Best Cyber Monday Week Drone Deals of 2015
Update: this post is from 2015 and is outdated! Click here for 2017’s Cyber Monday drone deals!
Because of how popular drones, mini-drones and RC quadcopters have become, there are tons of new companies in the marketplace with brand new products. As with any product, the second iteration is always better and more reliable than the first. That is why this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we want to help you find a reliable holiday gift and not just the best deal on one.
Just because a drone is on sale for Cyber Monday doesn’t necessarily make it the best choice for you. Check out our Drone Buying Guide for more options of drones for sale this holiday season
Biggest Savings
1.) DJI Phantom 3 Standard
Sale Price: $999.99 $599.00 + FREE Shipping
The third descendant of the Phantom line, the DJI Phantom 3 showcases the culmination of DJI’s hard work over the past decade. DJI has learned a lot in the past few generations of Phantom, and it all comes together here with the Phantom 3. For the quality and the money, there isn’t a better choice for your dollar than the Phantom 3 Standard. The camera, the flight time, the bug-free user experience… everything in this drone’s suite of features will please 99.9% of users
2.) Hubsan H107C+ Quadcopter with HD Camera
Sale Price: $250.00 $99.99
Includes an Extra Bonus Battery!
If you’re a reader of Drone Lifestyle, you’ll know we’ve recommended the Hubsan X4 before for anyone wanting to learn to fly. The Hubsan X4 fits in the palm of your hand and can be equipped with propeller guards to minimize the impact of any crash. The new version of the X4 is even better for beginners!
Improvements:
- Better camera
- More finely tuned controls that makes for easy flying
- Altitude hold! Gone are the days of constantly making adjustments to keep this quad level…
- Controller with LCD screen
- Sweet 4 LED lights
Another thing we love about the X4 is that once you have mastered Beginner Mode, you can move on to Advanced Mode. This type of flying is a little more difficult, faster and even lets you perform flips!
3.) Latest UDI 818A HD+ RC Quadcopter with HD Camera
Sale Price: $199.99 $139.99
Includes an Extra Bonus Battery!
The UDI is yet another one of our favorite drones to learn on that has released a new version. Although this drone can take quite the beating (you will probably crash several times when starting out), we don’t recommend flying above concrete or asphalt! The UDI is a crowd favorite and is currently #24 on the list of ‘Best Selling Toys and Games’ on Amazon.
Improvements:
- The biggest and most notable improvement of the new version of the UDI is the ‘Return Home’ feature. This can be really handy for any time you need to simply call the UDI back home to where it landed. We are really impressed by this since it is only much more expensive drones that have this feature.
4.) Ionic Stratus Drone Quadcopter for GoPro (Compatible with Hero4)
Sale Price: $199.99 $159.99
The Ionic Stratus is one of the first affordable highly versatile 6-axis gyro-system based drone quadcopter capable of carrying a go pro Hero camera. Compatible with all models of go pro Hero, this quadcopter comes equipped with the attachment in which you can attach your go pro camera. This quadcopter supports the headless mode, in which you don’t have to worry about the orientation of the quadcopter when it is flying. The Stratus includes shock an absorption cradle head and a one-key return system.
Lowest Prices
1.) Syma X11 R/C Quadcopter
Sale Price: $29.99 $24.44
This mini indoor/outdoor 4 Channel Remote Control Quadcopter is built with a 6-axis stabilization system for smooth flight. The set includes 1 prop guard and a spare set of 4 propellers and a transmitter (remote controller).
2.) UDI U818A RC Quadcopter
Sale Price: $99.99 $54.98
The best part about the UDI is you don’t have to worry about breaking it because of the UDI’s plastic main frame and thick propellers. If it falls out of the sky and smacks the concrete it will bounce right back up in the air, no problem!
The UDI U818A also comes equipped with a built-in camera that can capture photos and video. Easily upload all your footage in seconds with the included USB connector. Check out our full review here!
3.) Syma X5SW Explorers Quadcopter with 2MP HD Camera
Sale Price: $110.00 $53.45
There’s no need for Syma to reinvent the wheel with this quad. The previous version of the Syma was already a great little starter quad for the price: simple to setup, durable and easy to fly. However, the newest version of the Syma incorporates exactly we’d like to see in a new release.
Improvements:
- FPV (first-person viewing) capabilities! This allows beginner pilots to get comfortable viewing video right on their mobile devices and use this live-video feed to fly.
- A cool app for iOS and Android devices
Best Package Deals
1.) DJI Phantom 3 Professional (Pro) 4K Video Camera EVERYTHING YOU NEED Kit
Sale Price: $1,899 $1,649 + FREE Shipping
The Drone comes with the latest updated software. Once you buy this bundle, you don’t need to buy anything else, this is the complete package for a gift or for yourself. This bundle includes three (3) total flight batteries, one in the drone and two in a separate box, and a rechargeable remote controller. 4k UHD video recording with fully stabilized 3-axis gimbal and Vision Positioning system allows stable flight indoors. Lightbridge digital streaming allows live viewing of 720p video (full resolution video is simultaneously recorded on the internal micro SD card)
Kit Includes:
- 1 DJI Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter Drone,
- 1 Handheld Transmitter (Radio Controller)
- Propeller guards
- 1 Mobile Device Holder
- 1 Smart Battery Charger
- 3 DJI Batteries
- 2 SanDisk 64 GB SD Cards (with universal card reader)
- Koozam Headlight, light strip, and cleaning cloth.
2.) 3DR Solo Quadcopter with 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro HERO3+ Package
Sale Price: $1,679.95 + FREE Shipping
- Capture Aerial Photos/Video with a GoPro; Linear Tracking with Cablecam Mode
- Follow Me: Tracks Your Mobile Device; HDMI Output on Transmitter
- Android and iOS Mobile Apps; Video Game-Style Controls
- Return Home and “Safety Net” Modes; One-Button Flying / “Pause” Button
- Operate GoPro Through App; Works with Optional Solo Gimbal
Click here to read our full review of the 3D Robotics Solo.
3.) DJI Inspire 1 Dual Remote DREAM COMBO
Sale Price: $4,315.00 + FREE Shipping
Kit includes:
- 1 Handheld Transmitter (Radio Controller)
- 4x TB48 Flight Batteries
- DJI Inspire 1 Charging Hub (manages 4 batteries)
- DJI Inspire 1 180W Rapid Charger
- Carrying case
- 100W Stock charger
- Shoulder strap
- Cables
Couldn’t find what you were looking for? Check out our even more detailed Drone Buying Guide.
Best Cyber Monday Week Drone Deals of 2015