All of November has been “Black Friday” for online retailers. From Target to Walmart to Best Buy, brands have been doing everything to compete against Amazon before the Big Day.
This year, we’re seeing tons of early discounts across almost every product category — including drones, a hot-ticket item for the holidays. As of Nov. 23, you can get up to 52% off drones at select retailers, including DJI, Amazon, and Best Buy.
Drones are usually pretty expensive, so Black Friday is the time to snag one if you want to try aerial photography or just fly something fun around your backyard. They also make great gifts (I bought one for my dad not too long ago for his birthday, and he loves it!).
Here are the best early Black Friday drone deals we could find:
Best drone deal overall
Why we like it
The DJI Mini 4K is on sale for $239, down from $299 on the DJI website — that’s $60 off. It’s a great entry-level drone for beginners that won’t cost a fortune.
With a CMOS camera, this little drone can shoot 4K video or take photographer-level shots with its QuickShots and Panoramas settings. Its max flight time is 31 minutes, plenty of time to get the shots you want. Plus, it’s super light (under 249 grams), so you don’t have to register it with the FAA. (You can literally hold it in the palm of your hand.)
It also supports 38kph (Level 5) wind resistance and 4000m max takeoff altitude, so you can film or fly in almost any condition.
Best drone deal for kids
Why we like it
If you’re thinking about gifting your kids their first drone, getting one of those weird, off-brand ones from Amazon may be tempting. But the Holy Stone Drone is currently $39.99, down from $59.99 — a solid choice that will actually hold up.
Holy Stone is one of the best names in the drone industry, and with the Holy Stone HS420 Mini Drone, you get a lot of impressive features like “toss to launch” and “one-key start” for easy flying. This drone can also perform stunts and is outfitted with altitude hold and headless mode for beginner pilots.
It also has two batteries, so your kids can fly twice as long.
Best portable drone deal
Why we like it
If you want a drone that’s easy to take anywhere, check out the Potensic ATOM SE. Right now, it's on sale for $239.99 (down from $339.99) on the Potensic website. That's a savings of $100.
This drone is super portable. It weighs less than 250 grams and folds up small enough to fit in your jacket pocket. It also comes with a handy carrying case to keep everything organized.
It has a 4K HD camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS) that helps you capture smooth, crisp aerial videos and 12MP photos. You can even shoot in RAW format to edit your photos like a pro. Two batteries provide a total of 62 minutes of flight time, so you won’t have to worry about running out of juice.
Other cool features include a return-to-home function, a “follow me” mode, and “points of interest,” where the drone autonomously tracks moving objects or focuses on specific areas of interest during flight.
More early Black Friday drone deals
Snaptain K30 Mini 720P HD Camera Drone — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)
Snaptain S5C PRO FHD Drone — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
Holy Stone HS110D FPV RC Drone — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)
Holy Stone HS175D RC Quadcopter — $135.99 $169.99 (save $34)
Snaptain P30 4K Drone — $179.99 $269.99 (save $90)
DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo (DJI RC) — $559 $719 (save $160)
DJI Avata 2 Fly More Combo (three batteries) — $1,199 $1,493 (save $294)
