We've spotted the best early Prime Day drone deals ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event, so if you're hoping to beat the rush and bag a bargain, you're in the right place.
These days, you don't need to break the bank to get a fulfilling flying experience or capture stunning imagery. You don't even need one of the best drones to achieve that, such is the quality of what the market can offer. If you're looking for your next drone and hoping you don't have to spend big, our guide to the best drone deals out there will point you in the right direction. If you're new to drones, we've included some handy buying advice, so you know what to look out for.
We keep this page updated year-round and will continue to update it through the next Amazon Prime Day (October 8-9) so when new drone deals become available, we'll add them below and remove all expired offers. We've tried to include something suitable for everyone in our guide, regardless of needs, experience and budget. If the drones on offer below are a little advanced for your needs, you might want to check out the best beginner drones.
If photography is your thing and the main reason you're looking for a drone, our guides to the best cameras, camera deals and the best cameras for astrophotography may interest you. Drones are a good option for photographers as you can achieve angles from a birds-eye view which you wouldn't be able to without. Most drones will shoot both video and images and can feature a camera quality of 4K and above. So, for the best early Prime Day drone deals and buying advice, scroll down below.
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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.
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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