Same, but I have no self-control 🤣🤣🤣

LOL! Same…but I have a son that is loaded and he is getting me one for my birthday.

"Beginner drone" and " thousand dollars "do not belong in the same sentence, or in the same video. Who's got $1000 to drop if they've never used a drone before and are likely to crash and break it?

​@@StewartMidwinter get a part time job. Mow lawns,paper Route etc.

@@johnnyrebel3340 good suggestion about the job, but I'm living with quadriplegia. ♿️

That is a good question I never would have thought to ask. I used to fly RC planes 30+years ago and best I remember everything had to have a registration and insurance. Did not think about that at all until, reading comments. I may remember things all wrong , please set me straight if I am off.

Thanks that’s something I was concerned about also.

I was shocked myself. It’s still a solid mini drone. But I suppose if they have that too readily available it would hurt Mini 3 sales.

I know a lot of people will swear by lesser-known brands, but I’ve been sent drones from companies in that category for reviews here on the channel and the majority of them are left on the cutting room floor. They’re a waste of time and money. I’m not opposed to people going out of their way to but something other than DJI or Autel, because diversifying the number of brands in the market is a good thing for everyone, but you’ll never catch me recommending something that just plain stinks. I’d rather my viewers not waste their hard-earned money on something that will either fall short of their expectations or leave them just wanting more (in a bad way). Trust me, I have affiliate links from some of these companies, but I’d rather make no money than piss people like you off by pushing you into mediocrity.

Sometimes I like the little junk ones. Like the little mini ones are kinda fun to mess with on a rainy day. Especially in Florida where you literally can't even go on the porch when it's raining.

So, the reality of the situation is you COULD but something like that if you wanted an extremely low risk vs. investment. But the fact is a lot of drones marketed as “beginner drones” are marginally less expensive than some of the options listed on this video and underperform substantially in comparison. If you are really hesitant about dropping a ton of cash on a drone to get started, buy the Mini 2 SE. It will deliver an incredibly fun and high-quality experience for the least amount of money. I just think it’s silly people spend $80-100 on drones that are ultimately junk. When, instead, they could take a bit more time saving another $200-300 on top of that and purchase a really high-quality drone and be satisfied with it for a very long time.

@@TheDroneGeek Thanks for the reply! I'll definitely spend a few hundred more for a more decent entry level drone!

Same. I was seeing beginner drones for over 1k. I just want something for my 9yr old to fly around the property. I’m surrounded by farm land so space isn’t an issue. But price sure is. Lol

@@kennymacdowell1257yeah we just wanted a drone to take photos & video of the farm, kids can play with it or my husband can have it follow on his motorcycle. But idk if we want to spend like $600 😂

I don’t know anything about the Hover X1, but looking at the price tag ($399) versus the specs listed on the website, I’d encourage you to instead look at the Mini 2 SE. It’ll be more versatile for you and is in the same price range.

It's not. Only silly 'experts' think it is.

Different strokes for different folks. Some people can afford a $900 investment, others cannot. Fact remains the Mini 3 Pro is a great entry level drone - despite the price. I could have sat here and fed you a bunch of bullshit about drones from off-brand companies at a fraction of the price, but I’ve been doing this for 7 years now and one thing that remains true in the consumer side of the industry is: you get what you pay for. If the $900 options aren’t for you, there are 3 other options that are a fraction of the cost to choose from.

Having a few drones and being on a few forums. I know most beginners will crash their first drone.But that's all good because they can afford it😂

@@mikehawk9156 These days almost all drones have at least optical flow and certainly altitude hold. But when you buy something for say $80 you can shut off GPS and get an idea what the wind etc does. Learn REAL flying. And as important get an idea how it's like to fly a drone and if they are going to use it. Because many buy a fancy DJI that ends up in a closet. So ask yourself if it is really worth $1000 to get 5 views on KZfaq of some trees from above? That's the problem with these so called 'experts'. They think flying drones is everybody's hobby and that the video has to be professional IMAX National Geographic quality. Well I only use a drone once or twice a year for my bike trip. I have better things to waste my money on. What I want is a cheap drone that does the job. I really don't care if the footage is a bit shaky and 720P. In fact my €130 drone blows any DJI out of the sky when it comes to following me on my bike. But of all the drone experts not one understands why DJI's active-track is completely useless in real life. Filming their activities is not their thing. They stand in a field moving their thumbs. That's their hobby.

