Top 10 Best DJI Drones & Accessory Gifts for Dad

Written by Adorama
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Published on June 9, 2020
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Quadcopter Drone
DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 Quadcopter Drone
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Father’s Day is almost here! We’ll all be dedicating June 21st to Dad this year, and if you have a hard-to-shop-for dad, we have you covered. We’ve put together the 10 most popular gifts from DJI. Whether he’s a professional photographer or a weekend hobbyist, this rundown includes the perfect gift for any dad. Check out all of the units, ranging from drones to gimbals, and all the accessories in between.

DJI Mavic Mini

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For any drone novice, the Mavic Mini from DJI is simple to operate without compromising quality. The Mavic Mini captures aerial photographs in 12 megapixels and shoots video in 2.7K Quad HD. The camera is designed on a 3-axis gimbal to so all visual content comes out sharp and smooth. Users can connect to the DJI Fly app to add professional looking templates to their footage, and style videos for quick social media sharing. 

The Mavic Mini weighs less than 250 grams and has a flight time of 30 minutes to capture all the needed shots. If you’re still getting the hang of things, follow DJI’s flight tutorials to get off the ground.


DJI Mavic Mini Bundle

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To get the most out of your DJI Mavic Mini, check out this bundle with all the convenient accessories. The price-saving package comes with a 64GB SD card, a Tamrac shoulder bag, photo editing software, and a microfiber cleaning cloth. The Tamrac Jazz Shoulder Bag 50 v2.0 is lightweight and foam-lined to protect your gear. It has compartments to hold your DJI Mavic Mini, a DSLR, and accessories. 

The photo editing kit comes with five different programs including PhotoMirage, Video Studio SE 2019, Painter Essentials 7, PaintShop Pro 2019, and AfterShot Pro 3. This collection of software gives users the ability to video edit, animate, paint, photo edit, and more. 


DJI Mavic 2 Pro Bundle

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The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is a premiere drone with exceptional camera quality and advanced technology. The drone has a 20-megapixel Hasselblad camera with a 1-inch CMOS sensor. The aperture ranges from f/2.8 – f/11 to capture any scenario and lighting you’re shooting. It even supports 4K 10-bit HDR video quality. The drone is capable of 1080p video transmission from up to 8km away and has a flight time of 31 minutes. For more ideas, check out our guide on How to Level Up Your Drone Photos Using the DJI Mavic 2 Pro

This specific bundle comes with a Lowepro DroneGuard BP 200 backpack, a 128GB SD card, Firehouse Technology ARC white strobe light, DJI Mavic 2 Intelligent flight battery, and a 36-inch foldable landing pad.


DJI Mavic 2 Pro Drone with Premium Accessory Kit

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This drone kit includes the aforementioned DJI Mavic 2 Pro and the following accessories: FS Lab Landing Gears Legs, FS Labs 36-inch foldable landing pad, 64GB SD card, ProOptic complete cleaning kit, VidPro 4-in-1 USB 2.0 reader, and DJI Mavic 2 Fly More Kit. 

The FS LAB landing gear legs attach to your drone to assist in the take-off and landing process, and the FS Labs landing pad creates a safe, waterproof spot to land your drone. The DJI Mavic 2 Fly More kit is full of all the tools needed to continue your drone journey including two intelligent batteries, a car charger, a battery charging hub, a shoulder bag, and more.


DJI Mavic 2 Zoom Drone

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The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom has the same professional build and design as the Mavic 2 Pro, but incorporates a different camera. The Zoom has a 12-megapixel sensor with 24-48mm optical zoom and 4X lossless zoom for capturing everything from wide-angle to mid-range photos and videos. The Zoom includes the “Dolly Zoom” mode, which allows for adjusting focus while flying to create a warped, traveling effect. The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom uses an advanced hybrid autofocus that increases focus speed by 40 percent. 

Like the Mavic 2 Pro, the Zoom includes different flight patterns such as Free, Circle, Courselock, and Waypoint that create flawless movement and angles for effect.


DJI Mavic 2 Zoom bundle 

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The Mavic 2 Zoom bundle consists of the crafty DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, a 64GB SD card, Lowepro DroneGuard BP 200 backpack, ProOPTIC complete cleaning kit, and VidPro 4-in-1 USB 2.0 card reader. 

The DroneGuard backpack is designed specifically for drones and can carry a DJI Mavic drone, a transmitter, and up to five batteries. The ProOPTIC cleaning kit has all the essentials for a complete clean — sprays, wipes, air blower, etc. The 64GB has write speeds up to 60MB/s to keep up with all the drone footage and the VidPro card reader is an essential adapter needed in any creator’s bag.


DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 with Standard Remote Controller 

DJI Phantom 4 Pro V2.0 with Standard Remote Controller ()

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Rounding out the drone list is DJI’s Phantom 4 Pro V2.0. This highly capable drone can record in 4K/60fps and captures 20-megapixel photos. The Phantom 4 Pro’s OcuSync 2.0 technology allows the transmission of HD video from up 8km away and supports both 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequencies. 

The included remote has a 5.5-inch screen with the DJI GO 4 app built-in so users can fully operate their drone from the wireless controller. The drone has five different flight modes including Active Track, Return to Home, Tap Fly, Draw Mode, and Gesture Mode, further enhancing your creative options.


the DJI Ronin-S best handheld gimbal stabilizer for mirrorless and DSLR cameras

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The DJI Ronin-S is a go-to gimbal for DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The Ronin-S uses 3-axis stabilization to ensure smooth and clear shooting, and the torque motor is able to operate at speeds of up to 75 km/h. All controls can be achieved with one hand, so users can switch from different functions with ease. 

The Ronin-S comes with automated shooting features including Panorama, Timelapse, Motion Lapse, and Track that give users a creative edge and put professional polish on their footage. The Ronin-S has a detachable design so it can be set up in different scenarios, or taken apart for easy transportation.


DJI Ronin-S Essentials Kit and Hard Case 

DJI Ronin-S Essentials Kit and Hard Case ()

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This Ronin-S bundle includes the DJI Ronin-S gimbal mentioned above and a prime carrying case. The hard case from Go Professional Cases has space for a camera, two lenses, two camera batteries, DJI gimbal, battery handle, tripod, quick-release clip, chargers, and DJI tool case. The case has a foam-lined interior, and is water- and dust-resistant for ultimate protection when moving equipment. 

Once users have their gimbals balanced, all they need to do to start shooting is attach their camera to the gimbal. Easy! 

DJI Ronin-SC 

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The DJI Ronin-SC is an even more beginner-friendly option. Like the S, the Ronin-SC uses ActiveTrack 3.0 technology to seamlessly follow the camera’s subject, and the gimbal’s stabilization algorithms keep the shot smooth. Users can connect to the Ronin app to gain access to more functionality like “Force Mobile” that uses your smartphone’s gyroscope for precise motion. Other modes like 3D Roll 360 and Sport Mode give users more range in different scenarios. 

The DJI Ronin-SC weighs only 1.1kg, but has a payload of 2.0kg to hold DSLRs and even microphone attachments.

For more ideas, check out Adorama’s full line of DJI drones and accessories

Feature photo by Asael Peña on Unsplash

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