The DJI Drones & Accessories We Actually Recommend (and Why)
Our DJI Air 3S
This page exists because we get asked this question a lot.
What drone should I buy?
What accessories actually matter?
What do you fly when it’s not a YouTube thumbnail or a spec sheet?
So instead of answering that one conversation at a time, we finally put it all in one place.
Not a store.
Not a “top 10” list.
Just the drones and tools we either fly ourselves, or recommend because they’re well-built, well-priced, and genuinely useful.
What we fly
Our main workhorse is the DJI Air 3S.
It’s the drone that actually goes up when something matters. Dual cameras, reliable low-light performance, long flight times, and the kind of consistency you want when you’re flying early mornings, coastal conditions, or controlled airspace. It’s not flashy. It just works. That’s why it gets used.
At the other end of the spectrum is the DJI Neo 2, which has become Blake’s drone.
And honestly, it’s one of the most impressive things DJI has built in years.
It’s tough, simple, and unintimidating. Palm takeoffs, gesture control, solid tracking, and full prop guards mean a four-year-old can fly it confidently without turning it into a stress event. We use it for family stuff, quick clips, and just having fun. The fact that it shoots stabilized 4K at that price still feels a little ridiculous.
Different drones. Same philosophy. If it earns its place, it stays.
About the gear page
The new Gear page is a rotating list.
Some of the items on it are things we fly every week. Some are accessories we own and use regularly. Others are tools we recommend because they solve real problems without overcomplicating things.
Batteries that don’t quit early.
Bags that actually fit your kit.
Cards that don’t fail mid-flight.
Small upgrades that make flying easier, not fussier.
It’s intentionally curated. We don’t want everything. We want the right things.
You can see the full list here:
DJI Drones & Accessories Worth Buying
Why we’re doing it this way
This isn’t about pretending we’re a retailer.
It’s about being useful.
If you’re new to drones, this saves you from buying the wrong thing.
If you already fly, it might confirm what you’re looking at next.
If you’re just curious, it gives you a realistic snapshot of what actually gets used in the real world.
The list will change over time as gear changes and prices shift. The standard stays the same.
If it flies well, holds up, and makes the experience better, it belongs.
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