Best Drones for Beginners Updated November 2024

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Best Drones for Beginners Updated November 2024

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Potensic ATOM 3-Axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone, Under 249g, 96 Mins Flight, Max 6KM Transmission, Visual Tracking, 4K/30FPS QuickShot...
Flight Time: 96 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 3-axis gimbal
Transmission Range: 19,685'
Smart Features: Return to home, visual tracking
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Picked by 154 people today!
Picked by 154 people today!

10.0

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Potensic ATOM 3-Axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone, Under 249g, 96 Mins Flight, Max 6KM Transmission, Visual Tracking, 4K/30FPS QuickShot...
Flight Time: 96 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 3-axis gimbal
Transmission Range: 19,685'
Smart Features: Return to home, visual tracking

9.8

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9.8

Holy Stone HS720G 2-Axis Gimbal Drones with 4K EIS Camera, 2 Batteries 52-Min Flight Time, Brushless Motors, GPS Auto Return, V...
Flight Time: 52 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 2-axis gimbal & EIS
Transmission Range: 3277'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, waypoint tracking

9.8

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Holy Stone HS720G 2-Axis Gimbal Drones with 4K EIS Camera, 2 Batteries 52-Min Flight Time, Brushless Motors, GPS Auto Return, V...
Flight Time: 52 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 2-axis gimbal & EIS
Transmission Range: 3277'
Smart Features: Return to home, follow me, waypoint tracking

9.4

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9.4

Holy Stone HS110D FPV RC Drone with 1080P HD Camera Live Video 120°Wide-Angle WiFi Quadcopter with Gravity Sensor, Voice & Gest...
Flight Time: 10 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p at 20 FPS
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 492'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, headless mode, gesture & voice control

9.4

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Holy Stone HS110D FPV RC Drone with 1080P HD Camera Live Video 120°Wide-Angle WiFi Quadcopter with Gravity Sensor, Voice & Gest...
Flight Time: 10 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution: 1080p at 20 FPS
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 492'
Smart Features: Altitude hold, headless mode, gesture & voice control

9.3

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9.3

Holy Stone HS720G GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K FAA, 2-Axis Gimbal, Built-in Remote ID, 120°FOV, Brushless Motor, 5G WiF...
Flight Time: 26 minutes
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 2-axis gimbal & EIS
Transmission Range: 1,640'
Smart Features: Return to home, altitude hold, follow me, & more

9.3

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Holy Stone HS720G GPS Drones with Camera for Adults 4K FAA, 2-Axis Gimbal, Built-in Remote ID, 120°FOV, Brushless Motor, 5G WiF...
Flight Time: 26 minutes
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 2-axis gimbal & EIS
Transmission Range: 1,640'
Smart Features: Return to home, altitude hold, follow me, & more

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

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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

ATTOP Drone with Camera for Adults, 1080P Live Video 120°Wide Angle APP-Controlled Camera Drone for Kids over 8 Years Old, Begi...
Flight Time: 20 minutes
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 292'
Smart Features: Return to home, altitude hold, flight route, 360° flip & more
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ATTOP Drone with Camera for Adults, 1080P Live Video 120°Wide Angle APP-Controlled Camera Drone for Kids over 8 Years Old, Begi...
Flight Time: 20 minutes
Video Resolution: 1080p
Image Stabilization: None
Transmission Range: 292'
Smart Features: Return to home, altitude hold, flight route, 360° flip & more

9.0

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9.0

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

9.0

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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

8.9

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8.9

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

8.9

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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

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8.8

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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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

8.7

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8.7

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

8.7

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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

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10.0

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10.0

Potensic ATOM 3-Axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone, Under 249g, 96 Mins Flight, Max 6KM Transmission, Visual Tracking, 4K/30FPS QuickShot...
Flight Time: 96 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 3-axis gimbal
Transmission Range: 19,685'
Smart Features: Return to home, visual tracking
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Picked by 154 people today!
Picked by 154 people today!

10.0

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Potensic ATOM 3-Axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone, Under 249g, 96 Mins Flight, Max 6KM Transmission, Visual Tracking, 4K/30FPS QuickShot...
Flight Time: 96 minutes (x3 batteries)
Video Resolution: 4K at 30 FPS
Image Stabilization: 3-axis gimbal
Transmission Range: 19,685'
Smart Features: Return to home, visual tracking

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Best Drone
1. Potensic Atom 3-Axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone
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2. Holy Stone HS720G Drone
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3. Holy Stone HS110D Drone
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4. Holy Stone HS720G Foldable GPS Drone
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5. DEERC D20 Mini Foldable Drone
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6. Attop Drone with Camera
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7. Potensic ATOM SE Foldable GPS Drone
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Best Value
8. Holy Stone HS210 Mini Drone
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9. Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Drone
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10. Holy Stone HS175D Foldable GPS Drone
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Flight Time
96 minutes (x3 batteries) 52 minutes (x2 batteries) 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 26 minutes 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 20 minutes 31 minutes (x2 batteries) 7 minutes (x3 batteries) 7 minutes 23 minutes (x2 batteries)
Flight Time
96 minutes (x3 batteries) 52 minutes (x2 batteries) 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 26 minutes 10 minutes (x2 batteries) 20 minutes 31 minutes (x2 batteries) 7 minutes (x3 batteries) 7 minutes 23 minutes (x2 batteries)
Video Resolution
4K at 30 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 1080p at 20 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 720p 1080p 4K at 30 FPS No camera No camera 4K
Video Resolution
4K at 30 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 1080p at 20 FPS 4K at 30 FPS 720p 1080p 4K at 30 FPS No camera No camera 4K
Image Stabilization
3-axis gimbal 2-axis gimbal & EIS None 2-axis gimbal & EIS Optical flow positioning None EIS N/A N/A Optical flow positioning
Image Stabilization
3-axis gimbal 2-axis gimbal & EIS None 2-axis gimbal & EIS Optical flow positioning None EIS N/A N/A Optical flow positioning
Transmission Range
19,685' 3277' 492' 1,640' 131' 292' 13,123' 164' 164' 984'
Transmission Range
19,685' 3277' 492' 1,640' 131' 292' 13,123' 164' 164' 984'
Smart Features
Return to home, visual tracking Return to home, follow me, waypoint tracking Altitude hold, headless mode, gesture & voice control Return to home, altitude hold, follow me, & more Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode Return to home, altitude hold, flight route, 360° flip & more Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more
Smart Features
Return to home, visual tracking Return to home, follow me, waypoint tracking Altitude hold, headless mode, gesture & voice control Return to home, altitude hold, follow me, & more Altitude hold, 3D flip, gesture & voice control, headless mode Return to home, altitude hold, flight route, 360° flip & more Return to home, follow me, points of interest, circle flight Altitude hold, 3D flip, headless mode Auto hover, auto rotation, 3D flip Follow mode, waypoints, circle flight, & more