Best BEGINNER Drones 2018

Counting down from the top 10, "Best" Drones.  
We looked at; price, specs, and features as our primary qualifications.  

A full list of criteria used is below.  

Links are included where you can purchase, and the most recent starting price.   

 #10. 

Mould King Super X 33040A 

#10.  Mould King Super X 33040A 
BAD TO THE BONE- If Drones had a theme song, that would be for this bad boy.
Intimidating to look at, and angel to fly!  This beauty will turn heads!  

Features:

• 2.4GHz control system provides a stronger anti-interference and better signal.
• 6 axis gyro gives extra stability, and stronger wind resistance making her easier to control.
• 4 channels: For your quadcopter to fly up / down, forward / backward, turn left / right, sideward.
• 360 degrees Flip: Professional cool and exquisite flight action.
• Colorful LED light: Suitable for flying in the dark at night
• Also has collision avoidance performance. No need to worry about a collision!
• Flying Time: About 8 min, so you'll want to get a second 850mAh Lipo Battery.
• Control Distance: 100m

Less than $30, find her at Gearbest.com.  Here is the direct link http://shrsl.com/?el98

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#9. 

JJRC H98 

#9. JJRC H98 
Very durable and easy to fly for first time users.  The camera works great and this drone is a lot of fun! Great quality and the colors and design look fantastic.  Plus it has very quiet motors. 
Features:

• 2.4GHz control system provides a stronger anti-interference and better signal.
• 360 degrees 3D eversion for fun flight action. 
• Headless mode means it can lock into the take-off direction no matter where it is.
• One key to return: It can find its way home easily.
• Colorful LED light: Suitable for flying in the dark at night.
• 0.3MP camera takes very good photo and video: 
• Flying time: 6 - 8mins
• Control distance: About 80m

A great value for less than $30 dollars, it's a no-brainer

You will find her at Gearbest.com.   Here is the direct link: http://shrsl.com/?~cmkg

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#8. 

BAYANGTOYS X8 RC Quadcopter

#8  BAYANGTOYS X8 RC Quadcopter

If you've never flown a Quad copter before, then this is the drone to get!  The X8 i safe, light, easy to fly, gentle, and able to take great pictures & video and still be a lot of fun !!! 

Ask anyone who is into Quadcopters what was their first drone?  Chances are it will be this one or a model just like it.  I've had mine for two years now; she still flies great, and she will always be one of my favorites.  Last year she was number one on our list.  This year she's number 7, but in my heart and for the owners of this beginner Quad she'll always be our first. :)

Luckily for you she's even better!  
This 4 channel Quadcopter now Features:

• Headless mode: that automatically locks into the take-off direction no matter where it is. 
• The 2.4GHz control system ensures a reliable anti-interference signal. 
• 6 axis gyro which gives it superior stability and strong wind resistance which makes it much easier to control.
• The X8 comes with a 2.0MP HD camera that works great.
• Flying time: About 10 minutes, so you may want to get a second 3.7V 500 mAh li-po battery.
• Control distance: 80 meters,

This drone is available at Gearbest.com, for around $ 40 dollars, here is the direct link: http://shrsl.com/?~clpu

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#7. 

JJRC H31 Waterproof Drone

#7. Headless Mode 4CH 6 Axis Gyro Quadcopter with One Key Return
Features:

• Waterproof: Enjoy the fun near a pool, lake, river, even drop into the water. Quadcopter's circuit board supports waterproof function, although quadcopter is submerged in the water, it can work well after picking it up from water
• 2.4GHz control system: Ensures the stronger anti-interference performance and powerful signal
• Headless intelligent orientation control: This feature means that the direction of the drone depends on the user rather than the drone itself
• 6 axis gyro: Providing the awesome stability during indoor and outdoor flight
• LCD display: It shows more details for your convenience to control this quadcopter
• 360 degrees rotation: Professional cool and excellent flight action
• Experience level: For beginner player
• Cool: It can flight with deformed propeller
• Changeable battery: Easy to charge and replace, enjoy your long flight experience without the worry of battery power shortage
• Colorful LED light: Suitable for flying in the dark at night

This drone is available for around $ 40 at Gearbest.com.   Here is the direct link: http://shrsl.com/?efzt

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#6. 

DM007 2.4GHz 

#6.  DM007 2.4GHz 

Features: 

• 4 CH RC Quadcopter  
• 2.4Ghz 4 channels transmitter with trimmer. Strong anti - interference performance ensures long distance control
• 6 - axis gyro quad - rotor aircraft flight, strong stability, easily implement various flight movements, stronger wind resistance, easier to control
• 2.4G technology adopted for anti-interference, more copters fly at the same time can not interfere with each other
• Agile and precise 360 degree eversion for different directions such as forward, backward, left, right
• 2 flight speed modes (low / fast )for both beginners and experts
• With cool night light, perfect for night flight
• Ready to fly indoor and outdoor 
• Copter battery: Replaceable 7.4V 380mAh li-po (included)
• High definition 2.0MP camera allows you to record the beautiful views from the sky angle 
• Flying time: 6 - 8 mins. 
• Control distance: Approx. 100m

This drone is available for around $45 at Tomtop.com.  Here is the direct link http://shrsl.com/?~d83c

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#5. 

NIHUI TOYS U807

#5. NIHUI TOYS U807
Features:

• 2.0MP HD camera giving great photos 
• and video from the sky. It has a headless mode function allowing it to come back 
• easily in any direction. The 3 flight modes are beginner, advanced and expert. 
• Auto - leveling circuitry (very important feature for beginners).  She can do 3D flips, rolls, and twists. 
• Also has a 6-axis gyro for added stability and stronger wind resistance making it easier to control.
• Remote distance is above 150m (Excellent!)
• Flying time about 10 minutes!  That's pretty good; however, you may want to consider getting a second 3.7V 650mAh LiPo  battery to increase the fun!

