.4GHz
- Operating Range: 400 meters (1312 feet)
- Camera: 16MP 1080p camera
- Payload Capacity: 600 grams (1.3 pounds)
- Maximum Flying Altitude: 400 meters (1312 feet)
- Manufacturer Recommended Age: 14 years and up
The Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon is able to fly for about 25 minutes and this drone is perfect for those people who want to capture an intense collection of aerial stills. You can also buy a spare battery and get almost an hour of fun.
The drone is powered by a powerful 11V 5400mAh Li-Po 3S battery that takes about 120 minutes to charge completely. The Q500+ Typhoon has a great number of features and admirable specifications and it feels like something a professional would use.
The design and build make this quad perfect for video recording and aerial photography. As far as color goes, the Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon is only available in white.
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DJI Phantom 4
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Product Specs
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