Introducing DJI Spark
The DJI Spark mini drone is a small technological marvel, it must be said right from the start. compact, easy to use, 16 minutes of battery life and a sensor that captures 12 megapixel photos and Full HD MP4s encoded in H.264 at 24 Mb/s.
Controllable by remote control or smartphone, smart flight modes, selfie, ActiveTrack or TapFly. Most importantly, it can be steered with simple hand movements. In short, a small concentration of possibilities aimed at connecting the general public to drones. Only minor issue is the price. At 499 € it is not in high brackets in terms of price. But this is enough to discourage beginners.
Parrot Bebop 2
It’s hard to choose a low-cost drone without mentioning a Parrot drone. The product range includes a large number of models for this segment of the market. Bebop 2 is a very good choice for beginners. It offers a 14-megapixel cameraThree-axis stabilization to ensure your FullHD 1080p video and images are of high quality.
The range is 300 meters and the autonomy is about 20 minutes. On paper, the price is the same ($449). The only difference is Bebop 2 comes with an FPV headset You will have to pay the same amount for Spark FPV goggles.
Aerial Selfie
If you’re aiming for the infinitely small and beyond, the Airselfie is the drone for you. Smaller than a smartphone, this mini (mini) drone is above all dedicated to selfie as the name suggests. So why do you say you don’t prefer a simple pole? Because it’s all the same, much more complete.
Airselfie can take pictures with its 5 megapixel camera as well as 1080p FullHD video. On the other hand, this drone will have to go fast just because it has one.3 minutes flight time. A small bonus is that it sticks to your smartphone thanks to its case and can also be used to charge your drone. Count about $320 on Amazon.
Yuneec Breeze 4K
It’s not as small or light as the DJI Spark. But his strong point is elsewhere. As the name suggests, Lets you shoot movies in 4K. Recordings are made at 30 frames per second. DJI Spark is far from over in this regard as its capacity is limited to 1080p. The camera is also superior, as the shooting is done at 13 megapixels.
In terms of functionality, it includes: five different automatic flight modes. It fishes a bit on the autonomy side as you can only fly 12 minutes versus 16 for the DJI Spark. Its price averages $375, or about $100 in savings.
Sacred Stone F181
It is clearly a lesser-known model than the others the competition has to offer. However, Holy Stone F181 has arguments to make. It is a mini drone model with very small dimensions. Capable of shooting in 720p HD It has 6 axis stabilization and at the same time it is equipped with an automatic return system so that you do not lose it.
With 8 minutes of autonomy and a range of 100 meters, it is definitely a perfect entry-level model for beginners. The price is also very affordable for you will find Starting at $110 on Amazon.
Hubsan H501S X4
It is one of the most complete models on this list. This drone is a serious alternative to the DJI Spark thanks to the features it includes. Among them, especially Headless, back home, position hold in GPS coordinates or barometric altitude. Its elegant appearance, especially with its golden finish, should attract attention on your trips.
It can shoot movies alongside DJI Spark in Full HD 1080p at 30fps. It is also superior to the new child with its autonomous capacity of up to 20 minutes. Finally, range 300 meters. It’s a really interesting drone that you can get for $265.
parrot mambo
Finally, we end with the cheapest drone on this list. The Parrot Mambo is of course much more limited than the DJI Spark. First of all, it’s aimed at kids you want to introduce to the drone world. Even smaller than its rival, flight capacity about 9 minutes for a maximum range of 60 meters. It is controlled via bluetooth using your smartphone.
To entice kids, this drone can shoot small balls or hold light objects with a holder. There is no need to be an expert in flight because Equipped with autopilot mode. Ideal when your child is bored and drops the phone. Count 98 dollars.
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