The gear behind the guides
The original site kept a "my cameras" page — a list of what the channel actually flew and filmed with. This is the 2026 version of that page: the aircraft we'd buy today, the cameras we test footage against, and the small stuff that keeps shoots alive. Everything links to a current listing so you can check today's price.
Drones (the aircraft we recommend)
DJI Mini 4 ProThe default answer for almost everyone — sub-249 g, all-direction sensing, 4K/60 HDR. Full breakdown →
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DJI Air 3SWhen the Mini's small sensor is the bottleneck: dual camera, big battery, telephoto reach.
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DJI Mini 2 SE classThe budget pick from the beginner guide — still the friendliest way to start.
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Ground cameras
Sony a6700 class APS-C mirrorlessThe hybrid workhorse for B-roll and vlogging: great autofocus, tiny rig, accepts the same ND and audio ecosystem as the drones' footage.
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Action camera (DJI Osmo Action / GoPro class)For cockpit shots, ground-to-air transitions, and anything the drone shouldn't fly through. Horizontal or vertical, pick your platform.
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The small stuff that saves shoots
- ND filters — the difference between strobing and filmic. Sets for the Mini class →
- Fast microSD — U3/A2, one per camera body, labeled. Shortlist →
- Wireless lav / shotgun mic — wind kills onboard audio; record separately. Wireless kits →
- Spare batteries ×2 — the cheapest flight-time multiplier in the hobby. Battery finder →
Rules before rotors: check the FAA page so your new aircraft arrives with the paperwork already sorted.