This page lists all the gear that I personally use, and recommend. It isn’t meant to serve as a review of products, but rather a selection of camera, and camera gear selected by me after thorough research, and why. You’re free to buy the same gear or not.

When I travel, my camera gear consists of:

1. A drone + drone accessories
2. A DSLR + lens
3. An action camera + accessories
4. A gimbal for my action camera
5. And a bag to fit everything above

So let’s start.

My Drone

I currently use the DJI Mavic Pro.

Buy the DJI Mavic Pro

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Why?

1. It’s portable. It folds neatly making it easy to travel with.
2. It’s got excellent battery life. On average I get 22-24 minutes of fly time.
3. It’s got fantastic range. I’ve flown it to 2 kms without signal loss. DJI claims it can fly up to 7 kms in optimal conditions.
4. It’s the only drone whose camera can rotate 90 degrees, enabling you to take portrait photos. It’s actually a very cool feature.

When it comes to drones, DJI drones are a no-brainer. The company practically dominates the consumer drone industry with models to fit various budgets, and requirements.

Although the drone now is almost 2 years old, it has stood the test of time, and spurred the rise of many folding drones. I would definitely say that it is DJI’s most popular drone.

I still recommend the Mavic Pro as the best drone to buy even today.

But if you can afford the Mavic Pro Platinum, I might recommend that over the Mavic Pro.

The Mavic Pro Platinum

If your budget allows you to spend a little bit more money, I recommend the Mavic Pro Platinum over the Mavic Pro. Although the camera is exactly the same, the Platinum model comes with:

1. Quieter motors
2. Aerodynamic propellers

Buy the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum

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What do these things mean? Longer flying time (up to 30 minutes), and more stable flights. Personally, I think the Mavic Pro Platinum flies so much better than the Mavic Pro. But because it has the same camera, and everything else, you need to justify that extra price.

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Must Have Drone Accessories

There are numerous drone accessories that you can buy for your drone. But I think that there are a couple of essential accessories every drone owner should have.

Monitor Hood

I use the official DJI Monitor Hood (fits the remote controller of Mavic Pro, Mavic Air, and Spark)

Buy the DJI Monitor Hood

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Why?

More often than not, I fly my drone in bright sunlight. The glare from the sun can make it extremely difficult to see my phone’s screen. It becomes impossible to fly!

Luckily there’s a solution for that. A monitor hood that provides shades to my remote controller and phone. It really helps me fly my drone even when the sun makes it impossible to see my screen.

ND Filters

I use the ND Filters made by DJI for the Mavic Pro / Mavic Pro Platinum.

Buy DJI ND Filters

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Why?

Just like you need sunglasses to cut the sun’s glare and reflection, so does your drone. In fact, your drone’s vision isn’t as sophisticated as your eyes and it needs sunglasses more than you do. That’s why ND Filters.

Not only do they help improve the dynamic range of your photos, but also help you achieve cinematic footage.

Anemometer

I use the Proster Anemometer.

Buy An Anenometer

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Why?

Consumer drones are very inept at flying in windy conditions. But if you’re like me, on a very windy day I bet you’ve wondered, “can my drone handle this much wind?”. That’s why I usually carry an anemometer in my backpack. It’s a tiny device that helps me measure the speed of the wind, and let’s me know if it’s safe to fly. This way, even if I’m getting the high wind velocity warning in my DJI Go app, I know what the wind speeds are (roughly).

And in case you own an anemometer, it’s useful to know that the Mavic Pro can fly in winds of up to 19–24 mph (29–38 kph).

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My Action Camera

I use the Yi 4K+ action camera.

Buy the Yi 4K+

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Why?

When it comes to action camera’s, GoPro’s are practically a generic term for action cameras. Unfortunately, I feel that nowadays GoPro is lagging behind in an industry that they pioneered. There are plenty of GoPro clones that offer similar level of performance as a GoPro at less than half the price. Among such players, is the Yi 4K+.

The Yi 4K+ is the successor to the Yi 4K, and is manufactured by Xiaomi’s subsidiary, Yi. The 4K+ was in fact the world’s first camera to offer 4K @ 60fps recording. It shoots video at up to 100 Mbit/s, which is quite something. And what’s more, it costs less than half of the GoPro Hero 6.

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Must Have Action Camera Accessories

There is only one must have action camera accessory if you shot a lot of footage with it.

Gimbal/Stabilizer

I use the Feiyu Tech G5 handheld gimbal.

Buy the Feiyu Tech G5

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Why?

Gimbals (or stabilizers) make a massive difference to your videos. Would you rather look at jerky, bumpy video from your holidays, or clean, smooth videos?

There is honestly no reason for you to stabilize your videos, and up your production skills!

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My DSLR

I use the Sony A7RIII mirrorless full frame camera.

Buy the Sony A7RIIIMy main lens is the Sony 16-35mm GM

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Buy the Sony 16-35mm GM

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Why?

As a long time DSLR user, I finally made the switch to a mirrorless camera. I feel that the best mirrorless cameras nowadays are at par, or better than their DSLR counterparts.

The Sony A7RIII packs in all the features of a DSLR + more into a much smaller body. This is makes it easy to carry.

It also has many cool, and useful features. My favourite is the ability to switch from full frame mode, to crop mode. As the A7RIII is a 42 megapixel camera, it can take advantage of it’s large sensor and crop the image. Essentially, this acts as a lossless zoom because it switches to using half the sensor. What this means is that my 16-35 mm lens doubles-up as a 16-52 mm lens.

DSLR Accessories

Backpack Clip

I use the Peak Design Capture Clip to hang my camera to my backpack.

Why?

The clip attaches to my backpack’s shoulder strap, from which I can hang my camera. This is extremely convenient when I am walking with a camera and want to free my hands. Instead of returning my DSLR to my bag, this allows for easy storage and access.

Buy the Peak Design Capture Clip

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My Backpack

I use the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L. It fits all my drone & DSLR gear.

Buy the Peak Design Everyday Backpack 30L

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Why?

The Peak Design Everyday Backpack is a phenomenal backpack! In a world of dull, boring camera bags, the Everyday Backpack is truly a departure from the norm.

The backpack itself is made of the best materials, and is solidly constructed. The dividers inside the bag can be organized, and re-arranged to fit gear of any shape or size. The backpack makes efficient use of space with pockets on the sides, top, and back.

I can easily fit my

1. drone
2. drone’s remote controller
3. 2 spare drone batteries
4. my main camera
5. An extra lens for my camera
6. my laptop & tablet
7. my action camera with its gimbal, and then smaller items like
8. monitor hood for drone’s remote controller
9. spare batteries for my Sony camera and action camera
10. portable battery for my phone
11. headphones
12. e-book reader
13. spare cables

This backpack is that spacious and seriously incredible!