I love capturing beautiful, sun-kissed landscapes in the summer, and these top-rated drones are up to the challenge

Ah, summer. Winter has long gone and with it, the snow has melted away. The cherry blossoms and magnolia trees are blossoming everywhere, and as the clocks change in the States and in Europe, it signals one thing: summer will soon be here. It’s time for barbecues in the backyard and staying out late as it’s brighter for longer. It’s also a great time for photography, so it’s time to dust off your camera.

You know what else is perfectly suited to summer? Drones and aerial photography. As someone who tests all the best drones, I know for a fact that it can be very difficult to capture pleasing footage in the winter when everything appears dry and damp — especially if you live in the U.K. like I do.

If you’re planning on taking to the skies this summer, boy have I got some good recommendations for you! As part of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, many of my favorite drones have been discounted, such as the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo which is a whopping $500 off at Amazon, and the Potensic Atom 2 bundle which is 21% off at Amazon.

Two of my top-rated drones, the DJI Neo 2 and the DJI Air 3S, aren’t discounted but they’re worth paying full price for — I gave both of them 4.5-star ratings. So, if you’re looking to capture beautiful, sun-kissed landscapes this summer, here are the drones that are up to the challenge.

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Nikita Achanta

Senior reviews writer and photographerQuick linksMy top-rated drones for the summer

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