The Best Quadcopters Under $100

Quadcopter drones rose to popularity last year and since then, you can see them flying everywhere. Well, no doubt they do because they are loads of fun to play. What is even more interesting with quadcopters is that they often come with a camera so you can take a photo or a video from an aerial view or from points that are impossible to go to. They have also become very affordable these days. On this list, we have compiled the best quadcopter under $100. Some items on this list are even under $50. So if you are planning to buy yourself one, you may want to know about these amazing deals first.

1. Syma X5C Explorers (less than $70)

SYMA X5C Explorers 2.4G 4CH 6-Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter With HD Camera

The Syma X5C Explorers is now the best-selling quadcopter in the most popular online shops right now. Also, it has received a lot of good feedback from reviewers, which means it is really worth your consideration. This drone measures 31cm x 31cm x 8cm which makes it a medium-sized drone. It can fly up to 7 minutes after you fully charge it for 100 minutes. You can control it up to 50 meters, which is remarkable for a toy drone. What is great about the Syma X5C Explorers is that it comes with an HD camera that can record 720p videos with the help of a micro SD card.

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

2. Cheerson CX-10 Mini
(less than $16)

Cheerson is an awesome brand for hobbyist drones. As its name implies, the Cheerson CX-10 Mini is really small. It measures 4.2cm x 4.2cm x 2cm. although little, this drone makes use of the 6-axis design which makes its flying more stable and allows for you to flip it in four ways (right, left, backward and forward). It will be up for around 8 minutes after being fully charged for 30-40 minutes. The Cheerson CX-10 Mini also has a three-level speed flip function so you can switch it to low, medium and high-speed modes.

Check out the Cheerson in action.

3. UDI U818A (less than $95)

UDI U818A 2.4GHz 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter with Camera RTF Mode 2

The UDI U818A is an entry-level quadcopter drone designed for beginners and those who are still getting the hang of playing around drones. It also comes with a camera that records 640x480 videos. Since it is low weight, it may not fly very well in wind but it can actually flip at your command. The UDI U818A has two flight modes, one for beginners and the other is for advanced and high speed flying. It flies up to 9 minutes and takes 2 hours to be fully charged. This great drone has a control distance of 30 meters.

4. Hubsan X4 H107C (less than $41)

Hubsan X4 (H107C) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quad Copter with Camera

The Hubsan X4 H107C makes use of the latest 6-axis flight control system technology which allows you to flip it in four different ways – forward, backward, left and right. It also has two flight modes, one for beginners and the other for advanced flyers. Its SD camera shoots 720x480 and it can fly around 7 minutes. This drone is rally the bang for the buck considering its powerful motor and its control range of nearly 100 meters.

5. E?ac?hine H8 Mini (less than $22)

Eachine H8 Mini Headless Mode 2.4G 4CH 6 Axis Nano Quadcopter Drone RTF Mode 2

The Eachine H8 Mini is another bang for the bucket quadcopter drone you may consider. It has 30 meters flying distance with an average fly time of 7 minutes after being fully charged for about 45 minutes. Aside from an automatic return feature and the 6-axis gyro technology, it also has a headless mode, which means that there is no need to position it before flying. It also has 4 LED lights for night flying which is also used for detecting 3D tumbling.

There are different things to consider when purchasing a quadcopter drone. In general, they have a very mediocre battery life and it is not possible to have one that could fly around 20 minutes without paying for a premium price. You must also consider the size and the purpose for which you will use your drone. Some use it as their hobby while others use it for photography. Hopefully, this list of the best quadcopter under $100 was able to give you options on your purchase.

Check out our article on drones and more reviews of affordable quadcopters.

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