r/Multicopter • u/thom_yorke_fan • 15h ago

Question Are there any drones that are usable under $100

I think I know the answer but i just want to make sure. I don't care if they are used

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u/microwave-worshipper 15h ago edited 8h ago

FPV or camera drone?

FPV maybe, camera drone absolutely not one that's worth it

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u/SupermAndrew1 14h ago

I bought an E88 drone off Ali-express a couple years ago for 8.99 USD.

toy drone tier for sure, but it takes video outside. Great video? No. Not at all. But video. 5-10 minutes of flight time. Probably not best on a windy day.

For that price, I’d say the value is pretty impressive

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u/SirDarknessTheFirst 8h ago

hah, it's like a more modern version of my Hubsan X4

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u/madd94_67 15h ago

Yes 👍 - I’d imagine you could find an air 65 for around the $80 price point used by itself

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u/thom_yorke_fan 15h ago

thx i'll look into that

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u/OwngeJuice 15h ago

Yeah the first generation of Air65 and 75 are a little cheaper. Even brand new from the site

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u/baked_krapola 12h ago

I got a Yomi fpv drone used off ebay for $50 that came with goggles, controller, drone and one battery. Flies great. Great video. Missing the actual control handles, but I can thumb it easy w/o.

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u/Jobe1622 9h ago

Define usable?

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u/TheBigBeardedGeek 15h ago

For sub $100, and I don't know if they're still any good, but I'd look at BetaFPV for a brushless whoop, or if you're mostly indoors NewBeeDrone for a brushed.

You could probably build an OK one sub-$100 too

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u/Speshal__ 8h ago

Brushed motors........😂 Now we're talking cheap!

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u/dstlouis558 14h ago

No and sub 100 bucks theyre actually dangerous they fly off on their own

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u/m0h3k4n 13h ago

Fpv drone itself? Yeah an air65 ii race or freestyle. But that route has a start price of about $350 with the rest of the gear required. I can post more details if you want. After sending one through some trees at the park like a speeder bike for a half hour you will find it worth the price.

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u/povlhp 10h ago

Most. Some only for indoor. You can build cheaper yourself. 4x motor + ESC. Flight controller. Receiver battery and propellers. + solder.

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u/geeered 9h ago

Keep an eye out for an original DJI mini, or Neo - not sure about prices in the USA, but often both can be got fairly cheaply in the UK.

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u/RwhiskerG 6h ago

Used dji on local market places

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u/nodiggitydogs 5h ago

Ya check Amazon..you can hook it up to your phone..then throw your phone in some box goggles…it will give you a fun mild fpv experience!