Shan said:
@Montana
Can you tell me who you review for? Would love to try that out!
Just DM me your name and email, and I’ll forward it to the person who sets it up.
Could you add me to that too?
I made the mistake of buying a few of those $100 drones, and it was just sad. Didn’t even want to use them after seeing how cheap they were.
I got one of these $50 drones from Amazon, and honestly, it’s fine for what it is. It flies, the camera works, and my kids love it. It doesn’t go far or fast, but it’s a good start if you’re just trying to see if you like drones. It’s not a serious drone, though.
With drones, you get what you pay for. The cheapest decent drone with basic features is probably the DJI Tello. Anything less, and you’re looking at manual control. I jumped from a $100 toy drone straight to a $1000 DJI Air 2S – no regrets.
Mostly junk, more like toys than anything serious.
Saw a post here the other day where someone asked if they should get a DJI or another brand, and I think it might’ve been a sneaky ad. Never heard of that brand before, so it got me to look them up. Turns out, they’re not on DJI’s level but a bit cheaper. Honestly, I think some posts asking about unknown brands might just be marketing.
Fake reviews, most likely. Under $100, the only decent ones I know of are the DJI Tello or maybe a Sky Viper. The latter needs manual trimming, though, which can be tricky if you’re not used to it.
You’ll regret buying these, honestly. Fake reviews are easy, and you really get what you pay for.
Reviews can definitely be fake or paid for. Drones under $100 are usually toys. If you’re buying for an adult, you’ll need to spend more.
For quality, stick to DJI or Autel, or build your own. Everything else is likely to have false specs and short range. If you just want a cheap flyer, get an Air Hogs toy helicopter – more reliable than those $100 drones.