Cheapest Drone

Do you think that finding a high quality drone is really hard?
Well, we’ll save your time for you. I was searching very long for good quality drone but they were expensive so if you have a problem like I had, don’t worry we are here for you!
First – what can you use this drone for?

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The world of sports has accepted drones. It will not be long before drones are implemented more into various sporting events. So far, action sports like mountain biking, football, and rock climbing have explored the possibilities of filming with a drone. The results are breathtaking.

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Hollywood is beginning to use drones more often. Movies have been known to use drones to get the perfect shot on the set. Along with this, a recent Maserati commercial was filmed by drones. This is a very good way to get aerial footage for an amazing shot of your subject. So if you are an amateur and a beginner film maker this quality drones are perfect for you.

If you’re in the market for a drone, one of the most intimidating parts is looking at the price tag. High-end drones can easily take you above $1000, but luckily today’s drone technology offers cheap alternatives to help you break into the hobby without breaking the bank. Whether you’re a crash-prone beginner looking for a drone to get you started or an advanced pilot just wanting another drone to play around with it. GeekTick is here to help with this list of 10 cheap drones (under $150) for sale in 2017.

But first we don’t want to waste your time searching for a perfect drone because most customers don’t really know what drone they should buy so we facilitated your time. Below are top cheapest drones so if you have a time to look that it would be great. Maybe there is a drone that you would like it, but this drone we recommend for you has a great HD camera, 2.4G Remote Transmitter and it’s really easy to fly with it.

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  1. HELI-MAX 1SQ V-CAM
  2. UDI U818A HD

  3. AIR HOGS HELIX X4 STUNT

  4. SKY VIPER V950 HD

  5. HUBSAN X4 H107C

  6. BLADE NANO QX RTF QUADCOPTER

  7. AIR HOGS MILLENNIUM FALCON QUADCOPTER

  8. PARROT MINIDRONE ROLLING SPIDER

  9. SYMA X5C

  10. CHEERSON CX-10 MINI

  11. HEIHEI 1080P 4K Ultra HD

  12. APEMAN Action Camera Full HD 1080P

  13. SanDisk ULTRA 8GB

  14. SanDisk Ultra 16GB

  15. SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB

  16. SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB

  17. Everything you need to know about drone
  18. Advice

 

1. HELI-MAX 1SQ V-CAM – $130

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 123mm, or 4.8 inches, this is one of the smallest drones available. The 1SQ V-Cam is one of the lightest drones you can buy, weighing in at 31 grams or 0.1 pounds. As far as color goes, it is available in blue, green, red, white, and yellow.
  • Dimensions 145 x 145 x 35 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material Plastic
  • Motor Type Brushed
  • Available Colors: Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow

Possessing a flight time of 12 minutes, the 1SQ V-Cam can fly for a slightly above average amount of time compared to the average of 8 minutes. The flight time measurement given is the amount of time the drone will fly with no additional weight added, so keep in mind that as you add additional weight, the flight time will decrease. Using solely a remote control for operation, the 1SQ V-Cam can be flown up to 150 meters (492 feet) away from you. Compared to the average controllable range of 100 meters, you can control the 1SQ V-Cam from 50 meters (164 feet) further away.

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 250 mAh battery. The smaller battery also makes its overall weight lighter, which may be a desired trait for you.

Starting out the list with the highest price, the Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam is an inexpensive way to start trying out aerial video and photography. This cheap drone comes equipped with a 720p camera for videos or still photos controlled by a transmitter, with the main benefit being able to start and stop video recording while in flight. As far as flying goes, the Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam has the added benefit of four individual rotors for more stable and easier flight. If you’re not looking for a cheap drone with a camera but the Heli-Max 1SQ V-Cam has caught your eye, the Heli-Max 1SQ is the model without a camera and goes for about $100.

2. UDI U818A HD+ – $110

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 474mm, or 18.7 inches, this drone is above average in size. The U818A HD is of average weight for a drone, weighing in at 346 grams or 0.8 pounds. As far as color goes, it is only available in black.
  • Dimensions 330 x 340 x 60 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic Rotor
  • Material: Plastic
  • Available Colors: Black
  • LED Lights: Yes
  • Foldable: No

Possessing a flight time of 8 minutes, the U818A HD can fly for an average amount of time. The flight time measurement given is the amount of time the drone will fly with no additional weight added, so keep in mind that as you add additional weight, the flight time will decrease.

Using solely a remote control for operation, the U818A HD can be flown up to 40 meters (131 feet) away from you.

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 500 mAh battery. However, a smaller battery capacity also means that the overall weight is lower, which can still translate to a desired flight time.

The newest version of the well-known UDI U818A, the HD+ takes the maneuverability and durability of the original model and adds a few new features to make a cheap drone that will be especially appealing to new pilots. One new feature is the return home mode, getting the drone back to you with the ease of a button. Another feature is what’s called headless mode, allowing you to get the hang of flying without worrying about what way the drone is pointing. The HD+ also features an upgraded 720p with a 4GB SD card included. They also throw in an extra battery to double your fly time. The original UDI U818A is another cheap drone worth mentioning at about $45, but doesn’t include the return home, headless mode, or upgraded camera featured on the HD+.

