There may not be a better gift to give than a drone this Christmas. But there isn’t one best drone to give this holiday season. We will highlight 5 different drones and how they are the perfect gift for that special someone.
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Best Drone for Kids – Scoot
The best drone for kids is the super simple Force1 Scoot. There is a reason it was one of the best selling toys on Amazon last year. This little drone has inclosed propellers and flies using obstacle avoidance sensors. You don’t even need a remote control. It is fun to fly and my children absolutely love it. Actually, if I’m honest I do too. It is just plain old fun. If you are looking for something more traditional take a look at some of the drones below. Learn more about the Scoot here.
Best Beginner Drone Under $100 this Christmas – Tello
The Ryze Tello is an excellent beginner drone and it costs less than $100. It was built in a partnership between DJI and Ryze and they created something that is a lot of fun to fly. This smartphone-controlled drone takes great pictures and uses electronic image stabilization to capture solid videos. The Tello even has a handful of intelligent flight modes. You can even learn how to program this drone to fly autonomously. Learn more about the Tello here.
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Best Drone Under $500 this Christmas – Mini 2
The new DJI Mini 2 is an awesome little drone that is capable of capturing 4K video. It has an impressive range of up to 10,000 meters (6.2 miles) and a flight time of up to 31 minutes. It has GPS stability, return to home, and a ton of quick shots and flight modes. This little drone is also less than 250 grams so that means you won’t have to register it with the FAA. This little drone is a great place to start and is easy to fly. Learn more about the DJI Mini 2 here.
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Best Drone Under $1000 this Christmas – Mavic Air 2
The DJI Mavic Air 2 is one of the best drones you can buy. It is the first DJI Mavic that is capable of shooting 4K footage at 60 fps. It also has the longest flight time at 34 minutes and a range of 10,000 meters. It also has obstacle avoidance sensors on the front and rear of the drone. It is packed with flight modes and features. It captures some of the best photos we have seen in a drone with its 48 MP sensor, HDR, and Night Mode. Learn more about the Mavic Air 2 here.
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Best Drone Money Can Buy This Christmas 2020 – Mavic 2
If you want the best then you want the DJI Mavic 2 Zoom or the Mavic 2 Pro. Both of these drones are top of the line. They feature full 360-degree obstacle avoidance and more flight modes than you could ever need. With built-in object tracking and professional quality cameras, these drones are the real deal. Both the Pro and the Zoom have 31 minute flight times and an 8000-meter (5 miles) range. You’ll have to decide between the best in class Hasselblad camera on the Pro or the Optical Zoom lens on the Mavic Zoom. There isn’t a wrong answer here. Both are spectacular drones. Learn more about the Mavic 2 series here.
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Hopefully, this article was helpful. If you have any questions about these drones or aren’t sure if they are the best fit as a gift this holiday season reach out to us. We can be contacted at drones@halfchrome.com.
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