By David Goldman, Heather Kelly and Jose Pagliery @CNNMoney December 18, 2014: 4:10 PM ET
DJI Phantom II drone, $959
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Not all quadcopter drones are created equal. The DJI Phantom II sends real-time images back to you, and it can be programmed with a flight plan from an iPad. You can get the drone for $280 less if you opt not to get the GoPro that comes with it. But what fun is that?