3. AIR HOGS HELIX X4 STUNT – $100

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 250mm, or 9.8 inches, this drone is below average in size. The RC Helix X4 Stunt is above average in weight, weighing in at 635 grams or 1.4 pounds. As far as color goes, it is available in black, blue, green, and red.
  • Dimensions: 190.2 x 162.5 x 50.8 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Motor Type: Brushed
  • Available Colors: black, blue, green, red

Possessing a flight time of 10 minutes, the RC Helix X4 Stunt can fly for a slightly above average amount of time compared to the average of 8 minutes. The flight time measurement given is the amount of time the drone will fly with no additional weight added, so keep in mind that as you add additional weight, the flight time will decrease.

Out of all the cheap drones listed, the Air Hogs Helix X4 Stunt is probably the most durable. The frame is made of dense foam, so this is a cheap drone made to definitely take a crash and keep flying. Ducted fans make for more stable flight and means the propellers are protected by foam bumpers.

Like its name suggests, the Helix X4 Stunt has no problem busting out aerial tricks with its easy one-button rolls and flips. While the foam frame is durable, it’s also very light, so this drone is going to fly best indoors.

4. SKY VIPER V950 HD– $90

  • Size and Color
    The V2900 Pro is of average weight for a drone, weighing in at 339 grams or 0.7 pounds. As far as color goes, it is only available in black.
  • Dimensions: 419 x 419 x 76 mm
  • Motor Type: Brushless
  • Available Colors: Black
  • Led Lights: Yes
  • Foldable: No

Possessing a flight time of 10 minutes, the V2900 Pro can fly for a slightly above average amount of time compared to the average of 8 minutes.The flight time measurement given is the amount of time the drone will fly with no additional weight added, so keep in mind that as you add additional weight, the flight time will decrease. Capable of shooting in 1080p, the V2900 Pro can provide high-level video for many purposes. While this isn’t the highest possible resolution available built into a drone, it will be able to satisfy most of your video recording needs.

The Sky Viper V2900 Pro combines the features of a separate remote control with the visual appeal and ease-of-use of a smartphone/tablet. It is best operated when using the two in combination, which requires that you download the Sky Viper Flight Simulator app onto your compatible mobile device. Connected mobile devices are most commonly used for a first-person viewing angle from your airborne drone, so it is not absolutely necessary that you use the two together in order for the drone to fly.

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 2,000 mAh battery, the V2900 Pro uses an above-average sized battery to power its flight, compared to the average of 650 mAh. While an above average battery capacity should translate to longer flight times, it’s also important to account for the takeoff weight when estimating flight time.

The Sky Viper V950 HD is a cheap drone with some very cool camera features for anyone wanting to get into aerial videography and photography.
The V950 HD’s 720p camera comes with a 4GB SD card and is adjustable up to 130 degrees with the added bonus of simply pressing a button to capture full 360 degree panoramic views mid-flight, a feature rarely seen at this price point.
This cheap drone doesn’t skimp on fun flying either, allowing for aerial stunts like barrel rolls with the easy touch of a button. The Sky Viper V950 HD also has a resilient polypropylene frame, just in case one of those barrel rolls turns into a nose dive.

5. HUBSAN X4 H107C – $80

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 146mm, or 5.7 inches, this is one of the smallest drones available. As far as color goes, it is available in black, blue, and red.
  • Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 60mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material Plastic
  • Motor Type: Brushed
  • Avaiable Colors: Black, Blue, Red
  • Led Lights: Yes
  • Foldable: No

Using solely a remote control for operation, the X4 Camera H107C can be flown up to 100 meters (328 feet) away from you. This is the average controllable range for a drone. A smaller battery capacity also means that the overall weight is lower, which can still translate to a desired flight time.

The Hubsan X4 H107C is a very popular cheap drone, mainly because it comes with features that are appealing to both beginners and more advanced pilots.
The main feature with this broad appeal is the X4’s two separate modes, Beginner and Expert. Beginner mode gives you less sensitivity during flight to get the hang of the controls, while Expert mode gives a boost to controls’ sensitivity and the ability to do front, back, and sideways flips.
The latest X4 H107C model has been updated with a higher quality 720p camera and the package also comes with a second battery for more flying time. This cheap drone is small enough for indoor flight, but can handle moderate to heavy winds despite its compact design.

6. BLADE NANO QX RTF QUADCOPTER – $75

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 140mm, or 5.5 inches, this is one of the smallest drones available. The Nano QX is one of the lightest drones you can buy, weighing in at 17 grams or 0.0 pounds. As far as color goes, it is available in black, green, and yellow.
  • Dimensions: 182 x 160 x 63.5 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Available Colors: Black, Green, Yellow

Possessing a flight time of 8 minutes, the Nano QX can fly for an average amount of time. Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 150 mAh battery, the Nano QX’s battery is tiny when compared to the average capacity of 650 mAh. On the other hand, the smaller battery also makes its overall weight lighter, which may be a desired trait for you.

The Blade Nano QX RTF Quadcopter is a versatile cheap drone with great features to get the hang of flying indoors. One of the main features beginners will enjoy about the Blade Nano is its SAFE (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology, which helps with two very necessary skills for beginners: taking off and not crashing.

This cheap drone also has two modes of flight: a stability mode while you’re practicing your pilot skills, and agility mode for more advanced maneuvers and greater speeds. Whichever mode you’re flying in, the Blade Nano can also just hover in the air if you need to take a break.

