The Best Drone to Buy Now: DJI Mavic Pro

Drones are getting safer, smarter... and now smaller. WSJ Personal Tech columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler explains why DJI's Mavic Pro is the best choice for newbies.

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[timmy]

I always find it weird when I hear comments like "the battery life is a disappointment at only 24 minutes". I'm guessing it's from those who have never flown model aircraft before - 24 minutes is a very, very long time for any R/C copter to keep itself airborne. It's actually remarkable.

[highspacefox]

nice shots! This is totally the drone for backpacking!

[ticholasnerpening]

if you don't know what the flashing lights mean you shouldn't be flying the drone.

[awesomness]

it actually has a beginner mode and tutorial so it's not difficult for starters to learn how to fly

[Smt_Glaive]

24_minutes is only?? wtf...this guy has no bloody idea...24 minutes for a drive so small with so many features is awesome

[YumianDeng]

24 mins on such a small drone is already very good. other drone with similar portability get around 10 minutes

[jqhrepv]

I bought the mavic pro fly more combo 👌🏻 arrives in 3 days

[JusdoinstuF]

24 Minute battery life?? That seems pretty bad.