In many situations, drone accessories are mandatory to ease our workload and improve the flying experience.
Therefore, in this guide, I’ll share the 27 best accessories I can’t live without that helped many drone pilots and me along the way.
To help, we’ve identified and reviewed the best drone courses for beginners and professionals.
1. ND filters
You must respect a few rules in filmmaking when you need to record cinematic videos.
The camera settings must be set on manual mode, with ISO at the lowest values, and the shutter speed must double the framerate while recording video.
For instance, if you shoot at 30 frames per second, you need a shutter speed of 1/60, whereas if you record at 60 frames per second, the shutter speed has to be 1/120, but the closest is 1/125.
When flying a drone during the day, especially in sunlight, the video will be overexposed if we don’t use ND filters.
ND filters reduce the light from the drone camera into the sensor.
That’s why, to lower those shutter speeds to the required value (depending on the lighting conditions), an ND filter has to be attached to the camera drone lens.
Different filters are made for different drones, but I want to share with you what I use and found to be very useful when recording cinematic videos.
- DJI Avata ND Filters
4-Pack Filters (ND8, ND16, ND32, ND64).
ND filters always come in packs, and each filter, such as ND4, ND8, ND16, ND32, etc., will have thicker and thinner layers to absorb an exact amount of light.
If, for instance, you put your ND4 filter on the DJI Avata and the image is still overexposed, maybe the ND8 or ND16 filter will be the right one to expose your video correctly.
Ultimately, the videos will always look cinematic if you respect this simple rule in filmmaking and use the appropriate ND filter for your drone.
2. Landing pad and reflective vest
Most places where you want to launch your drone will have people unless you are deep into the mountains.
For this reason, it’s very important to let everyone know you’re there. You can do this simply by wearing a reflective vest. It’s better if it’s labeled “certified drone pilot” or something similar.
High Visible Four 2-Inches wide Reflective Strips.
This may not be enough if people don’t know where you’ll land your drone. It is best to acquire a landing pad for your take-off and landing safety.
I often trimmed the grass when landing my drones because I haven’t used my landing pad enough. Now some of my drones have a green layer of grass on the frame and propellers that cannot be removed and don’t look pleasing aesthetically.
Nowadays, wherever I fly FPV or my standard drones, I always bring the landing pad with me.
Universal Waterproof Portable Fast-Foldable Helipad.
Landing pads are inexpensive and have their usefulness; they can fold and are pretty portable.
3. DJI FPV Arm braces
This is strictly for the DJI FPV drone, which we all know it’s very fragile. If you crash it in many situations, the arms will likely break into pieces because of the drone’s weight and build material.
DJI FPV Drone Arm Bracers effectively enhance drone arm strength and reduce the risk of drone arm damage.
Arm braces will connect the frontal to the rear drone arms, drastically increasing the structure of the drone and the chance the arms can withstand higher impacts or lower the damage on collision.
These arms are like pillars for the drone support and add only a little weight.
4. Landing gear for the DJI Mini 3 Pro
The DJI Mini 3 Pro drone has a flat bottom, and the downward sensors are exposed when landing.
If you don’t have a landing pad and you land on uneven surfaces, you risk not only scratching your drone underneath but possibly also the sensors, or you can damage the camera.
That is why, in many scenarios, the landing gear is an ideal solution.
The landing gear effectively increases the distance between the Mini 3 Pro and the ground by 30 mm.
Please remember that by adding any type of landing gear to the Mini 3 Pro, you will likely exceed the 250-gram barrier and may not benefit from relaxed drone laws.
If you don’t mind that, these landing gears are quite helpful in protecting your drone from scratches or damage when landing.
Here’s another article covering DJI Mini 3 and Mini 3 Pro landing gear.
» MORE: Best Landing Gear for DJI Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro
As a note, the DJI Mini 3 Pro landing gears are likely incompatible with the DJI Mini 3 landing gears.
