There are many different drone options available. They cover different price categories - from budget to very expensive devices. For a beginner, the best idea is to start with an inexpensive model. It will allow you to master the nuances of control and shoot an effective video without emptying your wallet..
Just a few years ago, the idea of finding a quality cheap quadrocopter with a video camera seemed ridiculous. Today these devices have dropped significantly in price. Below are several options that cost like a Chinese smartphone, but allow you to shoot high-quality video.
Simrex X300C (3000 rubles)
The Simrex X300C shows that even a tiny quadcopter can be multifunctional. This drone fits easily in the palm of your hand. It can be controlled from a smartphone or a joystick controller..
You can choose one of three flight speeds - low, medium or high. Takeoff and landing are easy even for beginners. One press of a button is enough for the quadcopter to land or take off into the air.
The built-in 720p camera can take videos and photos indoors or outdoors. The flight time with a fully charged battery is about 10 minutes. Four body color options are available..
Dbpower X400W (2700 rubles)
Another great entry-level drone. The Dbpower X400W is equipped with a 720p camera for capturing videos and photos. In Headless mode, you can control the drone without taking into account the orientation of its nose. To automatically return it to its original position, just press a special button.
Control is possible via the remote control (supplied) or a smartphone app. All captured videos and photos are automatically saved in the smartphone's memory. The battery provides about nine minutes of flight time.
Eachine E58 (6500 rubles)
The Eachine E58 features a 120-degree wide-angle lens. The maximum camera resolution is 720p. When the drone is in the air, the camera can be rotated 90 degrees downward to capture what is happening on the ground. Control is carried out using the supplied controller or smartphone.
Altitude hold mode can be used to capture crisp photos and videos. When activated, the drone hovers in a certain place. During the flight, beginners can use the "headless" mode so as not to control the position of the aircraft's nose. 360-degree flip is accomplished at the push of a button. The flight time with a fully charged battery is about 12 minutes.
With the help of an additional headset and a special application, you can see in real time what the drone is filming.
Force1 F100G (6000 rubles)
The quadcopter comes with a detachable 1080p camera and can fly up to 500 meters. It is possible to install your own action camera instead of the supplied one.
The brushless motors provide a very stable position in the air to capture crisp videos and photos. Using the included remote control, the operator can smoothly adjust the speed of the drone. For flight in the dark, LED headlights are provided.
The battery provides up to 15 minutes of flight time. As a bonus, the manufacturer supplies a spare battery in the kit. There are removable body panels in different colors.
Simtoo Moment (10,000 rubles)
This drone may be the best choice for those people who are especially interested in getting the highest quality videos and photos. The camera can shoot 4K video and 12 megapixel photos. The lens rotates 90 degrees.
There are several shooting modes that are designed to suit different uses of the drone. For more accurate positioning, the device is equipped with dual GPS. There is electronic image stabilization, automatic takeoff and landing. The supplied battery provides up to 15 minutes of flight. When folded, it takes up very little space - about like a medium-sized book.
Holy Stone HS120D (10,000 rubles)
Holy Stone HS120D is a good choice for people who need not only great photos and videos, but also additional advanced features. The built-in camera can shoot 1080p video and high quality photos. The camera is equipped with a 120-degree wide-angle lens that can be rotated 75 degrees.
Holy Stone HS120D has some of the features found in more expensive quadcopters. In the follow me mode, it will automatically recognize the operator's face and will fly after him. When the battery is low or the signal is lost, it automatically lands at the takeoff point. You can preset the flight path, after which the drone will follow the specified route without manual control. The battery provides up to 16 minutes of flight time. The set comes with a controller with a holder for a smartphone.
DJI Tello (14,000 rubles)
DJI is by far the most famous drone manufacturer. Various models of this brand are in great demand all over the world. DJI Tello has several technologies that are mainly used in more expensive devices.
Weighs only 80 grams. It can fly both outdoors and indoors. The battery provides about 10 minutes of flight time. Features include automatic takeoff / landing, 720p camera, electronic image stabilization and obstacle recognition.
Operators can use six flight modes. For example, in Throw & Go mode, you just need to throw the drone into the air, after which it will automatically stabilize and fly. The control is carried out using the application on the smartphone.