Drones: For those who like to experiment (& not spend too much)
As a beginner taking on newer things every single day, every individual gets caught up in the unending maze of choosing the best things. From the best clothes to the latest mobile, all of us have different domains to geek out.
The technology that has amazed all of us for the last few years is that of the drone. All of us were taken aback the first time we saw it hovering over our head at a wedding (most probably!) but as soon as it entered this forever expanding universe of technology, we realized it was here to stay. People looked into it either to be intrigued or shocked. Either way, it captured the attention of today’s youth.
It wasn’t long before those individuals started using them for their creativity and business. The world gets introduced to a new concept every single day due to drones. But even today, not all of us are at ease when it comes to buying this piece of marvel. It is quite tedious to select which one might be appropriate for you & your needs.
So, let me show you the best options available for you!
If you happen to be a beginner who isn’t sure if this a long venture or just a one time fling, you are looking at investing a minimum capital, so the BEST BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONS would be:
1. DWI Dowellin D7
It is a 22 g, supplied controller drone. It is one of the few budget-friendly options with a camera. It has a 2 MP camera and 6 minutes flying time (380 mAh). It attains a maximum speed of 20 kph. It comes under 400 Rs. It is a foldable mini-drone with camera and cage. It is operative over a distance of 50 m. The link to this product is given here.
The drones listed up next are affordable but come with no camera. So if that s your priority, skim through. Also, all of these are below 2000 Rs. of amount.
2. JJRC H8 Mini
Listed below 1200 Rs. it can fly for around 7 minutes. Extremely lightweight at 20 g, it has a 150 mAh battery that enables only a short amount of time of flying. You can know more about this machine by clicking here.
3. Kitchandra
It is a no camera drone weighing 340 g. It is night vision enabled due to the presence of LED Lights. It can fly up to 21 meters. It has a 380 mAh battery that enables a flying time of around 11 minutes.
4. HX 750
Night vision enabled because of LED lights, it a good option (without the camera, though). 330 grams is its weight. It can fly up to 30 meters. Make sure you check out the product.
5. Flyer Cobra
It weighs around 300 grams. It can fly to a distance of 20 meters and for 8 minutes. What is the whole point of going through written material, if you don’t check out the product? So, check it out here.
Again, if you are looking at features specifically meant to aid you in a creative business or you are looking for a long time investment, you have to increase the amount you put in because finer things demand a higher price.
So here are some FEATURE RICH options with a little higher money price.
1. Hubsan X4 Storm (H122D)
It is an extremely lightweight drone (117 g) that costs below 7000 Rs. It has a controller and it has a flying time of around 6 minutes. It has a range of 100 meters and it has a maximum speed of 36 kph. It is a beginner’s kit for drone racing fans. It comes with a pre-configured kit so that you don’t have to tune your monitor into the quad. This link will direct you straight to this drone.
2. Holystone HS100 Navigator
A GPS Camera drone brings video in at a modest price. It includes a GPS positioning system, and a control is via a good quality phone app. The phone will clip into the radio controller and serve as a screen. It weighs 700 g. It has a range of 500 m and a flight time of 15 minutes on a 2500 mAh battery. It can reach a maximum speed of 30 kph. Check out this classic piece of machine here.
3. Ryze Tello
It weighs around 80 g, and is controlled via a phone. It has an in-built 5 MP camera. Priced at fewer than 9000 Rs, it has a range of 100 m and a maximum speed of 36 kph. It can fly for around 13 minutes on a fully charged battery of 1100 mAh. Want to check it? Worry not, head to the official website and check it out for yourself.
4. Parrot Mambo FPV
Another good option is mid-range is the Parrot mambo FPV. It is a 63 g + 10 G of camera weight drone. It can be controlled by via phone. It offers a range of 100 m and a maximum speed of 29 kph. It is priced at below 11500 Rs. Check this product out: https://www.parrot.com/global/drones/parrot-mambo-fpv. And buy this here.
Apart from the above, if you keep looking, you will find better drones for more features but a lot more price. So, as a beginner, trying to get a hold on these new pieces, you should first learn to handle them extremely carefully as they require a lot of attention while flying and while servicing & upgrading. Once you have the tact to fly them without crashing into a tree bark or a pole, you may look to expand your resources and find a finer machine. But for a beginner, these are extremely user friendly & pocket friendly.
