There's really no reason not to get that drone you've been eyeing for the upcoming holidays - or the drone your loved one has been drooling over even with the changing regulations on drone flying.
Of course, the choices are endless, which is why we've created this list of the best three drones you can get for your money.
Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control Ultimate Millennium Falcon Quad
Price: $89.99
There's no doubt that the Air Hogs "Star Wars" Remote Control Ultimate Millennium Falcon Quad is the ultimate pick and dream toy of every "Star Wars" fan. According to Mashable, this is the first official flying Millennium Falcon Drone.
Even though it's small and made of foam, any fan would totally love this toy because of the great detail work. Not only that, but when it's in the air, "this drone looks like it could make the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."
It spans approximately 6 inches across, and is supplied with a traditional RC controller. It's also great for indoor use, although a lot of practice may be needed beforehand.
However, with the good comes the bad: it doesn't have a camera (it seems to really just be a toy), doesn't have precise controls, in addition to four huge rotors.
Parrot Bebop Drone
Price: $549
Parrot has made a lot of different kinds of drones over the years, both for enthusiasts and consumers. But its first Bebop drone was probably the most groundbreaking one.
It has robot-like intelligence, making it much easier to hover in air. The Bebop Drone also has a 14-megapixel camera that can shoot up to 1080p video. Not only that, it features a digital gimbal, which easily crops out those moving parts of the images.
The first Bebop could only fly for 11 minutes per charge, but the Parrot Bebop 2 has more that double of that flight time. Additionally, it can also fly as fast as 37 mph and could vertically launch at 13 mph.
The drone can also be flown using an iPad for a controller, unless you can spare a few hundred dollars more for the SkyController, giving Bebop 2 increased range and precise controls.
DJI Phantom 3 Standard
Price: $699
DJI has made a name for itself in the drone industry - it's one of the most well known brand names - which makes it "somewhat impenetrable" for the average guy.
But the Phantom 3 Standard changes all that: it has the best of what DJI has to offer on the professional terms, but remains with the simplicity that consumers have been looking for.
Not only is the Phantom 3 Standard easy to set up, it's also comes with a remote control. It can also be used with an iPhone, letting consumers get all the necessary information about the drone and gives a view of the camera's vision.
The HD camera lies on a physical gimbal, which conveniently hangs from the drone's belly - this makes the imagery highly steady, with easy controls of the camera tilt through the remote as well.
Even better, captured videos are saved on a micro SD card, and it has a built in GPS (just in case you can't seem to spot it anymore). The Phantom 3 Standard can fly up to 35 mph, although it does have range limitations for Wi-Fi capability (approximately 325 feet).
