Drone Reviews You Can Actually Trust
My Dear Drone was built by Alston Antony — a drone hobbyist who got tired of reading reviews written by people who'd never touched a controller. Every review here is based on real flight tests, honest assessment, and zero paid placements.
Alston Antony
Who Is Alston Antony?
Alston Antony is an SEO strategist with over 15 years of experience in digital marketing, a YouTube creator with 400,000+ views across his channels, and — most relevantly to this site — a drone hobbyist who fell in love with flying drones as a creative and technical pursuit.
He built My Dear Drone because the drone review landscape was full of generic, copy-paste content from people who never flew the drones they were writing about. Alston's approach is different: real tests, honest assessments, and content written for the community he's part of.
Originally from Colombo, Sri Lanka and now based in Coimbatore, India, Alston works as a Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Brainstorm Force, leading AI products including ZipWP. My Dear Drone is where he brings together his love of drones and his expertise in content quality.
Why "My Dear Drone"?
The name captures how drone hobbyists feel about their aircraft — a personal relationship between pilot and machine. Whether it's a sub-$100 entry-level toy or a professional-grade aerial camera platform, every drone becomes "dear" to the person who flies it.
Editorial Standards
- Real flight testing — every reviewed drone is tested, not just spec-listed
- No paid placements — manufacturers cannot pay for positive reviews
- Affiliate transparency — some links earn commissions; our opinions don't change
- Regular updates — content is reviewed and updated to stay accurate
- Community-sourced — reader questions and comments shape our content priorities
Our Mission
My Dear Drone exists to help anyone — from curious first-timers to experienced pilots — make better decisions about drones. Whether you want to know which beginner drone won't frustrate you, which DJI model is worth the upgrade, or what the drone laws are in your country, we cover it with the detail and honesty you deserve.
Accuracy first
Specs checked against official sources. Prices updated regularly. No outdated information left standing.
Flown, not just read
Flight time, stability, camera quality, and build feel — all assessed from actually flying, not reading press releases.
Community driven
Reader comments shape what we cover next. Real questions from real pilots drive the most useful content.