7. AIR HOGS MILLENNIUM FALCON QUADCOPTER – $75

  • Size and Color
    The Millenium Falcon Drone is slightly below average in weight, weighing in at 64 grams or 0.1 pounds. As far as color goes, it is only available in white.
  • Dimensions: 241 x 177 x 37 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Motor Type: Brushed
  • Available Colors: White
  • LED Lights: Yes
  • Foldable: No

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 140 mAh battery, the Millenium Falcon Drone’s battery is tiny when compared to the average capacity of 650 mAh. On the other hand, the smaller battery also makes its overall weight lighter, which may be a desired trait for you.

Another cheap drone from Air Hogs, the Millennium Falcon Quadcopter is a fun addition to this list for any Star Wars fans looking to get into flying. True to the iconic Star Wars ship, this drone has authentic LED lights and sounds and even a hyperdrive stunt to make sure you make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.

The Millennium Falcon Quadcoper isn’t just all looks, lights, and sounds though. It has many features to make it a viable cheap drone, including an extremely durable foam body, four concealed propellers, and an impressive 200-foot flying range.

8. PARROT MINIDRONE ROLLING SPIDER $70

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 140mm, or 5.5 inches, this is one of the smallest drones available. The MiniDrone Rolling Spider is slightly below average in weight, weighing in at 65 grams or 0.1 pounds. As far as color goes, it is available in blue, red, and white.
  • Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 38.1 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Available Colors: Blue, Red, White

In order to fly the Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider, you’ll need to download the FreeFlight 3. app onto your compatible smartphone or tablet. The app will only work on devices featuring at least Android 4.0 and iOS 7.0 or later, so be sure that your device has the right software installed.

The Parrot MiniDrone Rolling Spider is a cheap drone with the cool flexibility of having two different ways to pilot. Either fly it normally with the propellers or attach the wheels to roll up the wall, ceiling, or across the floor.

Another unique feature is this cheap drone is controlled through your smartphone or tablet with the Freeflight 3 application, which also includes programmed stunts like flips and spins. The Rolling Spider does have the added bonus of a 360p camera, but it’s going to be a step below the other drones on this list with 720p cameras.

9. SYMA X5C – $48

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 438mm, or 17.2 inches, this drone is above average in size. The X5C Explorers is above average in weight, weighing in at 916 grams or 2.0 pounds. As far as color goes, it is only available in white.
  • Dimensions: 310 x 310 x 80 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Available Colors: White

The Syma X5C Explorers, classified as a quadcopter, is controlled by a standalone remote controller, which means you’ll probably have to practice using it to get the hang of the controls. At $45, the X5C Explorers is less expensive than the average for a drone. It is commonly used for film & photography, but in the end, what you use it for is up to you.

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 500 mAh battery, the X5C Explorers contains a below average battery capacity compared to the average of 650 mAh. However, a smaller battery capacity also means that the overall weight is lower, which can still translate to a desired flight time.

Using solely a remote control for operation, the X5C Explorers can be flown up to 50 meters (164 feet) away from you.

The Syma X5C is a very popular cheap drone for beginners. It doesn’t have a lot of extra features, but for the low price you get a stable and responsive quadcopter great for learning. This cheap drone even comes with a camera, and while it may not be on par with other cheap drones with cameras on this list, the addition of a camera makes the Syma X5C a well-rounded learner drone for this price point.

10. CHEERSON CX-10 MINI – $15

  • Size and Color
    With a wingspan of 56.5 mm, or 2.2 inches, this is one of the smallest drones available. The CX-10 Mini is one of the lightest drones you can buy, weighing in at 12 grams or 0.0 pounds. As far as color goes, it is available in blue, green, orange, and pink.
  • Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 22 mm
  • Body Material: Plastic
  • Rotor Material: Plastic
  • Available Colors: Blue, Green, Orange, Pink
  • LED Lights: Yes
  • Foldable: No

It makes sense the cheapest drone on this list also happens to be the smallest. Like the name suggests, the Cheerson CX-10 Mini is definitely tiny, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.

Despite its small size, the CX-10 Mini is still a stable quadcopter with three modes for adjusting the sensitivity of the controls and the ability to pull off more advanced maneuvers.

The low price makes it an inexpensive and no-nonsense drone for beginners to learn on or a fun little drone for more advanced pilots to fly around the house.

Using solely a remote control for operation, the CX-10 Mini can be flown up to 20 meters (66 feet) away from you.

Battery capacity is the most accurate way of determining overall battery life, and with a 100 mAh battery, the CX-10 Mini’s battery is tiny when compared to the average capacity of 650 mAh. On the other hand, the smaller battery also makes its overall weight lighter, which may be a desired trait for you.
For those bigger drones we got good “Action Cameras”, so you can record your flights in HD without worrying will a picture or a video be in a low quality!

