Best Drones Under $200

Are you looking for a beginner’s drone that doesn’t cost a seasoned drone pilot’s fortune? Your budget is around $200, which you know can get you a pretty good drone. What are the best UAVs for less than $200?

Here are the top 8 drone models for under $200:

• Holy Stone HS110G
• Potensic T25
• TizzyToy Drone
• Holy Stone HS120D
• Sanrock U52
• DEERC D10
• UranHub Drone
• Ryze Tech Tello

In this expansive guide, we’ll go through and review each of these exceptionally low-cost drones, covering specs and features.

We’ll also include pros and cons for each drone so you can determine which one might be right for you!

1. Holy Stone HS110G #

You can’t talk about low-cost drones without discussing Holy Stone, a manufacturer of affordable UAVs for beginners and slightly more seasoned drone pilots alike.

We’ll review two Holy Stone drones today beginning with the HS110G.

You get everything you need to begin flying your Holy Stone drone as soon as you open the box.

Included is a set of two batteries, one controller (or remote), one carrying bag, and the HS110G drone itself.

You also get spare parts and an owner’s manual for figuring out how your drone works inside and out.

Besides the remote, you can also operate the HS110G through your phone via the Holy Stone app, which is free to download and install.

The HS110G promises 26 minutes of consecutive flight time, which is quite good for a drone at its price.

Using a single-button start, the HS110G has a lot of handy automated features, including Follow Me (where your drone will literally follow you), custom flight paths, and GPS auto return.

The latter feature sends the HS110G back to you when it’s lost signal or it’s running out of power.

Included with this drone is a 1080P HD camera for recording both videos and images. Using the Holy Stone app, you can immediately post your drone footage to social media after your flight wraps up.

The Holy Stone HS110G has a control range of 984 feet max.

Pros #

• The HS110G is a beginner-friendly drone. Automated features will make you feel like an expert drone pilot while the Altitude Control System improves your stability.
• That you get an HD FPV camera in a drone for under $200 is quite impressive.
• The carrying bag makes it easy to take your new drone to and fro.
• The GPS locational assistance will prevent your drone from crashing due to signal or battery losses.

Cons #

• The 26-minute flight time is only achievable if you spend extra money to upgrade the included battery to two modular batteries instead.
• The plastic shell is not going to be able to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. Try not to crash your drone or it could be a goner!

2. Potensic T25 #

The Potensic T25 is next on our list.

Retailing for well under $200, your purchase of the T25 comes with four extra protection guards, four extra propeller blades, two extra landing gears, a screwdriver, a USB battery charger, a user manual, two 3.7-volt 1,000 mAh batteries for charging, a transmitter, an aluminum carrying case, and the drone itself.

The protection guards, which are made of a tough combination of plastic and rubber, are designed to make even beginners feel comfortable operating a drone like the T25.

The Follow Me mode utilizes GPS and your smartphone to track your movements, capturing aerial photos along the way.

The Auto Return feature is akin to what the Holy Stone HS110G offers, as the T25 uses GPS to come back to whatever you set as the home point.

The drone will also return to you if it’s losing the signal.

If you own VR glasses, you can take flying the T25 to the next level by transmitting 3D virtual reality live video.

The 2K Wi-Fi 120-degree FOV camera takes crisp photos even when the drone is maintaining speed, says Potensic.

An included wide-angle lens is adjustable for taking both videos and photos with impressive stability.

Toggle between Altitude Mode or Headless Mode and turn the T25 drone on and off with a single key.

The Potensic T25 can fly up to 300 meters.

Pros #

• The hands-free Follow Me mode is awesome, and it’s cool how the T25 uses your smartphone for Follow Me.
• The bright white color scheme of this drone is clean and appealing.
• The VR glasses compatibility is also a great feature!

Cons #

• The flight range of the T25 could be farther.
• Although its aluminum frame is more durable than plastic, aluminum can get dinged up easily.

3. TizzyToy Drone #

Don’t be fooled by the name. The TizzyToy is not a toy drone but the real deal.

Your order comes with a remote control, two charging cables, four protective frames, a screwdriver, two batteries, an owner manual, a storage bag, and the TizzyToy drone itself. That’s a good value for under $200.

The TizzyToy drone folds so it’s compact and portable. When open, the drone measures 13 inches long by 13 inches tall. Folding it reduces the size to 7.1 inches long by 5.5 inches tall.

We recommend downloading the free TizzyToy app to get the most use of your drone.

You can operate the TizzyToy from your phone, transmit HD images, edit images, and take videos and photos.

You can also map flight routes through the app using the Trajectory Control Flight feature.

The single-button takeoff and landing make starting this drone easy, and all the fun features will give you a reason to keep coming back to the TizzyToy.

You can tumble the drone 360 degrees, use a single-key return, or gesture to make the TizzyToy automatically take a photo.

The drone also features a streamer hover feature so you don’t have to stress about the drone’s stability.  

A 6K high-definition camera with a 90-degree adjustment option can shoot 120-degree ultra-wide-angle footage. You can also use the top-down or normal angle options.

