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Affordable Drones

An unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system; which include a UAV, a ground-based controller, and a system of communications between the two.

NiGHT LiONS TECH B193 Max

NiGHT LiONS TECH B193 Max Review

Drones that come with obstacle avoidance cameras or sensors are usually too expensive. However, the NiGHT LiONS TECH B193 Max seems to veer from the expensive to the more affordable path.

The manufacturer says that the obstacle avoidance camera can detect obstacles as far as 20 meters away to avoid collisions. In this review article, we will find out whether that is true. We will also find out the other features that the quadcopter comes with.

When you buy a drone, you want it to have as many features as possible. However, the main ones include a good camera, a long lasting flight time and the design and build quality.

Thus, in the upcoming section, we shall look at all these. We shall also see the pros and cons of this quadcopter.

Before you buy the B193 Max, you need to be aware of something. Many users say that when the battery runs low, the drone starts to disobey commands. Thus, it is better to bring it home before the battery gets too low.
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Holy Stone HS700E

Holy Stone HS700E Review

The Holy Stone HS700E drone comes with a good number of features and flight modes for this price bracket. Thus, if you need an adult GPS drone with long distance flight range and incredible flight time, you might want the HS700E.

Like all the other Holy Stone drones that we have reviewed here, you will appreciate the workmanship that has gone into this quadcopter. Everything, from the nicely padded storage/transport case to the click-in-place propellers shows how much this drone maker cares about quality.

Are there any downsides to look forward to? Well, first, some people complain that the drone is overpriced. Actually, Holy Stone drones cost more than most of their counterparts in the market. However, if the features justify the price, it is not too high.

Another thing that you might be wary of is that the propellers slide into place but the drone does not come with propeller guards. Thus, they can easily slide off (as some people have complained) and if you crash it, the propellers are unguarded, so they can sustain damage.

It is not all bad though, as you will see in the upcoming sections of this review.

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Tomzon A31

Tomzon A31 Mini Drone Review

Things like three-speed mode, minimal weight and many automatic flight modes make the Tomzon A31 Mini a good choice for kids.

If you are looking for a perfect gift that won’t dent your wallet, you might want this one. It is a good idea to get your child started on the drone hobby.

The only downside we might mention with the A31 mini quadcopter for kids is that blades seem to break so easily. Many owners of this quadcopter also complain that it is hard to find replacement blades.

This is a very lightweight drone. Even the smallest wind velocity is going to make it hard to trim. We advise that you fly it on a calm day in a large open space or fly it indoors.

Apart from that little anomaly, we find this mini drone a good fit for children and beginners. Keep reading to see its features and functions.
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ZLL SG108 PRO

ZLL SG108 PRO Drone Review

If you are looking for an affordable drone with many features and flight functions, you might want to try the ZLL SG108 PRO YAN drone. It comes in a striking orange or black color and the camera takes decent photo and video footage.

Looking at the details, you will be impressed. First, it has an SD card slot so you need not store video and photo footage in your smartphone or tablet. Secondly, it comes in a nice, folding design. Being a GPS-enabled drone, it will find its way home if the signal fails.

As usual, there are some downsides, which are not deal breakers. For instance, the SG108 PRO is so lightweight. Therefore, in the wind, it can be hard to trim. It is advisable to fly it when there is no wind.

We shall be looking at these features and automatic flight modes packed into this quadcopter in the upcoming section.
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DJI Air 2S Review

The DJI Mavic Air 2S is a small quadcopter that comes with higher specs and features than its predecessor the Mavic Air 2.

The camera is better, and so is the handling. You can refer to our earlier review of the DJI Mavic Air 2. One of the most notable differences is in the camera.

For instance, where the Air can take 4K videos at 30FPS, the Air 2S can take 5.4K videos at 30 FPS. It also comes with a bigger 1-inch CMOS sensor for better still photos. The camera takes stills at 20MP whereas the Air has a 12MP lens.

This is a proper upgrade and as usual, upgrades mean more money. Therefore, the high price of the Air 2S might be a downside to some people. Of course, at such a price, you really don’t want to buy this one as your starter drone.

Also, at this time, this drone is not compatible with any DJI VR goggles. Other limitations include lack of automatic transfer of footage from drone storage to your phone storage.
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