Black Friday Drone deals 2024: Don't waste your time searching — these are the best drone deals today

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)
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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.

USA drone deals

DJI Air 2S
DJI Air 2S: was $999 now $894 at amazon.com

Save over $100 on the DJI Air 2S. It's one of our favorite drones as it has stood the test of time with its fantastic image quality and advanced safety features, suitable for beginners and more advanced flyers.

DJI Air 3
DJI Air 3: was $1,349 now $1,009 at Amazon

Discount increase - save $340 on a dual-camera drone that captures amazing 4K video, bundled with a carrying case, two extra batteries and more. We think the DJI Air 3 is the best dual camera drone for portability.

Ruko F11PRO
Ruko F11PRO: was $380 now $225 at Amazon

You can save over $160 on the Ruko F11PRO camera drone bundle. This powerful beginner-level drone has two included batteries that provide up to an hour of flight time.

Note: Maximize the discount by applying the $30 coupon.

DJI Mini 4K
DJI Mini 4K: was $299 now $239 at Amazon

Save $60 on this DJI Mini 4K camera drone. It features 4K video and image capabilities, GPS and return-to-home features. We think you get plenty for your money with this drone and it's in our guide to the best beginner drones. This may not seem like a massive deal but it is below the usual retail price.

DJI Mavic Mini
DJI Mavic Mini: was $399.99 now $339.99 at Amazon

Save $60 on the DJI Mavic Mini, a reliable mini quadcopter that doesn't require registering due to its weight and size. It works with the DJI Fly App, has up to 30 minutes of flight time on a fully charged battery and supports 12MP stills and 2.7K/1080P HD video.

Note: This is the lowest price we've seen in about half a year but there is only one left so you'll have to be quick.

DJI Avata
DJI Avata: was $629 now $499 at Amazon

Save $130 on the DJI Avata, a quadcopter that features a first-person view, stabilized 4K video capabilities, propeller guards, a wide 155-degree field of view and is lightweight.

DJI Avata combo
DJI Avata combo: was $960 now $900 at Amazon

Save $60 and get Amazon's lowest-ever price on an excellent FPV drone bundle. We rate it as one of the best FPV drones out there.

Potensic ATOM
Potensic ATOM: was $380 now $323 at Amazon

Save 15% on one of the best beginner drones available. With subject tracking, up to 4K 30 FPS video and GPS positioning. It's a strong competitor to the popular DJI beginner models.

Holy Stone HS720G
Holy Stone HS720G: was $300 now $160 at Amazon

Save 24% on the Holy Stone HS720G drone has helpful features like automatic take-off, smart return to home, altitude hold, and more. It also has 26 minutes of battery life, a 999-meter maximum range (approximately), and 4K video capabilities so you can get clear shots of those out-of-reach parts of this world.

Note: Don't forge to apply the $68 coupon for the biggest saving.

Holy Stone HS175D
Holy Stone HS175D: was $170 now $136 at Amazon

Save 20% on this Holy Stone drone that is suitable for adults. It features a 4K camera with a 110-degree wide-angle field of view. It also has smart features like altitude hold, GPS-assisted flight, and return to home when out of range or signal is lost. And, it's also under 250 g so you don't have to worry about flying restrictions in some locations.

Holy Stone HS900 bundle
Holy Stone HS900 bundle: was $749 now $459 at Amazon

Save 38% on this HS900 Fly More combo. Enjoy one hours worth of flight time on what we think is Holy Stone's best-ever deal.

Holy Stone HS420
Holy Stone HS420: was $60 now $40 at Amazon

Save 33% on this drone by Holy Stone, making it the cheapest we've ever seen at under $40. The Holy Stone HS420 drone is best suited for beginners; it's lightweight, can perform tricks, has altitude hold, and emergency stop features as well as 720p FPV camera for shooting.

Snaptain 5SC Pro
Snaptain 5SC Pro: was $100 now $70 at Best Buy

This user-friendly drone, the Snaptain S5C, is currently down $30, meaning you can level up your drone skills for even less. With the press of a button, it will take off, land, or return to your command, making it the ideal choice for newbies.

Save £50
was £664 now £614 at Amazon

Save £50 on the exceptional DJI Mini 3. This beginner-friendly drone comes in under 250g so it doesn't need to be registered, it's easy to use and can record stunning 4K videos.

Note: This is a UK-specific deal.

Beginner's buying advice

Young boy flying drone

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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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Alexander Cox
E-commerce Staff Writer

STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who. 

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