Best Affordable Drones Updated July 2025

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Best Affordable Drones
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m...
Flight Time: 31 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: EIS
Transmission Range: 13,123'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight
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Picked by 325 people today!
Picked by 325 people today!

10.0

1
Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m...
Flight Time: 31 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: EIS
Transmission Range: 13,123'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight

9.8

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9.8

Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K Camera for Adults, HS175D RC Quadcopter with Auto Return, Follow Me, Brushless Motor, Circle Fly, ...
Flight Time: 23 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 984'
Smart Features: Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more

9.8

2
Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K Camera for Adults, HS175D RC Quadcopter with Auto Return, Follow Me, Brushless Motor, Circle Fly, ...
Flight Time: 23 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 984'
Smart Features: Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more

9.3

3

9.3

Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults Beginner; HS360S 249g Foldable FPV RC Quadcopter with 10000 Feet Control Ran...
Flight Time: 20 minutes
Video Resolution: 4K at 20 FPS
Image Stabilization: GPS
Transmission Range: 10,000 ft
Smart Features: Spiral up, catapult and 1-tap ascension

9.3

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Holy Stone GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults Beginner; HS360S 249g Foldable FPV RC Quadcopter with 10000 Feet Control Ran...
Flight Time: 20 minutes
Video Resolution: 4K at 20 FPS
Image Stabilization: GPS
Transmission Range: 10,000 ft
Smart Features: Spiral up, catapult and 1-tap ascension

9.2

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9.2

DEERC D20 Mini Drone for Kids with 720P HD FPV Camera Remote Control Toys Gifts for Boys Girls with Altitude Hold, Headless Mod...
Flight Time: 10 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 720p
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 131'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode

9.2

4
DEERC D20 Mini Drone for Kids with 720P HD FPV Camera Remote Control Toys Gifts for Boys Girls with Altitude Hold, Headless Mod...
Flight Time: 10 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 720p
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 131'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode

9.1

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9.1

Drone with 1080P Camera - Foldable Remote Control Quadcopter with Voice Gesture Control, 3D Flip, One Key Start, Emergency Stop...
Flight Time: 25 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 100'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, headless mode
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9.1

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Drone with 1080P Camera - Foldable Remote Control Quadcopter with Voice Gesture Control, 3D Flip, One Key Start, Emergency Stop...
Flight Time: 25 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 100'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, headless mode
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9.0

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9.0

Swifsen Drones for Kids with Camera,Rc Drone Indoor Small Helicopter,Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls Beginners Friendly,Mini ...
Flight Time: 15 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 720p
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 60'
Smart Features: Circle flight, altitude hold

9.0

6
Swifsen Drones for Kids with Camera,Rc Drone Indoor Small Helicopter,Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls Beginners Friendly,Mini ...
Flight Time: 15 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 720p
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 60'
Smart Features: Circle flight, altitude hold

8.9

7

8.9

Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Nano RC Drone for Kids Gift Portable Pocket Quadcopter with Altitude Hold 3D Flips and Headless ...
Flight Time: 7 minutes
Video Resolution: No camera
Image Stabilization: N/A
Transmission Range: 164'
Smart Features: Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip

8.9

7
Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Nano RC Drone for Kids Gift Portable Pocket Quadcopter with Altitude Hold 3D Flips and Headless ...
Flight Time: 7 minutes
Video Resolution: No camera
Image Stabilization: N/A
Transmission Range: 164'
Smart Features: Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip

8.8

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8.8

Holy Stone Mini Drone for Kids and Beginners RC Nano Quadcopter Indoor Small Helicopter Plane with Auto Hovering, 3D Flips, Hea...
Flight Time: 7 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: No camera
Image Stabilization: N/A
Transmission Range: 164'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode

8.8

8
Holy Stone Mini Drone for Kids and Beginners RC Nano Quadcopter Indoor Small Helicopter Plane with Auto Hovering, 3D Flips, Hea...
Flight Time: 7 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: No camera
Image Stabilization: N/A
Transmission Range: 164'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode

