Best Drones Under $100 In 2017

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Best Drones Under $100 In 2017

With every passing year, a new set of drones and quadcopters are released, equipped with the best features and more advanced flying capabilities. While established drone manufacturers always have amazing new quadcopters releasing each year, for 2017 there are also a few new entrants.

whether you are a beginner or an advanced flier, if you are a flying and drone enthusiast then buying a new quadcopter for 2017 is a great idea. Have a look at some of the best drones and quadcopters that are low budget and are equipped with the best features this year!

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Hubsan X4 H107C+ Plus Camera Quadcopter Drone

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Hubsan X4 H107C+ Plus Camera Quadcopter Drone

Max Video Resolution

720P 30 fps

Battery Charge Time

40 minutes

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

1 x transmitter
1 x battery
1 x charging cable
4 x blades

The Hubsan H107C has been upgraded to Hubsan X4 Camera Plus H107C+ quadcopter and this has been a much-awaited product in the drone and quadcopter market. Its upgrades include a massive redesign that makes the body of the drone sturdier and more robust. Even if the quadcopter falls from a height, the very robust material the quadcopter is made from can withstand the impact and not get damaged. 

Hubsan X4 H107P Plus RC Quadcopter

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Hubsan X4 H107P Plus RC Quadcopter

Battery Charge Time

30 minutes

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

1 x Transmitter
1 x USB Charging Cable
1 x Li-Po Battery
1 x Extra blade set

The Hubsan X4 Plus H107P RC Quadcopter is the upgraded version of Hubsan’s previously successful quadcopter H107L. Packing the same basic features as its predecessors the H107P is now available in a slightly sturdier package.

UDI U818A WiFi FPV RC Quadcopter Drone

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UDI U818A WiFi FPV RC Quadcopter Drone

Max Video Resolution

720P 30 fps

Megapixels

2.00

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

2.4Ghz Controller - 2 x 350mAh LiPo Batteries - USB Battery Charger - 4GB Micro-SD Card - 4 Spare Propellers - Power Bank - User Manual

The UDI U818A WiFi FPV RC Quadcopter Drone is great for adding some fun and adventure to your next outdoor trip, with its easy flight and beautiful aerial footage and photography.

This drone is easy to pair with any smartphone or tablet that uses iOS and Android systems, and fliers can watch live video and photo feed while the drone is flying on their screen to keep track.

Syma X5SW Quadcopter

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Syma X5SW Quadcopter

Megapixels

0.30

Battery Charge Time

130 minutes

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

1 * Transmitter (mode 2, left hand throttle)
1 * 3.7V 500mAh lipo battery
2 * Pairs spare propellers
1 * Screwdriver
1 * USB charger connected cable
4 * Landing gear (Bracket)
4 * Protective frames
1 * Wifi camera
1 * Phone attaching clamp
1 * English manual

The Syma X5SW Quadcopter is very similar to the Syma X5HW Quadcopter and majorly differs in camera specs. The X5SW is available in white or black color, and features a 6-Axis gyro system, which allows a more secure flight, along with stronger wind resistance and easy control. The gyroscope also lets you implement various flight movements with ease and enhances stability.

Cheerwing Syma X8W Quadcopter Drone

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Cheerwing Syma X8W Quadcopter Drone

Megapixels

2.00

Battery Charge Time

120 minutes

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

* 1 x Remote controller
* 1 x AC Charger
* 4pcs x Propeller
* 1 x Phone Grip
* 1 x Screw Driver
* 100% Brand New

The Cheerwing Syma X8W Quadcopter Drone uses 6 layers of SLR level lens and a 2MP Wi-Fi first person view camera, which helps in taking amazing videos and pictures. The FPV ability along with the Wi-Fi compatibility will allow users to watch what the camera is recording directly on their smartphones.

It features a 6-Axis gyro system, which allows a more secure flight, along with stronger wind resistance and easy control. The gyroscope also lets you implement various flight movements with ease and enhances stability.

DBPOWER X600C FPV ($5 above the limit)

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DBPOWER X600C FPV ($5 above the limit)

Megapixels

0.30

Battery Charge Time

120 min

Remote Frequency

2.4 GHz

Accessories In Box

1*Transmitter
6*Propeller Guard
2*Landing Gear
1*7.4V 700mAh Lithium Battery
6*Spare Propeller Blades
12*Screws
1*Screwdriver
1*Battery Charger
1*Camera and components
1*User Manual

The DBPOWER X600C FPV Hexacopter is an inexpensive and durable hexacopter that is safe, fun and easy to fly. While it is $5 over the limit of the article, those five dollars are well spent since it is a great quadcopter to buy especially if you are just learning how to fly drones and can help beginners pick up flying easily!

Parrot Swing Drone

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Parrot Swing Drone

Is it a drone? Is it a plane? It’s both! The Parrot Swing Drone comes with the combined power of a drone as well as a plane and allows users to fly in either way. It has the ability to take off and land just like a drone does, but it can fly like a plane does!

Flight features

Equipped with autopilot and a vertical takeoff and landing mode, this drone can fly at up to 19 mph speeds. The wings feature a unique design that is an X shape providing a dual piloting mode. Choose from Quadcopter mode or Plane mode.

JIE-STAR X8TW Foldable Drone

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JIE-STAR X8TW Foldable Drone

Max Video Resolution

720P 30 fps

Megapixels

0.30

Battery Charge Time

50 minutes

The JIE-STAR X8TW Foldable Drone is a 6-gyro drone that is easy to carry and is a convenient drone that can be taken along with you anytime you want. With great flight features, a decent camera and a stellar design, this is a good choice for a foldable drone in the market right now.

It uses a real-time 0.3MP camera to record 720p videos and take pictures, and users can see what is being recorded on their smartphone (iOS and Android) screen by connecting through W-Fi.