Best Drone Accessories Guide | Ted's Cameras Australia
Whether you've just unboxed your first drone or you're a seasoned pilot, having the right accessories for your drone can completely transform your flying experience. From extending flight time to protecting your investment, the best drone accessories help you fly longer, shoot better, and stay prepared in the field. Once your kit is sorted, you might also find our beginner's guide to real estate drone photography a great way to put your accessories to work. In this guide, Ted's Cameras walks you through the must-have drone accessories every pilot should own — covering everything from spare batteries and propellers to carrying cases and ND filters. No matter your skill level or the drone you fly, these additions are well worth adding to your kit.
Straight out of the box, the best drones are high-achievers - but to really make the most of their power, there are several handy drone accessories all drone lovers should add to their kit. Read this for Ted's Cameras guide to the must-have accessories for your drone:
Drone Batteries
Even the most advanced drone will have a relatively limited flight time, typically less than half an hour. To avoid any disappointment or mishaps, a spare battery like the DJI Neo Flight Battery, is a wise idea for day trips, and essential for any travel with drones. Purchasing a boost kit is another great way to ensure you don't miss an opportunity to fly.
Drone Propellers
It's sad but it's true - if your propellers get damaged, your flight is over. If you're flying your drone in a remote place or on the other side of the world, this could really spoil the fun.
Carry a spare set of propellers in your kit to prolong the life of your drone and serve as a backup in case of an emergency. Some of the best drone propellers on the market include the DJI Mini 3 Pro Propellers.
Drone propeller guards
Drone propeller guards, if available for your specific drone, can save your propellers from becoming damaged upon impact. These easy-to-install items are also good for protecting people and objects from being damaged by your propellers in the case of an accident. You can get great propeller guards for the Mavic 4 Pro Drone, while the DJI Spark Drone Fly More Combo provides additional propeller guards, 5 pairs of spare propellers, intelligent flight batteries and more.
Multi-battery charger
Taking your drone on a road trip, or flying overseas for some drone travel photography? If you're taking your drone on long drives or flights, and want to make use of several spare batteries, a charger that can handle more than one battery at a time is a smart choice. A car charging unit can also be handy for keeping your drone flight-ready while you travel. If you're not ready to invest in every accessory upfront, it's also worth reading about why renting travel camera gear can be a smart alternative.
Memory cards
Most drones store their video files to MicroSD memory cards. Carrying a spare or two can help you store more video if your shoot goes overtime, or if for some reason or another the card in your drone fails. The Sandisk Extreme Pro 32GB Micro SD is a great example of a quality memory card, allowing you to capture 4K Ultra HD and Full HD videos while enjoying transfer speeds of up to 95MB/s.
External hard drive
Video files are large. You can't store them all on your memory cards, as you'll quickly run out of space for new footage. A portable, external hard drive keeps your memory cards free and ready to fire, and can generally be accessed anywhere that there is a computer.
Filter kit
ND filter kits are the most commonly used by drone users, and they are essential for landscape photography lovers of every kind. ND filters restrict the amount of light entering a lens and come in varying strengths for different conditions. The DJI Mini 4 Pro ND Filter Set is a great choice for the Mavic Pro drone and Pro Platinum range, giving you the freedom to create your own unique work by allowing more control of the camera's aperture, exposure time and sensor sensitivity settings.
Camera cleaning kit
As with any piece of camera gear, your drone requires some maintenance and cleaning to keep it performing at its peak for a longer period. For a full breakdown of how to do this properly, see our complete drone cleaning and maintenance guide. A standard cleaning kit like the VSGO Travel Cleaning Kit or the Hahnel Teds 5 in 1 Cleaning Kit features soft cloths, air blowers and similar items that prevent dust and dirt from damaging your drone or its lens and impeding its performance.
Sturdy drone backpack or guard
Your drone gear is precious - so you'll want something to keep all of it safe, secure and easy to access. When choosing the best drone backpack or guard, look for something spacious, with padded dividers that you can customise to suit your kit and needs, and easy to carry. You will also want to choose something that is made from weather-resistant materials, like the Sunnylife DJI Drone Backpack.
