Small flying things

Small, airborne, and in one case plugged into a bigger rig than you'd expect: today's finds all orbit the same low hum of propellers.

Start with the hardware end of things. The drone transport system is less a drone than a drone's delivery truck: a rail-mounted rig meant to be bolted on and carry something underneath, whether that's a parcel, a sensor, or a harvest sample. It's built for the jobs drones do when nobody's watching the footage, logistics, farming, search and rescue. Compare more drones.

Audio people will recognize the Sennheiser SKP3000-U-G plug-on transmitter even if it has nothing to do with flight itself. It's a used unit, tuned to the 606-642MHz range, the kind of accessory that rides along in a drone or camera kit to turn any microphone into a wireless one. The best camera, drone and photo accessories.

Getting the drone to the flying spot is its own small logistics problem, which is where the 22L drone and camera backpack comes in. Lightweight, water-resistant polyester, built for outdoor travel rather than studio work, it's sized for someone who'd rather carry gear on their back than in a case. Compare more backpacks.

The water-repellent laptop, camera and drone backpack covers similar ground in black, aimed at the person juggling a laptop and a drone in the same bag without wanting either one to get rained on. The best rucksacks.