The Best Quadcopters for Beginners

Quadcopters are multi-rotor helicopters that are propelled by four rotors. Consumer quadcopters come in different sizes and features. For experienced pilots of R/C planes or helicopters, switching to R/C quadcopters is easy. But for complete beginners with no background in flying R/C unmanned vehicles, choosing the right quadcopter is vital to learning the ropes of this hobby. Amateurs would do well to choose the quadcopter that is easiest to setup and ready to fly. Fortunately, a lot of manufacturers create a good number of models that are affordable and ready to use which are perfect for people who are just starting out. In this review, we have put up the top 4 best quadcopters for beginners.

Syma X5C Explorers 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with HD Camera

Syma X5C Explorers 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with HD Camera

Syma X5C Explorer is a good entry-level drone. It is medium-sized and relatively cheap. You can launch it from your hand and still have a stable flight because of its 6-axis gyro. It can do 360-degree flips and comes with an HD camera that can be removed and a 2GB Micro SD card. It can fly for 7 minutes, but it can go down to 5 minutes if you’re taking stills or videos and only take 100 minutes to charge its battery. While this copter can be flown both indoors and outdoors, you must be a little careful when using it outdoors when it’s windy because it gets carried away quite easily. It may not have the top of the line features and the controller looks budget but with its price tag of as low as $60, it is hailed the best quadcopter for beginners.

UDI 818A HD+ RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera, Return Home Function and Headless Mode* 2.4GHz 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro RTF

UDI 818A HD+ RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera

Priced relatively cheap makes this another good option for beginners. It has an Intelligent Orientation Control system for eliminating the need to adjust the position before flight. It has a Return Home button so it can easily return to its starting point. Its 6-axis gyro ensures stability and wind resistance for easy control and flight movement manipulation. Choose Flight Mode 1 for more stability and Mode 2 for fast acceleration. It has a 4-channel function and a roll button for 3D flips making flight thrilling for beginners. It comes with 2 megapixels HD video camera, a 4 GB micro SD card and an SD card reader. Enjoy 7 to 9 minutes of flight with a 90 to 120 minutes charge.

Hubsan X4 (H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter

Hubsan X4 (H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter, Black

A beginner’s quadcopter that can be flown both indoors and outdoors are in the micro class. Most micro copters are made by Hubsan. And commonly suggested and heavily reviewed amateur drone is the X4 (H107L). This micro quadcopter give excellent value for money. It has extraordinary quality for such a meager price and you can purchase additional parts in case you want to modify your copter. It has a 6-axis gyro with adjustable control sensitivity to suit your flying style while maintaining a stable flight. It is possible to make this copter flip when the sensitivity is turned up. Its LED lights make it easy to see and fly in dim or dark conditions.

Cheerson CX-10 Mini 29mm 4CH 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro LED RC Quadcopter 

Cheerson CX-10 Mini 29mm 4CH 2.4GHz 6-Axis Gyro LED RC Quadcopter

The last but not the least in our list is this best selling mini drone that sells for less than $50. This is perfect for beginners because of its very small and durable frame. The drone itself is inexpensive and spare parts come cheap as well so replacing them is not a feat. This mini quadcopter surprisingly packs an adjustable 6-axis gyro for a stable flight and easy control of maneuvers. It also sports a 3-level adjustable speed flip function and a good enough 4 to 8 minutes flight time. It comes with a rechargeable battery so you can practice flying multiple times.

These are just the top 4 of the best quadcopters for beginners and the long list of amateur quadcopters definitely doesn’t end here. It is important to choose an inexpensive quadcopter when starting out because crashes are inevitable. While cameras and gimbals are great features, these are not vital in learning the ropes of flying quads. So just stick with the basics and focus on learning how to fly. Study quadcopters and master the beginner drones before moving on to more expensive and complicated ones. This will save you money and keep you from getting frustrated.

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