Skip to content

Drones Under $500

Details about the best drones you can buy for less than $500

DEERC DE22Pro

DEERC DE22Pro Drone Review

Some of the notable features about the DEERC DE22 Pro drone is that it comes with two batteries, which can give you more than 50 minutes of flight time. In addition, it also comes with a sleek remote controller that has a small LCD display to show you the important stats for your flight.

But there is no surprise there seeing as DEERC drones are some of the best in the market when it comes to the features and the price. In fact, they offer cheaper options than the Hong Kong-based DJI. For instance, The DEERC D20 is affordable but it has some advanced features. The DE22Pro has more features.

It also has some downsides that you should know about. For instance, you need to register it with the FAA since its weight is far above the allowed threshold. In addition, there have been isolated cases of the drone veering too hard to the right or to the left.
DEERC DE22Pro
Read More »DEERC DE22Pro Drone Review

DJI Mini 2

DJI Mini 2 Review

DJI is one of the most popular brand names in the drone industry. They have something for everyone and for every budget. Released to the market on 2 November 2020, the DJI Mini 2 comes 12 months after the DJI Mini, which was released into the market on 30 October 2019.

Like many drone enthusiasts, you must be eager to know what is new in the Mini 2. But first, have you used the Mini? If not, you can read our review for DJI Mini, which we published sometime in the past.

In spite of the great DJI name, you still do not want to purchase your quadcopter blindly. You want to know its features and technical details. You also want to know how many flight functions it has. Keep reading so that you can see more details about the Mini 2.

Even before we get to the features, some of the things that have been improved include the flight performance, reception, it has forward and downward sensors, maximum wind resistance is better, ascent and forward speeds are also better.

However, the most notable improvements are in the video resolution because you can capture 4K videos with the Mini 2. With the Mavic Mini, you could only capture 2.7K videos.

DJI Mini 2
Read More »DJI Mini 2 Review

Hubsan Zino Pro

Hubsan Zino Pro Review

When you get the Hubsan Zino Pro, the drone and its accessories are packed in a small compact case.

You place the drone and its accessories on the table. Something stands out – a cable for charging your drone batteries with your car’s lighter. This is a thoughtful addition indeed. If you are taking a road trip and you will be some hours on the road, you can use the time to charge your drone batteries.

The drone comes with two high capacity batteries, brushless motors, and one of the longest flight distances that you have ever seen. Of course, we shall look at them in greater detail in the upcoming sections.

There is the Hubsan H117S Zino drone that we reviewed earlier. It has a 4K camera too, but that is just about where the similarities end. The Zino Pro has some improved features. It also feels a bit heavier and has more to offer, including the advertised long flight range of 4KM.

Let us look at some of the outstanding physical features of this drone, its design, build quality and much more.

Hubsan Zino Pro
Read More »Hubsan Zino Pro Review

Ruko F11 Pro

Ruko F11 Pro Review

You may, or may not have heard about the Ruko F11 Pro. It is a drone with 1 hour of flight time. This drone has some features that you have not seen in other drones. The camera is stunning to say the least. Make no mistake about this drone though because it will cost you a substantial amount of money. However, you know it is money well spent if the features and the performance back up the price.

This drone comes with 60 minutes of flight time. That alone is enough to make you buy it. While many of its peers come with battery time of 20 minutes, the F11 Pro triples that. From a single battery, you are going to get 30 minutes of flight time. Since it comes with two batteries, you are going to have double that flight time – 60 minutes! To make it even more complete, it comes with powerful brushless motors. These ones will not overheat. It is perfectly possible to do the full 30 minutes of flight time non-stop.

Ruko F11 Pro
Read More »Ruko F11 Pro Review

Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE

Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Review

The Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE is a fantastic drone. It may not be as popular as the DJI, Potensic or Yuneec models, but it sure is something worth considering if you are a speed junkie, and you are looking for a drone that can outperform many that you have owned before. The price is a little bit discouraging for the first-time owners, but you can buy it if you are looking for a drone that you will never need to upgrade in the near future.

When you look online, there is not all that much information about it. However, after reading this Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE review, you will find all the information that you need to know about this drone. Keep reading to see its technical details and features.

Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE
Read More »Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE Review