A few years ago, quadcopters could only be seen on TV or on the Internet, and most people could not even think about buying them due to the enormous cost. However, over time, drones have dropped significantly in price, and today more and more people can afford to purchase a quadcopter with a camera and many other useful features.
These gadgets are gaining more and more popularity every day in all corners of our world. Quadcopters are used in the armed forces, various government and commercial organizations, and intelligence agencies. Even the world famous company Google uses quadcopters. Also, videos, weddings and other events are often shot with the help of such devices. Drones with a camera that have the ability to broadcast video create an immersive effect while flying and simultaneously shoot videos. The quadcopter is able to penetrate almost any place, even the most inaccessible.
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Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A+HT0009
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Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A+HT0009 is a lightweight and very agile drone that can be easily controlled via a smartphone. X4 Star Pro has the ability to reach fast speeds and rise to a height of up to 100 m. It independently returns to the point of departure if the connection with the remote control is lost. The quadcopter is equipped with a good HD camera. It also has the ability to transmit a multimedia signal from the camera to the screen of your gadget at a distance of up to 100 m.
Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A+HT0009
Advantages:
- compact
- GPS
- auto take-off/auto landing
- affordable price
Flaws:
- short flight time on one battery
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Syma X8Pro
pros
- parts can be replaced
- convenient control panel
- high quality case
- easy installation
Minuses
- compass does not calibrate
- battery doesn't last long
- loses control when battery is low
From 5750 ₽
One of the best quadcopters in terms of build quality and reliability. Camera 1 Megapixel with variable angle. Viewing angle: 90 degrees. GPRS navigation. Glossy, impressive body. Equipped with a commutator motor. Power traction is sufficient for dynamic movement. Quick assembly. Two activity modes: High, Low. There is a slot for a memory card. Photos can be saved to the smartphone’s memory, but this requires a lot of energy. Maximum distance for video shooting: 170 meters.
Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A
pros
- intuitive operation
- flight function based on map points
- return home function by button
Minuses
- short flight time
- not suitable for home
From 5990 ₽
X-shaped design, streamlined black body made of durable plastic. At the ends of the four arms extending from the fuselage, yellow propellers are installed. Built-in FPV camera HD 720 p. Possibility of broadcasting to a smartphone in real time. Two-axis gyro-stabilized camera gimbal. Charging will take 1 hour 50 minutes.
Lishitoys L6055
pros
- transformer
- fast charging
- excellent GPS
Minuses
- heavy weight
From 4100 ₽
A transformable quadcopter that can turn into a mini radio-controlled car. Each propeller motor easily installs 4 wheels. The device reaches speeds of up to 15 kilometers per hour. Travel time: 15 minutes, and flight time – no more than 10 minutes. Charges within an hour. Maximum control distance: more than 100 meters.
WL Toys Q626
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WL Toys Q626 is a drone equipped with a 720p HD camera that transmits images online to your smartphone and can record video and take photos from the air. This model has many features, for example: automatic 3D flips and rolls, altitude hold mode, auto return to take-off location at the touch of a button, automatic take-off and landing at the touch of a button. Despite the low price, this quadcopter is absolutely in no way inferior to its competitors.
WL Toys Q626
Advantages:
- convenient control
- flight speed
- affordable price
Flaws:
- range of flight
- short flight time on one battery
The best budget quadcopters with camera
Syma X5HW
pros
- easy controls
- maintains height
- easy landing
- does flips
Minuses
- blown away by the wind
- low camera resolution
- discharges quickly
- no instructions in Russian
From 1500 ₽
Camera 0.3 Megapixel. 6-axis gyroscope. Makes 360 degree flips. Operates in FPV mode 2.4 GHz via WiFi connection. LED night lighting. There is no built-in memory; videos and photos are saved in the smartphone’s memory. Flight time is no more than 8 minutes. Remote control range: 50 meters. Suitable for street flying.
Made of durable material: ABS plastic. Glossy design. Available in two colors: white with green screw protection, blue with a metallic tint and black protection. Equipped with commutator motors that transmit torque through a gear. Charges in 1.5 hours.
