Best Drones For Beginners 2021

December 27, 2021December 27, 2021

Holy Stone HS360 Review

In this Holy Stone HS360 drone review, you will see the features and flight function of this drone, before you can buy it.

Since 2014, Holy Stone has been making cheap consumer drones that have been revolutionizing the way we take aerial footage.

Today, we can say that HS plays in almost the same league as DJI and Potensic. Buying a drone from a good brand name gives you confidence that you are getting a good item, because they have a reputation to protect.

Are there any downsides that you should be aware of before buying? Not really. There have been complaints that it is a bit challenging to connect an iPhone with the drone because the smartphone holder does not seem to hold iPhones very well. However, this seems to be an isolated case.

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December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

SYMA X600 Review

The SYMA X600 drone is a small, adult and kid beginner drone that flies well, and comes in two versions – the basic and the upgraded version.

The basic version is foldable, comes with a remote controller and it does not have a camera. However, the upgraded version comes with a nose camera with a resolution of 1080P.

If you buy the first version without a camera, you will have to fly it blindly with the remote controller alone. The good thing is that the overall flight range is not too long, so it will always be in your sight.

Mostly, in this X600 review article, we shall be looking at the basic version, without a camera. Before you write it off, it makes a perfect gift for kids or any other person that you want to introduce to the drone hobby.

Although it looks like a great small drone for beginners all round, there have been some complaints about the camera version. The SYMA Fly app seems not to connect specifically to the X600.

Also, this is a small drone, light in weight and without much to offer except the flying experience. Thus, as soon as you have learned how to fly, you will outgrow it and you will probably want a bigger one.

Keep reading to see the features and specs of the SYMA X600 drone.

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December 4, 2021January 8, 2023

Potensic P5 with 2.7K Camera Review

Potensic is a dronemaker who has something for everyone. For instance, they have mini drones for kids and adults, packed with features and flight functions. They even have the DREAMER 4K drone fly more combo, which comes with a myriad of accessories. However, here, we are going to do a review of the Potensic P5 with a 2.7K camera.

You can order this drone with a carry bag and two batteries for longer flight time. It does not have a GPS.

The second P5 drone comes with a 2.7K camera and smart GPS return when it loses signal or battery runs low.

The third option is the P5 RC drone comes with a 1080P camera. This is also the cheapest version.

Some of the downsides you might want to know about the P5 with a 2.7K camera include the fixed camera angle (not possible to adjust angle remotely).

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November 27, 2021November 27, 2021

BLH S5 Pro GPS Drone Review

The BLH S5Pro GPS is available in three, two and one battery packages. Actually, there are two versions of the S5 Pro. The first one comes with a 3-axis gimbal while the second one comes with ESC gimbal, and brushless motors.

Overall, this is a high quality, high performance entry-level drone. You can use it to get started in the drone hobby. It is best as an adult beginner drone because of the many flight functions.

Drones have many features and technical details and this one is not any different. We shall look at them in more detail.

Before we look at the features, know that this quadcopter is going to cost you a substantial amount of money. The reason for the extra cost is that when you choose the three-axis gimbal, the price increases. You can take the option with the ESC gimbal.

Keep reading to see its main features and flight functions.

(Something to note: The S5 Pro drone comes in two versions. One has a 3-axis gimbal and it is costlier. The second version is an ESC gimbal drone. It is cheaper, has a shorter flight distance and lower specs).

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October 23, 2021December 27, 2021

Holy Stone HS260 Review

If you have zero drone flying experience, you should get a drone that does more of the work and lets you have the fun at the same time. The Holy Stone HS260 is one such drone. You will find it so easy to figure out the controls. Besides, it comes with a comprehensive user manual that will take you through the steps for calibrating and flying the HS260.

From the Holy Stone drones that we have reviewed in the past such as the HS710 quadcopter, you can tell that they make high quality beginner and advanced user aircrafts.

All the same, they do have their limitations. Even the HS260 has its own limitations. It is better to know them as they will help you make up your mind whether to buy it or leave it.

One downside that is really irking is that the remote controller does not fit most of the modern smartphones, which are larger than the past ones.

As much as we say that the app unlocks many flight functions, there are some things that only work when you are using the remote controller. For instance, the emergency stop function only works from the remote controller. Also, you can only adjust the camera vertical angle on the remote controller.

The few downsides apart, this drone has some incredible features and flight functions too. Actually, the pros are more than the cons, so it makes sense to buy it.

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