Personal radio-controlled drones are becoming exceedingly common in today’s market. For hobbyists and newcomers alike, drones offer a unique new way to approach RC flight and allow users to capture sights that weren’t possible on their own. So, it’s no wonder every other drone comes with a payload capacity or ability to attach a GoPro camera to its frame (top 5 drones with GoPro camera). Video and photographs from previously impossible angles are created, meaning there’s more incentive for enthusiasts beyond piloting a small machine.
Beyond how long they can remain in the sky (top 10 drones with longest flight time), however, drones do have some limitations. Finding out which drone in which price tier has the least amount of limitations is the key to enjoying the hobby to its fullest. In this case, it’s about range. Since drones are remote controlled they need a signal to respond to from the pilot’s point. Good drones can still hold steady hundreds, if not thousands of feet, away. Lesser models will likely falter after about a few hundred feet or less.
So in this article, we’re going to target drones which can get to impressive distances within their price ranges. We’ll mention other important specs too, but the main focus will ultimately cover how lengthy their sky trip scan be.
$25 – $200
Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini
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Of the long distance drones for sale, Holy Stone’s mobile little drone starts off our list as a great starter machine. It’s called the mini, because surprise, it’s a lot smaller than a standard drones usual specifications. That being said, the Predator Mini boasts wind resistant flight reaching distances of roughly 30-50 meters (almost 150 feet). That’s a darn good distance for such a small unit, meaning it works for both entertainment and to just practice flying RC drones. It’s currently priced at $40 USD, a cheap investment for those curious about the hobby.
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MJX X10C FPV
Amazon.com
A stylized, mainly white drone quadcopter, the X10C comes next in the tier by rumbling through the skies with a flight distance maximum of about 100 meters, or 300 feet. It’s also been marked down from its original $240 pricetag, now down to $165 USD, meaning it’s a good choice as a long range drone for sale. According to the vendor, it isn’t too difficult to fly either and has a camera for capturing 720p resolution video. As a niche little bonus, it’s also compatible with MJX’s virtual headset, granted how useful that is we couldn’t say (it’s also not included). If you have plans to scour the air for a fair hundred feet, this is a great start.
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$200 – $400
Blade 200 QNX BNF
Amazon.com
As we jump into the next price tier of RC drones, we’re greeted by the BLADE 200, a quick and mobile variant of the BLADE series. While reports remark that it can be fragile, meaning it’s more aimed at veteran pilots, it boasts some great airtime stability. Additionally, the BLADE 200 reaches distances between 100-200 feet, although some figure it more of a “trick” drone for fancy close-to-pilot enjoyment. Considering the battery life is at max around 8 minutes or so, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on it.
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Eachine Racer 250 FPV
Amazon.com
While the price for this unit is a bit stacked, edging out to roughly $360 or so because of its included fancy RC control system, the actual product delivers pretty well. As the name implies, it’s focused on reaching speedy momentums. It achieves that by being on the smaller side and has a sort of “bare bones” appearance. One of its other versions, in fact, isn’t even assembled. The real kicker though is this fellow can take a lengthy air ride of about 300 meters max (600 feet). Designed, likely, for those who might enjoy racing in large open spaces. This long range quadcopter fits nicely in the collection of speed demons.
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$400 – $600
DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter (Standard version)
Amazon.com
DJI and its respective fleet often find their units on our list for having a pretty lengthy variety of models to choose from. That, and the hardware in question has a lot to offer. Previously the Phantom 3 was also on our list of drones with the longest battery life, because it sported a whopping 20 minutes. Let’s add to that, as the Phantom 3 has been recorded to hit distances of about 500 meters, or 1500 feet. That manes enthusiasts can get some really amazing sky shots while the Phantom 3 does its thing. The basic unit, which lacks an extra batter and such, sits close to $500 USD, making it a decent long range quadcoptor for sale in this tier.
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Xiro Xplorer V
Amazon.com
If the name didn’t already imply it, the designers really want you to understand the “X” is a major feature here. Even the drone has an x like shape. More to the point, as a long range drone with camera, and it’s heavy $560 USD pricetag, one expects some performance. Well, it does deliver at least in principle, with a bulky sky life of 20 minutes. But, emphasizing flight range, our x-loving drone gets around on 1800 feet ranges, or 600 meters. From there, you can capture all its sported 1080p video you want.
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$600 – $800
Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon
Amazon.com
The Typhoon is on this list again for all around impressiveness. In our article about drones with long flight times, we were already liking its considerable half-hour sky life. The facts don’t change though, and the Typhoon has an RC range of about 8000 feet, according to reports. At $700 USD that might be one of the better deals you can get. In this tier, it also makes it one of the best long range camera drones you can find. Granted, the area you’re in might affect this lengthy range, but overall it can get places for the photo/drone enthusiast.
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Ehang GHOST 2.0
Amazon.com
GHOSTDRONE is one of the many drone variants which fancies control and integration with iPhones and respective apps. When it comes to that there’s always mixed reactions mingled with uncertain functionality, but this model does an okay job working with wi-fi networks. The bigger story here is its distance life, coming to half-a-mile, according to the maker, meaning it’s one of the better drones with long range. It also boasts it’s the easiest drone model to fly. With its various modes, range, and weather stability functions, this might be true. Sitting on the edge of an $800 USD pricetag, it’s up to the user to figure out if they want it that much.
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$800+
Walkera Scout X4
Amazon.com
As we approach the priciest drones we scavenged up, it’s good to note we expect only professionals or hobbyist veterans around these parts. Only because drones like the Scout X4 chalk up prices nearing $1000, in this case the drone coming to about $930. This also means what we list will have some expected veterancy, so use with care.
As for the demands of the Scout X4, operational times and distances will warrant good open spaces. This is because the Scout X4 can happily fly off to distances nearing 3 kilometers, or close to a mile and a half. Meaning, much like flying a small craft, you may actually need to be aware of other flying things in your area. Now that we’re done lecturing, the X4 also has a digital flight path you can create to mingle as one of the drones with the best range.
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DJI Inspire 1
Amazon.com
Surprise! DJI has multiple listings on our choices for long flight time drones again. But, credit given where it’s due, their models are tried, tested, and well received. At about $2550, the Inspire 1 will then crown our list for being the most relatively expensive model equivalent to the distances it can reach. We should add, aside from its manufacturing, the extra pricing comes from included camera and hardware.
So how far can you capture its boasted 4K video? No more than 1500 feet, actually, so don’t think you’ll be recording clouds. Radio transmission range is better though, hitting distances close to 2km (or 1.2 miles). While you might not get full range for video, you can go a long way, and it’s worth noting the drone has a pretty good payload haul.
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Wrapping Up
Even from our picks, there are numerous amounts of drones out there and plenty of options for those seeking the lengthiest drone distances. Many of our chosen came down to what’s been tested by the enthusiast base to assure we aren’t hacking up just any old name. That being said, the drone hobbyist market is still growing, and what’s listed as the best here today might be obsolete in the years coming. For now, what we dug up were the better reviewed, competent in hardware, and reached flight distances worthy of their pricetag.
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