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Top 10 Cheap Drones
On this page, we review the Top 10 Cheap Drones you can buy to get you started. Great for beginners and all flight enthusiasts alike.
1. SYMA X5C 2.4G 6 Axis Gyro HD Camera RC Quadcopter with 2.0MP Camera
4 stars out of 5 – 4,646 customer reviews. This is a highlight of Syma X5C Quadcopter Drone. At a price of less than $30, this is a super solid staple drone every drone enthusiast or beginner should own. It’s easy to fly and popular for its stability and quick charging time.
The Syma X5C quadcopter drone is stable in calm winds. Obviously no wind is ideal. Also, it is super light weight and blades come with a protective guard to minimize any potential damage and/or injury. It had great handling and includes 4 replacement propeller blades. The camera is decent in good lighting. The battery life lasts approximately 7-14 minutes depending on how demanding your flight (i.e., speed, use of camera, movements, and wind conditions).
In addition, accessories are well supported. So if you need accessories like extra batteries, charger, propellers, spare pars, etc., it won’t be a problem to find what you need. Again, each battery will last approximately 7-14 minutes of flight time. The batteries charge completely in about one hour while many others take much longer. We definitely suggest purchasing an additional USB Charger so that you can charge two batteries at the same time.
2. DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone with 2.7K HD Video Camera
4 stars out of 5 – 1,174 customer reviews. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter is an excellent starter drone in general. The Phantom 3 comes with a 2.7K HD video camera ($499) and also a 4K video camera option ($699).
3. Potensic Drone with HD Camera, F181DH RC Drone Quadcopter RTF Altitude Hold UFO with Stepless-speed Function, 2MP Camera& 5.8Ghz FPV LCD Screen Monitor & Drone Carrying Case – Red
4 stars out of 5 – 67 customer reviews. This is a highlight of the Potensic Drone with HD Camera, F181DH RC Drone Quadcopter. This complete drone kit is one of the best values you can buy to get started. The quadcopter drone is smooth and flies well for the size. It has protective propeller guards in case of accidental crashes or light bumps against objects. In addition, the wings, parts, and remote are all included with tools. Instead of investing $500-$1000+ on a drone kit, the Potensic Drone with HD Camera gets you going for under $180. The complete drone kit also comes in blue
4. DROCON Drone For Beginners X708W Wi-Fi FPV Training Quadcopter With HD Camera Equipped With Headless Mode One Key Return Easy Operation
4 stars out of 5 – 700 customer reviews. This is a highlight of the DROCON Drone for Beginners X708W
5. WIFI FPV Version U818A Drone with 720P HD Camera DBPOWER Headless Mode Quadcopter with 2 Batteries Long Flying Time Drone for Beginners
Cheap Drones – WIFI FPV Version U818A Drone with 720P HD Camera DBPOWER Headless Mode Quadcopter
4.5 out of 5 stars – 722 customer reviews. This is our absolute favorite drone for under $100 for beginners.
The DBPOWER Headless Mode Quadcopter Drone for beginners is fantastic. Due to the 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro Tech, and the scientific body design, the U818A Drone is much more sensitive and easier to be controlled. When the drone battery is low, the remote will transmit warning beeping sounds to remind the pilot call back the drone to avoid losing it. In addition, the drone is made with good quality materials. Unlike the normal toy grade drones, the U818A WIFI Drone adopt durable ABS materials which makes it more flexible. So in other words, it will not break easily.
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6. Mini Drone, Potensic A20 RC Nano Quadcopter 2.4G 6 Axis With Altitude Hold Function, Headless Mode Remote Control Best Drone for Beginners & Kids – Green
Cheap Drones – Potensic A20 RC Nano Quadcopter
4.5 out of 5 stars – 163 customer reviews. This drone is so cute! It’s perfect for kids and beginners with limited space for a larger quadcopter drone. It has complete blade guards to protect the user from injury in case the drone crashes into the user, and its fun to fly.
You can lock the flight at a certain height, which will give you an easier control of the flight. So this will release one of your hands in controlling vertical direction, just focus on forward, backward, left and right.
