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Drones? Let's talk about drones in this thread. If you are new to this hobby, or planning to get a drone, and don't know where to start. Read this article, and hope you will find the answer here.
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Drone hobby are becoming very popular, and every second person is looking to buy a drone. However seems are not as easy as it looks. Som researches must be done before pulling the trigger and purchasing a new drone. Ask yourself these questions.

  1. Where I am planning to fly?
  2. How long I am planing to fly?
  3. Why do I need a drone?
  4. Which drone should I consider ?
  5. What's my budget?
  6. What brand should I focus on?

Having answers on all them questions, this will help to have a solid base starting into this drone hobby.

Myself, first time purchased my drone, I haven't done any researches, which I should've done it.

Anyway, let's move forward in this topic and see which are the best drones for newbies.

The best drone for someone new into this hobby, are those that you can afford, but you need to make sure you are buying the decent once. As everyone says, "buy cheap, buy twice".


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Obviously the best brand you should focus on is DJI. And I am not saying because I am getting paid or sponsoring them, I am saying it because I own 3 of their drones. And highly recommend as they have proven, reliability, security, and safety. These are the main things you should check when purchasing a drone.

So yes, DJI is covering all of them.

When buying a drone, you need to ask why you need it, to have fun, or maybe you are looking into photography.

For having fun, get a second had DJI drone, which should cost ยฃ250, you cannot go wring with that. If you want something for photography or videography, highly recommend checking drones that have obstacle avoidance.

Means, is very unlikely you will be crashing your drone.



Drones I recommend for purchasing if you are getting into Drone Hobby:


Simple drone, with good video and photography quality.

  • This is DJI Mini 3; If you need more advanced functionalities like Tri-Directional Obstacle Sensing, ActiveTrack, and Point of Interest you might consider buying DJI Mini 3 Pro
  • ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜: Mini 3 weighs ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿต ๐—ด; Perfect for taking with you on your adventures, from hikes, road trips, and beach days;
  • ๐—˜๐˜…๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—•๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ: The combo offers two additional batteries (three in total) fo ๐˜‚๐—ฝ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ of total flight time, Mini 3 grants ample time to compose the perfect shot
  • ๐—ฆ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†: Film in ๐Ÿฐ๐—ž ๐—›๐——๐—ฅ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ for crystal clear aerial shots; Capture details in highlights and shadows, both day and night;
  • ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ: With ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด, you can easily capture tall landmarks like skyscrapers and waterfalls; And after capturing, it's in the perfect orientation to post to Instagram or TikTok;
  • ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜๐˜€: Epic shots are at your fingertips; Use QuickShots to choose dynamic flight patterns or capture a stunning view with Panorama;
  • ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿด๐—ธ๐—ฝ๐—ต (๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฑ) ๐—ช๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—™๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜: Don't let a little wind get in your way; Mini 3 is resistant to ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿด๐—ธ๐—ฝ๐—ต ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜€ (๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐Ÿฑ), so you can stay steady and capture your shot;
  • With two additional Intelligent Flight Batteries, a Two-Way Charging Hub, and a shoulder bag, you're ready for extended adventures; This combo includes the new DJI RC, which has the DJI Fly App pre-installed and a built-in 5.5-inch HD display

Very advanced drone, with obstacle avoidance, great camera with 4k 120fps and good camera for photography.

  • Fly Fearlessly - This 4K camera drone has full-coverage propeller guards made from lightweight carbon fiber, providing comprehensive protection for you. Enjoy your time with the drone!
  • Lightweight and Regulation Friendly - Weighing under 249 g, [1] this drone doesn't require a drone pilot certificate in the UK. It's compact, convenient, and ideal for your travels!
  • Your On-the-Go AI Director - With subject tracking, your subject stays in focus. Whether you're hiking or having a party, this drone acts like your personal cinematographer, capturing every move.
  • Capture Every Detail with 1/1.3-inch CMOS - The larger sensor in this 4K camera drone captures more light, delivering clearer images with vivid detail, ideal for capturing both scenery and portrait.
  • Stunning 4K/60fps HDR Video - Capture the beauty of sunrise and sunset with ultra-high-definition video. This mini drone offers an exceptional visual experience, making every moment look breathtaking.
  • 31-Min Max Flight Time - Leave battery concerns behind. With up to 31 minutes of flight time, [5] this mini drone can capture more moments and explore further without interruptions.
  • Includes the DJI Flip, DJI RC-N3 remote controller, one Intelligent Flight Battery, and more. Ideal for getting started.
  • Due to platform compatibility issues, the DJI Fly app has been removed from Google Play. Visit the official DJI website to download the user manual and the latest DJI Fly app for a better experience.

