Top 10 Best Kids Drones Under 50

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There are several (tons of) kid drones out there in the market, find the best one for your kid is not an easy thing to do. You need to consider several aspects before you make the decision. First, you need to double check the age recommendation of that drone before you get down to it. See if your kid is in the right age range. Second, always find a kid-friendly drone for your kid. What I mean by that is it has to be safe and easy to use.

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I will get down to it later in the article. I’ve listed some key specs of a kid drone below:

 

Key Specs that Parents Need to Know In Advance

Return to Home：It enables your drone fly back to where you initially take off using the onboard GPS system, it is a feature prevent your drone flyaway from the misoperation.

Withstand Hard Crashes：You can’t expect your kid to fly his/her drone without a rough landing. Most of the kids drones are built to withstand bumps and tumbles.
Got Spare Parts：With spare parts, you don’t need to worry about the damage of the componentry. You and your kid are able to replace propellers, motors, blade guard and others all by yourself. It’s also a good DIY class have to say.
Flight time and Rechargeable Battery：You have to know how many time it can fly for each full-charge. Flying time is a significant element since it will hold back your kid’s fun of playing it if the time is too short. So always make sure there’s a rechargeable battery or extra batteries, these will improve both the flight time and your kid’s enjoyment.
Emergency Shut-off：If there’s no way to avoid accidence during first flight, Emergency shut off is a good way to minimise the damage by automatically shutting down drone’s propellers when it about to crash or run into other things.
Auto Flight Modes：The first time flying is usually tough, pick a drone with both auto and manual flight modes will help you a lot. As for beginners and kids, the auto mode will direct them on how to fly and let them have a sense of how to control drones, later they can switch to manual mode as they are getting more and more proficient.
Headless Mode：Sometimes you can’t find the orientation of your drone, try turn on the headless mode and it will move in the exact direction where you ask it to. Just simple as that.

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Besides the features and specs, you might as well want to consider a budget drone for your kid. As you may want to replace it in the future and you will be heart broken if you crash an expensive drone on your first flight.

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There are drones that with great features above with reasonable price that I want to share with you.

10. GoolRC Scorpion T36 Mini $15.99

Safety Rating: 3.7/5.0
Functionality Rating: 3.6/5.0

The GoolRC T36 is a ready to fly once you got it on your hands, It is very much a toy-like kid drone that’s perfect for the indoor environment. It is easy to control and features the one-key return, you can let your drone fly back by One-key Return. With just one press, it is able to do a 360° flip allows you to have a cool flight.
Headless Mode, One-key Return, Ready to fly (RTF)

                    

 

9. Cheerson CX-10 Mini $19.99

Safety Rating: 3.9/5.0
Functionality Rating: 3.8/5.0

It is a tiny drone with stable flying, the remote control works well and its size is suitable for children to hold. It has the different levels for children to play with, from beginner, to intermediate and advanced level. You can switch to different levels based on your child’s performance. It’s mostly used for indoor as it will become unstable outdoor.
3-level Adjustable Sensitivity, 6-axis Gyro for Easy Flying

                         

 

8. JJRC H36 $18.99

Safety Rating: 4.0/5.0
Functionality Rating: 3.9/5/0

JJRC H36 is just the perfect drone for children who are just past five. It’s a mini drone that could be flown both indoor and outdoor. While with its solid quality and prop guards protected, It can withstand quite a few hits. It is a good indoor drone while you can’t expect many amazing outdoor stunts because of its size. It can last about 6 minutes for less than a hour charge.
Headless Mode, One Key Return, 6-axis Gyro System

                       

 

7. EACHINE E010 Mini UFO $23,99

Safety Rating: 4.0/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.2/5.0

The quad is easy to control for first time learners. It is able to do a 360° flipover and you don’t need to worry about the drone will lose direction due to its headless mode. It can withstand crashes and bumps. You can switch to slow speed when you’re flying indoors, and for outdoor flight you will need to switch to the fast speed for more power. While you will want to fly only in breezy conditions to avoid the damage. It manages to fly about 5 minutes for 40 to 50 minutes charging time.
Dual Speed Rates, Tough design, Stable Self-level Mode

