Drone Kit Under $500
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Looking to take your aerial photography and videography skills to new heights? Look no further than our selection of drone kits under $500! Whether you're a beginner looking to dip your toes into the world of drones or a seasoned pro in need of an upgrade, we've got you covered. With these affordable and feature-packed drone kits, you can capture stunning footage from unique perspectives, explore the skies, and unlock endless creative possibilities. Browse the top-ranked list of drone kits for under $500 below, along with associated reviews and opinions.
Contixo - F28 Stratus Max 4K GPS Drone with Intelligent Flight Modes, 26-Min Flight, Brushless Motors & Carrying Case - Gray
Model: F28-PremiumSKU: 6595571Top comment"great drone for the price...This drone does a lot of things the more expensive drones do but the cost is much less. ...This drone has a two-axis gimbal, so the shaking of the drone will not affect the image at all, which is great. "
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Elevate your aerial photography and videography skills with the F28-Premium Foldable GPS Drone featuring a 4K Gimbal Camera and advanced 3-Axis Gimbal for smooth, stable footage, even in challenging conditions. Its 4K Full HD Time-Lapse feature and panoramic shooting technology allow for stunning, crystal-clear visuals with adjustable angles from -90 to 0 degrees and an 85-degree field of view. Enjoy precise GPS control, multiple intelligent flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit Mode, and a flight range of 3600 feet with up to 30 minutes of flight time. Compact and portable, this foldable drone is equipped with dual-frequency connectivity, supports SD cards up to 128 GB, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The F28-Premium Foldable GPS Drone is your gateway to professional-grade aerial creativity—buy now and take your shots to new heights!Top comment"great drone for the price...This drone does a lot of things the more expensive drones do but the cost is much less. ...This drone has a two-axis gimbal, so the shaking of the drone will not affect the image at all, which is great. "
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Elevate your aerial photography and videography skills with the F28-Premium Foldable GPS Drone featuring a 4K Gimbal Camera and advanced 3-Axis Gimbal for smooth, stable footage, even in challenging conditions. Its 4K Full HD Time-Lapse feature and panoramic shooting technology allow for stunning, crystal-clear visuals with adjustable angles from -90 to 0 degrees and an 85-degree field of view. Enjoy precise GPS control, multiple intelligent flight modes like Follow Me and Orbit Mode, and a flight range of 3600 feet with up to 30 minutes of flight time. Compact and portable, this foldable drone is equipped with dual-frequency connectivity, supports SD cards up to 128 GB, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The F28-Premium Foldable GPS Drone is your gateway to professional-grade aerial creativity—buy now and take your shots to new heights!See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $239.99The comparable value price is $279.99Select pickup
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HOVERAir - X1 Self-Flying Camera Drone Combo - Black
Model: SP03H022SKU: 6639123Top comment"Super Easy And Fun To Fly Selfie Drone...The Hover X1 isn’t like my other drones. It is much easier to use which makes it a suitable drone for nearly anyone. ...Best drone for beginners!...This is one of the best drones I’ve ever had before, perfect for beginners and the whole family. "
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The HOVERAir X1 helps you capture stunning, hands-free videos of your favorite moments. Designed for ultimate ease of use, the X1 features a compact, foldable design, a quick 3-second takeoff from your palm, and intuitive self-flying modes. Its triple stabilization system ensures smooth, shake-free footage, while the built-in gimbal camera captures sharp 12MP photos and Ultra HD 2.7K HDR videos. With 32GB of built-in storage, you can save and access your footage easily using the Hover X1 app.Top comment"Super Easy And Fun To Fly Selfie Drone...The Hover X1 isn’t like my other drones. It is much easier to use which makes it a suitable drone for nearly anyone. ...Best drone for beginners!...This is one of the best drones I’ve ever had before, perfect for beginners and the whole family. "
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The HOVERAir X1 helps you capture stunning, hands-free videos of your favorite moments. Designed for ultimate ease of use, the X1 features a compact, foldable design, a quick 3-second takeoff from your palm, and intuitive self-flying modes. Its triple stabilization system ensures smooth, shake-free footage, while the built-in gimbal camera captures sharp 12MP photos and Ultra HD 2.7K HDR videos. With 32GB of built-in storage, you can save and access your footage easily using the Hover X1 app.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $237.99The comparable value price is $299.99Select pickup
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DJI - Mini 4K Fly More Combo Drone with Remote Control - Gray
Model: CP.MA.00000788.01SKU: 6582543Top comment"Its a great drone!...This drone is a great option for beginners. It is very easy to learn to fly. ...Drone 4K"
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DJI Mini 4K offers an incredible way to capture the world from above in 4K. Weighing less than 249 grams makes DJI Mini 4K a great companion on any outing. It's also easy to use and boasts a 31-min max flight time, a 10km (6.2137 miles) max transmission range, incredible 4K footage, and much more.Top comment"Its a great drone!...This drone is a great option for beginners. It is very easy to learn to fly. ...Drone 4K"