Useful Drone Gadgets Worth Adding to Your Kit
Beyond the core essentials, a few smart drone gadgets can meaningfully improve your flying experience. A sun hood or monitor shade clips over your phone or tablet screen and eliminates glare — a real problem when flying in bright Australian sun. A signal booster or range extender clips to your controller's antenna and can improve video transmission reliability in open environments, particularly useful when flying over coastal or rural terrain. Drone lens filters beyond ND — such as polarising filters — reduce reflections when shooting over water, a common scenario for Australian coastal photography. Finally, a remote ID module (required for certain CASA-registered operations) is increasingly worth considering as Australian drone regulations continue to evolve. None of these are strictly essential for every pilot, but each solves a genuine real-world problem.
Complete Drone Accessories List: Quick Reference
Use this drone accessories list as a pre-flight and pre-purchase checklist to make sure your kit is complete:
- Spare intelligent flight batteries (minimum two recommended)
- Multi-battery charging hub
- Replacement propellers
- Propeller guards (for training or confined spaces)
- ND filter set (ND4, ND8, ND16, ND64 for varied light)
- High-speed microSD cards (two or more)
- Portable external hard drive for offloading footage
- Foldable landing pad
- Tablet holder or controller sun shade
- Drone backpack or carry case
- Camera and lens cleaning kit
- Car charger or power bank for field charging
Each of these accessories is covered in detail throughout this guide. For specific product recommendations matched to your drone model, visit Ted's Cameras in-store or browse the full range online.
Get ready to fly
The best part about drone flying, photography, and filming, is the opportunity to be spontaneous and creative. If you're looking for inspiration on how to put your new kit to use, our guide to aerial drone photography at weddings is a great place to start. Tick these handy accessories off your drone gear list, then you and your drone will be ready for anything.
To learn more, check out our guide to the best drones for photography in Australia, or get in touch with the team at Ted's Cameras today for some expert tips and advice on all the latest drones and equipment.
Best DJI Accessories to Upgrade Your Setup
DJI leads the market in drone technology, and their ecosystem of official accessories is hard to beat. The best DJI accessories are purpose-built to work seamlessly with your drone, ensuring reliability when it matters most. Key picks include the DJI RC Pro controller for extended range and a bright display in direct sunlight, DJI ND Filter Sets for cinematic footage in bright conditions, and DJI Fly More Combos that bundle batteries, a charging hub, and a carry bag at exceptional value. Whether you fly a DJI Mini, Air, or Mavic series, investing in genuine DJI accessories ensures compatibility and performance straight out of the box. Browse the full range at Ted's Cameras.
Essential Camera Drone Accessories for Beginners
If you've recently purchased a camera drone for the first time, a few key accessories will make your early flights safer and more rewarding. A sturdy carrying case keeps your drone and its components protected on the go. ND filters are a beginner-friendly upgrade that reduce overexposure in bright light, giving your footage a smoother, more cinematic look. A landing pad protects your drone's gimbal and camera from dust and debris on take-off and landing. Finally, a spare battery is arguably the single most important accessory for beginners — more flight time means more practice and better shots. Start with these essentials and build your kit as your skills grow.
Drone Filming Accessories: Essential List for Video Pilots
If you're using your drone primarily for video work — whether that's real estate, travel, weddings, or landscape filmmaking — a few additional accessories make a significant difference to your footage quality. Here's a focused drone filming accessories list to build from:
- ND filter set — reduces overexposure and gives cinematic motion blur in bright Australian conditions (covered in detail above)
- Landing pad — a foldable, high-visibility pad protects your gimbal and camera lens from dust, grass, and gravel on take-off and landing
- Tablet holder or controller mount — a larger screen makes it far easier to frame shots accurately and monitor exposure in real time
- Spare microSD cards — 4K footage fills cards quickly; carry at least two high-speed cards on every filming session
These essentials, combined with spare batteries and a quality backpack, give you a complete drone filming kit ready for any shoot.
