Today we are talking about top 10 drones that can be bought for less than $100! In this price range, really cool devices can be bought! So, carefully read the list.
Last update : Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The drone industry is developing remarkably fast; new quadcopters are coming to the market with new features and at lower prices. Nowadays it is easy to find and purchase an inexpensive drone, so today we will talk about top drones that can be bought for less than $100.
From toys to professional quads, soon everyone will own a quadcopter as the world embraces this new useful and fun technology. To help you decide which quad fits your needs and budget, we bring you a list of the top 10 drones under $100 you can acquire online.
NOTICE: if you don’t find what you’re looking for on this page, why don’t you read our top 10 drones for less than $200 list?. Follow us as we take on the sky! It’s time to find out what’s the best drone under $100 you can buy:
10- FY326
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10th place in our list of top 10 quads under $100 goes to FY326, the cheapest and yet longest distance quadcopter. FY326 is a simple drone, it does not have many features but it is a great beginner friendly quadcopter with a control distance of 150 meters. It is one of the most sold low-cost drones at the moment, due to its high stability and the power to carry a 808 or mobius camera (it has to be attached, the 326 itself does not support a camera).
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP Camera | Frequency: 2.4GHz |
| 6 axis gyro | Maximum distance: 150 meters |
| 360 stunt | Flight time : 10 minutes |
| LED Lights | Charging time : 45 minutes |
| 4 channel remote | Size: 31.5 cm x 31.5 cm x 6 cm |
9- HongTai F803C
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The HT F803C is one of the cheapest and best performance micro quadcopters you can acquire at the moment. Not only it has an amazing 100 meter range distance (bigger than any other low-cost quadcopter this size) but it comes with a 1MP unmountable camera, which again is unusual for low-cost micro quadcopters. Consequently it has a low flight time of only 6 minutes, on the other hand only takes 30 minutes to recharge its 3.7V 350mAh battery. The battery is built-in and like the camera not removable. Perfect for indoor flights or to take on the park when is not windy.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 1MP Camera | Frequency : 2.4GHz |
| Headless mode | Maximum distance : 100 meters |
| 6 axis gyro | Flight time : 6 minutes |
| 360 stund | Charging time : 30 minutes |
| LED Lights | 4 channel remote |
| Size : 13.5 x 4cm |
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8- Syma X5C1
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Syma X5C1 is the upgraded version of the X5C one of Syma’s greatest successes. Ready-to-fly out of the box, a highly recommend cheap quadcopter and one of the most bought in the market. Its 7x20mm four motors give him enough power to transport small lightweight objects when the camera is removed. The camera is 2MP and as mentioned it is easily unmountable, not using it increases the quadcopter flight time from 6 to 8 minutes. This is due to the X5C1 using battery power from its 3.7V 500mAh to both maintain the quad and the camera. Perfect for indoor and outdoor flight. This is great pick for all of you looking for an affordable but still quality drone.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP Camera | Frequency: 2.4GHz |
| 6 axis gyro | Maximum distance : 60 meters |
| 360 stunt | Flight time : 8 to 10 minutes |
| LED Lights | Charging time : 60 minutes via USB |
| 4 channel remote | Size : 31.0 x 31.0 x 8cm |
7- DM007 NightHawk
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The DM007 (also known as GW007) is one of the better looking quadcopters and it comes with a complete package (including 2GB Micro-SD card) great for any beginner. Its peculiar height (between a mini and nano size) and black color earned it the name of “spy” quadcopter. It is not one of the most stable quadcopters, but once you get the hang of it, on maximum yaw rate it becomes very fast. Its motors are a bit noisy on high-rates. The frame is very durable but the 7.4V 380mAh battery sometimes falls from its case if the quad falls from a big altitude. DM007 has a control distance of 70 meters but without the camera the range increases significantly. Although it comes advertised as both indoor and outdoor flyer, for beginners indoor flights are not advised until you are able to fully control it.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP Camera | Frequency: 2.4GHz |
| Intelligent orientation control | Maximum distance: 300 meters |
| 6- axis Gyro | Flight time: 10 minutes |
| 360 stunt | Charging time : 150 minutes |
| LED Lights | 3 Channel remote |
| Size: 42.5 x 9.0 x 22.5 cm |
6- MJX X400
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MJX X400 greatest feature is the FPV (First Person View) Real Time Transmission. This is done using a WiFi FPV camera C4005 0.3 megapixels that connects to your iOS or Android smartphone through an app. Enabling you to see directly on your phone screen what the X400 is recording. For a drone of this price it is an amazing feature. Due to its powerful 3.7V 750mAh battery it is still capable of a 8 minute flight time while recording and transmitting FPV. The cheapest FPV full experience.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WiFi 0.3MP Camera | Frequency : 2.4GHz |
| Headless Mode | Maximum distance : 100 meters |
| 6 axis gyro | Flight time : 8 minutes |
| 360 stunt | Charging time: 90 minutes |
| LED Lights | 4 Channel remote |
| One key return | Size: 32 x 32 x 7 cm |
5- Syma X8C
