Review: Kestrel Swift is the drone to beat under 250 g

A 1-inch sensor in a registration-free drone changes what a travel drone can do.

Our editors spent time with each product in everyday use: commuting, working and travelling. Here is what stood out.

Kestrel Swift Drone

A sub-250 g drone with a 1-inch sensor. Swift weighs under 250 g, so it avoids registration in many countries, yet carries a 1-inch sensor for clean evening footage.

• 1-inch 4K/60 sensor
• Omnidirectional obstacle sensing
• 38-minute flight time
• Folds to phone size

The verdict

If you only pick one, start with the Kestrel Swift Drone. It is the most complete package here and the one we kept reaching for.

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