@@mikehawk9156so i’m in here researching to buy my hubs one..if you do crash it is it done for good? or is it durable enough to hold up??

Thank you! Lots of preferences out there, but I believe this list will check most everyone’s boxes for what they need in a beginner drone!

They’re going to use balsa wood. Paper is for the Mini 5 which will have a 4/3 sensor 😉

@@TheDroneGeek lol 😆

Crashing is a part of drone flying, so IF he does, be patient with him! He’ll learn. That said, a Mini 2 SE is a GREAT learner drone, but it’s capable of some wild stuff. If you do go that direction, be prepared to monitor him when he flies to make sure he’s being responsible (I’m sure your boy is, but 11 is an age where you just never know…). If you don’t want to commit to that just yet, go with something from Amazon for now. The Mini 2 SE can reach a maximum height of 1,640 feet and a pretty wide range too. I’d be afraid that the temptation to push it would be too great for a young mind and he may get himself into some hot water…

@@TheDroneGeek thanks for the reply! Either way, I hadn't planned to let him go off by himself with it. I also don't want to go to too cheap and then just end up buying this one a couple of months later because it's really what he wanted and grew out of the cheaper one. I've been down that path before!

I used an iPhone. Probably the 10 or 11 at that period of time.

@@TheDroneGeek thanks

The mini drones on this list will do better with wind than a $70 drone. Still though, they do have their limits. I’ve flown the Nano+ and the Mini 2 in 15-20mph winds with no major issues. Obviously wind is not a consistent condition and especially not at altitude. But largely if you upgrade to one of the drones on this list, you will notice a HUGE difference in performance in windy conditions.

Flying drones is an expensive hobby. There are cheaper options out there for sure...but they all fly like pieces of shit or their cameras suck a big one. I'm not going to recommend tech to my viewers and subscribers unless I know it's going to meet and/or exceed expectations. Plenty of other options out there, but it's more likely you're going to waste your money buying $50-100 drones thinking they're good for beginners when, in reality, they are actually just going to cost you more money buying replacements for them over and over again. This industry, right now, is very much a "get what you pay for" industry.

@@TheDroneGeek will I appreciate the response, with the help of your video and a couple more to corroborate your story lol, I decided on a dji mini 2, thanks man, sorry for sounding like a Douce in my original comment lol

No worries. Yours didn’t sound douchey, but I did pick up on frustration. I figured it was more sourced from the price and less from me not recommending more inexpensive options. Though, that gives me an idea for a future video…

Shouting?! 😂 I’m talking normally, brah.

Nope. In fact, I’ve never even flown a drone before. This is all made up. A farce supported by advanced AI that just makes it look like I fly drones.

​@@TheDroneGeekdo you even drone bro?

No bro. No drone bro. Just brone dos

@@TheDroneGeekwhat!! are you joking here? (an old lady you wants truth! 😂)

This industry is expensive. Period. You want a quality, dependable drone that won’t flyaway or break? You’re going to have to spend at least $300 - minimum. I’m not going to peddle garbage drones and call them “beginner” drones just because they’re less expensive. Fact is, you’ll spend more money buying a bunch of drones that don’t work or have absolutely no longevity than you would if you just spent the money up front on a DJI Mini 2 SE. You can go waste your money on a Snaptain E20 if you like, but I’ll never tell you to buy it because it’s a waste.

@@TheDroneGeek You're clueless. What was your first entry level car? A Rolls Royce?