Mini Quadcopter Drone (GD65A)

Sure, state-of-the-art drones sound cool and drool-worthy – but what about spending hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars to get one? And you know what? You don’t need one of those hyped-up models to have fun, anyway – the best mini drone can pack just as much fun and excitement but at a fraction of the price.

There are quite a lot of things you can do with a small Nano, pocket, or micro drone – from improving your piloting skills to performing intricate mid-air stunts and having full-blown indoor drone races.

There are three things a starter drone should be – easy to use at all levels, durable enough to survive accidental crashes, and cheap enough to not lose sleep over damaging it. And yes, the GD65A drone checks out all three boxes.

So, if you’re not quite ready to splurge on one of those state-of-the-art models until you’ve worked on your piloting skills a bit, this tiny, toy-grade drone might be perfect for the job!

The drone uses a detachable battery with an average life of five to six minutes. It’s not something to call home about, but they’re five minutes of pure fun, nonetheless.

You’ll be glad to know that it does come with a backup battery, though. Also, you’ll get low-battery notifications for both the controller and the drone – the former will emit a beeping sound, and the latter will show it’s time to recharge the battery by blinking continuously.

There’s a reason why this drone’s so popular among beginners – and it mostly comes down to its user-friendly operation.

Seriously, it’s so easy to use that even first-time users – I’m talking folks who never owned a drone, let alone operated one – will manage to get it off the ground, and keep it there.

The secret is in its handy features, including the one-key take-off and landing, and the so-called Altitude Hold function. It doesn’t get much simpler than that – push a button for take-off, enable the Altitude Hold mode, and the drone will stay at its current height until you figure out what to do next.

Furthermore, the three-speed adjustments and the Headless Mode feature are there to ensure a smooth, worry-free experience for all skill levels.

And if you ever feel like you’re losing control, you can always turn to the Emergency Stop function for help – it will turn the drone off automatically.

Not bad for a cheap, toy-like drone, huh?