Black Friday is one of the best times to buy a drone as you’ll typically pay less than any other time of the year.
While Black Friday falls on 25 November this year, retailers are already running “Black Friday” deals, offering discounts on just about everything.
This sale creep has been happening for the past few years starting with the whole of Black Friday week, then the week before and now, almost the entire month of November.
But whether you’re buying a drone as a Christmas gift for someone else or simply want a drone for yourself, we’ve rounded up the best deals available right now, and we’ll be adding more as the big day approaches.
If you’re not sure whether a particular drone is the right choice or not, it’s worth reading our drone buyer’s guide to find out what you should look for.
And quite aside from specifications such as flying time and video resolution, you should be aware of the laws about flying drones in your country. Because of potential danger and also privacy issues surrounding the on-board cameras, there are strict rules governing where and how you fly a drone.
Size and weight plays a part, too, with sub-250g drones generally offering the biggest freedom in where you can fly, and not requiring expensive pilot training courses. In the UK you still need to register even these lightweight drones, for example.
You can find hundreds of hand-picked offers in our Black Friday tech deals roundup.
Best Drone Deals in the US
Autel Evo Nano+
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From: Autel Robotics
Was: $949
Now:
$659
($290 off)
The Evo Nano+ is a rival to DJI’s Mini range, recording 4K video at 30fps, taking 50Mp photos and weighing less than 249g.
Normally it costs $949, but this Black Friday deal slashes $290 off.
Holy Stone HS440
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From: Amazon
Was: $129.99
Now:
$84.99
($45 off)
The HS440 has a 1080p camera which can be rotated remotely via the app. It doesn’t have a gimbal like more expensive drones, but it at this price it’s an entry-level drone for beginners.
Amazon’s deal is for $99, but you can tick the box and get an extra $15 off.
Vantop – Snaptain SP7100S
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From: Best Buy
Was: $299.99
Now:
$199.99
($100 off)
Despite the low price, the Snaptain SP7100S has a 4K camera, advanced flight modes like waypoints, point of interest, follow me and gesture control.It has a range of 2600 feet, and a fight time of 26 mins.
It’s 1/3 off in this deal from Best Buy.
DJI FPV Combo
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From: Amazon
Was: $1299
Now:
$999
($300 off)
This ‘combo’ bundle includes DJI’s FPV drone, the DJI FPV Goggles V2 headset and remote controller. Note that this isn’t DJI’s new Avata FPV drone: it’s the original.
With 23% off, it’s quite a lot more affordable than the Avata, too.
Best Drone Deals in the UK
DJI Mini 2
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From: Argos
Was: £419
Now:
£369
(£50 off)
DJI’s Mini 2 shoots 4K video at up to 30 frames per second and weighs less than 250g, so can be flown in more places than heavier drones.
And it’s good value with £50 off in this deal.
DJI Mini 3 Pro
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From: Jessops
Was: £709
Now:
£659
(£50 off)
DJI’s sub-250g flagship drone takes amazing video and photos, but it also costs a lot more than other Minis.
Fortunately, this deal knocks £50 off and comes with the RC-N1 controller.
Holy Stone HS720E 4K drone
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From: Amazon UK
Was: £299
Now:
£249
(£50 off)
Holy Stone may not be as well known as DJI, but if you’re on a tight budget and want 4K aerial video, the HS720E could be an option, especially as there’s currently a £50 off voucher: simply tick the box on the Amazon listing.
Read our full HS720E review for more about the drone.
DJI FPV Combo
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From: Amazon
Was: £1249
Now:
£899
(28% off)
This ‘combo’ bundle includes DJI’s FPV drone, the DJI FPV Goggles V2 headset and remote controller. Note that this isn’t DJI’s new Avata FPV drone: it’s the original.
With 28% off, it’s quite a lot more affordable than the Avata, too.
Where to look for drone deals
If the deals you see above are out of stock, or just not quite what you’re after, then here are some of the best places to look for a drone at a great price.
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