8 of the best drones for beginners in the UK
Everyone starts off as a beginner. Even someone like Roger Federer was a beginner at one time, and look how far he got. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the Federer of droning one day.
But for now, you have to start somewhere. We scoured the internet looking for the best and brightest drones for first-timers. No matter what your field of interest, whether that's photography or racing, we have found a drone that's perfect for you.
SEE ALSO: Take to the skies with 5 of the best drones in the UK
PSA: Before you start flying, it's important to register your drone with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) first, so you won't get in any bother with the authorities. In case you didn't know, piloting an unregistered drone is against the law. Go to CAA.co.uk for all the rules and regulations and CAA Consultations for drone registration. Read more...
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BEST FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
This is the affordable, easy-to-use, and durable drone that's built for beginners.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 12.2 x 3.8 inches
Weight: 848 grams
Flight time: Up to 7 minutes
Range: 50 metres
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BEST FOR FIRST PERSON VIEW
This is a great drone, especially for wannabe racers.
Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches
Weight: 1,360 grams
Flight time: 15 minutes
Range: 100 metres
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BEST FOR TEENS
This is a great entry into droning without spending a lot of money on something high-end.
Dimensions: 12.2 x 12.2 x 3.1 inches
Weight: 454 grams
Flight time: 5-7 minutes
Range: 50 metres
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BEST FOR 4K VIDEO
This is a near-professional drone that's also suited for first-timers.
Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.9 x 2.6 inches
Weight: 308 grams
Flight time: Up to 25 minutes
Range: 4,000 metres
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BEST FOR ASPIRING RACERS
This speedy little devil is great for first-timers.
Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 3.4 inches
Weight: 45.4 grams
Flight time: 4 minutes
Range: 100 yards
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BEST FOR PHOTOGRAPHY
This is a great introduction to the wide world of aerial photography.
Dimensions: 31 x 9 x 31 inches
Weight: 141 grams
Flight time: 7-10 minutes
Range: 100 metres
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BEST FOR (SUPERVISED) KIDS
The plastic build might make it feel like a toy, but make no mistake about it, this drone takes off and soars.
Dimensions: 6.7 x 6.2 x 3.5 inches
Weight: 340 grams
Flight time: 9-10 minutes
Range: 50 metres
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BEST FOR RANGE
Fly far away with a remote control distance of up to 500 metres.
Dimensions: 13.6 x 12.6 x 5.9 inches
Weight: 962 grams
Flight time: Up to 18 minutes
Range: 500 metres
