Drones? Anyone?

[Monofletch]

Hey! I figured you knife nuts could help me with a drone purchase. I am looking for a budget drone for my son. I need some advice! I hate to waist $60 on something he will fly once and get frustrated.

Thanks in advance

 

[Sid Post]

Cheap ones are going to be limited in lifespan and functionality. If you can get into a DJI entry level model, that would be the best option for most people but, the price-point is beyond what most would consider for a child's Christmas present.

 

[LEGION 12]

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[Ed Ricketts]

Any good info websites or books?

 

[Piso Mojado]

Hey! I figured you knife nuts could help me with a drone purchase. I am looking for a budget drone for my son. I need some advice! I hate to waist $60 on something he will fly once and get frustrated.

Thanks in advance

Any good info websites or books?

Consumer Reports actually tests what they review, but they haven't tested drones in four years and their recommendations are obsolete. PCMag, Popular Mechanics and CNET review drones but they do not test everything, so some of their "reviews" are summaries of reviews. Tom's Guide can be useful, but it is oriented toward drones sold in the UK and EU. The New York Times "Wirecutter" web site is useful if you can access it, but their drone reviews are 1+ years old and most are not helpful. Tech website reviews tend to be commercial advertising.

My recommendation: look for an indoor drone sold locally for $40 or less. Test it yourself in the store and see if you can control it. If you can't test it, don't buy it. It will have very short battery life and no camera, but you're looking for something easy to control, too small to damage what it hits, and sturdy enough to survive collisions.