WL Toys Q222
pros
- HD camera
- stable control
- high speed
- ease of performing tricks
Minuses
- fast discharge
- charging duration
From 2000 ₽
Budget quadcopter with HD camera and built-in 4 GB memory card. The body is made of reliable plastic. Can hover in the air at a certain height. The height sensor and barometer prevent accidental falls and uncontrolled movement. Lightweight design - only 112 grams. No additional software is required to operate the drone.
Control can be carried out at a distance of up to 150 meters. Headless and FPV modes available. Function of forced return to the original location. Four battery consumption modes: 40, 60, 80 and 100%. The higher the flow rate, the more sensitive the drone is to the owner’s commands.
JXD 523 Tracker
pros
- flies fast
- automatic flips
- first-person view
- can be put in your pocket
Minuses
- short control distance
- does not require registration for flights
From 2420 ₽
To get started, just download the application to your smartphone. Simple and concise design. Night LED indicators. Three color options: red, gold and black. Folds down to pocket size. Light weight: 75 grams.
Three power modes: 30%, 60%, 100%. Using your phone, you can control the drone by setting the direction. Ideal for selfies. Knows how to do somersaults around its axis. Maximum range: 50 meters. Flight time: no more than 7 minutes.
Relic QD-704WHD
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The large Relice QD-704WHD drone can fly at a distance of 120 m. During the process, you can take photos and videos, and see the flight online on your mobile device. The camera's wide resolution allows you to shoot HD video. This model has the ability to control the flight using your gadget. The 3D flight mode allows the drone not only to fly or hover smoothly and smoothly, but also to perform 360° somersaults.
Relic QD-704WHD
Advantages:
- flight speed
- convenient control
- flight altitude
- affordable price
Flaws:
- short flight time on one battery
- range of flight
Eachine E58 FPV RTF
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One of the most popular folding quadcopters with a camera and video transmission via Wi-Fi. It is quite compact and easy to transport, and has folding arms. There is an altitude hold mode that ensures stable flight. And the 2 MP 720P camera creates incredible high-resolution wide-angle images. Headless Mode allows you to immediately launch the quadcopter without adjusting the position of the model before flight and returning to the take-off point by pressing just one button. 4-channel control. The quadcopter can ascend, descend, fly forward, backward, to the right and left, and rotate 360°. There are 3 speed levels that make flying more exciting and fun. The case itself is made of durable plastic, which is lightweight and can withstand accidents, plus it has LED backlighting. Maximum flight time 12 minutes.
Eachine E58 FPV RTF
Advantages:
- folding
- altitude hold mode
- 2 cameras
- return to take-off point
- interference protection
- 3 speeds
Flaws:
- plastic case
- flight time
Introduction
Internet trading platforms offer a great variety of drones from different manufacturers and for different purposes. Drones for filming, for sports, universal, mini, nano drones and there are hundreds of them in each category. It is very difficult for a person who has decided to connect his life with UAVs for the first time to make a practical choice from all the existing diversity. In order to make the choice easier, we decided to select 10 cheap quadcopters for beginner drone hobbyists. If you think that our rating is missing some model, then tell us about it in the comments below and we will definitely consider it. Let's start with the last 10th place. For those who do not have time to fully familiarize themselves with the rating, we have prepared the table below.
comparison table
| Name | Availability of camera | Flight time | FPV | Altitude hold | Headless mode | Price | Review |
| JJRC H31 | No | 10 min | No | No | Yes | 35$ | There is |
| Syma X5C | 0.3MP | 7 min | No | No | No | from 27$ | There is |
| Syma X5HW | 0.3MP | 7 min | 2.4GHz WiFi | Yes | Yes | 60$ | There is |
| Eachine E58 | 2MP | 9 min | 2.4GHz WiFi | Yes | Yes | from 30$ | There is |
| Dwi Dowellin D7 | 2MP | 6 min | 2.4GHz WiFi | Yes | Yes | 40$ | There is |
| Syma X8HW | 1MP | 7 min | 2.4GHz WiFi | Yes | Yes | 105$ | There is |
| Eachine E013 Small Pepper | 1000TVL | 5 minutes | 5.8GHz analog | No | Yes | 36$ | There is |
| Hubsan X4 H502S | 720P | 12 min | 5.8GHz analog | Yes | Yes | 120$ | There is |
| Xiaomi MiTu | 2MP | 10 min | 5GHz Wi-Fi | Yes | No | 60$ | There is |
| Ryze Tello Drone | 5MP | 13 min | 2.4GHz WiFi | Yes | No | from 99$ | There is |
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Syma X5HW
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A budget quadcopter equipped with a camera and the ability to broadcast images in real time to a smartphone. The Syma X5HW is capable of performing some aerial acrobatics. The detachable camera is capable of taking photos and recording 720p video. The included remote control operates at a distance of 50 m, video broadcasting is possible at a distance of no more than 20-25 m.
