Drone Gift Guide: Choices From DJI, GoPro, Yuneec, Parrot

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Drones have risen above niche status. What used to be a pricey hobby for RC enthusiasts and pro videographers is now a field ripe with funky sky gadgets. Choices range from $20 toys up into pro models that cost several thousand dollars. Whether your loved one is brand new to flying machines or can zip a quadcopter through a basketball hoop at 50 yards, we’ve got selections for every type of pilot on your list.

And of course, don’t forget that extra batteries—a necessity for extending flight time—make great stocking stuffers.

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DJI Phantom 4 Know someone who wants to get the best footage possible from their drone? The DJI Phantom 4 is the one to get. Its 12-megapixel camera can capture 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, and with an f/2.8 aperture it can produce solid footage at night. It also has all