Thinking of buying a drone? Hong Kong watchdog advises you to be wary of a soaring price tag
Consumer watchdog reveals cheaper Mavic Pro by Shenzhen-based DJI passed tests with flying colours
Spending a sky-high amount on a drone won’t necessarily land you the best on the market, a city watchdog has discovered
The Consumer Council made its observation on Tuesday after testing 11 drone models for their flight performance, filming quality, safety and other attributes.
The council also called on authorities to speed up a study into tightening the regulation of drone operations, which are growing in popularity among city residents.
Conducted between March and June, the tests covered four models weighing 1kg or less, and seven heavier models.
Both categories fall within the definition of recreational operations by the Civil Aviation Department, which currently exempts all drones weighing 7kg or less from requiring a permit.