HEIHEI 1080P 4K Ultra HD

  • Wireless Sports Camera
  • 2.0 Inch 170 Degree Ultra-Wide Angle Lens
  • Waterproof Sports Action Camera
  • Diving Cam DV
  • Camcorder Kit with 21 Accessories
  • Large 2.0 inch HD screen and wider 170 degree view for easily preview videos and pictures, allowing fast forward/rewind videos. 170 degree wide angle lens offer a wider field of view and can take in more surroundings
  • Unique “Slow-Motion” video capture mode, time lapse mode, loop recording mode with ability to instantly playback your recordings on-Screen
  • Durable IP68 waterproof case allows you to shoot up to 30 meters under water, perfect for water sports lover
  • Wi-Fi Design enables you that you can just download App on your Smartphone or tablet and connect with action camera. Then operate or review the images or videos via Android or iOS devices
  • Package of multi-functional application that with plenty of accessories you could install as you want,fixed on your helmet, bicycle, or car for vehicle data recording, photo-shooting, outdoor sports, home security and deep-water probing; Ideal Gift for friends or familys for birthday or New Year or other circumstances

Specification:
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): 2.0 LTPS
Lens: 170°A+ HD Wide-angle Lens
Water Depth: Underwater 30 meters
WiFi: Support Wireless
WiFi: Support Android and IOS App
Video Format: MOV
Resolution of Videos: 4K(10FPS) /1080P (60FPS )/ 720P(120FPS)
Resolution of Photos: 12MP/8MP/5MP
Photo Format: JPEG
Storage: Micro SD (Card Not Included)
Shooting Mode: Single Shot/Self-timer (2s/5s/10s)/ Continuous Shooting
Frequency of Optical Source: 50Hz/60Hz
USB Interface: USB 2.0
Power Adaptor: 5V/1A
Battery Capacity: 900MAH
Recording Time:1080P/About 90 minutes
Charging Time: About 3.5 hours
Operating System (OS): Windows XP/Vista or Above/Win 7/Win 8

Package Includes:

  • 1x 4K Sports Camera Black
  • 1x Battery
  • 1x Waterproof Casing
  • 1x Normal Casing
  • 1x Bicycle Stand
  • 2x Base Mounts
  • 1x Clip
  • 1x Fixed Mount
  • 3x Switch Mounts
  • 1x Switch
  • 1x Helmet Mount
  • 1x Badge Kit
  • 1x Tethers Kit
  • 1x 3M Adhesive
  • 1x USB Cable (ONLY for Charging)
  • 1x Power Adapter (US Plug)
  • 1x Manual
  • 1x Cleaning Cloth

APEMAN Action Camera Full HD 1080P

  • Waterproof Action Cam
  • LCD Screen 170°
  • Ultra Wide-Angle Len
  • Sport Camera
  • Full HD 1080P – Apeman Full HD 1080P Sports Action Camera allows you to shoot high quality pictures and videos
  • LCD Screen & 170° Ultra Wide Angle – LCD screen allows you view the real time picture. 170 ultra wide angle makes you capture more scenery from a wider and broader field of view
  • Waterproof & Powerful – Equipped with waterproof case, enabling to take shots underwater up to 30meters, perfect for outdoor adventures or extreme sports, like surfing, diving , snorkeling and skiing
  • Long Shooting Time – 1050mAh battery,long battery life, up to 120mins using time
  • More Valuable Contents – HDMI, USB, AV video output, available for connecting computers, TVs and projectors. Supports TF card up to 32GB

Product Features
A water-resistant case allows you to experience the underwater activities up to 30 meters
Detachable batteries make it easy to replace and prolong the service life
12 MegaPixel HD 170 degree wide angle lens
Support micro SD card up to 32GB maximum
Multiple video recording formats: 1080P 720P WVGA
Multiple photo shooting modes: Single shot, Snapper
Mini appearance, diversified colors available

Specifications
Lens: 170 degree HD wideangle lens
Video Format: MOV
Compressed Format of Videos: H.264
Resolution of Photos: 12 M / 8 M / 5 M
USB Interface: USB2.0
Power Source Interface: 5V/1A
Battery Capacity: 1050mAh
Recording Time: 120 minutes
Charging Time: About 3hours
Dimension: 59.27x 41.13 x 29.28

Of course for all of this you will need and SD Card for cameras so here are a couple SD Cards for you!

SanDisk ULTRA 8GB

  • Up To 40MB/s Read Speed
  • 10-Year Warranty
  • Max. Read Speed: 40MB/s 266X Min. Write Speed: 10MB/s
  • Class 10 / UHS-I
  • This Kit Comes 5x 8GB SanDisk SDHC Ultra Class 10 UHS-I

Record Full HD 1080p video with this Class 10 compliant 8GB Ultra UHS-I SDHC Memory Card from SanDisk. With enhanced data read speeds of up to 40MB/s this Ultra SDHC memory card is designed to suit the needs of compact and mid-range point and shoot cameras. You can also save and store a variety of files such as music, movies, documents and more.

The writable label found on the card allows you to write down what is saved to the card while the built-in write protect switch helps to prevent accidental data loss. This card, as with most SanDisk cards, comes waterproof, temperature proof, x-ray proof, magnet proof, and shock proof to take your files with you nearly anywhere you go. Class 10 performance for Full HD Video (1080p) Read speeds up to 40 MB/s Writable label for easy identification and organization Engineered with UHS-I bus architecture This SD memory card comes waterproof, temperature proof, x-ray proof, magnet proof, and shock proo

SanDisk Ultra 16GB

  • Up To 40MB/s Read Speed
  • 10-Year Warranty
  • Easily Back Up Files With “SanDisk Memory Zone” App

Capacity: 16GB SanDisk 16GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC Upto 48MB/s

Capture Full HD Video (1080p) with Class 10 Performance The SanDisk Ultra SDHC UHS-I Memory Card is ideal for recording high-quality videos with a point-and-shoot digital camera or camcorder.

