Most beginner drone pilots will be best off if they fly one or two “toy grade” models before stepping up to a fancier camera drone or true FPV racer. In the video below I give a quick rundown on some of the current modes that may serve this purpose well.
For various reasons – detailed in this article – we do not suggest the very tiny “nano” sized quadcopters are a learning tool.
Here is a listing and links to the machines discussed in the video – be sure to pick up extra batteries, etc.:
Hubsan H108 – amazon link – http://amzn.to/2luWrV2
The original H107 is also available at about the same price – http://amzn.to/2kL8Qjn
Eachine H6 – The H8 is the newer version – her is Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2maas7w
Here is Banggood Link – available with worldwide shipping – http://bit.ly/2dT59Gf
JJRC JJ1000 – (H22 is an updated version – but you can also find the JJ1000 at some shops) – http://bit.ly/2liF0VF
(worldwide shipping through Banggood)
XK Xk 250 Alien – available at Amazon – http://amzn.to/2kLc6vs
XK 251 – Heavier Duty Brushless Quadcopter (not good for beginners – get it as your 2nd or 3rd machine) – worldwide shipping from Banggood – http://bit.ly/29mUsMY
DJI Mavic Pro (fully loaded Camera Drone shown at end) – this is also not a beginners quadcopter! You can get it direct from DJI at the link below.
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Our advice is to not spend too much time wondering about which beginner model to order! Get one and get in the air and flying.
Note – if you like to learn all you can from reading, we feature free eBooks on Getting Started with Hobby Drones at this page.
