Best Drones Under 200 With Camera And Gps On The Market Today

This machine is very beautiful! When opened, there is a black back packing machine. The parts of the machine are in different areas of the package. The instructions are detailed and available in several languages. I downloaded the APP and activated the machine in eight steps. I tried it indoors, and it was fast and smooth. Look forward to going outside and making great videos.

The drone is nice; its responsive and handles well, it handles wind pretty good, it has decent range, the remote is comfortable in my hands(Playstation Style), video resolution looks pretty good and the image is stable and the camera has a micro SD slot in the back of it with camera controls integrated into the remote. I had to return the first one because of remote sync issues, but that was my mistake which I learned after I watched the YouTube video. Return and replacement of the first drone was painless and the second drone came within 2 days. I purchased the drone that said it was fulfilled by Amazon, and not some 3rd party seller which, in my experience, seems to always make returns easier.

When I first flew the drone, I set it on level ground, did the remote sync, and off it went; that easy. I didnt calibrate the GPS or use the app the first flight. There was no second flight with the first drone. After watching the YouTube video I realized I had to do the GPS calibration, I didn't have a choice, but it wasn't difficult. There is a YouTube video by Potensic titled, "How to pair and calibrate Potensic T25 GPS drone" which shows how to calibrate the drone in a couple easy steps. In short, returning the first drone was due to not calibrating the GPS, which isn't always necessary to just do a simple quick flight. I followed all calibrations on the 2nd drone and had no issues. Sometimes I'm able to fly after syncing the remote and other times I have to calibrate the GPS to fly. Either way, its not difficult to get flight ready.

The case that it comes with does its job. It's not a hard case, but the packing inside is a hard type foam that does protect the drone and everything in it really well. Everything fits in there really snug with little wasted space. Theres even room enough for one or two more batteries, which brings me to the only negative thing I have to say about the drone; battery life.

As with most beginner/basic drones, battery life is short. The drone comes with three batteries though. They are fully encased and have an on/off button right on the battery plus four indicator lights which tells you the batteries' life. These are not battery packs with pigtails that have to be plugged in. Theres a slot in the back of the drone where the battery just slides and clicks in. Flight time is roughly 10-12 minutes depending on wind conditions. I observed that if the drone has to stabilize itself in windy conditions, the batteries will run out quicker.

In summary; good drone, easy to calibrate and fly, battery life is decent given price point and again there are three of them, video quality is good and having the SD card slot is a plus if video/snapshots are your thing, the carrying case is convenient and protects the drone well, the YouTube video Potensic made shows you how to calibrate, connect drone to the wifi/app, and flight controls. Would like to give the Dreamer model a try next

I own about 6 drones now. Some are just toys for playing with indoors, but I do have another more expensive drone that is GPS enabled and that I have a lot of fun with outside. However, that drone only has a flight time of about 10 minutes, I believe due to the weight, it's very heavy for a drone. If you’re just getting into drones, I think this is a great budget beginner drone. You won’t have the range of a DJI Mini, which this drone is very similar to, but you can have the same experience up to a limited range for more than 1/3 of the price.
First, when you open the package, you’ll notice a great carrying case that fits everything, including the drone, controller, two batteries, chargers and spare props. All my other drones are in the original boxes they came in or lying around loose. This case is just another great feature of this drone.
The batteries on this drone last about 20 minutes each. They’re lightweight and have a much better-charging cable than previous drones. Unlike most that use the troublesome micro USB port, these use a usb cable that attaches to the battery solidly and easily. I personally hate micro USBs, as they seem to fit poorly and wear out over time. The Controller still uses the micro USB, but this isn’t charged near as often as the batteries.
One thing to note on the batteries. There is a red cap that covers the battery connection on the drone. You should keep this. This piece allows you to store a battery in the drone without the electrical connection being made. Electronic equipment should never be stored with batteries connected, as it can damage both the battery and the equipment.

This HS175D isn't near as heavy as my HS270. This drone is very compact and only weighs about 216 grams. I’ve also noticed this drone obtains GPS signal faster than my other drones and with 20+ minutes of flight time, I’m completely happy with that. The app that you use on the phone will walk you thru setup and preparation for flight making it quick and easy.
The drone’s camera has a single axis gimble, allowing you to rotate it 90 degrees, from straight ahead to straight down. So, while you lose some ability to move in 3 directions like you would with a drone like the DJI Mini 2, you gain rigidity that protects the camera in the event of a crash. The app doesn’t have a lot of camera control for things like exposure, but it does work well for pictures and video.
Other than the camera, the other difference between a high-end drone like the DJI Mini 2 is the connection between the camera and drone. Not to get too technical because both use Wi-Fi signals, but the DJI Mini 2 uses Occusync, which gives you a range of up to 11k yards (6+ miles), whereas this drone uses Wi-Fi on a 5Ghz channel, which has a longer range than say a 2.4Ghz signal, but it is limited and doesn’t like interference from solid objects. If you were operating in maximum conditions (no interference at all from other Wi-Fi signals and no physical interference, you might expect a range of about 650 yards at best. I think a more practical limit would be about 350 yards.
When operating outdoors, you should keep a clear line of sight with your drone, or you may lose connection, and you won't be able to navigate with the camera. The range of the controller is better and not subject to the same limitations, so you'll still be able to control the drone, you just won't have the camera.

I liked the fact that it was easy to operate

You will be thankful for the extra parts if this is your first time flying a drone like me.

Es mi primer dron y en relación con el precio me parece bueno

Very very cheap construction and durability I would consider poor..