The card’s Class 10 rating means it can keep up with the demands of recording Full HD (1) video (1080p). Additionally, read speeds of up to 40 MB/s (3) minimize the time you’ll spend waiting to transfer videos to your computer.

SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB

  • Read Up To 95MB/s/ Write Up To 90MB/s
  • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p); Full HD (1920 x 1080p)
  • Compatible with SDXC and SDXC-I (UHS-I) enabled host devices
  • Shockproof, X-ray proof, and Waterproof

Whether you’re in the studio or out in the field, SanDisk Extreme PRO SDHC UHS-I Memory Cards are an ideal storage solution for professional photographers and videographers.

Offering read speeds up to 95 MB/s (1), write speeds up to 90 MB/s, and a UHS Class 3 speed rating (2), these powerful memory cards are designed for continuous burst-mode shooting, Full HD and 4K Ultra HD (3) video recording, and quick file transfer.

A capacity of 32GB (4) allows you to shoot longer photo and video sessions. The cards are engineered to perform dependably in extreme conditions, enabling pros to get the most out of their advanced digital cameras and camcorders.

SanDisk Extreme PRO 64GB

  • Read Up To 95 MB/s/ Write Up To 90 MB/s
  • 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p), 3D, Full HD (1920 x 1080p), Speed Class UHS-3
  • Compatible with SDXC
  • Shockproof, X-Ray proof, and Waterproof

Whether you’re in the studio or out in the field, SanDisk Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Cards are an ideal storage solution for professional photographers and videographers. Offering read speeds up to 95 MB/s (1), write speeds up to 90 MB/s, and a UHS Class 3 speed rating (2), these powerful memory cards are designed for continuous burst-mode shooting, Full HD and 4K Ultra HD (3) video recording, and quick file transfer. A capacity of 64GB (4) allows you to shoot longer photo and video sessions. The cards are engineered to perform dependably in extreme conditions, enabling pros to get the most out of their advanced digital cameras and camcorders.

Everything you need to know about drone

 NOT ALL DRONES ARE EASY TO FLY

If you want to buy a drone, you should first know that anything that flies is going to be hard to control. A typical quadcopter is actually physically impossible to fly, but what keeps it stable is the computer inside. Every drone flies slightly different depending on how the flight controller is setup. Some flight controllers are setup for more agile flying, while others might be geared more towards stability.

When it comes to flying and skill level, there’s this magical price curve that nobody really talks about. I call it the “price vs ease-of-use curve”. Normally, with radio control cars, planes or helicopters when the price goes up, the difficulty level increases. However, with drones that isn’t the case. Here’s a simple graph to illustrate what I’m talking about. The ease-of-use value goes from 0 to 10 and the price value goes from $0 to $1,000. Looking at the graph you can see that the easiest drones to fly are in the $700 range. The reason why more expensive drones fly better is because of the added sensors and functionality to the flight controllers inside.

 NOT ALL DRONES ARE READY TO FLY

When you’re looking at drones to buy, you’ll see a few common acronyms that pop up, RTF, BNF and ARF.

  • RTF stands for Ready-To-Fly. Usually an RTF quadcopter doesn’t require any assembly or setup, but you may have to do some simple things like charge up the battery, install the propellers or bind the controller to the quadcopter (get them talking to each other).
  • BNF stands for Bind-And-Fly. A BNF quadcopter usually comes compleatly assembled, but without a controller. With BNF models, you’ll have to use the controller that you already have (if it’s compatible) or find a controller sold separately. One thing you should know is that, just because a transmitter and receiver are on the same frequency that doesn’t mean that they’ll work together. In the analog days, if you had a transmitter and receiver both running on the same frequency they were almost guaranteed to work together. Now with digital communication that’s all changed. Even If your transmitter and receiver are on the same channel, they must use the same manufacture protocol in order to talk to each other. So check to make sure that your controller will work with your drone before buying it.
  • ARF stands for Almost-ready-to-fly. ARF quadcopters are usually like quadcopter kits. They usually don’t come with a transmitter or receiver and might require partial assembly. An ARF drone kit might also leave out components like motors, ESCs, or even the flight controller and battery. The definition of an ARF drone kit is vary very broad, so whenever you see ARF in the title, you should read the description thoroughly.

YOU NEED TO MAKE INVESTMENTS UPFRONT

If you just want something to fly around the house for $50, then this section doesn’t really apply to you, but if you’re looking at spending hundreds (maybe even thousands) of dollars then you need to invest your time and money wisely.

Here are just a few things that “I did not do” when I first started out with my first drone, that would’ve helped me drastically later on.