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DJI Mini 4K offers an incredible way to capture the world from above in 4K. Weighing less than 249 grams makes DJI Mini 4K a great companion on any outing. It's also easy to use and boasts a 31-min max flight time, a 10km (6.2137 miles) max transmission range, incredible 4K footage, and much more.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $449.99
Snaptain - P40 LITE 3-Axis Gimbal Camera Drone - Gray
Model: P40 LiteSKU: 6635291Top comment"The hobby was more of a drone repair activity than flying. The Snaptain P40 makes flying drones much more pleasant. ...Smaller drone that packs a punch...As a drone hobbyist who enjoys comparing drone features and camera qualities on them, this is my fifth different drone I am giving a shot. "
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Equipped with a 48MP sensor and a 3-axis gimbal, P40 Lite captures ultra-stable 4K video and detailed 8K photos with professional clarity. Smart shooting modes—including MasterShots and Smart Follow—offer creative flexibility for a wide range of scenes. Up to 31 minutes of flight time and a 6km transmission range support extended shooting sessions. The drone remains stable in level 5 winds (3m flight altitude in Optical Flow Mode) and features a triple-positioning system—combining optical flow, GPS, and ToF—for accurate, responsive control.Top comment"The hobby was more of a drone repair activity than flying. The Snaptain P40 makes flying drones much more pleasant. ...Smaller drone that packs a punch...As a drone hobbyist who enjoys comparing drone features and camera qualities on them, this is my fifth different drone I am giving a shot. "
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Equipped with a 48MP sensor and a 3-axis gimbal, P40 Lite captures ultra-stable 4K video and detailed 8K photos with professional clarity. Smart shooting modes—including MasterShots and Smart Follow—offer creative flexibility for a wide range of scenes. Up to 31 minutes of flight time and a 6km transmission range support extended shooting sessions. The drone remains stable in level 5 winds (3m flight altitude in Optical Flow Mode) and features a triple-positioning system—combining optical flow, GPS, and ToF—for accurate, responsive control.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $399.99The comparable value price is $449.99Select pickup
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Snaptain - P30 Pro 4K Camera GPS Drone and Remote Controller - Gray
Model: P30 ProSKU: 6619272Top comment"The camera is very jittery if the drone makes the slightest move. Once you learn to fly this one, you'll definitely understand why the higher quality drones are so much more expensive and worth it!...The perfect beginner drone!...This drone is pretty good for the $350 price tag. Compared to other drones in that price range I'd say this is one of the better ones. "
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Snaptain P30 Pro is a 4K drone with GPS that uses brushless motors to deliver powerful power, smart flight and Return to home to make flying easier and safer, with a weight of less than 249g exempt from FAA registration. The new user interaction system and novice mode make use easier and faster.Top comment"The camera is very jittery if the drone makes the slightest move. Once you learn to fly this one, you'll definitely understand why the higher quality drones are so much more expensive and worth it!...The perfect beginner drone!...This drone is pretty good for the $350 price tag. Compared to other drones in that price range I'd say this is one of the better ones. "
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Snaptain P30 Pro is a 4K drone with GPS that uses brushless motors to deliver powerful power, smart flight and Return to home to make flying easier and safer, with a weight of less than 249g exempt from FAA registration. The new user interaction system and novice mode make use easier and faster.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $269.99The comparable value price is $299.99Select pickup
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DJI - Mini 3 Drone with Remote Control - Gray
Model: CP.MA.00000584.02SKU: 6524512Top comment"Dji mini 3 camera drone...Would recommend for someone that wants to get into flying drones with out breaking the bank....10/10 Drone...Great beginner drone, super easy to use. Very simple and good quality for the price. would recommend for anyone getting into drones. "
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A compact, foldable design weighing under 249 g makes DJI Mini 3 a great companion on any outing. Capture in 4K HDR, and with an extended battery life of up to 38 minutes, you can capture your surroundings in stunning detail without worrying about low battery.Top comment"Dji mini 3 camera drone...Would recommend for someone that wants to get into flying drones with out breaking the bank....10/10 Drone...Great beginner drone, super easy to use. Very simple and good quality for the price. would recommend for anyone getting into drones. "
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A compact, foldable design weighing under 249 g makes DJI Mini 3 a great companion on any outing. Capture in 4K HDR, and with an extended battery life of up to 38 minutes, you can capture your surroundings in stunning detail without worrying about low battery.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $419.99Sold Out
Snaptain - E10 1080P Drone with Remote Controller - Gray
Model: E10SKU: 6571123Top comment"It has many ease of use features the more expensive drones out there have, such as auto take off. This features make it easy for someone who does not have a lot of experience with a drone to learn! ...The Snaptain E-10 1080P drone is an ok drone for a beginner. Quality wise it doesn't feel like a solid build but for what it is it will pass. "