5. DJI Mini 3 / Mini 3 Pro propeller holder
When you carry your Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro in your backpack, the propellers can move, and you risk bending them.
Some pilots use a rubber band around the drone to hold the propellers in place.
A more efficient way is buying an inexpensive propeller holder made of rubber that will keep your drone propellers safe during transport.
Easy to install and remove. Attach the propeller fixer to the propeller to prevent damage to the paddle during storage.
This propeller guard strap stops your propellers from popping out of place and keeps the drone arms secure when folded.
6. DJI RC – A fantastic remote controller
If you bought a Mini 3 or Mini 3 Pro (or similar drones) with the standard DJI RC-N1 controller, I can’t say enough what an improvement the DJI RC controller is.
The DJI RC has an incorporated screen, removing the need to connect your mobile phone to the remote controller to fly the drone.
This comes with the DJI Fly app pre-installed, is easy to use, and does not require any setup when you want to fly your drone.
Here are some specs:
| Weight | 390 g |
| Size | 168.4×123.7×46.2 mm without sticks |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours before recharging |
| Transmission Range | The maximum transmission range depends on the drone you fly with this remote controller. DJI Mavic 3 can have up to 9.4 mi or 15 km transmission |
| Screen Specs | – 5.5 in – Full HD resolution – 60 fps – Multitouch – Max 700 nits of brightness |
| Compatibility | Compatible with some DJI drones with O2, O3, and O3+ transmission systems, as follows: DJI Mini 3, DJI Mini 3 Pro, DJI Air 2S, DJI Mavic 3, Mavic 3 Classic, Mavic 3 Cine, Mavic 3 Pro, Mavic 3 Pro Cine. More drones may be compatible with this RC in the future. |
Remote Controller for DJI Mini 3 Pro/DJI Mavic 3/DJI Mavic 3 Cine, Lightweight Body, FHD Screen, 4hr Battery, Precision Control Sticks, O3+ Transmission
Having a single remote controller is fantastic, so you won’t need to use your mobile phone. You don’t need OTG cables, and all the setup hassle is a massive improvement on flying the above drones.
If you have multiple drones, you can use the same remote controller with any of them and swap between them.
This remote controller also has a bright display where you can see decent in full sunlight.
7. DJI RC Pro – A remote controller made for professionals
A while back, I had my hands on this remote controller to review a Mavic 3 drone, and it was absolutely fabulous.
I loved every single aspect of it, from the screen brightness to super smooth controls and video quality.
The DJI RC Pro is indeed an accessory, but not made for everyone, only professionals who want the best transmission and control of very few compatible drones.
While the DJI RC is widely compatible with multiple drones, the DJI RC Pro is the professional version of the DJI RC, offering you unique perks and advantages over any other remote controller.
| Weight | 680 g |
| Size | 183×137×47 mm with antennas folded |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 hours |
| Transmission Range | 9.4 mi or 15 km with the DJI Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Pro |
| Screen Specs | 5.5-inch screen at a Full HD resolution, 60 fps, and a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits |
| Compatibility | – The DJI RC Pro is compatible with DJI Mavic 3, DJI Mavic 3 Classic, DJI Mavic 3 Pro, DJI Mavic 3 Cine, DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine, and DJI Air 2S. – More aircraft with similar transmission systems will be compatible in the future. |
From dual-band Wi-Fi to the ability to live stream and Mini HDMI output to monitors, the DJI RC Pro is a high-end remote controller you can get for the above-mentioned compatible drones.
High-bright display, powerful performance, efficient control, outstanding audio, and video performance.
8. Drone sun hood for your RC mobile phone
If you have the DJI RC-N1 and struggle with your mobile phone’s brightness when flying your drone in full sunlight, a sun hood may be the ideal solution.
This magnetic sun hood will cover your mobile phone and doesn’t interfere with the buttons of your remote controller. It provides more than enough shade to have good screen visibility when you fly your drone.
It’s compatible with many DJI drone remote controllers, including the N1.