  • Invest in a good controller. Getting a good controller is one of the best investments you can make. Controllers (unlike smartphones) don’t get outdated very quickly, so if you’re planning on being in the hobby for a while, you’re going to want to get a controller that will last at least a couple years. I know of a few people that have been using the same controller for over 10 years. The reason why you can make one last so long, is because the “transmitter” part is removable so that you can upgrade it to work with different or newer communication technologies in the future.
  • Buy a good charger. I know it seems crazy to spend a lot of money for a battery charger, but just like with your controller, a good charger is going to last for years. Cheap chargers that come with RTF drone kits usually charge slow, are not very reliable, and can usually only charge the battery that they come with (nothing bigger). So one day, when you buy a bigger drone you’ll need a bigger charger anyway. The more expensive chargers can charge pretty much any battery you can think of, from lithium polymer to lead acid. You can even buy adapters for charging more then one battery at a time.
  • Invest in research. I know that buying your first drone is exciting, but it’s not something you should rush. The more research you do, the more knowledge you’ll gain, and eventually you’ll start to understand the differences between all of the drone parts out there and the reasons why one part might be better then the other. This can save you a lot of time and money in the long run because you won’t be buying bad products, making bad decisions, wasting money and going through everything blind.

 

Advice

If you are a beginner at drones you need to be careful at driving them. It’s not so easy at the beginning, so you have to do everything really slowly so you don’t damage anything on the drone. It would be perfect if you could practice at some open place where there are no people you could hurt. You should read some manual or watch some video first on how to fly with the drone. Try to practice with small speed then later when you get in driving you can go up higher and higher but don’t fly out of range because your drone can crash and then you’ll need to buy another one again. So be careful!

 

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Left Handed Gaming Mouse (November 2016)

When it comes to gaming, one of the best upgrades to improve your gaming performance is to upgrade your regular mouse to a gaming mouse. A gaming mouse can improve and ease your game play, with the addition of extra buttons on your mouse.  Many of the gaming mouse buttons are highly programmable and can be customized, which means you can be quicker and get the jump on your enemies.  Programmable buttons make repetitive tasks much easier.

Being left-handed, a couple of years ago, meant having a limited option, or even no option, when it comes to high quality gaming mice.  Today there are many options for left-handed people, but few of them are good gaming.

In this world, there are 730 million left-handed people, that is approximately 10% of the world’s population.

Yes, they are rarer for apparent reasons but the fact that approximately 10% of the world’s population are left handed would mean that sales could effectively be increased by an additional 10% by implementing an ambidextrous mouse or a left handed mouse option for their products. I could be mistaken but apparently some of the major mouse-makers (namely Razer and SteelSeries) do agree with me.

Many of today’s gaming mice are :

  • Not symmetrical and only made for right-handed players because of this
  • Not available in a “mirrored” version for lefties as well!
  • Lack of customization options.

So basically : when looking for a left-handed gaming mouse, you only have a limited pool of mice to chose from. This kinda sucks for all lefties out there – you just found the perfect gaming mouse for your needs only to find out that there is no left-handed version of it.

Fortunately for you (I’m assuming you’re a lefty since you’re reading this post), We are here to tell you that really good left-handed mice do exist. Although most of them seem to be targeting gamers, there’s no reason that they aren’t able to be used for conventional purposes.

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Why is a purely left-handed mouse better than an ambidextrous version? This essentially means that its shape and curves aren’t just linear or symmetrical to suit both right and left hand users but its design is developed to fit left-handers perfectly. The comfort factor that was previously only available to right-handers thanks to the fact that most mice have been manufactured with right-handers in mind can now be enjoyed equally by lefties as well, though they still lack the freedom of a wider choice.


Best Left-Handed Gaming Mouse – Razer NAGA MMO Gaming Mouse

Razer NAGAIf you’re looking to play MMO games or any game that’s going to require key binding then a Razer Naga is probably your best bet.

The massively multiplayer online games also known as MMO are really specific genre, where you need lot of buttons in order to actuate different skills and weapons.

Not only is this mouse specifically tailored for left-handed gamers, but it also comes with a great deal of other features that make it my top pick in this list. There is no doubt that Razer has the reputation for delivering a diverse list of products and the Naga is a great example.

This mouse has always been an iconic peripheral for MMO players, especially for World of Warcraft. It’s the true innovation of engineering and technology created by Razer.

The build quality of the mouse feels great with an anti-slip coating and nice rubber coating. At 135 grams the Naga is on a heavier side, but it’s pretty well balanced with system. Ergonomically mouse is well shaped there is a rubber grip on the left side, that complements a secure fit for both my ring and pinky fingers. Naga is equipped with the 8200 dpi 4G laser sensor which delivers precise tracking in game and its super accurate on any DPI setting. The cable is braided and it comes with proper logo on the tip, to help differentiate between other cables you may have plugged in.

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The Razer Naga’s revolutionary 12 button thumb grid has been outfitted with mechanical switches to give you tactile and audible feedback, so you can be assured of every actuation. Having 12 programmable buttons at first time it may sound like a lot, but to put things in perspective there are 9 main buttons on the top and 12 buttons on the right side where you can program macros to your preference. The primary left and right click buttons do provide excellent tactile feedback.

 


Bestbuy Left-Handed Gaming Mouse – Razer DeathAdder Left-Hand Edition Gaming Mouse

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Razerzone has been developing gaming mice solely for left-handed people for so many years now, and Razer Deathadder has been their most sought after gaming mice.

First off, the DeathAdder Left Handed Edition mouse has a DPI of 3500, which is more than sufficient in most cases unless you have a multi-monitor setup and you wish to drag your cursor quickly across one screen to another with a flick of your wrist. Otherwise, anything above 3000 is overkill. It is the highest native DPI optical sensor available on any gaming mouse today. This ensures mouse movements of up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration.

