Drone deals 2024: savings on DJI, Autel, Holy Stone & more

Autel EVO Lite+_Drone in flight (16 by 9)
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We've searched for the best drone deals the market has to offer and we've highlighted them below, sourced from reputable retailers exclusively. 

High-spec cameras and sophisticated technologies are a regular feature in the best drones. With the discounts below, you don't have to break the bank to own a top model. On top of that, such is the quality of drones these days that you don't have to own something that's top of the range to own something that boasts quality specs. As well as the drone deals in this guide, you'll also find some handy buying advice, in case you're a little unsure on what to look out for. 

Drones are great for photography due to the quality of cameras available and the angles you can achieve with them. The very nature of flying drones allows you to see things and capture stills and videos from a bird's eye view that you'd otherwise be unable to. As the quality of cameras in drones has improved in recent times, they are a viable option for photography. But, If you want to check out other great photography content and deals, take a look at our best cameras and camera deals and the best cameras for astrophotography guides.

This page is updated throughout the year, so when new deals become available, we'll add them here and remove any that expire. There's a top drone deal out there for everyone, regardless of experience, budget and needs. If you're trying your hand at flying drones, there are discounts on some of the best beginner drones out there. However, for the best drone deals on the market, read on below. 

USA drone deals

DJI Mini 3 Drone Was $559 Now $469 on Amazon. 

DJI Mini 3 Drone <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FDJI-Mini-Lightweight-Foldable-Intelligent%2Fdp%2FB0BL3T49JF%2Fref%3Dsr_1_3%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Was $559 Now $469 on Amazon

Save $90 and get Amazon's lowest price on an excellent mini drone. We rate it very highly and you can check out our <a href="https://www.space.com/dji-mini-3-review" data-link-merchant="space.com"" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">DJI Mini 3 review for a closer look. 

Holy Stone HS175D was $229.99 now $144.99 on Amazon.&nbsp;

Holy Stone HS175D <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2Fdp%2FB08VNW67MF%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $229.99 now $144.99 on Amazon

This Holy Stone drone 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.

Note: Save $80 on this limited-time deal. 

Holy Stone HS420 Mini Drone for Beginners now $49.99 on Amazon.&nbsp;

Holy Stone HS420 Mini Drone for Beginners <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FHoly-Stone-HS420-Drone-Camera%2Fdp%2FB087TJZ4SS%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">now $49.99 on Amazon

This 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.

Note: You can save a further 20% by applying the coupon.

DJI Mavic Mini Combo:&nbsp;was $499&nbsp;now $449 at Amazon

DJI Mavic Mini Combo: <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FDJI-Mavic-Mini-Combo-Quadcopter%2Fdp%2FB07RKPP1YL%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"">was $499 now $449 at Amazon

The DJI Mavic Mini Combo is back in stock at Amazon, with a $50 discount.

The combo comes with three spare batteries and spare propellers - along with other accessories - so you can get the most out of your flying experience. 

HR Drone for Kids &nbsp;$110 $49.99 on Amazon

HR Drone for Kids  <a href="https://target.georiot.com/Proxy.ashx?tsid=72128&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Famazon.com%2FHR-Quadcopter-Beginners-Altitude-Batteries%2Fdp%2FB08L8YFT4S%2F%3Ftag%3Dhawk-future-20%26ascsubtag%3Dhawk-custom-tracking-20" data-link-merchant="Amazon US"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">$110 $49.99 on Amazon
This small drone is designed with kids in mind, with one-key take-offs and landings, and an altitude hold mode for easy operation. It has a 1080p HD camera and wifi module to stream live video to mobile devices, with 40 minutes of flight time on 2 batteries (20 minutes each).

Note: The mark down price has been hiked to make this look like a better deal, but this price is still worth the drone you get.

Vantop - Snaptain S5C PRO Drone was $99.99now $84.99 at Best Buy

Vantop - Snaptain S5C PRO Drone <a href="https://shop-links.co/link?skuId=6473301&publisher_slug=future&exclusive=1&u1=hawk-custom-tracking&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fvantop-snaptain-s5c-pro-fhd-drone-with-remote-controller-black%2F6473301.p%3FskuId%3D6473301&article_name=hawk-article-name&article_url=hawk-article-url" data-link-merchant="bestbuy.com"" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">was $99.99 now $84.99 at Best Buy

This user-friendly drone is currently down $15, 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.

Beginner's buying advice

Young boy flying drone

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There are a few different types of drone 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 250 g, 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 prioritise 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 help 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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