If you're looking for the best drone deals on the market, you've come to the right place as we've rounded up all the biggest discounts and put them in this handy guide. Whether you're looking for something cool to entertain the kids or you're chasing a high-end bit of kit, we've included something to suit every level of experience and every budget.
In the guide below you'll see a host of the best drone deals which include big discounts on some of the best drones available. These days, people use drones for a number of different reasons, whether it's just for the fun of flying, to play around with the tech available or to capture some serious aerial shots. The best drone deals in this guide reflect that with the range of products that are on offer.
For example, DJI's latest model in the Mavic line of drones, the DJI Mavic 3 is currently on offer at Amazon's lowest ever price. Or if you're looking for something a little more child-friendly then there's an HR drone for kids, which is now only $36.54.
We like drones a lot, so naturally, this isn't our only round-up despite this being the best place to check out the best drone deals available right now. You can also check out the best beginner drones if you're wanting to try your hand at flying one. You can also check out our drones on Amazon guide if you don't quite find what you're looking for in this guide. However, if it's the camera specs that you look for in a drone, it could also be worth checking out our in-depth guides to the best cameras and camera deals. Otherwise, for the best drone deals on the market, read on below.
- Amazon Drone deals: Save up to $70
- See the drone deals at Walmart
- B&H Drone deals: Save on DJI FPV and Mavic bundles
- Adorama drone deals: Big savings on DJI drones and bundles
- Best Buy Drone deals: Save on Snaptain and DJI drones, accessories
Today's best drone deals
Beginner's buying advice
There are numerous types of drones, but when it comes to buying one, there are (very roughly) three main categories: toys, FPVs and photography/video models.
The toys 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 prioritise speed. A lot of FPV drone enthusiasts like to build their own models, too.
Finally, you have the prosumer photography/video models. There’s still massive variation within this category, as some cheaper models sport simpler camera designs and won't cost too much. But 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 $1000 mark - and the really top-end models can set you back by $8000.
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.
