We've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals on the market, so if you're looking to save on your next drone, you're in the right place.
These days, the quality of drones and the technology used is far greater than it used to be in years gone by and fortunately, you don't need one of the best drones to get impressive specs. You don't need to break the bank to achieve high-quality imagery and video either. Below the Black Friday drone deals in this guide, you'll find some handy buying advice, in case you need a pointer or two on what to look out for exactly, this Black Friday.
Black Friday falls on November 29 this year, but we're already seeing several worthwhile drone deals, which we've highlighted below. This page is updated year-round and that includes during the annual sales event too. There's something suitable for everyone below regardless of budget and experience and when new drone deals become available, we'll add them below. If you don't find something suitable here then our guides to the best beginner drones and best early Black Friday space deals might point you in the right direction.
One of the biggest features of drones are their cameras. If that is a priority for you, you might also want to check out our best cameras, camera deals and the best cameras for astrophotography guides. These days, you can capture video and stills with 4K quality or above in a lot of drones. Drones can also achieve angles and views that you wouldn't be able to achieve with a handheld camera or by using a tripod. So for the best Black Friday drone deals on the market, read on below.
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- B&H drone deals: Save on DJI FPV and Mavic bundles
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- Best Buy drone deals: Save on Snaptain and DJI drones, accessories
USA drone deals
Beginner's buying advice
There are a few different types of drones on the market, so when it comes to buying one you'll need to consider which type you want: toy, FPV, or a photography/video model.
Black Friday is here on November 29 and we usually see drone deals with huge discounts during the savings event.
The toy drones are the simplest. Weighing under 250g, they tend to cluster together at the lower end of the price range because they feature simpler designs. They don't usually sport any kind of camera. Instead, they give people the opportunity to try their hand at flying something simply for the fun of it, without any bells and whistles. Designs that fall into this category are still subject to drone regulations, but you don't have to register them with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
FPV drones are designed to give you a first-person view when you are flying. This is typically done through the use of goggles, which you wear when you fly. A lot of models also let you stream the drone-camera view to a smartphone. This type of drone is usually used for racing or for tackling obstacle courses. You can read a full breakdown of their design in our article: 'What are FPV drones?' They can feature some good cameras on their main body, but they are usually built to prioritize speed. A lot of FPV drone enthusiasts like to build their own models, too.
Finally, you have the prosumer photography/video drones. There's still massive variation within this category, as some cheaper models sport simpler camera designs and won't cost too much. However, the really top-end drones in this category have huge sensors that allow experts to take wonderful panoramic shots or videos from high up in the air. These drones can cost as little as $100, but most of them sit around the $1,000 mark - and the really top-end models can set you back by $8,000.
The more expensive drones tend to feature sophisticated designs, with automatic collision detection that helps keep your drone safe and some cool pre-programmed flight paths that allow you to take interesting videos. Whichever one you choose, do make sure you buy insurance, too, as they can suffer if you give them an accidental knock.
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