Affordable drone, and very light. Good choice for newbies.

  • Lightweight and Compact - DJI Mini 2 SE weighs less than 249 grams. That makes it ideal for taking it along on hikes, road trips, beach days, and more to capture every incredible moment from above.
  • It's Easy! - From taking flight to capturing content, every operation with DJI Mini 2 SE is simplified and easy to master quickly. It even has a Return to Home function if your battery gets too low.
  • Extended Range - With a robust 10km video transmission range, users can fly farther and explore and capture more with a reliable connection.
  • Intelligent Modes - QuickShots and other impressive intelligent features are available with just a few taps, letting you get aerial footage that looks like it was shot by a pro.
  • Fly Long - A 31-min max flight time delivers extended flights and more aerial opportunities. Whether you're exploring, filming, or just having fun, do it with more confidence and peace of mind.
  • 38kph (Level 5) Wind Resistance - DJI Mini 2 SE flies with reliable stability even in winds up to 38kph (level 5), letting you fly and capture content more reliably in more places.

Affordable drone, and very light. Good choice for newbies.
  • 4K Ultra HD & 3 - Axis Gimbal for Cinematic Quality Shooting - Capture stunning moments in any lightโ€”sunrises, sunsets, and night scenes with crystal-clear 4K resolution. Thanks to the 3-axis gimbal, you can achieve cinematic-quality footage.
  • 38kph (Level 5) Wind Resistant - DJI Mini 4K has a stable flight even in Level 5 winds. Brushless motors enhance power and allow takeoff at altitudes up to 4,000 meters.
  • 10km Max HD Video Transmission - up to 10 km (32,800 feet) [2] of HD video transmission and has excellent anti-interference capabilities, giving you the ability to freely explore vast landscapes and see clearer.
  • Uninterrupted Creation with Extended Battery Life - There are three sets available for you to choose from: 1-battery set (31-min), 2-battery set (62-min), or 3-battery set (93-min). [3] Say goodbye to battery anxiety and let nothing hold you back.
  • Beginner-Friendly and Safe - DJI Mini 4K supports one-tap takeoff/landing, GPS Return to Home (RTH) and stable hovering, and one-touch easy operation for novices. Additional in-app learning resources help you master flight quickly.
  • Boost Your Inspiration with Intelligent QuickShots - With just a few taps, DJI Mini 4K automatically shoots professional-level videos using Helix, Dronie, Rocket, Circle, and Boomerang QuickShots. Getting your dream shot is easier than you think.
  • Includes DJI Mini 4K, 1 battery, an RC-N1C, and everything else you need for easy 4K flights. A great and affordable choice for beginners.


These are the drones I would recommend for purchase. If you do have any questions, do ask below, or just ask in main forum.
 
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I started flying cheap drones. I was petrified to buy a more expensive drone and crashing it. I finally made the purchase thoughโ€ฆ I got a DJI Mini 4 Pro. Iโ€™ve had the drone since September โ€˜24 and love it! I went with the fly more combo and the controller with the screen. It has 360 obstacle avoidance (though donโ€™t fully rely on it to avoid everythingโ€ฆit canโ€™t see power lines, small branches and chain link fence.). The camera is amazing for the size of the drone, if youโ€™re into aerial photography. It will also do FPV, but if thatโ€™s what youโ€™re looking for, I would go with the DJI Avata.
 
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I started flying cheap drones. I was petrified to buy a more expensive drone and crashing it. I finally made the purchase thoughโ€ฆ I got a DJI Mini 4 Pro. Iโ€™ve had the drone since September โ€˜24 and love it! I went with the fly more combo and the controller with the screen. It has 360 obstacle avoidance (though donโ€™t fully rely on it to avoid everythingโ€ฆit canโ€™t see power lines, small branches and chain link fence.). The camera is amazing for the size of the drone, if youโ€™re into aerial photography. It will also do FPV, but if thatโ€™s what youโ€™re looking for, I would go with the DJI Avata.

Hi S Stefan Dimmick

Welcome on board. You made good choice. DJI Mini 4Pro is advanced drone, with everything that a professional and newbies needs. I already have DJI Avata 1. a bit tricky drone, because the noisy as an aircraft :D. But it's a fun drone.
 
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