Mini drones provide fun for all ages, but they are especially enjoyable for anybody who is newer to flying drones. Many of them utilize special features to make the experience easier and safer for beginners. We’ll tell you about a few of our favorite mini drones in this list. We’ve picked each option here based on the specific features they offer, including their fly time.

 

How long will I be able to fly my drone?

Most drones on this list can fly between 20 and 30 minutes on a single charge. In some cases, the drone may have three separate batteries that each provide between eight and ten minutes of fly time. While it’s slightly inconvenient to replace the battery each time, it’s usually a quick fix and then you’ll be able to get back to flying.  

Is it hard to learn to fly a drone for the first time?

Many of these drones include features that will make it much easier for first timers to learn how to fly. For example, you’ll read about drones that include optical sensors that can detect whether or not the drone is coming close to an obstacle. These motion sensors prevent the drone from hitting the object, which could cause damage to both the surface and drone. Other drones have a setting that will cause the drone to simply float in place without moving forwards or backwards. We’ll tell you more about these different features as we go. 

As you shop for your new mini drone, here are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind: 

Great for Children and Beginners

The three included batteries allow you to fly your drone for up to 21 minutes on a single charge. If you simply want to hover at your current height, you can enable the auto-hovering function. You can also engage “headless mode” to ensure that the drone always moves in the direction the pilot faces, regardless of where the head of the device is pointed. 

You can fly your drone in a circle with the simple press of a button on the remote control. As you gain more experience, you’ll be able to perform tricks such as 3D flips. 

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Auto Obstacle Avoidance

The upgraded five-piece motion sensor allows your drone to determine when it’s close to an obstacle and prevents it from coming into accidental contact. If an accident ever occurs, the drone is flexible and lightweight, and made to resist damage from most collisions. It charges quickly when connected to any USB power source. 

This drone is easy to control. You can toss it to launch it into the air, catch it when you’re ready to be done flying, and direct it with your hand to fly in a certain direction or to make it rise. 

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Flies Up to 30 Minutes

This drone is great for creators, as it allows you to capture pictures and moments from a variety of angles. It’s capable of capturing photos at 12MP along with 2.7K HD videos. The three-axis gimbal is motorized, and helps the camera capture more stable and smooth footage.

This drone is highly wind resistant, and can withstand wind speeds up to 29-38kph. It can fly as high as 4,000 meters while still capturing high-quality and stable images.

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Rotates 360 Degrees

This drone can do flips and turn in circles even while flying at high speeds. The drone is compact, light, and easy to carry. It features three different possible speed modes to provide fun and easy maneuverability for pilots of all experience levels.

The one-key button allows you to easily take off and start flying. When you release the throttle stick, the drone can hover in one place at its current height level.

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Collision-Resistant and Flexible 

This drone uses four rotary motors, enabling the device to turn in 360 degree rotations. There is also a built-in gyroscope that helps you fly with the best possible accuracy and sensitivity. This leads to better balance, no matter where you’re flying or how fast you’re going.

The drone comes equipped with advanced LED infrared sensors that will automatically detect nearby objects and prevent the drone from colliding. It only takes around 40 minutes to charge, and the LED light will indicate which of the two speed modes the device is currently operating on.

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