There are two types of drones pilots, the armatures and the professionals. We advise that you have to understand the features your proposed drone has before you go for it because sometimes professionals find those drones made for armatures boring. One of the features of drones for amateurs is the speed limit, you cannot compare the speed in those drones for beginners with those found in drones meant for professionals. Below, we are going to list some really good drones specially designed for beginners, but users should note that although it is designed specifically for new pilots, there is still room for professional pilots to experiment with it. Below are the list of top drones for beginners you should consider:
- Element Digital MJX Bugs 5W GPS Drone
This drone is known for its stability while in the air, we will recommend this to both armatures and professionals but it was designed mostly with the armatures in mind. The drone comes with a 7.4-volt, 1800mAh battery that allows you to enjoy a full 15 to 18 minutes fly -time, and has a control range of 300 meters which can be viewed on an FPV platform. Built with a 1080p resolution camera, it allows you to view or record a HD filters aerial photography and video and transmits it to your mobile device through a Wi-Fi that also comes with the drone. The drone is also equipped with a feature that allows it to return when the battery runs out or when the signal is low. Other features that come with this drone include: Altitude Hold, A Headless mode, One-key return which works through GPS, an anti-interference two-way radio that comes with a 2.4GHz wavelength, and a LED lights which makes it visible at night.
- 3DR Solo Quadcopter
This drone was designed with a 3DR quadcopter model which enables it to makes maintain an easy flight. Surprisingly, this drone does not come with an in-built camera and I but it comes with a good price. The reason why this drone is designed with a 3DR Quadcopter feature is to enable the users attach a GoPro device without losing power or air speed. But we will like our readers to also note that at no condition must they use the GoPro with an FPV, this is because it has a way of interfering with wavelength transmission hence making drone fly out of control. When the battery is fully charged, it is expected to last for 18- 20 mins, and can cover up to 400-500m range maximum. Other features of the drone includes One-key home return, Flight direction locks, and it can return home when the signal is low.
- Walkera Rodeo 150 Racing Quadcopter with Devo 7 and Camera
This is also called “The Beginner‘s Racing Drone”, we can also recommend this drone for professionals due it’s ultra fast speed. It comes with a 7.4 volt 850mAh 30C 2S Lipo battery that makes it possible for the drone to maintain a 8 minutes of fly- time. It also comes with the Devo 7 remote to control as well as a brushless motors which enhances power and stability while in-flight. It is also powered with a 5.8g, 400CH, 600 Tvl night vision mini camera that transmits videos through its FPV feature, and it supports 3D aerobatic flight mode which enables clarity on the video image.
- UPAIR One PLus Quadcopter Drone
This is a Multiple Flight Mode drone equipped with a 2.7K FHD Camera and a high resolution 16MP camera with 120-degree FOV that allows it take a clear dynamic shot from 90-10° via a remote control while the drone maintain it’s steady flight. This drone can transmit through a 5.8 G FPV WiFi using the UPair app system which sends back this videos and images in real time in a 2.7K and 30 frame per second (FPS). The camera is a 2-axis high-precision gimbal for camera that works hand-in-hand with the GPS that works with a precise altitude. The battery life is designed to attain an 18-minute fly time, after a 60 – 90 minute charge time. Other features of the drone includes Multiple fly modes, Follow Me Mode, One-Key Return-to-Home Function, Altitude Hold Function, and Headless Mode.
- Eachine Wizard X220 FPV Racing Drone RTF Version Mode 2
This drone is known for its fast abilities, thought it appeared in this list, it is also very recommendable for professional pilots. Readers should note that there is nothing modern about this drone but despite old features which it came with a it is still very comparable with those latest versions. Built with 2 MN2204 KV2300 brushless motors which enhances the speed, the “Eachine Wizard” uses a 3S 11.1-volt, 1500mAh, 25C XT60 battery that allows the drone maintain 12 mins fly time on the average. It also comes with a 700 TVL camera which displays videos and images in real time video on a monitor or a VR goggles.
