christopher.shiny
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The first category looks at entry level and micro drones that all cost $50 or less. If you are looking for a way to get into the game then this is the place to start.
second and possibly most important is my category for midrange or mainstream multirotors. Here you will find medium sized craft that cost between $50 and a few hundred bucks. For the beginner video and photography entusiast, i have also created a subselection for this category in which you'll find cheap multirotor drones with cameras.
I've also got a category devoted to professional camera drones. You know, the toys for those with deep pockets. There are many top quality machines here, as you can imagine, but best overall drone has to be the DJI phantom 3.
Best Micro/Nano Quadcopters
Going from small to big, or cheap to expensive, my top pick among the entry level cheapies is without a doubt the UDI RC U27. This is a mainstream drone quality for an entry level price, so it's really a no brainer.
Add around $30 to your budget and you will leave the toy segment to enter more professional level nano quadcopters with the blade nano QX. Maybe it doesn't have carbon build quality yet but the different flying modes will challenge both beginners and pros a like making this the perfect mini drone for aspiring flight enthusiasts.
Best Mainstream beginner drones
Moving to the slightly bigger mainstream drones, my absolute number one is the LaTrax Alias. This quad is all things to all people well, except for those that want cameras. It's sort of amazing that a company that started out with cars and boats could get a flying machine so right but there you have it. The alias is a mean machine with a nice price. It's on my christmas list for sure.
The dromida Ominus does nearly everything the alias does, but cheaper. It also looks (wait for it) ominus. Yeah this is probably the closest you'll get to a RC Batwing before you have to pay licensing fees.
second and possibly most important is my category for midrange or mainstream multirotors. Here you will find medium sized craft that cost between $50 and a few hundred bucks. For the beginner video and photography entusiast, i have also created a subselection for this category in which you'll find cheap multirotor drones with cameras.
I've also got a category devoted to professional camera drones. You know, the toys for those with deep pockets. There are many top quality machines here, as you can imagine, but best overall drone has to be the DJI phantom 3.
Best Micro/Nano Quadcopters
Going from small to big, or cheap to expensive, my top pick among the entry level cheapies is without a doubt the UDI RC U27. This is a mainstream drone quality for an entry level price, so it's really a no brainer.
Add around $30 to your budget and you will leave the toy segment to enter more professional level nano quadcopters with the blade nano QX. Maybe it doesn't have carbon build quality yet but the different flying modes will challenge both beginners and pros a like making this the perfect mini drone for aspiring flight enthusiasts.
Best Mainstream beginner drones
Moving to the slightly bigger mainstream drones, my absolute number one is the LaTrax Alias. This quad is all things to all people well, except for those that want cameras. It's sort of amazing that a company that started out with cars and boats could get a flying machine so right but there you have it. The alias is a mean machine with a nice price. It's on my christmas list for sure.
The dromida Ominus does nearly everything the alias does, but cheaper. It also looks (wait for it) ominus. Yeah this is probably the closest you'll get to a RC Batwing before you have to pay licensing fees.