In addition, when the drone battery is low, then the transmitter will sound beep di-di-di…to alarm and remind you to fly back the drone as soon as possible for avoiding lost. It also has an “out of range” alarm which will sound off the same. When the drone is going to exceed the flight range, then the transmitter will sound beep didi…didi…didi…So you will know that you need to fly back the drone in controllable area. If not, then the drone will be out of control and potentially lost.
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7. Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter Drone 2.4Ghz 6-Axis Gyro 4 Channels Quadcopter Good Choice for Drone Training
4.4 stars out of 5 – 4,451 customer reviews. The Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter Drone is one of the best of the best for beginners. It’s under $40 and can ship for free with Amazon Prime. Holy Stone is one of the most popular brands for beginner quadcopter drones in the market and this model does not disappoint. Especially for the price point. So we love that it has “headless flight mode” which allows a user to fly the drone easily in any direction. The 2.4GHz technology is adopted for anti-interference for a smoother connection with the remote.
In addition, the flight is stable and flexible with the 6-axis gyro stabilization system. We really like the performance in wind conditions as it is resistant to light wind. The control range is fairly decent at 30-50 meters, which is approximately half the length of a football field. Flight time is approximately 6-8 minutes. Charging time for the batteries is 45-60 minutes.
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8. Holy Stone F181C RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera RTF 4 Channel 2.4GHz 6-Gyro with Altitude Hold Function,Headless Mode and One Key Return Home, Color Black
4.5 stars out of 5 – 3,048 customer reviews. The Holy Stone F181C RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera is phenomenal upgrade to the Predator Mini listed above. It’s under $100 and includes a 720P HD camera. If you’re getting more comfortable with flying, however, not yet ready to invest $1000 on a DJI or equivalent quadcopter, this is a solid next step. For adults, you can fly this drone indoors and outdoors for practice. You will be able to complete the trimming easily by the instructions in the manual.
This drone is super durable and flies extremely well. So it has a stable flight, however, you can crash it numerous times and it will be fine. The LED lights work well so that you can see it in the evening. In addition, it comes with propeller guards and 2 batteries. Each battery will last approximately 5 minutes of flight time. Charging time for batteries is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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9. DBPOWER MJX X400W FPV Drone with Wifi Camera Live Video Headless Mode 2.4GHz 4 Chanel 6 Axis Gyro RTF RC Quadcopter, Compatible with 3D VR Headset
4 stars out of 5 – 1,726 customer reviews. This under $50 drone is great for beginners and general practice. Since it is compatible with a 3D VR headset, you will be able to practice your first person view (FPV) flying skills. FPV is commonly used when racing drones.
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10. Holy Stone HS160 Shadow FPV RC Drone with 720P HD Wi-Fi Camera Live Video Feed 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro Quadcopter for Kids & Beginners – Altitude Hold, One Key Start, Foldable Arms,Bonus Battery
4 stars out of 5 – 1,056 customer reviews. The Holy Stone HS160 is another high quality drone we have on our list. It is lightweight and has foldable arms which make it a “pocket drone.” (See LHI Quadcopter jjr/c H37 Pocket Folding Portable Drone
It is under $100 and will last you a long time. Key features include a foldable and flexible blades so that the drone is small and portable. In addition, the flexible blades provide a safer flight experience. This drone comes with a 720P HD camera to take aerial photos and videos. Images and videos will be stored in both the app and the mobile album system. The drone can be flown through a mobile app which you can download onto your cell phone (iOS and Android compatible). We love the real-time image transmission, which makes it fun to capture footage and fly. The first person view (FPV) is great for racing practice as well.
One-key start and landing button will allow you to peace of mind when flying. If you’re not sure if the battery is running low or if you could be losing control, you can press a single button that will land the drone. All in all, this is a great pocket drone for under $100. Flight time is approximately 5 minutes per battery. Charging time for batteries is approximately 50-70 minutes. Also, it comes with a bonus battery as shown in the image above.
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