What are your options for commercial drones? Let’s find out.
There are abundant choices when it comes to commercial UAV purchase, with hundreds of options on the worldwide market and the list continually growing every year. All of the drones listed here are commercial out-of-the-box solutions, as opposed to custom builds or recreational RC setups.
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| Company | UAV Model | Type | Takeoff Weight | Sensor(s) | Launch & landing | Max flight time | Advertised strengths | Website link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3D Robotics | Solo | Multirotor (quad) | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) | Sony R10C 20 MP, RGB | VTOL | 16 min. | Site scan software; easy to deploy | Link |
AerialX | Nanobird | Fixed wing | 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) | Not listed | Hand launch, deep stall land. | 90 min. | Mapping | Link |
| AerialX | Hummingbird | Multirotor (quad) | 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) | Not listed | VTOL | 40 min. | Photos, video and mapping. | Link |
| Aeromao | Aeromapper EV2 | Fixed wing | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | Sony A5100 24 MP, RGB. Optional: NIR and thermal payloads. | Hand or catapult launch, belly land | 60 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Aeromao | Aeromapper 300 | Fixed wing | 5.35 kg (11.8 lb) | Sony A5100 24 MP, RGB or NIR. Optional: Multispectral and thermal, dual sensors possible. | Hand or catapult launch, parachute or belly land. | 90 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Aeromao | Aeromapper Talon | Fixed wing | 3.5 kg (7.7 lb) | Sony A5100 24 MP, RGB or NIR. Optional: Multispectral and thermal, dual sensors possible. | Hand launch, parachute or belly land. | 80 min. | Mapping | Link |
Aibotix | X6 | Multirotor (hex) | 6.6 kg (14.5 lb) | Sony Alpha 7, flexible to use other cameras | VTOL | 30 min. | Mapping and inspection | Link |
| AiDrones | AiD-MC8 | Multirotor (octo) | 8 kg (17.6 lb) | 10x zoom RGB, Thermal | VTOL | NA | Inspection, surveying, monitoring | Link |
| Altavian | Nova 6500 | Fixed wing | 6.8 kg (15 lbs) | Nova MP22 18 MP, RGB or NIR filters. Optional: Nova MP32 29MP, RGB or RGNIR | Hand launch, belly land | 90 min. | Mapping large areas | Link |
| Altavian | Nova R8400 | Multirotor (octo) | 9.7 kg (21.4 lb) | Nova MP22 18 MP, RGB or NIR filters. Optional: Nova MP32 29MP, RGB or RGNIR | VTOL | 25 min. | Mapping, thermal and HD video | Link |
| Autonomous Aeronautics | SurveyScout | Fixed wing | Not listed | Canon S100 12.1 MP. Options: MapIR cameras, Sony QX1, MicaSense Sequoia | Hand launch, belly land | 55 min. | Economical mapping unit | Link |
| Autonomous Aeronautics | Talon | Fixed wing | Not listed | Sony QX1 20.1 MP. Options: Sequoia multispectral, MapIR, Sony A6000, others | Hand launch, belly land | 120 min. | Long duration mapping | Link |
| Autonomous Aeronautics | SurveyMaster | Fixed wing | Not listed | Canon S100 12.1 MP. Options: MapIR cameras, Sony QX1, Sony A6000, MicaSense Sequoia | Hand launch, belly land | 120 min. | Affordable long duration mapping unit | Link |
| BirdsEyeView Aerobotics | FireFly6 Pro | Hybrid (Fixed wing VTOL) | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | Options: Sony A6000, RedEdge, GoPro, FLIR Vue Pro | VTOL | 40 min. | Hybrid solution, fixed wing + VTOL | Link |
