3 best drones for capturing epic aerial photos and videos

Getting cinematic aerial footage used to require expensive gear such as cranes or helicopters to get the job done, usually totaling thousands or tens of thousands of dollars of production costs.

But that's no longer the case thanks to myriad affordable consumer drones capable of taking off into the sky with a twist or flick of a control stick on a remote or connected smartphone or tablet. Some drones even let you control them with Jedi-like hand gestures.

Picking a drone comes down to price and performance. You want one that's within your budget and has a good balance of top speed, range, and battery life. A great camera is also key for taking sharp   photos and videos. Read more...