How much are drones?
What is the best drone? Its a simple question but the answer depends a lot on what you are looking for. If your decision is purely based on cost then here you go :
- Parrot Mambo Fly – Code, Pilot and Play Parrot Mambo Fly – Code, Pilot and Play Parrot Mambo is easy and safe to pilot Learn to code with your drone The Free Flight Mini app expands your options for playing and experiences Compatible with IOS/Android size from 4.5 Inch Learn to fly like a Pro discover the Parrot Mambo, the quadcopter drone from our range of robust and ...
- DJI Mavic Mini, CP.MA.00000120.01 Reviews DJI Mavic Mini, CP.MA.00000120.01 12MP / 2. 7K Quad HD 3-Axis Gimbal Camera Up to 30 Minutes of Flight Time Stream HD Video from up to 2. 5 Miles DJI Mavic Mini List Price: $ 399.00 Price: Related Dji Drones Products
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- Hubsan Zino Pro 4K Drone with 3-Aix Gimbal GPS Quadcopter Live Video 5G WiFi 4km FPV Drone Brushless for Beginners(Camera Lens Filter Included) Hubsan Zino Pro 4K Drone with 3-Aix Gimbal GPS Quadcopter Live Video 5G WiFi 4km FPV Drone Brushless for Beginners(Camera Lens Filter Included) GPS+GLONASS, Vision Auxiliary Landing, Orbiting, Image Tracking, Automatic Takeoff/Landing, Automatic Return Home, Low Power Failsafe Mode, Flight Control Failsafe Mode, 4K UHD Camera, 4km Flight distance, Detachable Filter, Brushless Motor. 3-axis gimbal, ...
- 60Mins Flight Time Drone, JJRC H68 RC Drone with 720P HD Camera Live Video FPV 6-Axis Gyroscope Quadcopter with Headless Mode, Altitude Hold Helicopter with 3 Batteries(20Mins + 20Mins + 20Mins)-White 60Mins Flight Time Drone, JJRC H68 RC Drone with 720P HD Camera Live Video FPV 6-Axis Gyroscope Quadcopter with Headless Mode, Altitude Hold Helicopter with 3 Batteries(20Mins + 20Mins + 20Mins)-White 60 minutes flight time: come with 3 drone batteries in the package, your flight time is prolonged up to 60 minutes. 720P Wide Angle Camera and ...
- 4DRC M1 Foldable GPS Drone with 4K FHD 5G Transmission WiFi Camera for Adults, Quadcopter with Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home, Follow Me, 30 Minutes Flight Time, 1600M Control Range, Black 4DRC M1 Foldable GPS Drone with 4K FHD 5G Transmission WiFi Camera for Adults, Quadcopter with Brushless Motor, Auto Return Home, Follow Me, 30 Minutes Flight Time, 1600M Control Range, Black 【Powerful Functions】: Adjustable 4K 4096*3072P 5G Wi-Fi camera HD camera, GPS smart return, one key return, point of interest, way point flight, real-time App operation(ios, ...
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- Blomiky 1 Pack F11 11.1V 3S 2500mAh/27.75Wh Li-po Rechargeable Battery and USB Cable for F24 Pro and SJRC SJ RC F11 Brushless GPS RC Quadcopter Drone Black F11 Battery 1 Blomiky 1 Pack F11 11.1V 3S 2500mAh/27.75Wh Li-po Rechargeable Battery and USB Cable for F24 Pro and SJRC SJ RC F11 Brushless GPS RC Quadcopter Drone Black F11 Battery 1 Lipo High perfromace 11.1v 2500mAh /27.75Wh Lipo rechareable battery, Battery model No,DS854085-3S Lipo Battery charge rate voltage: 5V, 11.1V 3S 2500mAH 27.75Wh Lipo Battery fit for RUKO ...
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- Parrot Mambo FPV – Complete Starter Pack for Drone Racing (Renewed) Parrot Mambo FPV – Complete Starter Pack for Drone Racing (Renewed) High-tech sensors work to provide optimal stability Do fun acrobatics such as flips and barrel rolls Control your Mini Drone using the FreeFlight Mini app or the new Flypad controller up to 200 feet Get a bird’s-eye view of your surroundings with the mountable FPV camera and VR ...
As you can see, drone costs vary wildly and it depends really what you want out of your drone. Before you can decide how much you want to spend you need to decide what you want out of it.
Things that make a good drone:
- Long battery life
- Reliable and stable flight
- Durable
- Trusted and proven technology
- Good camera
- Long range
Best drones for beginners
There are lots of different drones. Different manufacturers and different features and prices. But which is the best drone for beginners?
To answer that you need to know what makes a good beginners drone. As a beginner you need a few things from a drone. Your drone needs to be stable and easy to fly. A racing drone probably isn’t your best option as a beginner as they are twitchy, difficult to fly and expensive.
When you just start out you need a drone that is cheap enough to crash but still good enough to be stable in flight.
These are probably the best beginners drones :
| No | Picture | Useful Feature | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | You get 15 minutes flight time out of this drone and it has propeller protectors for the beginner. A steal at this price. | Altair Hornet Drone |
| 2 |  | This is under $50! Also has an incredibly stable flight control system and propeller protectors. | Holy Stone HS170 |
| 3 |  | Designed for beginners, its bright red and made of durable plastic. | Syma X22W |
Things to look for in a cheap drone :
- Easy to fly
- Cheap
- Indestructible
- Spares available
As a beginner you will crash your drone so it may be a good idea to get a cheaper model that you won’t mind replacing…..But too cheap and it will be difficult to fly. Its a balancing act.
what’s the best drone for photography
When you want to take pictures there is really only one manufacturer to look at, DJI Drones. They are by far the best drones for photography and their popularity shows it. There are some of the best DJI drones money can buy.
| No | Picture | Useful Feature | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Smart controller. 31 minutes flight time with an incredible top speed of 58MPH! | DJI Mavic 2 PRO |
| 2 |  | portable drone with full HD camera.Face aware feature and 16 minute flying times. | DJI Spark |
| 3 |  | auto sensing and avoidance. Intelligent flight modes and 50MPH, 27mph flight times. | DJI Inspire 2 |
| 4 |  | Onboard 20 megapixel camera. Auto obstacle sensing with 30 minute flight times. | DJI Phantom |
| 5 |  | A beginner DJI quadcopter drone with HD camera. Controllable via your phone anywhere. 13 minutes flight time with this little drone! | DJI Tello |
We have a full article dedicated to this excellent manufacturer at the link above. They are one of the oldest and most respected drone manufacturers, their drones just work. The excellent cameras, stable drones and long flight times make them some of the most useful and reliable drones.