The best cheap beginner drone is now at its lowest-ever price

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If you're looking to get into flying drones on a budget, you should consider saving 34% on this Potensic Atom SE bundle deal, now its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

Save 34% on the Potensic Atom SE Expansion Kit bundle, which is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

In our Potensic Atom SE review, we found that it's one of the best beginner drones as it boasts a good build quality at an affordable price. It's a sub-250g drone, which means you don't have to worry about drone regulations, so those starting out with drones can get straight to flying. It also has a camera with 4K video capabilities and a 12MP Sony CMOS sensor. Crucially, its video transmission range to the controller is nearly two-and-a-half miles, which isn't massive, but enough to enjoy flying. This bundle comes with spare propellers, a controller, batteries and a carry bag.

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Alex has spent nearly five years at Space.com as an E-commerce Writer, which means he searches for and writes about quality products and worthwhile deals for a living. In his time writing deal posts, buying guides and reviews, he has covered drones extensively.

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Potensic Atom SE drone — The Potensic Atom SE Expansion Kit bundle is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.(Image credit: Future)

So what makes this drone worth having, and ultimately, this deal worth getting? It's ideal for those looking to take their first flight. A camera with a 12MP Sony CMOS sensor and 4K video capabilities is a great starting point, especially for beginners, even if it doesn't stack up to premium drones. Its foldable design and sub-250g weight mean it's easy to transport and the battery life allows for 30+ minutes of flight time on a single charge.

Other handy specs include the video transmission range, which allows you to see from the drone's perspective, and is nearly two-and-a-half miles. Video, normal, and sport modes are all available, and the drone has some automated flight modes and can use GPS to hover. While you may find more features and tech on more expensive models, this is more than sufficient for beginners. It's also worth remembering that this bundle is now at its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

Key features: 12MP camera and 4K video capabilities, three different flight modes, GPS positioning, sub-250g weight, 30+ minutes flight time, bundle includes controller, carry bag and batteries.

Price history: Before today's deal, the price of the Potensic Atom SE Expansion Kit bundle ranged from $280 to $199, which makes today's price great value, as we haven't seen it any lower.

Reviews consensus: "If you’re a drone beginner on a budget, the Atom SE could be the perfect drone for you". This drone offers plenty of flight fun and features to satisfy beginners and it represents great value.

Space: ★★★★

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✅ Buy it if: You're a beginner on a budget, as this drone offers plenty of flight satisfaction at an affordable price.

❌ Don't buy it if: You're looking for professional-grade equipment.

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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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