The 10 Best Drones For Beginners

This review has been updated 6 times since it was first published in January of 2019. When you’re learning your way around new technology, the last thing you want to worry about is whether you might be out a pile of money if you mess up and break it before you get the hang of it. Among this assortment of beginner-friendly drones, you’ll find easy-to-use and crash-resistant options that won’t cost a fortune to replace — in whole or in part — in the event of a mishap. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Drones For Beginners

10. DJI Tello

For aspiring pilots of advanced UAV technology who aren’t yet prepared to make a significant investment in best-in-class equipment, the DJI Tello incorporates a number of desirable features and comes from one of the most renowned names in the industry.

9. Eachine E58

Designed to emulate the features and functionality of a higher-end quadcopter at a less intimidating price point, the Eachine E58 is a capable option for folks who just want to have some fun with their selfies and enjoy a birds-eye view of the surrounding scenery.

8. Holy Stone HS230

Modular batteries and a removable 720p FPV camera with a wide-angle lens make the Holy Stone HS230 a high-performance, low-upfront-investment option for getting into the unmanned aircraft racing scene. It can accelerate to a top speed of 28 mph in mere seconds.

7. Blade Nano QX BNF

Weighing scarcely half an ounce, the Blade Nano QX BNF features a patented sensor-assisted flight envelope system to maintain its orientation and trajectory, even if you’re a bit wobbly at the controls, making it an ideal entry-level option for stability and agility.

6. Holy Stone HS220

One of the coolest things about the Holy Stone HS220 is its foldable rotor arms, which can be extended outward for carrying out more agile aerial maneuvers and operating it in 3D VR mode, or tucked inward for a tighter profile and greater stability in flight.

5. Syma X20

The Syma X20 is an entertaining toy model that’s tiny enough to fit into a pocket or the palm of your hand. It’s great for keeping restless youngsters occupied indoors when the weather outside is frightful, performing flips, rolls and other playful maneuvers with ease.

4. Holy Stone HS150 Bolt Bee

The enduring appeal of the Holy Stone HS150 Bolt Bee racer lies in its rapid acceleration, easy operation, and modular lithium polymer batteries, which can be quickly swapped out to double your airtime, so you can keep on buzzing when competitors have run out of juice.

3. Drocon Ninja

Featuring a built-in FPV camera with a 120° field of view lens for transmitting panoramic images in real time, the Drocon Ninja also has flexible blades, mounted on articulating arms that can be folded inward to hug the chassis and prevent damage between uses.

2. Holy Stone HS177

For some high-flying fun and a little friendly rivalry, a pair of battle quads, like the Holy Stone HS177, is the way to go, with three speed modes, six-axis gyroscopic stabilization, and an infrared firing system that gently powers down the losing side after four shits.

1. Syma Z1

A foldable, pocket-sized design with a 90° swiveling camera, the Syma Z1 is a great way for newbies to try their hand at remote-piloted aerial photography. Program it to follow a customized flight path via smartphone app integration, and use FPV to go along for the ride.

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