It never ceases to amaze me how cost-effective camera drones have become of late. If you’re just getting started in this arena, the cost of entry has never been better, with lots of fully-featured drones readily available. One such model is the Eachine E520S, which strives to bring all the functionality of more expensive units
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Cheerson CX-10: A Small, Cheap, and Cheerful Drone
Large, fully-featured drones are the usual suspects for the most fun in the sky, but especially when you’re a beginner, a cheap and cheerful drone can provide equal amounts of enjoyment. The Cheerson CX-10 fits this category perfectly, being small enough to fit in the palm of your hand (plus the controller) and provides a
10 Best Drone Birthday Gifts for Kids
Is it just me, or can drones be an intimidating hobby? The language, the models, the features, and the accessories can all be so much to take in. That’s before including things like licenses and flight logs. Geez. How do you dig into all of that to try and find a gift? Plus, how do
9 Best Gadget Birthday Gifts for Kids
Technology is absolutely the way to go for kids of all ages when it comes to birthdays, Christmas, and more. But just what kind of tech gear can you get for a kid? Drones are almost always a good option because they get your child outside but still engaged with their favorite technology, and the
6 Best Photography Birthday Gifts Under $50 for Kids
Photography is a hobby that has started to become more and more popular among younger age groups. And what’s even better is that it’s becoming less expensive as well. After all, it wasn’t long ago that digital cameras and gear were quite pricey and not always affordable to the average hobbyist. So when it came
Force1 U49W Blue Heron: A Great Beginner Drone
It never ceases to amaze me the number of features available in the current crop of cost-effective drones. As features trickle down from the expensive units to the budget-friendly versions, beginners have never enjoyed more quality for the money. One drone that is firmly in this department is the Force1 U49W Blue Heron. This drone
6 Best Drone Birthday Gifts for Teens
Drones are the new must-have technology, and make an ideal gift for teenagers (or born-again teenagers!). But if you’re looking for a drone as a birthday gift then it can be confusing if you don’t know much about drones. There’s just so many to choose from. The great news is that we have done all
Potensic A20 Mini Drone: Best Drone for Kids
The Potensic A20 Mini Drone is one of the best drones out there for kids. It’s durable and comes with an assortment of flight modes and speeds sure to entertain for hours on end.
Syma X5C Explorers: Powerful and Compact Beginner Camera Drone
The Syma X5C Explorers camera drone is a small, lightweight drone, but a powerhouse nonetheless. Power from the internal battery and force generated from the propellers sets it apart from similar, smaller drones. This drone can withstand winds when flown outdoors and tackles even the hardest of air conditioning units indoors. The Syma X5C is
DROCON Hacker Drone: The Best for Kids and Beginners
The DROCON Hacker Drone comes with a multitude of features that allows it to take the title of the best choice for beginner drone pilots and kids. Not only is this drone effectively priced to beat competitors, but it also has several features that place it above the pack. DROCON took out all the stops
Potensic T25 Drone: Quality, Budget Flyer
When it comes to the budget end of the drone market, it almost seems that a new model comes out every week. Many of these drones being based on more expensive units. One example is the Potensic T25, which has more than a passing resemblance to the DJI Phantom, one of the most ubiquitous drones
JJRC X5 FPV: Best Budget Drone
If you’re in the market for buying a cost-effective drone, then times couldn’t be better. Features that you could only find on a top-level drone just a few years ago are trickling down to more budget units. Basically, meaning you’re getting more for your money these days. One such example is the JJRC X5 FPV
Hubsan X4 H107L Review: Fast and Cost Effective
The budget end of the drone market has a lot of offerings, which is great for the consumer. Lots of the more advanced flight features have trickled down to cheaper units, which means for a first-time flyer, there are plenty of options. This is basically a cost-effective way to dive into drone flight without costing
Holy Stone HS170 Predator: The Perfect Drone for Kids?
When it comes to buying a drone for beginners or kids, the choices aren’t always straightforward for some. Especially for those interested in capturing stills and video or simply unsure what to buy for the first time. In some cases, they simply want to test the waters, see if they get on with flying a
Altair Aerial AA108: A Solid Budget Drone
The Altair Aerial AA108 is a drone aimed at the beginners market for those on a budget, but it doesn’t necessarily have basic features. There’s plenty packed into this drone to make it the ideal starter package, with decent build quality, a built-in camera, and plenty of flight features. The other standout feature is that
Drocon DC-65 Mini RC Drone: Small and Capable
The drone world has plenty of choice for us customers. Very affordable to very expensive, pro-consumer, professional cinema, beginners, racing, commercial and even underwater ROVs, there is something for everybody. In the photography world we would usually be looking at camera-equipped drones, either built-in or with the capacity to carry a camera payload. In this
10 Best Drones for Kids
If you think your child is taking interest in flying their own craft, then it should be a perfect idea to foster their fascination with a drone. You can buy a mini-drone that is safe to pilot in a recreation room, or you can find a larger drone that has stable flight and can capture