Drones have become a modern photography essential for several genres, with the financial barrier to entry now lower than ever. However, there are also high-end drones that cost quite a bit, so are they worth it?
I have written a few times about drones. When they first started becoming a consumer device, I missed the boat. I know I don’t have many applications and so it seems like a poor investment for my business. However, in the end, I had a couple of jobs where I could use one and I was feeling a bit nervous, so I took the leap. It was a wise decision for me and it remains one of the most exciting franchises of photography I can make.
However, I can reasonably ask if I made the right purchase. I bought DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo and while I love it, it has a few limitations that I’d rather avoid. When it comes to video, I sometimes wish it had a little more, but that wasn’t much of a consideration when I bought my first drone. Available now DJI Mavic 3 Cine Premium ComboAs the name implies, is video focused.
The profit is that it’s only about $5,000. However, you can shoot 4K video at 120fps on a 1TB SSD in the Apple ProRes 422 HQ codec. Peter Lindgren has been using the Mavic 3 Cine since October, and in this video he discusses whether it’s worth the investment.
