Five Nimble EXO Drones to Choose from at B&H

EXO’s five quadcopter drones—the Cinemaster 2, Mini, Mini Pro, Blackhawk 2, and Blackhawk 2 Pro—are guaranteed to check all your boxes. Whether your main concern is affordability, higher speeds, longer flight times, or great nighttime capture, EXO has a drone for you. All five offer 4K video recording, 3-axis stabilization, an automatic return-to-home function, and an iOS/Android control app, making it easier than ever to shoot footage with and control your drone. Read on to discover more about each EXO drone or check out the comparison chart at the end of this article.

Cinemaster 2

New to drone use or looking for a more affordable option for yourself or as a gift? The 10MP EXO Cinemaster 2 uses a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor to transmit 720p video at heights up to 400' and over distances up to 2000'. This 1.35-lb drone uses a 120º FOV with an f/2.5 aperture to capture 10MP photos or 4K30 video at 50 Mb/s and can reach a top speed of 27 mph with a maximum flight time of up to 28 minutes and a flight range of up to 0.5 miles. The Cinemaster 2 features the 27 mph Sport mode and a Cinematic 13 mph choice and is available in 1-Battery to 4-Battery Kit options.

EXO Mini Series

Mini

With the 8MP EXO Mini, your flight time increases to 45 minutes at a range of up to 5 miles and a top takeoff height of 12,500', while the video transmission distance expands to 1080p at a range of 3 miles. The Mini uses a 1/2.6" sensor for capturing up to 4K30 video at rates up to 100 Mb/s or 8MP photos with an 80º FOV, an ISO range of 100–32100, and a 4x zoom range. Downward optical flow sensors and multiple smart features like Waypoint Fly, Line-Fly, and Wind Resist modes help you create smooth drone pathways. Meanwhile, “Quickshot” choices like Follow-Me, Circle-Me, and Fly-to-Sky, and Hyperlapse Circle, Line, and Free provide creative looks. The Mini can reach a speed of up to 30 mph and offers Normal, Film, and Sport modes. Note that the Mini does not offer HDR (high dynamic range) or a night mode. Choose from 1-Battery to 3-Battery Mini Kit options. Both the Mini and the Mini Pro measure 8 x 6 x 2.5" when unfolded and weigh about half a pound, including the battery.

Mini Pro 64GB/128 GB

Choose the 48MP Mini Pro drone to access features like a 35-mph maximum speed, a 200 Mb/s bit rate, a faster f/1.85 maximum aperture, 64GB of internal storage, and rich, high dynamic range (HDR) imaging. The optional 3-way obstacle avoidance is adjustable, letting you skim by objects in your path. Turn on the Mini Pro’s Night Mode to capture stunning nighttime skylines and other low-light scenes.

The 48MP Mini Pro’s 1/1.3" sensor captures up to 4K30 or 48MP photos with an 80º FOV and offers an ISO range of 100–32100 and a 6x zoom range. Mini Pro features shared with the Mini include a 5-mile flight range, 1080p video transmission, the same smart features and Quickshot options, and the three speed modes. The Mini Pro 64GB is packaged as 1 to 3-Battery Kits and 1 to 3-Battery Kits with Obstacle Avoidance. You can also bump up the internal storage with the Mini Pro 128GB 1 to 3-Battery Kits and the 1 to 3-Battery Kits with Obstacle Avoidance.

Blackhawk 2 Series

Like the Mini line, the Blackhawk 2 comes in standard and Pro versions with multiple-battery Kit options. Features shared by the Blackhawk 2 and 2 Pro include 4K UHD30 capture and 1080p transmission, a maximum speed of 35 mph, up to 35 minutes of flight time, a 5-mile flight and transmission range, a 100–6400 ISO range, and level 8 wind resistance up to 36 mph. The Blackhawk 2 models measure 7 x 7 x 3" when unfolded and offers the same Quickshot and Hyperlapse modes as the Mini series.

Blackhawk 2

The 12MP Blackhawk 2 provides a 1/2.6" sensor, video bitrates up to 100 Mb/s, an f/2.2 max aperture, and JPEG photo capture. The 3x zoom lets you get closer to your subject and the downward optical-flow sensor smooths the way for traveling shots.

Blackhawk 2 Pro

Choose the Blackhawk 2 Pro to access a 1/1.3" CMOS sensor, a max f/1.85 aperture, 4K HDR video, 48MP JPEG or DNG photos with deeper color, increased dynamic range, and reduced noise. Pro features include a 6x zoom and a Night mode. The 3-way collision avoidance function features front, rear, and downward-facing sensors for refined obstacle avoidance. Store your images on the Blackhawk 2 Pro’s 64GB of internal storage, on SD cards of up to 128GB, or using EXO’s USA-based servers.

Comparison Chart

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