Novice best choice - 6 affordable drones (part 1)

1. Novice favorite: Air Hogs RC Helix X4 Stunt

Amazon price is $54.75. The Helix X4 is the best protection product for all cheap drones. It is definitely a good choice for novices. The only drawback of this little thing is that it is too noisy. Air Hogs itself is a veteran toy factory. The outer layer of Helix X4 is wrapped in extra-thick foam, so it will not be damaged. The fuselage also comes with self-stabilizing technology and is very easy to use. Moreover, the Air Hogs Helix X4 can be charged directly from a remote controller that requires eight AA batteries. This feature is much more convenient than those drones that require USB charging.

2. High-end novice best choice: Blade Nano QX RTF

Amazon is priced at about $89.99. As a slim and light model that sells for nearly twice the cost of entry-level drones, the Blade Nano QX is quite unique. Although the fragile protection design of this small item can't withstand several shocks, the Blade Nano QX, with its beginner and expert modes, can be very stable in the entry stage. Expert mode is to turn off the built-in gyroscope, relying on the remote control to control the posture. The sound of the Blade Nano QX is similar to that of the Hornets. Well, the frequency is a bit higher. Note: It requires the controller to have some flying experience.

3. The best mini-drone: UDI RC U839

Amazon is priced at about $27.43. Most students who have seen this mini-drone are less resistant to exquisite miniaturization. Maybe you used to read about the Estes Proto X, from my personal suggestion, you’d better buy UDI. The Estes Proto X was small and cute, but it was not easy to control. The unprotected propeller lost only one half of the day in my hand. In the following half-day, Estes simply had a rotor reversed and could not fly.

UDI U839 has a longer flight time than other mini-drones. Moreover, the U839's battery and remote control are universal. The U839 pocket drone's delicate protection seems to work quite well for drones of this size. UDI uses a 6-axis stabilizer that can perform rollover stunts. Every time you hit a wall, you need to recalibrate.