                               

 

6. Husban X4 H107L $25.00

Safety Rating: 4.2/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.3/5.0

Husban X4 H107L is a drone with very light weight. It is more of a indoor drone which has a rather responsive and stable flying experience. It got a rubber feet to minimise the damage made by a rough landing. Flight time is up to 9 minutes for about an hour charge. It is fast but very maneuverable, you are able to switch to different level modes to suit your child’s flying ability.
Easy to learn, Lightweight and Compact Design, Spare Propellers available, good Maneuverability

                         

5. SYMA X21W $30.61

Safety Rating: 4.5/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.5/5.0

SYMA X21W has a user-friendly APP interface and features all kinds of easy-to-use functions allow users to get proficiency in no time. The Gravity Sensor Mode improves the flying experience. The intuitive control design enables children to master the basic idea of flying a drone.  It features 720P camera it’s  just enough to let children have a sense of capturing views on a drone. Overall, it’s a good drone to start.
Altitude Hold, FPV Real-Time, Intuitive App Control, Gravity Sensor Mode, Headless Mode

4. UDI 818A $44.99

Safety Rating: 4.5/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.6/5.0

This drone is almost a full package for entry level drone flyers. You will get attracted to its appearance, it’s a stylish design that both aesthetic and practical. It gets to fully protect its propellers. It features HD camera to capture views while you’re learning to fly. It also has a rather good maneuverability compare to other entry level drones. It is able to withstand crashes and has a good stability. It is a really good budget drone with comprehensive features.
Headless Mode, 720P HD Camera, 6-axis Gyro System, good Wind Resistance, LED Light System

                                

 

3. SYMA X5UW $46.26

Safety Rating: 4.6/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.7/5.0

It is easy to fly for children and beginners. It features all kinds of functions that can fly both indoor and outdoor. It is able to fly along the path you draw on the phone. Other than that, it is able to perform 360° stunt and has a HD camera. The FPV Real-Time allow you to enjoy the spectacular view in real time via your phone.
FPV Real-Time, User-friendly App Control, Altitude Hold, Gravity-Sensor Mode, Headless Mode, Waypoint Control

2. Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini $39.99

Safety Rating: 4.6/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.8/5.0

You will be surprised by how tiny it is when you get it on your hands. It is a drone with great budget and it’s a perfect choice for children and beginners. It doesn’t have a camera, it will not bother you if you just want to focus on the drone pilot practicing. Although it has a tiny size, its powerful motor enables it to perform not only smooth flying but amazing stunts. It also features a range of different levels for remote’s responsiveness. Simply pick the easiest level setting and moves up the degree as your child reaches next level.
Easy Learning Curve, Headless Mode, Easy Controlling Mechanism, 6-axis Gyro Stabilisation

 

 

1. SYMA X22W $34.01

Safety Rating: 4.7/5.0
Functionality Rating: 4.9/5.0

SYMA X22W is a great deal for both parents and children as it is affordable with a solid quality. SYMA is considered one of the best in drones for children category. It provides a number of great models to the market, most of them are kid-friendly. SYMA X22W features a HD camera and can fly both indoor and outdoor. SYMA provides the propeller replacement services which is cheap and easy to replace.
Easy to Start, 6-axis Gyro System, FPV Real Time, Flight-Track, Altitude Hold, 3D Flip and Rolls, One Key Take Off & Landing, Headless Mode

 

The merit of playing drone

Drone is considered the STEM (acronym for science, technology, engineering and mathematics) based toys. Getting to know more about it will end up improving logic, problem solving and creativity skills.

Things to know before your first flight

First, If you going to fly your drone in United States, be aware of the weight of your drone. As according to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), if your drone is over 250g (0.55lbs), you have to register your drone to the FAA online. Check all your local regulation and laws about drones before your first flight. You don’t want to accidentally break the laws.
Second, always read the manual. Spend some time and take a look at the instructions and explanation of advanced functions. It may include tips and help you get to know better about your drone before it take off. Last but not least, DO NOT let your kid fly around at the place with unaware or unprotected people.

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