You will find her at  Banggood.com. for around $ 50 dollars. Here's the direct link http://shrsl.com/?~d83g

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#4.  

SKYC D20W

#4.  SKYC D20W Features: 

• WiFi realtime image / video transmission when you get it. 
• WiFi FPV system allows real time image transmission with WiFi connection between the quadcopter and your phone.
• HD 2MP aerial photography camera captures and records every beautiful and unforgettable moment.
• 2 speed mode for you: There are low and high speed modes optional. From low to high speed, the flight difficulty will increase with the speed.
• 3D rollover function makes your aircraft flipping likes a real fight aircraft, let's enjoy more fun of rolling.
• With attractive headless mode, completely solving pilot "loss of orientation" problems.
• One press automatic return ensure that you can call back your quadcopter without any delay.
• High speed spin will satisfy those who love playing skeet, too.
• Side flight function shows the good balance keeping performance and a big stunt potential.

• Control Distance: 100-300m 
• Battery: 3.7V 600mAh 
• Flying Time: 8-12mins 

You will find her at Gearbest.com. for around $40 dollars.  Here is the direct link:  http://shrsl.com/?~d851

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#3. 

JXD 510W  

#3. JXD 510W  

Features:

• Air press altitude hold: After using the left joystick to control the ascending / descending flight of the aircraft, free up the left joystick and the quadcopter will still hover at that height at which the joystick is freed.
• Wifi real-time transmission: Allows FPV real time image transmission with WIFI connection between the quadcopter and your phone.
• Headless mode: Completely solving "loss of orientation" problems.
• One key to return: It can find its way home easily, reducing your fear of losing it.
• 2.4GHz control system: Ensures the stronger anti interference performance and powerful signal.
• 6 axis gyro: For more stable flight and stronger in the wind.
• 0.3MP HD camera: Take photo or video of the pleasure flights.
• 360 degree eversion: Professional cool and exquisite all-directional rolling.
• Camera Pixel: 0.3MP
• Flying Time: About 8 - 10mins
• Control Distance: About 100m

Copter Battery: 3.7V 600mA Lipo Battery

You will find her for around $50 dollars at Gearbest.com.  Here is the direct link http://shrsl.com/?~cmki  
Also at Tomtop.com.  Here there direct link. http://shrsl.com/?~d854

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#2.  

SJ X300 - 1CW 

 #2.  SJ X300 - 1CW 

One of the coolest controllers I've seen!

Features:

• 2.4GHz control system: Ensures the stronger anti-interference performance and powerful signal.
• 6 axis gyro: For more stable flight and stronger in the wind.
• WIFI real-time FPV transmission: With 0.3MP camera, share the videos and photos to the LCD display at anytime anywhere.
• 4D eversion: Four directions independent, cool and exquisite flight action.
• Headless mode: It will automatically lock into the take-off direction no matter where it is.
• One key to return: It can find its way home easily.
• Colorful LED light: Suitable for flying in the dark at night.
• Transmitter LCD display: It adopts delicate design, built-in 2.4G special antenna.
• High performance 3.7V 600mAh lipo battery: Double protective boards inside, intelligent charging current automatic identify system.
• Flying time: 10mins
• Control distance: 120m
• Flight battery: 3.7V 600mAh li-po battery

You'll find her at Gearbest.com. for around $50.  Here is the direct link: http://shrsl.com/?~cmkd

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

#1.  

SKRC Q16 

#1.  SKRC Q16 

Best Drone for the Beginner with the most to offer at the Best price! 

Features:

• WIFI FPV system allows real time image transmission to your phone.
• 0.5 mega pixel camera takes fantastic video and photos. A phone app can also control the flight making it more convenient.  Headless mode solves pilot "loss of orientation" problems.
• One key automatic return function, lets you can call it back quickly and safety.
• 6 axis gyro, ensure the stability and good performance.
• 2.4GHz transmitter power ensures the strong anti-jamming capability.
• Hand throwing function gives you more fun like release a bird.
• Flashing LED creates a interesting flight at night.
• Flying Time: 10 - 15min
• Camera Pixel: 0.5-mega-pixel
• Control Distance: 100 - 200m
• Copter Battery: 3.7V 500mAh Lipo Built-in Battery

She is found at Gearbest.com. for less than $45.  Here is her direct link: http://shrsl.com/?~cmk9

Please Fly Responsibly. http://knowbeforeyoufly.org/facts/

The following criteria was used to determine rank and order:

• Flight time (the longer the flight, the happier you'll be),

• Durability, Quality (You'll crash and durability is vital), 

• Brand name integrity (You want the best brands and models),

• First Person View (FPV, you see what the Quad sees on a phone or controller monitor)

• GPS (Locks the Quads position by Satelite increasing control and minimizing fly-aways.)

• Controller Distance (the farther the range the better.)

• Camera and Video Quality (A good camera makes a big difference)

• Motor type (Brushless, direct Drive and new technology increase motor efficiency & power.) 

• Flight characteristics, (tricks and other features that stand out)

• Special Features (some Quads have really cool features like "follow me, and altitude hold, and return to home and awesome controllers and other things that are really nice.)

• Price (Best bang for the Buck.) 

• Professional insights and reviews (Myself and a team of other Drone enthusiasts reviewed each drone and gave insight into this list. Please feel free to share your thoughts too!)

There were many other fantastic quad copters that we wanted to add to this list and narrowing it down to the Top 5 was not easy.   Please let us know what you think.  

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