Our family adventures are better on video, and a drone plus an action camera capture them from every angle. The right mounts, filters, and spare batteries make the difference between a missed moment and the shot of the trip. These are the drones, cam...
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Drones & Action Cameras
Mounts, Gimbals & Filters
Batteries, Memory Cards & Cases
Drones & Action Cameras
Drones and cameras for adventure footage.
This DJI Mini is the drone I recommend to beginners because it is light, easy to fly, and captures gorgeous video. The Fly More combo includes extra batteries and a remote with a screen, so I can fly for well over an hour. It filmed our family beach ...
DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo with DJI RC
I upgraded to this DJI Air drone for its dual cameras, which let me switch between wide landscapes and closer shots mid flight. Obstacle sensing makes me confident flying near trees, and the low light video is impressive. It has become my favorite to...
DJI Air 3S Drone Fly More Combo with RC 2
This DJI Avata gives me that thrilling first person flying feeling with goggles, and it is surprisingly beginner friendly. The propeller guards make it safe to fly close to trails, and the footage feels like a roller coaster. My son and I take turns ...
DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo Drone
This GoPro is the camera that comes on every family adventure, from snorkeling to ski runs. It is waterproof without a case, the stabilization keeps footage smooth on bumpy trails, and the battery lasts longer than older models. I mount it on my helm...
GoPro HERO13 Black Action Camera
I love this DJI Osmo Action for low light and water adventures, and the front screen makes framing selfies easy. It has excellent battery life in the cold, which matters on our winter hikes, and the magnetic mounts swap in seconds. My partner uses it...
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro Action Camera
This three sixty camera records everything around me, so I can choose the best angle later instead of missing the moment. The invisible selfie stick trick makes it look like a drone followed us, and editing on my phone is easy. Our ski trip videos ha...
Insta360 X4 360 Degree Action Camera
This Ace Pro camera has a flip screen and a large sensor that handle sunsets and night scenes beautifully. It is waterproof, the voice controls are handy when my hands are busy, and the image quality rivals bigger cameras. It is my top pick when frie...
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Waterproof Action Camera
This Potensic drone is a budget friendly way I found to get started with aerial video without a big investment. It folds small, the footage is sharp, and the flight features help new pilots stay steady. I gave it to my nephew, and he now films our fa...
Potensic ATOM 2 Drone
This AKASO action camera is the inexpensive pick I bought for my kids so they could film their own adventures. It comes with a waterproof case and plenty of mounts, and the video quality is great for the price. They take it to the pool and on bike ri...
AKASO EK7000 Action Camera
Mounts, Gimbals & Filters
Mounts and filters for steady, colorful shots.
This GoPro chest mount captures the most natural point of view for mountain biking and skiing, showing my hands and handlebars in the shot. It is comfortable over a jacket, adjusts quickly, and keeps the camera steady. My favorite trail videos were a...
GoPro Chesty Performance Chest Mount
This GoPro Shorty is a tiny grip that extends into a selfie stick and opens into a mini tripod. It fits in a jacket pocket, so it comes on every trip, and I use it for vlogging while walking. It is the accessory I reach for most often with my camera ...
GoPro Shorty Mini Extension Pole
The GoPro Volta adds hours of battery life through the grip, which is a lifesaver on long hiking days. It also works as a tripod and a remote, so I can start recording from a distance. I use it for timelapses of sunsets at camp, and our family loves ...
GoPro Volta Battery Grip, Tripod and Remote
This GoPro head strap gives viewers a true first person view, and I use it for everything from kayaking to cooking videos. It fits over helmets or directly on my head, and the clip rotates for different angles. My kids love wearing it during our back...
GoPro Head Strap 2.0
This DJI Osmo Mobile gimbal turns my phone into a smooth, cinematic camera for walking shots and family events. It folds small, tracks subjects automatically, and has a built in tripod. I bring it on every trip as a backup to my action camera, and it...
DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Smartphone Gimbal
This Freewell ND filter cuts the harsh glare when I fly my drone on bright days, giving my video that smooth, cinematic motion blur. It snaps on easily, and the glass quality keeps colors natural. It is a small, affordable upgrade that made my sunny ...
Freewell ND8 Neutral Density Lens Filter
This Joby GorillaPod wraps around branches, railings, and car mirrors, so I can mount my camera almost anywhere. It is light enough for hiking and sturdy enough for my action camera and phone. I use it for timelapses at camp and group photos on our f...
Joby GorillaPod 1K Flexible Mini Tripod
This invisible selfie stick disappears in panoramic footage, which makes my videos look like a drone is following me. It is light, extends long enough for wide shots, and collapses small for my backpack. It is the accessory that gets the most questio...
Insta360 Invisible Selfie Stick
Batteries, Memory Cards & Cases
Power and storage so I never miss a shot.
These GoPro Enduro batteries last noticeably longer and handle cold weather better than standard batteries. I always carry two spares on ski days, and they keep my camera recording when temperatures drop. It is the simplest way I found to stop missin...
GoPro Enduro Rechargeable Battery
This GoPro dual charger refills two batteries at once, so my spares are ready by morning. The included Enduro battery adds extra recording time, and the charger packs easily in my bag. It keeps our family adventure kit organized and charged for every...
GoPro Dual Battery Charger with Enduro Battery
This DJI charging hub charges my drone batteries one after another and can even charge my phone from a stored battery. It keeps the batteries organized and protected in my bag. It is a must have for long flying days, and it keeps our travel setup nea...
DJI Two-Way Charging Hub for Mini Drone Batteries
This SanDisk Extreme Pro drive is where I back up all my drone and action camera footage after every trip. It is rugged enough for my backpack, transfers huge files fast, and has saved our videos more than once. I never travel without it, and it give...
SanDisk Extreme Pro Portable SSD
This Lexar microSD card handles high resolution drone and action camera footage without stuttering, and it offers huge storage. I keep it in my drone so I never run out of space mid flight. It is fast enough that transferring clips to my laptop at ho...
Lexar Play PRO microSD Express Card
This GoPro Casey LITE case keeps my camera, batteries, and mounts organized in one small bag. The padded dividers protect everything, and it is light enough for a day pack. It ended my habit of losing small mounts at the bottom of our travel bags, an...
GoPro Casey LITE Lightweight Case
This Lowepro DroneGuard backpack carries my drone, remote, batteries, and laptop with custom padded compartments. The shell feels rugged on trails, and the straps stay comfortable on long hikes. It is the bag I trust to protect my gear on our family ...