C-Astral Aerospace | Bramor C4EYE | Fixed wing | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | 10MP ePTZ CMOS RGB, Thermal, 8x zoom | Catapult launch, parachute land | 180 min. | Long duration mapping and video | Link |
| C-Astral Aerospace | Bramor ppX | Fixed wing | 4.7 kg (10.36 lb) | 24.3 MP RGB. Optional: multispectral, hyperspectral, gas sensors | Catapult launch, parachute land | 210 min. | Long duration mapping, survey grade | Link |
Delair-Tech | DT18 | Fixed wing | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | RGB, multispectral, thermal, HD video | Hand or catapult launch, belly land | 120 min. | Long duration mapping | Link |
| Delair-Tech | DT26X | Fixed wing | 11 kg (24.25 lb) | RGB, multispectral, thermal, LiDAR | Catapult launch, belly or parachute land | 150 min. | Long duration mapping | Link |
| Delair-Tech | DT26M | Fixed wing | 11 kg (24.25 lb) | RGB, multispectral, thermal, LiDAR | Catapult launch, belly land | 150 min. | Stealth monitoring, long endurance | Link |
DJI | Inspire 1 | Multirotor (quad) | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) | X3-FC350 12.4 MP, 4K video. Optional: X5, X5R, XT (Thermal), Z3. | VTOL | 22 min. (with TB48 batteries) | Professional film | Link |
| DJI | Inspire 2 | Multirotor (quad) | 3.29 kg (7.25 lb) w/o camera or gimbal | X4S, 20MP, 4K video or X5S, 20.8MP, 5.2K video. | VTOL | 27 min. (with X4S) | Professional film. Can reach 67 mph, compatible with cinema formats. Obstacle avoidance. | Link |
| DJI | Matrice 100 | Multirotor (quad) | 2.43 kg (5.36 lb) with TB48 battery | X3-FC350 12.4 MP, 4K video. Optional: X5, X5R, XT (Thermal), Z3. | VTOL | 40 min. (with dual TB48s, no payload) | Customizable, including dual batteries | Link |
| DJI | Matrice 200 | Multirotor (quad) | 4.6 kg (10.1 lb) with TB55 battery | Supports Zenmuse X4S, X5S, XT and Z30 | VTOL | 38 min. (with TB55, no payload) | IP43 level weather protection, FPV camera, dual batts. | Link |
| DJI | Matrice 600 | Multirotor (hex) | 9.6 kg (21.2 lb) | Supports Zenmuse X3; Zenmuse X5 series; Zenmuse XT; Ronin-MX; Zenmuse Z15 series HD gimbals: Z15-A7, Z15-BMPCC, Z15-5D III, Z15-GH4 | VTOL | 18 min. (with TB47S and 5.5 kg of payload) | Heavy lifter, cinema camera | Link |
| DJI | Phantom 4 Pro | Multirotor (quad) | 1.39 kg (3.06 lb) | DJI custom camera, 20MP RGB, 4K video. | VTOL | 30 min. | Film and still photos, obstacle sensors. | Link |
DroneMetrex | 4Scight | Multirotor (quad) | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | 20.1 MP RGB | VTOL | 20 min. | Affordable and quick to deploy | Link |
| DroneMetrex | Topodrone-100 | Fixed wing | 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) | 24 MP RGB prosumer camera, NIR option | Catapult launch, belly land or net recovery | 60 min. | Direct georeferencing options, Dynamic Stabilized Active Mount | Link |
Elimco | E100 | Fixed wing | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | RGB | Hand launch, belly land | 60 min. | Surveillance and reconnaissance | Link |
| Elimco | E300 | Fixed wing | 15 kg (33 lb) | 15MP RGB, Thermal IR | Catapult launch, parachute land | 180 min. | Mapping and reconnaissance | Link |
| Event 38 | E384 | Fixed wing | 2.5 kg (5.6 lb) | Canon S110 12.1MP, RGB or Samsung NX1100 APS-C 20.3MP, RGB. Optional: Canon S110 IR or Thermal. | Hand launch, belly land | 100 min. | Mapping (intro package) | Link |
