The 10 Best Nano Drones | Robotics World

This review has been updated 27 times since it was first published in September of 2015. Tiny enough to take off from the smallest of launchpads, these nano drones may not have cameras or ultra-long battery lives, but they can deliver tons of remote-controlled flying fun. Try one of these diminutive machines if you’re new to piloting, have limited airspace to work with, or need to reduce the collateral damage of occasional (or all-too-frequent) crash landings. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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Top 10 Nano Drones

10. Holy Stone HS190

Capable of pulling off aerial acrobatics and entertaining stunts with relative ease, the Holy Stone HS190 is as fun to fly as it is affordable. With its foldable design and compact controller, it can be tucked safely into a backpack to accompany pilots wherever they roam.

9. Hubsan H111

With a plastic body and a frame made from printed circuit boards, the Hubsan H111 weighs very little, even for such a small device. It’s surprisingly quick and has a set of bright and colorful LEDs that make it fun to fly in the dark.

8. Blade QX

Weighing barely more than half an ounce, the Blade QX features a patented sensor-assisted flight envelope system for maintaining its orientation and trajectory, even if you’re a bit wobbly at the controls, making it a good choice for inexperienced pilots.

7. Holy Stone HS210

The Holy Stone HS210 has built-in propeller guards and comes with three batteries for more than 20 minutes of flying time. It can take off, land, and perform a flip with the press of a single button, and will touch down automatically just before it runs out of juice.

6. GiloBaby STEM

If you have as much fun building things as playing with them, the GiloBaby STEM could be the project for you. It comes with detailed instructions and all the parts required for assembling a fully-functional, remote-operated quadcopter.

5. Snaptain SP350

A good choice for indoor use, the Snaptain SP350 powers down its motors in the event of a collision or overexertion, helping to avoid damage and prolong its lifespan. It lands automatically whenever it loses its signal or detects a low battery.

4. Sky Viper Dash

Able to fit in the palm of your hand, the Sky Viper Dash is about as small as they come. It’s lightweight and relatively resilient for something made almost entirely out of plastic, and should be able to withstand a few crashes here and there.

3. Snaptain SP300

The Snaptain SP300 has a handful of advanced features not found on many other models, such as throw-and-go launching and infrared sensors that help it avoid collisions. It comes with 3 controllers including strap-on and teardrop remotes that allow for one-handed operation.

2. Syma X20

Once calibrated, the Syma X20 is very easy to fly, thanks to helpful features, such as an altitude hold and a headless mode. Its minimalist rotor guards are just enough to keep it from getting damaged by bumping into furniture.

1. Blade Inductrix

At just over 3 inches across and weighing less than an ounce, the Blade Inductrix is small enough to fit into very tight spots while airborne. It is available with or without a transmitter and uses a set of advanced sensors to ensure its stability.

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