Syma X5HW
Advantages:
- convenient control
- huge selection of components
- stable
- affordable price
Flaws:
- low quality photo
- short flight time on one battery
- small control radius
Syma X56WP
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An updated Syma X56W quadcopter with a broadcast camera, a barometer and a set of spatial positioning sensors. A special feature of the model is pressure sensors and optical flow localization, which help position the drone in the air as accurately as possible. Thanks to these sensors, the quadcopter is perfectly controlled both outdoors and indoors. It is equipped with a WiFi FPV broadcast camera with improved video quality and a matrix with a resolution of 1 megapixel and 720P quality, which is quite a lot for a budget model of this class. The quadcopter can be controlled in two ways - from the remote control, or directly from your smartphone via a mobile application. Takeoff and landing are accomplished by simply pressing a button. Precise positioning and intuitive Headless mode will help you navigate the most challenging situations.
Syma X56WP
Advantages:
- price
- quality
- Ease of Management
- flight altitude
- propeller protection
- good camera
- long flight
- pressure and localization sensors
Flaws:
- charging time
- navigation
- timer
Xiaomi MiTu Minidrone 720P
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MiTu is one of the best mini drones. It flies high and stable. In addition, it has a huge number of control modes and tricks. The aircraft is equipped with a built-in camera capable of shooting high-quality video and taking unique photos. Unfortunately, the camera does not have an optical illusion, so you need to take pictures carefully and slowly. The drone has many different sensors and sensors with which it can maintain stability during flight and also maintain balance. The developers note that MiTu Minidrone is better controlled in good, calm weather.
Xiaomi MiTu Minidrone 720P
Advantages:
- convenient control
- ease of assembly
- inner memory
- compact
- affordable price
Flaws:
- short flight time on one battery
- not stable in windy weather
Syma Z3
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Another budget version of a quadcopter with a camera, but with no less outstanding characteristics. The drone has a built-in gyroscope for flight stability and altitude retention, so it is ideal for those who have not yet flown a quadcopter. Headless mode allows you to always follow the command from the remote control, regardless of where the front of the remote control is pointed. And the automatic takeoff and landing function is very useful for safe control. There is also a constant height hold, which improves shooting stability and reduces blur. This model has double low voltage protection, when the quadcopter battery is low, the indicator lights will flash. If there is not enough battery to return home, the drone will automatically land.
Syma Z3
Advantages:
- easy
- auto take-off/auto landing
- visual positioning sensor
- convenient control
- affordable price
Flaws:
- flight time
- long charge
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Syma X20
pros
- auto search mode
- long service life
- charges quickly
- easy
- affordable price
Minuses
- instructions are in English only
- Auto landing doesn't always work
- fast discharge
From 1100 ₽
The drone material is ABS plastic, which is highly reliable. The model is controlled using a 4-channel remote control. In the center on the front side there is a dummy camera, which is indistinguishable from the real device. The model is very light: 22 grams. Due to its light weight and small dimensions, it is not suitable for street use.
The battery lasts no more than 8 minutes. You can control the drone at a distance of 50-60 meters. The indicator starts flashing when the battery is running low. The charge is replenished within 50 minutes. The quadcopter can operate in hover mode, which allows it to be held at a specific height. The model is the cheapest quadcopter.
Pilotage Falcon X5 RC60515
pros
- suitable for beginners
- convenient control
- flies smoothly
- ideal for night time
Minuses
- build quality
- drone flies away
- discharges quickly
From 1700 ₽
Ideal for beginners. The best budget quadcopter. Bright navigation LED lighting. Six-axis gyroscope. Laconic and stylish appearance: white with red splashes. Motor overload protection will prevent motors from burning out. The package includes spare propellers in case of damage after a fall.
