This is your life, be a hero. That’s what GoPro wants you to be. But conventional GoPro cameras might not let you access the inaccessible. That’s where drones come into play. Listed are the three best quadcopters with different capabilities and price-range. To each his own.

Hubsan H107L X4 Mini RTF RC:

Take your baby steps into the world of drone flying with the Hubsan H107L. Might be a mouthful to pronounce, but it definitely won’t pinch the pocket at under $40. One of the best drones available for beginners, this quadcopter is a fun way to dip your toe into the world of drones without fronting a huge investment on an untested hobby. It’s a perfect tool for the novice as it is small, doesn’t weigh much and fits on the palm of your hand. It is powered by a 240mAh 3.7V LiPo battery, which will hold good for 7-10 minutes of flying time. Perfect for a fun-filled afternoon or evening, as it comes with LED lights.

Parrot AR.Drone 2.0: A quadcopter you can control with your smartphone or tablet, it comes with two in-built cameras and can be tamed without too much danger of it flipping or crashing into a fireball. The AR.Drone 2.0, priced at $299, doesn't come with any sort of controller, because it relies on an Android or iOS device connected to a Wi-Fi hotspot the drone generates. You can record whatever the AR.Drone 2.0 sees through its forward- or down-facing camera in 720p quality.

The mobile app handles all recording and storage, so any video or photos you take are automatically added to your smartphone or tablet; the drone doesn't have any onboard storage. It doesn't record sound, because the drone's rotors would drown out any audio it could capture.

Phantom 2 Vision+ The big-daddy of drones, the Phantom is a weapon of choice for the pro. It is good for experts and beginners alike and comes with a host of features. It weighs a little over 3 kg and rakes in a flying time of 25 minutes at speeds of 15 metres per second, thanks to the 5200 mAh lithium battery. This advanced battery comes with a built-in circuitry that lets the pilot know the amount of charge left in the tank. It has programmed controls that keep the aircraft from having unfortunate encounters. Photographers will have a ball as the 14MP in-built camera will conjure excellent, image-stabilised pictures and videos and can be viewed 2,000 feet away from your smartphone. At $1,159, it is for the people who are serious into filmmaking with serious cash to splash.

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