Best RTF and BNF Racing Drones To Buy (2017 Edition)

 The Arris FPV250 sits pretty at the top of FPV racing. Although it spots some of the best and latest racing friendly specs such as the high quality S2205 2300KV motor and low weight, it does not come completely assembled when you buy it. As a BNF (bind and fly) drone, you need to buy your own radio system, battery, and transmitter.

Like every other BNF model, the Mach 25 includes everything except FPV goggles, battery charger, and a radio transmitter. But what sets it apart from the rest is the unique shell and its race-inspired design. As such, the Blade Mach 25 FPV is an unchallenged favorite when it comes to drone racing. It is well known for complying with the racers instructions at the turn of a switch or touch of a button.

Force 1 XDR220 was purely designed to race and this is evident its light weight, durability, and quality frame. It fits all levels of racers and much as you can get as an RTF package, you also have the option to buy the kit separately and go ahead to assemble your own unit. And it comes highly recommended not just for aerobatic flights and flight views but aerial photography as well.

Eachine Racer 250 is more geared towards the pilot who is fresh into drone racing as opposed to the FPV racing purist. It’s relatively cheap as well making it an inexpensive option to get into FPV racing while at the same time allowing you the space to upgrade it as you wish. It’s built not just to be reassembled but disassembled for upgrades and repairs with its parts/ hardware readily available and affordable.  Other race-inspired features include built-in OSD, automatic search frequency, long distance remote control and a lot more.

Hubsan is a dominant brand in the drone space and their X4 H107D comes loaded with 6-axis flight control system, adjustable gyro sensitivity not to mention the live feed from its camera amongst a pack of other race-inspired features. It’s relatively cheaper, small and able to navigate even confined areas.

This racing drone from vortex falls into the category of a 250 mm drone racer. It is meant for an experienced drone racer who wants to experience even edgier racing. It is even so versatile that you can repair it even as you are in the field or just about any other space.

Right out of its package, this bird is tuned with efficiency and this allows all levels of users, from novices to veterans to fly it at intense speeds. Even with standard OEM settings, it’s surprisingly fast and even more fun than you could imagine. In total, there are three flying modes: 2D stabilize mode, 2D intermediate mode and 2D advanced mode. Beginners can opt for the basic mode while the advanced mode is a perfect fit for advanced users.