With the release of the new Mavic Air 2, there are now two Mavic drones from DJI that cost less than $1000. The tiny and lightweight Mavic Mini costs $399 and the larger and feature-packed Mavic Air 2 starts at $799. How will you know which one is best for you? That is where we …
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The Ryze Tello is one of our absolute favorite drones for a beginner. The original Tello features an HD camera that is stabilized and a handful of intelligent flight modes. Not only that but it is small and portable and the original version is only $99. It is an excellent first drone. Now DJI and …
The XK X520 was an intriguing aircraft the very first time we saw it. If you have been following our website you know we focus primarily on multirotor aircraft. The XK520 is a VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) plane. It isn’t the first VTOL we’ve flown as, we got our hands on the unique XCraft XPlus …
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Do you want a free drone? Of course, you do. Enter the Half Chrome Drones Free Drone Giveaway to get a chance to take home the new Eachine EX2 Mini. It is basically an MJX Bugs 3 Mini, but with an FPV camera. It is one of our favorite drones and is a blast to …
The GoolRC X12 is no doubt a clone of the impressive DJI Mavic Air. It looks just like the quadcopter from DJI. It has some good features and is a nice little drone, but do not expect to get DJI-like performance from this copycat. The GoolRC X12 is a good drone for under $60 but …
You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good drone. In fact, there are a handful of excellent beginner drones that you can pick up for less than $50. We highly recommend you start with one of these before you trade up to a DJI or Yuneec drone. In no real order here …
The Makerfire Shark is a very good beginner FPV drone. It is an excellent indoor Tiny Whoop and the best feature is that it comes in a complete all-in-one package. You will get the drone, a remote and even a pair of FPV goggles. It is very similar to the super-popular Eachine E013. What else does …
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Despite appearances, the Tello and Spark are two very different drones. The DJI Spark is a powerful flying machine in a pint-sized package. It includes advanced features and sensors, not the least of which is GPS guidance. The Tello is a true beginner drone designed for kids of all ages. At just $99 it blows the …
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The Cheerwing Syma X5SW V3 is the third edition of an excellent beginner drone. It is a stable drone and is extremely durable. It also features a WiFi FPV camera. Let’s dive in and see what this drone is all about. What is the Cheerwing Syma X5SW V3? The third version of the awesome Syma X5 is …
The Flying3D FY919 Reaper at first glance doesn’t seem all that different from other drones on the market, but it has a few very surprising features. It has the features that we have come to expect like headless mode, WiFi FPV, automatic takeoff and landing, and altitude hold. It has nice built-in propeller guards that can be …
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