# The best drones of 2026

DJI still rules, with HoverAir and Potensic as alternatives: the drones TechRadar and T3 recommend in 2026.

- 28 votes · 11 items
- Sep 16, 2026 · N. MacKenzie
- https://even.best/en/l/2495/the-best-drones-of-2026

## Top 11

1. **DJI Mini 4K** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Best budget.
2. **DJI Mini 5 Pro** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Best overall: under 250 g with a big sensor.
3. **DJI Mavic 4 Pro** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Best camera drone.
4. **DJI Air 3S** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Best for enthusiasts.
5. **DJI Flip** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Foldable, beginner-friendly vlog drone.
6. **HoverAir X1 Pro** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Best for selfies: follows you on its own.
7. **DJI Avata 2** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Best FPV drone.
8. **Antigravity A1** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — 360-degree drone flown with goggles.
9. **Potensic Atom 2** (1 · ▲1 ▼0) — Best non-DJI beginner drone.
10. **DJI Avata 360** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — 360-degree FPV drone.
11. **HoverAir Aqua** (0 · ▲1 ▼1) — Waterproof drone that lands on water.

How is this ranking ordered? By people's votes: each ▲ adds a point and each ▼ takes one away. Anyone can vote and add what is missing.