If you're looking for the best Black Friday drone deals, you're in the right place. Our experts have scoured the market and listed the best deals during this huge annual sales event.
Black Friday is finally here, and we've seen several top drone deals worth considering. Drones are amazing fun, and with Christmas less than a month away, now is the time to get your loved ones (or yourself) the perfect gift. They are also an excellent option for photographers, both for videos and stills, and what's more, you don't have to break the bank to get good specs.
We are keeping our eye on the quickly moving market — if you spot a deal you want, grab it fast! We've already seen several drone deals sell out altogether. If you don't find something suitable below, our guides to the best drones, best beginner drones and best Black Friday space deals will point you in the right direction.
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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 underway and we've already seen drones with huge discounts during this ongoing 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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