Best drones for beginners – The end of year celebrations are approaching and everyone is asking the same question: which drone should you buy? It’s not easy to choose from the many models offered by manufacturers. Here’s our drone buying guide based on your exact needs. Don’t worry, there really is something for everyone.
Before any purchase, it is imperative to be familiar with the 2018 drone law , published last summer, which defines the regulations for the use of these flying machines. Among the legal innovations, it is now imperative to declare drones weighing more than 800 grams. This type of drone must also be equipped with light and sound signals in order to be easily spotted in the sky.
Note that this new regulation for drones therefore exempts very popular drones, such as the DJI Mavic Pro or the Parrot Bebop 2, from any electronic declaration, since they weigh less than 800 grams.
So, which drone to choose? Small lighting thanks to our comparison of drones.
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Which best drones for beginners to choose to start?
DJI Spark
This tiny drone (it weighs barely 300 g) is a real concentrate of technologies that make it a gateway of choice for starting out in the world of these propeller-driven machines. Equipped with a 12MP lens stabilized on 2 axes in a mechanical gimbal, the DJI Spark is able to avoid obstacles in its path, return to its starting point and even estimate its battery level. It is capable of going from 2 to 50 km/h for a good quarter of an hour. A new mode even allows you to control it remotely with gestures. Conclusion, probably the best first model to acquire to learn about taking photos and videos from the sky.
DJI Spark
What drone to learn about real piloting: Eachine E010
This model is reserved for aspiring pilots who do not want to ruin themselves. No help or stabilizer here: the Eachine E010 is just made up of a motherboard, a remote control reduced to a minimum, a plastic shell and four motorized propellers. Then it’s up to you to take off! If the feeling of piloting with bare hands is extremely enjoyable, it takes a little time to stabilize it, make it turn or even perform tricks. But this drone is solid and can be dropped hundreds of times without a hitch. Despite its very low cost price, this model is to be reserved for regular drone pilots.
Eachine E010
Which drone flies like a bird: Parrot Disco
We continue our drone buying guide with the Parrot Disco. Closer in design to the flying wing (used for example in agriculture) than to the classic drone, the Parrot Disco is the ideal model for thrills. Coupled with Parrot’s First Person View headset, you can easily take yourself for a bird that hovers in the air and flies over the Earth. And not just in slow motion, since the drone can reach 80 km/h. Its autonomy stands out on the market, since it can reach forty minutes, double that of commercial drones. Easy to use, it is also equipped with a 1080p camera sufficient to take nice shots. Also easy to use.
Parrot Disco
Which drone to film: Mavic 2 Zoom
No hesitation: the Mavic 2 Zoom is the ideal model if you first want to take photos and videos with your drone. The successor to the already excellent Mavic never fails, capturing stunning landscapes with optical zoom that allows for some pretty incredible shots. Technically, the camera allows the production of stabilized 4K videos at up to 30 frames per second and stabilized 2.7K videos at up to 60 frames per second. Also the possibility of producing beautiful slow motion thanks to full HD. Ultimately, it is a little gem of technology capable of stabilizing itself at altitude for thirty minutes. The great strength of this helicopter dronealso lies in its ease of use: it unfolds in a fairly simple way and it only takes a few minutes to master its interface and its main controls. Also a very powerful autonomy.
Mavic 2 Zoom
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Which drone to participate in a race?
Vortex-Pro
A real racing beast, capable of peaks at 100 km/h. The Vortex Pro is recommended for thrill seekers, who also like to perform tricks in the sky. On the other hand, you have to know how to configure it, because there is no button dedicated to looping… Note however that StudioSport offers a version already configured and ready to use. Nevertheless, rather recommended to users already experienced in the piloting of these flying machines.
Vortex Pro