For FPS games most important feature is the accuracy and precision, because every fault movement can dramatically change the final result of the match. That being said this mouse is equipped with the world’s best optical sensor and more powerful software to help you win the game. The DeathAdder proved extremely comfortable during gameplay, and using it to aim felt very natural. We were particularly impressed with the maximum polling rate of 1,000Hz. The polling rate determines how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer. A standard mouse reports its co-ordinates about 125 times per second, so its polling rate is about 125Hz. The more frequently the mouse reports its position, the smoother mouse movements will feel. Turning up the DeathAdder’s polling rate to 1,000Hz made for an extremely smooth experience that hardcore gamers will certainly appreciate.

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The overall design is pretty unique, Razer has designed true ergonomics left-handed mice equipped with strategically placed side buttons and accurate scroll wheel. There are two different zones of illumination, including the logo and the scroll wheel. Both parts are highlighted with blue LED and provide nice visual feedback while playing. For more luxury look the left-handed version also comes with braided cable and gold plated USB connector, which not only looks great but also performs amazingly. In addition to great sensor and ergonomics the Razer Deathadder comes with five programmable buttons, which can be independently programmed to assign new macros or commands using Synapse 2.0. At 145 grams mouse is very light weight and well balanced, perfect for smooth movements and lifting.

Generally speaking main advantage of this product is that it was specifically molded for lefties and it’s not an ambidextrous one. Every part of this peripheral is the result of innovation and experience based on Razer Team research. This company has designed world’s first true FPS mouse using ergonomic form factor, accurate laser sensor and programmable buttons. In addition to great hardware it bears mentioning that DeathAdder comes with most intuitive software, where gamers can adjust polling rate, LED lighting and most importantly the mouse sensitivity.

 

 


Bestseller Left-Handed Gaming Mouse – SteelSeries Sensei

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The Steelseries Sensei is an absolute powerhouse, designed for wireless gaming with stylish form factor and performance. This is also a popular left handed gaming mouse that is ambidextrous, meaning it fits in both hands. The Steel Series Sensei is used by many left-handed pro gamers because of its superior features. This mouse is very famous with pro gamers: there’s a huge list of eSports professionals that rely on the Sensei, for example the European powerhouse Fnatic.

Like many gaming mice, the SteelSeries Sensei includes a set of programmable buttons (in this case, there are seven), along with software that lets you fine-tune your settings and save profiles for different games or applications. The new design ensures that players are getting maximum performance in any situation.
Surrounding LED strips satisfies both the gaming setup with its multiple color options and the practicality, as it can be configured to showcase the battery status with green, yellow and red colors. To ensure maximum performance in all gaming scenarios SteelSeries enlisted help from world-class StarCraft® II, Counter-Strike, DotA 2, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth, WarCraft® III and Doom players while building this mouse.
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The body is symmetrical, so good news for both right and left-handed users, plus it favors claw and finger-tip grip users. The rubberized top and side prevent hands from slippage and provide excellent tracking experience. The two browser buttons on each side are also very helpful as they can be reprogrammed to your own personal preference. The scroll wheel is also rubberized and illuminated and it gives nice tactile feedback while scrolling and clicking. The CPI change buttons is pretty low profile, with two setting that which is placed just below the scroll wheel.
I think that SteelSeries Engine 3 software is definitely one of the best in the market, as it’s helpful for all their gaming peripherals. All the hardware with Sensei is top notch, including the 12,000 DPI with 1ms of response time, that can be increased to 16,000 using software configurator.

 

Conclusion

For those who want a left-handed mouse without needing to feel like making a compromise, consider the Razer & SteelSeries peripherals. There are many companies presented here with left-handed models that will please your needs. But if you look closer it is obvious that Razer and SteelSeries dominate the market, offering mirrored and left-handed versions of their flagship gaming mouse models. Beside the Razer and SteelSeries there are lots of left-handed gaming mice available out there. Each one promises quality and top performance, so it is all up to you to choose the right one for your budget and taste as well.

As you can see, being a left-handed gamer has its downsides: there are just not as many gaming mice to chose from. But hey – there’s also a good thing! As I showed you above, some of the best gaming mice are ambidextrous or have a special left-handed version. So, while there’s a lack of quantity, there is no lack of quality. Especially the three mice recommended above are perfect for gamers and can be considered the best left-handed gaming mouses!


Other left-handed mouses :

Hippus Handshoe Left Handed Ergonomic Mouse
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The special shape of the HandShoe Mouse allows your hand and wrist to float without any effort.
Its full hand and finger support prevents skin contact with the desktop, unlike most computer mouse types where you press down on the desktop and work from the wrist or rub over the desktop while sliding. Both of these actions are a source of complaints.

With a HandShoe Mouse you don’t need to hover your fingers over the buttons:  Only a minor effort is required to switch while your thumb rests on its support. This prevents thumb action which can otherwise be harmful. In Dutch the word HandShoe means “Glove”. The HandShoe Mouse “fits like a glove” or, like some people say “feels like a saddle for the hand”. The HandShoe Mouse is available in three standard sizes (Small, Medium and Large) which are available in a wireless and a wired version. The HandShoe Mouse is developed, based on proper university research and measurements and not on beliefs of individuals.