| Event 38 | E386 | Fixed wing | 2.75 kg (6.1 lb) | Canon S110 12.1 MP, RGB or Samsung NX1100 APS-C 20.3MP, RGB. Optional: Canon S110 IR or Thermal. | Hand launch, belly land | 75 min. | Mapping (pro) | Link |
FlyTech | Birdie | Fixed wing | 1 kg (2.2 lb) | Sony RX100 RGB or Canon S110 or Sequoia multispectral | Hand launch, belly land | 30 min. | Precision agriculture | Link |
| FlyTech | Fenix | Fixed wing | 3.2 kg (7.1 lb) | Sony A6000, Voigtlander 40mm | Hand launch, belly land | 60 min. | Mapping | Link |
| FlyTech | Gryf | Multirotor (hex) | 8.2 kg (18.1 lb) | Sony A6000, Voigtlander 21mm | VTOL | 25 min. | Versatility | Link |
| Foxtech | Kraken (K130) V3 | Multirotor (octo) | 7 kg (15.4 lb) w/o payload | None included | VTOL | 50 min w/ no payload | Heavy lifter - film cameras | Link |
| Foxtech | Devourer (D130) V2 | Multirotor (octo) | 8.2 kg (18.1 lb) w/o payload | None included | VTOL | 48 min w/ no payload | Heavy lifter - film cameras | Link |
| Kespry | Drone 2.0 | Multirotor (quad) | 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) | 20 MP RGB | VTOL | 30 min. | No controller required. Has sense & avoid tech. | Link |
| Lehmann Aviation | LA-500-AG | Fixed wing | 1.25 kg (2.75 lb) | Sequoia multispectral | Hand launch, belly land | 45 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Lehmann Aviation | LA-500-RTK | Fixed wing | 1.25 kg (2.75 lb) | None included | Hand launch, belly land | 45 min. | High precision mapping | Link |
| Lehmann Aviation | LM Series | Fixed wing | 10 kg (22 lb) | Info pending | Info pending | 120 min. | Long endurance, real time surveillance | Link |
| Novadrone | Nomad | Fixed wing | 5 kg (11 lb) | Options: RGB, thermal, multispectral | Hand launch, belly landing | 120 min. | Long endurance | Link |
| Marcus UAV | Zephyr 2 | Fixed wing | 1.8 kg (4 lb) | Ricoh PX 16 MP, RGB. Optional: Pico 480 video cam or TetraCAM ADC Micro. | Hand or catapult launch, belly land | 60 min. | Long duration mapping and video | Link |
| Mavinci | Sirius | Fixed wing | 2.7 kg (5.9 lb) | Fujifilm X-M1 16.3 MP RGB (various lens options). Options: NIR | Hand launch, belly landing | 50 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Microdrone | MD4-200 | Multirotor (quad) | 0.8 kg (1.76 lb) | 20.1 MP RGB | VTOL | 25 min | Entry level lightweight UAV | Link |
| Microdrone | MD4-1000DG | Multirotor (quad) | 2.65 kg (5.84 lb) | None included | VTOL | 40 min. | Weather proof, direct georeferencing. | Link |
| Microdrone | MD4-3000DG | Multirotor (quad) | 15 kg (33.06 lb) | None included | VTOL | 45 min. | Weather proof, can lift up to 7 kg + direct georeferencing. | Link |
| MikroKopter | MK8-3500, Standard, Geo, Thermo & Agrar models | Multirotor (octo) | 5.9 kg (13 lb) | Options: Sony A6000 24.3 MP, FLIR Tau 2, RedEdge multispec. | VTOL | 40 min. | Weather and wind tolerant, easy to use | Link |
| Precision Hawk | Lancaster 5 | Fixed wing | 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) w/o payload | Options: RGB, thermal, multispectral, LiDAR, hyperspectral | Hand launch, belly land | 45 min. | Strong post-flight analytics | Link |
| Quantum Systems | TRON RTF | Hybrid (Fixed wing VTOL) | 14 kg (30.86 lb) | Sony RX1RII 42.2 MP RGB or RedEdge or Sequoia | VTOL | 120 min. | Leader among electric transition UAVs | Link |
| Quaternion Aerospace | Skyaanaa | Fixed wing | 6.9 kg (15.2 lb) w/o payload | None included | Standard runway | 250 min. | Gas propulsion, long duration mapping | Link |