The bottom camera is for more than capturing photos and videos. The camera also improves stability, enhancing the depth perception of the TizzyToy.

An included RGB lighting fan that you activate at the push of the button illuminates the fan blades. These lights use a separate battery and will not drain the main battery.

When the lights illuminate, your drone will look especially epic.

Pros #

• Everything about the TizzyToy is made to grab your attention, from its bright red color scheme to its illuminating lights atop the four propellers.
• The upgraded camera shoots quality photos and videos for the price of this drone.
• It’s a nice touch that you can select from several shooting modes.
• That you can choose between the included remote or your smartphone for controlling the TizzyToy makes this drone easy to use.

Cons #

• The TizzyToy can kind of come across as cheap (it does cost under $100).
• Users have complained about the battery.

4. Holy Stone HS120D #

The second Holy Stone drone on our list is the HS120D, which also happens to be an Amazon’s Choice product.

In the package, you’ll find a user manual, a USB charging cable, four propellers, two extra landing gears, two batteries, a transmitter, a carrying backpack, and the HS120D drone.

The single-key takeoff and landing feature makes it so simple to get started. Once your HS120D is in the air, you can always use Headless Mode.

In this mode, you can orient the direction of your drone up to 300 meters high. Even beginners who struggle to keep their drone going in one consistent direction can now do so with Headless Mode.

The Speed Adjust function is also useful for beginners, as is Altitude Hold.

Of course, the HS120D has GPS Auto Return. When the battery begins running close to empty or if the drone exits its signal range, it will automatically come back to you.

Follow Me mode is back as well. With the aforementioned Holy Stone app, you can map a custom flight path for your HS120D drone to follow using your smartphone screen.

The 2K ultra 120-degree HD camera is optimized for the most stable first-person view you’ll find among Holy Stone drone cameras. The camera is adjustable as well so you can get just the right shot.

After you’re done capturing priceless memories, the HS120D can transmit your videos.

Pros #

• The Holy Stone HS120D includes a backpack for easily toting around your drone no matter where your adventures take you.
• The HS120D is so lightweight that recreational drone pilots won’t even have to register it with the Federal Aviation Administration or FAA.
• The variety of flight modes and custom flight mapping included with the HS120D will keep beginner drone pilots entertained for a long time to come.

Cons #

• The included batteries (three in all) only provide 10 minutes of flight time, which is not much at all.
• It takes 120 minutes to charge the battery, giving you even less bang for your buck.

5. Sanrock U52 #

If you want a drone for under $100, the Sanrock U52 is one such suitable option.

When you open the Amazon package, you’ll find a screwdriver, a user manual, one charging cable, four protection frames, four extra props, a 3.7-volt 1,500 mAh battery, a transmitter with a phone holder, and the U52 drone in the box.

Here are some specs. The U52 weighs 0.38 pounds and has a max control range of 320 feet. Its live video transmission rate is 96 feet.

You get 13 minutes of flight per battery, and it takes 200 minutes to charge the battery.

Do you want to do tricks with your drone? Who doesn’t! The U52 can flip 360 degrees in four different directions as well as roll to impress all your drone buddies.

An emergency landing feature is the equivalent of Auto Return in the U52.

Through the free Sanrock smartphone app that you should download, you’ll know when the U52 is out of range or running out of battery. It will also land automatically.

The U52 also has smart alerts that begin beeping so your drone never crashes from a dead battery or being out of range.

Headless Mode keeps your drone directional thanks to the remote no matter which way the UAV is oriented.

Choose between two flight speeds, low or high. As a beginner, you can start with low speeds and eventually graduate to faster speeds.

Map a route however you wish with custom-drawn maps courtesy of your smartphone.

The U52 also responds to voice controls. If you say words such as “take off” or “land,” the drone will recognize your commands and react accordingly.

Gesture control is a feature in the same vein. When you open your palm or make a V with your fingers, you can control when the drone records and how far out it flies before it begins recording.

The Sanrock U52 includes an HD 1080p FPV camera with an adjustable angle up to 90 degrees.

Pros #

• The U52 is the first drone on the list that has automatic tricks. This kind of feature can make any beginner drone pilot feel like a pro!
• You can transmit FPV footage in real-time while watching the footage upload on the app. You can also edit HD footage and send it to social media all from the app.
• The Auto Hovering feature keeps the drone stable, which is important for beginners still figuring out how their drone handles.
• The U52 alerts you visually and audibly when your drone is exiting its preferred range or running out of battery so you always know when to send the drone back to you.

Cons #

• The plastic shell of the U52 could shatter if it takes a big fall.
• The video you take using this drone gets transmitted to a microSD card, and it’s not clear if the card is included with your purchase.

6. DEERC D10 #

DEERC is another renowned brand that manufactures low-cost introductory drones, and the D10 fits right within your recommended price range.

This UAV is both kid-friendly and adult-friendly.

You get everything you need in the box, including a carrying bag, a screwdriver, an owner manual, four propeller guards, four spare props, one USB charging cable, two 3.7-volt drone batteries, one transmitter, and the D10 drone.