The body is made of ABS plastic, which is considered a durable material. Withstands multiple falls. Charging time: 45 minutes. Flight range is about 30 meters. Weight: 80 grams.
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CXHOBBY CX-10
pros
- airspeed
- knows how to do flips
- can be charged from powerbank
- suitable for outdoors
Minuses
- low quality equipment
- poorly controlled indoors
- no protective screens for screws
From 1150 ₽
Altitude hold mode. Six-axis gyroscope. Availability of 0.3 Megapixel camera. Controlled using a 4-channel remote control and an application from a smartphone via a Wifi network. Maximum distance for remote control: 40 meters. Suitable for street flying. Spare screws are available. Weight: 18 grams. Three activity modes.
Available in 5 colors: gold, pink, red, black and gray. Charges in 30 minutes. LED lights. The image can be displayed in real time on FPV goggles.
Aosenma AOS-CG030
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This model belongs to the category of selfie drones. It is equipped with a 0.3 MP camera and can take photos or videos while in flight. At the same time, the results of its work are transmitted immediately to the screen of your smartphone. When folded, the quadcopter is a ball resembling a soccer ball. Moreover, its diameter is only 9 cm. So you can carry it either in your pocket or in a backpack. The drone's complete battery lasts for 6-8 minutes of flight. It is controlled using a remote control. The whole process is very simple: one button controls takeoff/landing, there are only three speed modes. So even a beginner will quickly get used to flying.
Aosenma AOS-CG030
Advantages:
- easy
- compact
- price
- ease of flight
- flight altitude
Flaws:
- shooting quality
- fragile
- charging time
Syma X21W
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Syma X21W is a compact and optimal quadcopter from the budget segment. It is equipped with a gyroscope that is capable of providing smooth flight both indoors and outdoors, even in windy conditions. The drone has a built-in camera that takes photos and broadcasts video via Wi-Fi, so you can see everything that falls into the field of view of the camera lens. The nimble drone uninterruptedly obeys all commands that come to it from a remote control or gadget running iOS or Android OS. The X21W can take off or land with just one press of a button, and you can also direct the drone along a preset route. And at the same time, the device can move not only in a straight line and rotate 90° or 180°, but is also capable of doing somersaults 360°.
Syma X21W
Advantages:
- convenient control
- altitude and flight range
- build quality
- perfect for a beginner
- compact
- affordable price
Flaws:
- flight time
- no memory card slot
This concludes the professional review of quadcopters under 10,000 rubles. We hope that the information provided, collected by our experts, was enough to remove the question of how to choose the best quadcopter.
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Results: which quadcopter is the best?
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| Model | Category | Size | Flight characteristics | Flight time | Data transmission, remote control | Camera | Additional functions | Average score |
| DJI Mavic 2 Pro | high end | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4,8 |
| Powervision PowerEgg X Wizard | high end | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4,5 |
| DJI FPV | high end | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4,3 |
| DJI Mavic Air 2 | middle segment | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4,8 |
| Hubsan Zino 2 | middle segment | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4,5 |
| Parrot Anafi | middle segment | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3,8 |
| DJI Mini 2 | budget segment | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4,7 |
| DJI (Ryze) Tello | budget segment | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3,7 |
| Syma X20 | budget segment | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 3,4 |
Don't take this as hype, but the fact remains that DJI's dominance in the consumer drone market is still undeniable. The highest scores in all categories were received by quadcopters of this particular brand: the smallest but very cool Mini 2, the versatile Mavic Air 2 and the flying professional video studio - Mavic Pro 2. However, you can easily choose DJI’s competitors, the only question is your tasks and interests : the Syma X20 nanodrone is an excellent toy for 2 thousand rubles, the Hubsan Zino 2 shoots in 4K resolution at 60 fps and at the same time costs 20 thousand less than the Air 2, and the Powervision PowerEgg X Wizard can fly in pouring rain and even land on water , something no DJI drone can do.
*All prices are current at the time of publication of the article