Quest UAV | Q-100 Datahawk | Fixed wing | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | Sony QX1 20.1 MP. Optional: NDVI, thermal, multispectral. | Hand launch, parachute or belly land | 60 min. | Industrial grade mapping | Link |
| Quest UAV | Q-200 Surveyor Pro | Fixed wing | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | Sony A6000 24.3 MP RGB. Optional: NDVI, thermal, multispectral. | Catapult launch, parachute or belly land | 60 min. | Industrial grade survey | Link |
| Quest UAV | Q-200 Agri Pro | Fixed wing | 2 kg (4.4 lb) | Lumix RGB, Lumix NIR | Catapult launch, parachute or belly land | 60 min. | Precision agriculture | Link |
Sensefly | eBee | Fixed wing | 0.69 kg (1.52 lb) | Sony WX 18.2 MP, RGB. Optional: Sony S110, 12 MP, RGB, NIR or Red Edge. Thermal and Multispectral (4 bands) also optional. | Hand launch, belly land | 50 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Sensefly | eBee RTK | Fixed wing | 0.73 kg (1.61 lb) | Sony WX 18.2 MP, RGB. | Hand launch, belly land | 40 min. | Survey grade mapping | Link |
| Sensefly | eBee Ag | Fixed wing | 0.71 kg (1.56 lb) | Sony S110 12 MP RGB and NIR. | Hand launch, belly land | 45 min. | Precision agriculture mapping | Link |
| Sensefly | Swinglet CAM | Fixed wing | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) | Sony WX 18.2 MP, RGB. Optional: NIR. | Hand launch, belly land | 30 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Sensefly | albris | Multirotor (quad) | 1.8 kg (3.96 lb) | TripleView head (HD video, 38 MP still, thermal) | VTOL | 22 min. | Inspection (static photos and video) | Link |
| Sharper Shape | Sharper A6 | Multirotor (hex) | Not listed | Combined sensor of RGB, LiDAR, HD video and infrared | VTOL | Info pending | Long range utility inspection | Link |
SmartPlanes | SmartOne D (Freya) | Fixed wing | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) | Ricoh GR 16.2 MP. Optional: Ricoh NIR and others. | Hand launch, belly land | 75 min. | RTK options | Link |
| Swift Radioplanes | Lynx M | Fixed wing | 3.8 kg (8.38 lb) | 24 MP camera | Hand launch, deep stall land. | 180 min. | Long duration mapping | Link |
| Trigger Composites | EasyMap | Fixed wing | 3 kg (6.6 lb) | 16-20MP RGB | Hand or bungee launch, belly land | 40 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Trigger Composites | Masterfly | Fixed wing | 6 kg (13.2 lb) | 2 digital cameras | Bungee launch, belly land | 90 min. | Mapping, surveillance, SAR | Link |
| Trigger Composites | MicroMap | Fixed wing | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) | 20 MP RGB | Hand launch, belly land | 25 min. | Mapping, FPV | Link |
| Trigger Composites | Pteryx Pro | Fixed wing | Not listed | 16 MP RGB with wide lens. Options: Multispectral, IR and others | Catapult launch, belly (or parachute) land | 120 min. | Mapping | Link |
| Trimble | UX5 | Fixed wing | 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) | 24 MP mirrorless APSC | Catapult launch, belly land | 50 min. | Ease of use, all weather | Link |
| Trimble | UX5 HP | Fixed wing | 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) | 36 MP mirrorless | Catapult launch, belly land | 35 min. | High res capture | Link |
| Trimble | ZX5 | Multirotor | 5 kg (11 lb) | 24 MP RGB | VTOL | 20 min. | Fast and reliable data | Link |
| Wingtra | WingtraOne | Hybrid (Fixed wing VTOL) | 4 kg (8.8 lb) | Sony RX1RII 42 MP RGB or Micasense RedEdge | VTOL | 55 min. | Mapping, easy takeoff and landing | Link |