Experts prefer Dji Ryze Tello over DJI Spark
On 10 Jan 2025 (11 months ago) we went through 77 Video Drone expert endorsements .
Currently, Dji Ryze Tello received 2 endorsements from WIRED (25 Mar 2024) and TechRadar (16 Dec 2024). Meanwhile, DJI Spark did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET  | T3  | Digital Camera World  | BestReviews  | WIRED  | PCMag  | Man of Many  | Wirecutter  | TechRadar  | Tom's Guide  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | -7 | Check price |  Dji Ryze Tello The DJI Ryze Tello is a beginner-friendly drone with good camera quality and portability, making it suitable for casual photography and videography, but may not meet the needs of professional or advanced users. | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | 7 | - |
| N/A | N/A | $500 |  DJI Spark | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 25 Mar 2024 WIRED ranked Dji Ryze Tello as #7
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 9 Dji Ryze Tello Best Toy Drone... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 16 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Dji Ryze Tello as #7
Rank Video Drone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 11 Dji Ryze Tello The best cheap drone for novices... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com
As can be seen below, Dji Ryze Tello is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while DJI Spark is not.
| Rank | Change | Price | Video Drone | CNET | T3 | Digital Camera World | BestReviews | WIRED | PCMag |
Man of Many | Wirecutter | TechRadar | Tom's Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $1400 |  DJI Mini 4 Pro The DJI Mini 4 Pro is a compact drone that offers exceptional camera quality, impressive video capabilities, a long flight time, a reliable signal connection, effective obstacle avoidance, and excellent portability, making it a recommended choice for those looking for a compact drone with advanced features. | - | 1 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $2199 |  DJI Mavic 3 Pro The DJI Mavic 3 Pro is a highly praised drone that offers excellent camera quality, impressive video capabilities, extended flight time, strong range and signal strength, advanced obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it a powerful and versatile tool for professional photography and videography. | - | 5 | 5 |
3 | 5 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
| 3 | - | $1099 |  DJI Air 3 The DJI Air 3 is a highly regarded drone that offers exceptional camera quality, video capabilities, flight time, range and signal strength, obstacle avoidance, and portability, making it suitable for professional photographers and videographers. | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - |
| 4 | +7 | Check price |  DJI Air 3S | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 9
| Highest score by The Verge | 90 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 76 |
| Lowest score by thedroneadventure.com | 50 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 12
- without a score: 10
| Highest score by Camera Jabber | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by Tom's Guide | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- DJI spark remote control Combo includes remote controller and standard spark accessory Kit (see details below)
- 2-Axis Stabilized Gimbal Camera 12MP Still Photos/ 1080P/30 Video gesture and Tap Fly control
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From Seller:
- Equipped with a high-quality image processor, the Tello drone shoots incredible photos and videos. Even if you don’t know how to fly, you can record pro-level videos with EZ Shots and share them on social media from your smartphone.
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