Drones
Privacy evaluation of consumer drones and connected aerial devices. Analyzed by Data Champion® for data collection, video storage, and tracking.
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Gold
76
Autel EVO Lite+
Autel Robotics
£1,049MEDIUM RISK
Silver
74
Skydio 2+
Skydio Inc
$1,099MEDIUM RISK
Bronze
72
Parrot ANAFI Ai
Parrot SA
€4,499MEDIUM RISK
Category Risk Assessment
| Risk Category | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Path Tracking | HIGH | GPS logs reveal all flight locations and patterns |
| Video/Photo Upload | HIGH | Automatic cloud uploads expose captured media |
| Remote ID Broadcasting | MEDIUM | Drone broadcasts location and operator info |
| App Data Collection | HIGH | Companion apps collect extensive usage data |
| Geofencing Data | MEDIUM | Restricted zones reveal sensitive locations |
| Third-Party Sharing | MEDIUM | Flight data shared with partners and authorities |
Product Comparison
| Product | Overall | Data Collection | Security | User Control | Transparency | Data Usage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autel EVO Lite+ Autel Robotics | 76 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 | 76 | £1,049 |
Skydio 2+ Skydio Inc | 74 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 76 | $1,099 |
Parrot ANAFI Ai Parrot SA | 72 | 70 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 74 | €4,499 |
58 | 48 | 68 | 58 | 56 | 60 | £669 | |
 DJI Mavic 3 DJI | 56 | 46 | 66 | 56 | 54 | 58 | £1,879 |
Scoring Criteria
Data Collection (30%)
Minimal data gathering practices
Security (25%)
Encryption and protection measures
User Control (20%)
Privacy settings and data rights
Transparency (15%)
Clear policies and accountability
Data Usage (10%)
How data is used and shared