I’m new to drones and looking for a good one under $200. Just something with a camera for casual video and fun flying. Any recommendations?
Honestly, anything below $200 will likely be more of a toy. If you can, save up a bit more for the DJI Mini 3. It’s more of an investment but much higher quality and will give you a better experience overall.
At that price, you won’t find anything great. $200 drones are typically more like RC toys, and won’t have the quality or stability of a proper drone. I’d recommend saving up for a DJI Mini series drone if you want good quality.
@Lucypiper
Agreed. DJI Mini would be a better long-term choice, as it’s durable and has great features. $200 drones might not last long and can be hard to control.
For around $200, you’re mostly looking at RC toys like the Holy Stone drones. They’re okay for playing around, but don’t expect smooth or high-quality video. If you want better video, you’re looking at $500+ for something like the DJI Mini series.
I have a DJI Mini with the fly more kit for $250 if you’re interested.
Skyler said:
I have a DJI Mini with the fly more kit for $250 if you’re interested.
Curious, why are you selling it at a discount?
Skyler said:
I have a DJI Mini with the fly more kit for $250 if you’re interested.
Curious, why are you selling it at a discount?
Just don’t use it much anymore.
If you’re just looking to fly around for fun, set your expectations. For $50 you can get a fun little toy without a camera, or at $400+ you can get a decent camera, GPS, and stability. For quality drones, DJI is the way to go.
I went with the Ruko F11, which is a great option for beginners around $390. Two batteries, a landing pad, and a case. It’s been solid, and now I feel ready to save for a more advanced DJI or Autel drone.
I got a Tello for $100, which worked well for fun flying without making movies. It’s tiny and uses Wi-Fi, so it has limitations, but it’s good for just flying around.