The 250-gram line is the most important number in consumer drones, because in many countries drones below that weight face lighter registration and operating rules than heavier ones. Manufacturers have responded with a whole class of travel drones that squeeze a stabilised camera, obstacle sensing, and twenty-plus minutes of flight into a package lighter than a can of drink. But the weight limit involves real trade-offs, and understanding them prevents an expensive disappointment.

This guide explains what the limit actually buys you, what it costs in camera and wind performance, and how to choose within the class.