ELECOM M-XT4DRBK Left Handed Trackball mouse

 

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Elecom is the only brand that offers a left-handed trackball – the Elecom M-XT4DRBK Wireless Trackball. (It must be noted that left-handed users can also get an ambidextrous trackball, which is symmetrical so can be used both by left- and right-handed people.)

The scroll wheel acts as a button as well and can be tilted to the left or right to scroll horizontally, for example in an Excel sheet.

When buying a trackball, you have decide for yourself if you prefer the wireless version or wired version, both have pros and cons. The wireless trackball takes up less space and you can place it far away from your computer or media center (if you use it to control your TV or movie player from your couch for example). The connection of the wired trackball is much more reliable compared to a wireless trackball. The wire offers a direct connection with your computer, while the wireless trackballs sometimes take a few seconds to ‘wake up’ or might lose connection for a second, which during a computer game could be a problem. Both wired and wireless versions need a USB port. The wireless trackball uses a very small USB 2.4GHz receiver while the wired models have a cable with a length of 1.5 meter (5ft).


Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

g900-chaos-spectrum-mouseThe main features why I love this product are; highly optimized wireless connection, most accurate optical sensor, power efficient battery and most importantly the symmetrical design. Looking over the mouse you will see that it supports an ambidextrous design, perfect for both left and right hand users.

The Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum is ideal for eSports gamers just because Logitech puts great effort to make it a truly professional gaming mouse that can be wireless or wired. Performance wise, it is one of the fastest gaming mice gamers will ever use. The speed and responsiveness of the mouse are due to the Pixert PMW3366 optical sensor.

One thing I always hated about ambidextrous mice was having the buttons on both sides. Main issue is that when you are left-handed you can’t equally use both sides and finally you end up with accidentally hitting them while playing. Thankfully this is not a problem with G900, here you can swap the buttons out on either side or remove them all together. Even though the side buttons are removable there seems to be no compromises, they do deliver perfect travel distance and give off a quite nice tactile click.


Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse

1669_razer_ouroboros_ambidextrous_mouseRazer Ouroboros is the latest ambidextrous gaming mouse from Razer, perfect choice for left-handed people. This state of the art mouse offers lefties many essential features, than they are normally used to get.

The Razer Elite Ouroboros gaming mouse has an 8200dpi 4G laser sensor which alone qualifies it to be regarded as one of the best left handed gaming mouse under $100. Another feature that makes the Ouroboros gaming mouse stand out is that it can be either wireless or wired therefore making it more convenient to use in any situation. To make it even better it has a dedicated clutch trigger which is used to adjust the DPI to the users’ preferences. Its battery is powerful in that it can last for up to twelve hours, therefore, giving users more time to play. Designers of this particular mouse made it in a way that users can reach all the buttons without straining. I think what really makes this mouse stand out from the competition is the number of interchangeable parts, which is included especially for the left-handed people. Here you can change the palm rest using four different side panels. Moreover you can do it without needing any extra tools, because all the parts are magnetic and they swap pretty easily.


Zowie Fk2 Gaming Mouse

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The key feature to look at while choosing the best gaming mouse for you is probably the precision and the comfortable shape. There is no such thing as perfect mouse and we all want different things, the idea is to find the one that is most suitable to your needs. That being said, I think that Zowie FK2 is the one of the best high-End gaming peripheral on the market today. Firstly it’s ambidextrous which is ideal for left and right hand users, plus it comes with super-fast optical sensor that cycles through 400 – 3200 DPI. Moreover this product is favored by top eSport athletes and FK2 tends to be their number one weapon on any tournaments.

I’d generally recommend it for people who have smaller hands that don’t have to struggle to handle it as it is a rather slim mouse and people with bigger hands might struggle to use the FK2 comfortably. With all that being said I’d recommend this mouse for people who are looking to play FPS Shooters competitively due to its amazing sensor that really allows you to get the edge on your opponent or any games that have few programmable skills, but require precise actions.


Razer Taipan Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse

 razer-taipan-gallery-4-blackThis is another superior left handed mouse from Razer which is light for easy handling and has a V shape to allow the hand of the user to rest perfectly. It is also super sensitive where the gamers who use it do not have to struggle controlling the different features. This mouse has a 1600gpi which is ideal for pro gamers who like high quality sensitivity. It is designed to be used by people with relatively big hands but its ideal shape allows even gamers with relatively smaller hands to hold it perfectly.

Overall the ergonomics are fine, considering form factor and the materials used for body.

The build quality of Taipan feels great. At only 95grams the mouse does feel very light, with perfect weight distribution and top anti-slip coating. The Teflon feet at the bottom of the mouse complement a smooth glide and provide perfect tracking experience. Plus there is a nice cable which proper logo on the tip to help differentiate, between other cables that you may have plugged-in to your computer. There are two illuminated portions including the logo at the top and the scroll wheel, which are both highlighted with green LED lights. You can’t change the color, so the only adjustment is a breathing affect or turning lights completely off.

The Taipan is equipped with 8,200 DPI Avago laser sensor which tracks so precisely that you always hit the target where you need to. The DPI settings can cycles through pinpoint precise 200 DPI, to super-fast 8,200 so I suggest you sticking to the perfect CPI level that you feel most comfortable with. There are nine programmable buttons and the left and right primary switches.

Choice is yours.

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