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E10 1080P FHD camera drone opens a new chapter of drones with the simplest and intelligent operation mode, one-click take-off, one-click landing. This drone also provides new horizons with smooth FPV images.Top comment"It has many ease of use features the more expensive drones out there have, such as auto take off. This features make it easy for someone who does not have a lot of experience with a drone to learn! ...The Snaptain E-10 1080P drone is an ok drone for a beginner. Quality wise it doesn't feel like a solid build but for what it is it will pass. "
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E10 1080P FHD camera drone opens a new chapter of drones with the simplest and intelligent operation mode, one-click take-off, one-click landing. This drone also provides new horizons with smooth FPV images.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $109.99The comparable value price is $159.99
Snaptain - K30 Mini 720P HD Camera Drone with Colorful Lighting and Remote Controller - White
Model: K30SKU: 6579054Top comment"Great Beginner/Indoor Drone with a Light Show...I have a few high-end drones, but I enjoy using small indoor hobby drones when I am relaxing. ...A basic kiddie drone...The Snaptain K30 as its description says is a kiddie drone. So first make no mistake that this is a drone is at par with professional drones in the market today. "
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The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.Top comment"Great Beginner/Indoor Drone with a Light Show...I have a few high-end drones, but I enjoy using small indoor hobby drones when I am relaxing. ...A basic kiddie drone...The Snaptain K30 as its description says is a kiddie drone. So first make no mistake that this is a drone is at par with professional drones in the market today. "
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The K30 is a fun, children's drone based featuring a bionic design that combines beauty and protection with customizable and colorful lighting. The aircraft is equipped with a 720P camera, which can record the flight from a first-person perspective. The downward vision sensor makes the flight more stable.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $59.99The comparable value price is $89.99Select pickup
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Snaptain - P30 4K Drone with Camera GPS and Remote Controller - Gray
Model: P30SKU: 6534909Top comment"Drone...I never fly or know. Anything about drones this is a good starter kit to learn how to fly them...Drones...Great drone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Introducing the Snaptain P30, a compact yet powerful drone that's perfect for enthusiasts of all levels. With its built-in GPS and impressive 4K UHD camera, this drone is designed to comply with regulations at a mere 249g. Whether you're embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures or capturing the vibrant essence of urban life, the P30 is your versatile companion, ready to conquer any challenge. Get ready to capture stunning photos and videos from every angle with the Snaptain P30.Top comment"Drone...I never fly or know. Anything about drones this is a good starter kit to learn how to fly them...Drones...Great drone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Introducing the Snaptain P30, a compact yet powerful drone that's perfect for enthusiasts of all levels. With its built-in GPS and impressive 4K UHD camera, this drone is designed to comply with regulations at a mere 249g. Whether you're embarking on thrilling outdoor adventures or capturing the vibrant essence of urban life, the P30 is your versatile companion, ready to conquer any challenge. Get ready to capture stunning photos and videos from every angle with the Snaptain P30.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $199.99The comparable value price is $269.99Select pickup
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Snaptain - E20 FPV Drone with 2.7K Camera and Remote Controller - Gray
Model: E20SKU: 6560248Top comment"Declare vision on this drone is like your eyes...When you buy a drone right back you all all longest struggle to buy other kind of drones that will be your final one since it's crazy clear and a strong drone I'm telling you please try it out...Great starter drone!!...Its a great start for getting used to flying drones. I got fan guards with the drone which I installed to the drone before the first flight. "
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Introducing the Snaptain E20 2.7K QHD Camera Drone, a groundbreaking addition to the world of drones. Experience the future of aerial photography with its effortless and intelligent operation, featuring one-click take-off and one-click landing capabilities. With the E20, you'll unlock new horizons and capture stunning moments with its smooth FPV images. Elevate your drone flying experience with Snaptain's E20 – where simplicity meets innovation.Top comment"Declare vision on this drone is like your eyes...When you buy a drone right back you all all longest struggle to buy other kind of drones that will be your final one since it's crazy clear and a strong drone I'm telling you please try it out...Great starter drone!!...Its a great start for getting used to flying drones. I got fan guards with the drone which I installed to the drone before the first flight. "
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Introducing the Snaptain E20 2.7K QHD Camera Drone, a groundbreaking addition to the world of drones. Experience the future of aerial photography with its effortless and intelligent operation, featuring one-click take-off and one-click landing capabilities. With the E20, you'll unlock new horizons and capture stunning moments with its smooth FPV images. Elevate your drone flying experience with Snaptain's E20 – where simplicity meets innovation.See all Camera DronesYour price for this item is $119.99The comparable value price is $199.99Select pickup
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