Unfortunately, there are some usability bumps. The Antigravity A1 is what happens when Insta360's 360-degree cameras are given wings and flying feels like a video game. Spinning out as its own brand, Antigravity's debut drone is a big swing: a three-piece set with a drone that captures 8K 360-degree video, FPV goggles and a motion controller. Challenging the dominance of DJI's (many!) consumer drones is a big ask. Antigravity's approach is to play to its strengths in 360-degree video and smartphone-first editing.

WIRED loved 2023's DJI Air 3 (9/10, WIRED Recommends). The midrange consumer drone was easy and safe to fly and compact enough to carry almost anywhere, but I found the most appealing feature to be its innovative dual-camera setup. CMOS sensor), it expanded my creative options for aerial photos and video. I could shoot wide vistas one moment, then switch to the telephoto lens to get closer to a particular feature of the landscape or compress it against the background for more dramatic framing. The new DJI Air 3S takes the concept a step further by increasing the sensor size of the wide-angle camera to a full inch, which improves dynamic range and low-light image quality.

DJI's drones dominate the market to such an extent that you barely hear any other brands mentioned. They're not quite competing with themselves, but the DJI Air 3 does fill a gap between the professional-grade Mavic series and the pocket-size Mini range. It's the first new Air model since 2021's Air 2S, and DJI has done it again, with a drone that offers enhanced video performance and mercifully stress-free flying. I've been flying the DJI Air 3 for the past few months, comparing it with a range of other drones, including its main competitor, the superb Air 2S. The biggest improvement over its older cousin is a multi-camera setup previously exclusive to the much pricier Mavic models, but there are notable boosts to battery life and flight safety too.

With the launch of the Mini 4 Pro, DJI has nailed the recipe for producing premium-level ultralight drones. It comes just 18 months after the superb Mini 3 Pro, but with significant tweaks to the image processing and obstacle avoidance tech, it's undeniably the one to beat. At under 250 grams in weight, it's free from many of the rules and regulations that apply to larger models. In the USA there's no need to register it with the FAA for recreational use, while in the UK (a notoriously difficult place to fly drones), it can be flown pretty freely in public areas. Here in the UK, finding a sub-250 gram drone is critical for most amateur pilots.

DJI's Mavic 3 created early buzz when a leak suggested it would have a large 4/3 sensor and dual camera system, along with an incredible 46 minutes of range. However, potential buyers were also shocked to learn that it has a $2,200 starting price, compared to $1,449 for the Mavic 2 Pro. And that goes way up to $5,000 if you want advanced features like ProRes HQ video. Early footage shows that the camera is indeed impressive and the 50 percent extra flight time is extremely useful. Buyers have also complained, though, about the price, overly basic Fly app and features like ActiveTrack 5 that won't be available until a January 2022 update.