The gesture control feature toggles between both video and photo recording depending on your gestures. You can take hands-free photos and videos, which is always cool.

The single-key startup and landing are another feature for convenience. Even kids who are new to drones can figure out how to get the D12 up in the air and then how to bring it to a safe landing.

Headless Mode is another beginner-friendly feature for maintaining the drone’s orientation.

Speed adjustments are also designed for first-time drone pilots. You can select low, medium, or high speeds, and you can toggle any of the settings even when the D12 is in flight.

Make your own path with custom routing via the DEERC app, which you can download for free on your smartphone.

The D12 comes with a 2K HD camera that can take aerial photos and videos.

With FPV Wi-Fi transmission, you can send images as you take them without a drop in quality. You can also instantly share your photos of your drone adventures to all your friends and family.

With a G-sensor for maintaining its gravity, you can keep the D12 flying horizontally or vertically using just your smartphone.

Voice commands allow you to send the D12 backward, forward, right, or left via your voice. You can also tell the drone to take off or land and it will listen.

The DEERC D12 is also compactable so you can fold yours down and take it with you.

Pros #

• The D12 can fly for 24 to 30 minutes at a clip, which is longer than a lot of the other drones we’ve reviewed.
• The FPV transmission range is 80 meters, which is generous.
• Using the 3D Flips feature, the D12 can flip and turn so using it is very exciting!

Cons #

• The D12 is made largely of plastic, so take care of yours so it doesn’t break.
• The flight distance of the drone is only 100 meters. 

7. UranHub Drone #

A budget drone for under $90 is the UranHub, an eponymously-named drone that’s sure to impress.

In the package, you get a user manual, a screwdriver with screws, a USB battery charger, four spare prop blades, two landing gears, four protection guards, two 3.7-volt 1,000 mAh batteries, a remote control, and the UranHub drone.

Designed to be as beginner-friendly as possible, the UranHub drone uses single-tap button activation to send your drone into the skies and land it.

The propellers have anti-collision barriers so that even if your drone crashes and burns (not literally, let’s hope), the barriers will protect the props.

Headless Mode is another feature, as is Altitude Hold for setting the height of the UranHub and keeping it there.

The UranHub drone is compatible with VR glasses for witnessing in first person the perspective of a drone in flight.

Raise your drone two meters high and then select the 3D Flips option to send the UranHub spinning. The drone can flip 360 degrees.

Using Trajectory Flight, you can route your flight path. This feature is compatible with the free UranHub app, which you can download on your smartphone.

When you talk, the UranHub drone listens. You can verbally tell the drone to move to the right, the left, backward, or forward. You can also use voice commands for takeoff and landing.

Gesture control is another intuitive feature. When you open your palm, that tells the UranHub drone to record video. Open your palm again to stop the video.

Make a peace sign (a V with your fingers) and the drone will take a photo in three seconds. Be sure to pose accordingly!

The ultra HD 2K camera takes videos in 2040×1152 25fps quality. The camera is adjustable as well.

You can transmit FPV footage as you take it, and edit it and send it to social media once it’s stored on your phone. The video transmission range is 196 feet.  

Pros #

• The UranHub is quite a complete little drone for its low price. Between its myriad of features and the VR compatibility, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
• The voice and gesture controls are smart and make using the drone enjoyable.
• The included stunts option is sure to appeal to most drone users.

Cons #

• The remote does not come with batteries.
• The UranHub has a flight time of 12 minutes and takes 120 minutes to charge.

8. Ryze Tech Tello #

Editor’s Choice

Last but certainly not least is the Ryze Tech Tello, which is an Amazon’s Choice drone that’s powered by DJI.

This is a kids’ drone, but if you don’t mind that, let the Tello dazzle you, as it surely will.

The Tello comes packed with a propeller removal tool, a micro USB cable, batteries, a set of propeller guards, and four propellers.

Tello does tricks easily so you can show off to your friends when flying your drone at the park.

The camera can take HD720-quality video and 5MP photos, which is without a doubt the highest-quality media of all the drones we’ve reviewed today.

The dual antennae enhance the stability of video transmission. EZ Shots is a feature that makes getting started with drone photography easy, quick, and fun.

With the Tello app, the photos and videos you take go straight to your smartphone so you can post them across social media.

The Ryze Tech Tello flies for 13 minutes at a clip.

Pros #

• Although the Tello isn’t a DJI drone per se, it’s still a great chance to get introduced to the high quality of DJI products but without the DJI prices.
• The video and image quality is like something you’d see in a drone that costs twice or thrice the price of the Tello.
• Tello uses Scratch, a programmable coding system created at MIT so that you can program the drone how you want to.

Cons #

• The flight time of the Tello could be better, especially from a drone associated with DJI.

Conclusion #

Who says that a quality drone has to cost a fortune? As these 8 drones prove, you can get lots of exceptional features, quality cameras, and great functionality for under $200.

We hope you’ve found the next drone for you on this list!