DJI Mini 5 Pro & the extras
Choosing kit can be a headache and expensive - to save you time, check out my list and decide what you really need.
The first thing, if you don't already have one, is to choose your drone. Personally I recommend getting a Mini. Either the Mini 3, 4 or 5 Pro, whichever is in your price range. I can easily travel with the Mini, I just don't have much room for the other non-essential things, you know, like clothes.
This is just a guide as to what you may want to purchase, but not all are necessary.
*This is not a sponsored post with referral links. It's 100% non-biased.*
- •Mini 5 Pro - My personal favourite UAV.
- •ND Filters - Polar Pro make great, fairly inexpensive ND filters.
- •iPad Sunshade - (This is great if you use an iPad mini).
- •Helipad - Fast fold, pop-out landing pad. Very convenient and useful for sandy/grassy spots.
- •Extra batteries - Ideally have at least 1 or 2 extras.
- •DJI charging hub - Useful if you have a few batteries.
- •USB cable - It’s worth keeping a spare in the drone box.
- •LIPO Bags - Get a couple of these for transporting batteries - especially when travelling abroad.
- •First Aid Kit - Worth grabbing if you work commercially.
- •Anemometer - Simple tool for checking wind speeds.
- •Hi-Vis Jacket - Worth keeping just in case a client requires it.
- •Extra Propellers - Replace these if damaged or after a year.
- •DJI Goggles - Not essential but great for clients to keep a clear view of what you're capturing.
- •Lens Cleaning Pen - Cheap but very effective.
- •32GB Highspeed SD Cards - 32GB is perfect for me to switch out and download quickly.
- •USB SD Card Reader - Perfect for downloading footage fast, on any machine.
- •Manfrotto Backpack - A great backpack for keeping it all together.
So that’s it! Good luck and enjoy your trip!
Feel free to drop me a line if there’s any specific questions you might have.