8.7

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8.7

X-shop Drone with Camera for Kids & Adults, 1080P HD Mini FPV Drones with Altitude Hold, One-Key Take Off/Landing, Headless Mod...
Flight Time: 30 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: Not indicated
Transmission Range: Not indicated
Smart Features: One-key takeoff/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, follow me
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8.7

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X-shop Drone with Camera for Kids & Adults, 1080P HD Mini FPV Drones with Altitude Hold, One-Key Take Off/Landing, Headless Mod...
Flight Time: 30 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: Not indicated
Transmission Range: Not indicated
Smart Features: One-key takeoff/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, follow me
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8.6

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8.6

Drone with Camera 1080P HD FPV Foldable Drone for Beginners and Kids, Quadcopter with Voice Gesture Control with Carrying Case,...
Flight Time: 26 minutes
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 328'
Smart Features: One-key return, headless mode, stable altitude hold, trajectory flight, 360° flip

8.6

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Drone with Camera 1080P HD FPV Foldable Drone for Beginners and Kids, Quadcopter with Voice Gesture Control with Carrying Case,...
Flight Time: 26 minutes
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range: 328'
Smart Features: One-key return, headless mode, stable altitude hold, trajectory flight, 360° flip

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10.0

1

10.0

Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m...
Flight Time: 31 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: EIS
Transmission Range: 13,123'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight
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Picked by 325 people today!
Picked by 325 people today!

10.0

1
Potensic ATOM SE GPS Drone with 4K EIS Camera, Under 249g, 62 Mins Flight, 4KM FPV Transmission, Brushless Motor, Max Speed 16m...
Flight Time: 31 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: EIS
Transmission Range: 13,123'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight

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Best Drone
1. Potensic ATOM SE Foldable GPS Drone
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2. Holy Stone HS175D Foldable GPS Drone
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3. Holy Stone HS360S Drone
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4. DEERC D20 Mini Foldable Drone
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5. Relidol Drone with 1080P Camera
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6. Swifsen Drone for Kids
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Best Value
7. Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Drone
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8. Holy Stone HS210 Mini Drone
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9. X-shop Drone with Camera
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Deal Save 29% Save 15% Save 20% 10% Coupon Save 18% Save 18% Save 14%
Flight Time
31 minutes (x2 batteries) 23 minutes (x2 batteries) 20 minutes 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 25 minutes (x2 batteries) 15 minutes (x2 batteries) 7 minutes 7 minutes (x3 batteries) 30 minutes (x2 batteries) 26 minutes
Flight Time
31 minutes (x2 batteries) 23 minutes (x2 batteries) 20 minutes 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 25 minutes (x2 batteries) 15 minutes (x2 batteries) 7 minutes 7 minutes (x3 batteries) 30 minutes (x2 batteries) 26 minutes
Video Resolution
4K at 30 FPS 4K 4K at 20 FPS 720p 1080p at 30 FPS 720p No camera No camera 1080p 1080p
Video Resolution
4K at 30 FPS 4K 4K at 20 FPS 720p 1080p at 30 FPS 720p No camera No camera 1080p 1080p
Image Stabilization
EIS Optical flow positioning GPS Optical flow positioning None None N/A N/A Not indicated Optical flow positioning
Image Stabilization
EIS Optical flow positioning GPS Optical flow positioning None None N/A N/A Not indicated Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range
13,123' 984' 10,000 ft 131' 100' 60' 164' 164' Not indicated 328'
Transmission Range
13,123' 984' 10,000 ft 131' 100' 60' 164' 164' Not indicated 328'
Smart Features
Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more Spiral up, catapult and 1-tap ascension Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode Altitude hold, headless mode Circle flight, altitude hold Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode One-key takeoff/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, follow me One-key return, headless mode, stable altitude hold, trajectory flight, 360° flip
Smart Features
Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more Spiral up, catapult and 1-tap ascension Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode Altitude hold, headless mode Circle flight, altitude hold Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode One-key takeoff/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, follow me One-key return, headless mode, stable altitude hold, trajectory flight, 360° flip