Best Prime Day Drone Deals 2020: What to Expect

Prime Day is now in full swing and there’s no shortage of fantastic Prime Day drone deals to choose from. If you’re into drones, you’ll find some exciting opportunities with these drone deals; some of the most affordable drones with amazing maneuverability, obstacle avoidance, 4K cameras, and other features are  heavily discounted. There was a time when drones were either inexpensive and super flimsy, or more than $1,000. Now, you can find tons of mid-priced drones that have amazing controls, as well as top-rate photo and video capabilities.

Today’s best Prime day drone deals

• SNAPTAIN A15H Foldable FPV WiFi Drone
  — $60, was $90

• Snaptain S5C WiFi FPV Drone
  — $65, was $80

• Holy Stone HS120D GPS Drone
  — $140, was $160

• DEERC D15 4K Drone
  — $194, was $260

• Potensic Dreamer Drone with 4K Camera
  — $250, was $280

• Holy Stone HS720E 4K Drone
  — $286, was $340

• DJI Mavic Mini
  — $399, was $435

• DJI Mavic 2 Pro
  — $1,599, was $1,729

Should I shop on Prime Day or wait until Black Friday?

With Prime Day and Black Friday placed so close together this year, there’s a strong possibility that Amazon may not be able to restock their products in time for Black Friday or Cyber Monday. Amazon also saw massive shipping delays in the first few months of the pandemic, so it might be smart to get your holiday shopping out of the way sooner rather than wait till late November. There also won’t be any noticeable difference in prices between these two events so don’t worry about that. Get on these Prime Day drone deals as early as you can so you can get a leg up on your holiday shopping.

Are any Prime Day drone deals too good to be true?

We expect to see tons of drone deals come Prime Day. Before buying your new drone make sure you do a little bit of research. Look at the different brands available on Amazon beforehand so you can decide in advance which type of drone is best for you. Always stick to household names, never buy a product with bad reviews or no reviews. Also if you see a significant discount on any drone make sure that the deal doesn’t seem too suspicious. If something is heavily discounted but has bad reviews, it’s safe to say that even the low price doesn’t make that product worth an investment.

How to choose a drone

There are a lot of different drones on the market from a couple of different brands. Here are a few buying tips to keep in mind when shopping these Prime Day drone deals.

Battery life

Most drones have a flight time that averages at about 30 minutes. So whichever drone you decide to buy, make sure it hits the 30-minute flight mark at least.

Motors

Some drones have brushless motors, this means that these drones are usually quieter than their competitors — they also have a longer life span.

Camera specs

This is probably the most important feature you’re looking for when shopping for a drone. The DJI Mavic Pro, for example, can shoot 4K video and uses a 1-inch sensor to give you images clearer than most smartphones ever could. Always make sure to check the video and image specs before you make your purchase. You can also choose to go with a drone without a camera and add on a camera of your choosing later — just make sure they have a gimbal to keep your camera steady.

GPS

Most high-end drones have GPS add-ons to make navigation easier. They also have return-to-home (RTH) features so you’ll never lose your drone in the sky. Some drones even have ‘Follow Me’ features so your device can follow you around aerially when you’re biking or hiking up a hill. Most DJI drones like the Mavic Air and Mavic Pro accommodate all these features.

Range

This tells you how far your drone can go. The better the range, the more expensive the drone. The DJI Mavic 2 Zoom, for example, can fly as far as 8km.

Racing drones

If you’re not looking for a professional drone but just something to have fun with, you probably need a racing or toy drone. These are smaller and don’t have any enhanced camera abilities and their main focus is on a strong motor and a lighter weight so they can move faster. You can also compete in racing leagues with these!

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