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Syma is a drone brand known to us all, their previous successful products have gained them a high credibility in the industry. One of the most recent products is the X8C, a large quad aesthetically resembling the DJI Phantom. It is a somewhat heavy quadcopter, 601g with the battery and camera installed. To withstand all this weight, X8C has big propellers and uses a large 2S 2000mAh battery to power its brushed motors. All this power gives him a 12 minute flight duration and a flight distance of up to 200 meters. As expected of a quadcopter this size it is ultra stable, wind resistant and has durable shell. Packed with a 2MP low-performance camera, it flies better without it, a mobius or 808 camera is better instead. To conclude, Syma X8C is definitely one of the the best cheap camera drones.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP Camera | Frequency : 2.4GHz |
| Headless mode | Maximum distance: 200 meters |
| 6 axis gyro | Flight time : 12 minutes |
| 360 Stunt | Charging time : 120 minutes (via USB) |
| LED Lights | 4 Channel remote |
| Size : 50 x 50 x 19 cm |
4- XK Alien X250-B
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The FPV upgraded version of Alien X250. X250-B is a neat quadcopter with a different design to what we are used to see. It comes with its own 2 megapixels camera, good quality footage. FPV (real time video) transmission is displayed directly in your mobile device through a free application available for both Android and iOS. This connection is done via WiFi (the drone provides its own WiFi hotspot). This app also functions as a remote control, through which pilot can control the aircraft. On the other hand, if you prefer the regular RC remote, Alien X250-B package also comes with its own 2.4 Ghz controller. Therefore you have a choice. The 3.7V 800mAh 20C Li-po battery powers up to 12 minutes of flight time. Besides that, X250-B has a control range between 150 to 200 meters.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP FPV WiFi Camera | Remote Frequency: 2.4 GHz |
| 6 Axis Gyro Control | Distance: 150 to 200 meters |
| 360º Stunt | Flight Time: 8 to 12 minutes |
| Headless Mode | Charging Time: 60 minutes |
| Low Voltage Alarm | Drone Size: 19.4 x 19.4 x 6.6 cm |
| LED Lights |
3- Pioneer JXD 509V
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Here we are, the top 3 best quadcopters under 100$ currently in the market. In third place is the amazing Pioneer JXD 509V! Packed with great features, more than any other same price drone. Such components include: One-Key Return (drone returns to pilot), Altitude Holder (drone maintains height by itself, allowing pilot to focus on the video) and it also has Headless Mode (easier orientation). Additionally, it comes with a VGA module camera, decent image quality but not the 2MP advertised in the package. The camera can tilt 30º angle, allowing different points of view. 509V only has 80 meter maximum control distance, which is the only negative side of it, however the features make up for it. The 3.7V 600mAh battery powers up to 10 minutes of flight time. If want a good quadcopter with useful features this is it!
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| VGA module Camera | Remote Frequency: 2.4 GHz |
| 6 Axis Gyro | Control Distance: 80 meters |
| 360º Stunt | Flight Time: 10 minutes |
| Headless Mode | Charging Time: 60 minutes |
| Altitude Holder | Drone Size: 30 x 30 x 9.6 cm |
| One key return | |
| LED Lights |
2- JJRC H26W
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JJRC has been producing great products in the last few months, turning them into one of the most innovative companies manufacturing low-cost drones. Why is H26W an outstanding product for its price? First of all, it comes with a 2MP camera with a 2-Axis adjustable gimbal. Meaning you can tilt the gimbal in four directions, allowing for different recording angles. FPV (real time video) transmission is done via WiFi directly to your device, this works through a free to download app available for both Android and iOS. H26W also includes two useful features, Headless Mode (easier orientation) and One-key Return (drone returns to pilot). On top of all that it has an above average control distance, a good 300 meters!
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 2MP FPV WiFi Camera | Remote Frequency: 2.4 GHz |
| 6 Axis Gyro | Control Distance: 300 meters |
| 360º Stunt | Flight Time: 6 to 7 minutes |
| Headless Mode | Charging Time: 60 minutes |
| One-Key Return | Drone Size: 45 x 45 x 18 cm |
| LED Lights |
1- YiZhan Tarantula X6
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1st place on our list of top 10 drones under $100 is reserved for Tarantula X6. The Tarantula is one of the most powerful low-cost quadcopters currently in the market. Powered by a huge capacity copter 7.4V 1200mAh battery, this amazingly stable flier can fly as far as 300 meters on up to 10 minutes flight time. Due to its size, batter power and weight (301g), it is able to carry a GoPro camera. The Tarantula stands out from the rest of quadcopters due to the IOC (Intelligent Orientation Control). IOC uses an internal compass to record the initial flight heading of the quad, thus enabling him to return to you easily and accurately. Tarantula X6 comes in two different packages, one without camera and other with a good performance 5MP camera. Do you agree this is the best drone under $100? Share your thinking with us using the comment form below.
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| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| 5MP Camera | Frequency : 2.4 GHz |
| Intelligent orientation control | Maximum distance : 300 meters |
| 6 axis gyro | Flight time : 10 minutes |
| 360 stunt | Charging time: 150 minutes |
| LED Lights | 4 channel remote |
| Size: 47.5cm x 25.3cm |
Now you know the features and specification of each Top 10 Cheapest drones to buy. Choose the most viable quad to fit your needs and take on the sky! While you are at it, record your best moments with this inexpensive and yet powerful machines.
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