The 10 Best Kids Drones | Robotics World

This review has been updated 24 times since it was first published in October of 2015. It’s no surprise that remote-controlled aircraft top a growing number of kids’ holiday and birthday wish lists. But there’s no need to spend a fortune on a machine, only to see it smashed up quickly by an inexperienced pilot. These kid-friendly drones have integrated safety features and offer all the fun without breaking the bank. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Kids Drones

10. Force1 Scoot

If your child doesn’t yet have the skill to pilot a quadcopter using a remote control, the Force1 Scoot (appx. $34) can be a smart option. All it takes is simple hand gestures to direct its flight, and it is launched by throwing it into the air.

9. Holy Stone HS210

The Holy Stone HS210 (about $33) offers a headless flight mode that makes it easy for new pilots to maneuver, as well as an altitude hold function, so children can take their hands off the controls momentarily and it won’t come crashing to the ground.

8. Snaptain SP300

With the Snaptain SP300 (appx. $49), you are not limited by a traditional remote, though it has one of those as well. Instead, it allows you to control its flight by moving your arm around when wearing the included G-sensor-equipped watch or by simply waving your hand in front of it.

7. Eachine E010

Even in the toy category, quadcopters don’t get much more affordable than the Eachine E010 (about $22), making it a great option for beginner pilots to get the hang of buzzing the landscape and working the controls without putting a lot of cash on the line.

6. Potensic A20W

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Potensic A20W (appx. $49) is a good choice for indoor use. It boasts come cool functionality, too, like the ability to draw a flight path in the companion app, or tilt your connected smartphone to make it fly in a certain direction.

5. Force1 UFO 3000

With its thick, glowing rotor guards, the Force1 UFO 3000 (appx. $39) is the ideal choice for nighttime flights. Not only can it handle an accidental run into a wall, its different-colored lights are bright enough to be seen from far away to make it easy to ascertain its orientation.

4. UDI U818A

The UDI U818A (appx. $85) offers many of the same features as more expensive adult models, including live streaming from its 2-MP, high-definition camera; one-button return to home; and a six-axis gyroscope for flight stability. Its relatively large size makes it good for outdoor use.

3. Syma X100

Thanks to a one-button take off, headless flight mode, and an altitude-hold feature, the Syma X100 (around $49) is easy for children to pilot. It is also equipped with an infrared obstacle avoidance system to reduce the chance of crashes.

2. Eachine E016F

With the ability to travel over land, water, and through the air, the Eachine E016F (appx. $29) will provide endless hours of entertainment. It is easy to switch between the different modes, and comes with a high-strength fuselage to stand up to the inevitable impacts.

1. Air Hogs Millennium Falcon

“Star Wars” fans will love the Air Hogs Millennium Falcon (around $147). Not only does it fly eerily similar to the one in the movies, but it also plays cool sound effects from the films and can stand up to the periodic crash landing surprisingly well.

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