Takes time to get used to but fun to enjoy

Although this isn't my first drone I will say I'm still a beginner pilot. Really still learning to be comfortable with flight controls and busing a phone screen to direct the drone. Although i had an initial issue with connecting the drone to controller once I read the included manua and referred to the app the issue was resolved easily.
Things I appreciate are the leds, actually they are highly visible and gives me a good reference of the direction its traveling in. I also liked the easy 1 button take off landing buttons really allow smooth operation and less risk of making any sudden moves that can lead to crashing and damaging the drone. The drone does have GPS 2k camera follow me and flight planning modes. Honestly I've tried them all out a little, but as I stated I'm still a bit nervous about letting the drone out my sight and really dis-trusting that I may lose it so I try to keep it within eye range. Its not the drone its me I have trust issues,, lol. But all the modes and features have been flawless in operation and the ease of use is building up my confidence to do more each time I take it out.
The flight time per battery is less 20 mins but I'm fine with that as 2 batteries with chargers are included also spare props are included as well.. The drone itself is is solid and I like that its foldable. The controller is comfortable, it has a built in battery and includes a USB charger which is great.
The image quality is grat for the price.
Overall, I'd recommend this drone if you want to learn how to fly and get a few more advanced features you get with some more expensive drone at less then half the price .

The drone was packed well and safely and arrived very quickly.
It exceeded my expectations and easily convinced me in previous real-world tests. An extensive guide guided tips, setup and operation.
With a 2K camera, so I don't have to worry about photos or videos being out of focus. Thanks to the GPS feature, it lets me know where the drone is at any given time.
So far, I've always had a sense of security while flying. There is no situation where I think I can't control the drone. It is very stable in the air. Recommend it to all of you.

It's nice that the drone came installed and ready to operate so I didn't need to scratch my head for installation. There are 4 spare paddles and 4 paddle guards inside, which is especially thoughtful. There are also two batteries and the battery life is quite good. I think it can probably fly for over 30 minutes as I tried for over 20 minutes and the battery still wasn't used up. The remote control is rechargeable, so I don't have to buy batteries as often. It has a small, foldable remote control with a phone holder at the top, which easily fits in my pocket after folding. The remote control is comfortable to hold in my hand. The buttons are nicely arranged. The joystick is very responsive and feels sturdy. The drone's 2K pixels are clear, and it's easy to take pictures and videos that can be operated by gestures. The response is particularly impressive, and the drone comes back automatically when you press the GPS one button to return. There are many other features that I am still trying one by one, but overall, at this price, it is a very good deal and I highly recommend it.

This is Absolutely a Great Little Drone it Looks Like the "Mini-Me" of the HS720(E) it is super easy to set up and I was really impressed the storage case it comes with and how quiet it is but the 2 things that really impressed me was the SD Card Slot (up to 32GB) on the Drone and you can adjust the Camera up and down From the Controller that really blew my mind because I have never seen that feature on a small Drone, it's not really a mini Drone it's more like a mid-sized but it truly preforms like a full size Drone, the App is laid out so it is very easy to understand and use, the FPV is great too I sat in my Recliner and was able to fly it through my house using the FPV, the Videos are really clear and they are stored to your cellphone (720P) and the SD Card (1080p) the Controller range is 330ft and the FPV range is also 330ft, the auto take off button on the controller makes this Drone perfect for beginners, when you press it the Drone takes off nice and easy and will hover at like 4 or 5ft, it may drift a little (especially in a little wind) but setting the trim was really easy and once you have it trimmed the altitude hold is great it hovers so well you have plenty of time to use the features on the App (circle fly, tap to fly ect.) or even take a drink lol! I would absolutely recommend this Drone to anyone wanting to learn how to fly Drones or anyone just wanting a super fun Drone to fly indoors on a rainy day or in there backyard (with no wind) bottom line this is another really great Drone from Holy Stone not to mention they have Great Customer Service.

I was pleasantly surprised with this drone from the packaging, to the included materials and parts and definitely the performance.

Pros:
* Batteries:
They don't have to be in the drone to charge and it comes with two, so you can fly while one is charging (although, it will take more than the 20 minute flight time to charge, which is to be expected)

* Camera:
You can actually change the view of the camera while operating. Most drones in this price range are set in one place and won't move or can only be adjusted pre-flight by hand.

* Case:
Comes in a perfect fitting case with additional parts. Most drones in this price range just comes in a box and plastic.

* Ease of use:
Instructions are simple enough and the drone is very responsive.

Cons:
* Not a large done and not very heavy, so don't fly outside on a windy day (they tell you this in the Instructions)

All in all, well worth the money.

The HS 440 is a little gem. I was looking for a drone to take on backpacking trips. I needed something compact and light, check! Good battery life, check! Adjustable camera during flight, check! Protective carrying case, check! Entry level price point, check! The description doesn't mention this but you can add a 32g sd card to boost video quality and range. I live where fall colors are amazing and look forward to using this drone to capture that beauty. I will be adding video as soon as I get the free time to get out there!
Beyond the drone itself being an exceptional bang for the buck I can assure you that from my experience HS customer service is top notch. Initially I had to send them an email regarding my purchase. I received a phone call at 11:30 pm est the same day/night to address my situation. Being so late and not recognizing the number I did not answer. The following day Lily from HS followed up via email and we exchanged almost daily emails until my concern was resolved. The customer service dedication was way above my expectations. Thanks Lily!

Great Drone , It was easy to fly it and It captures amazing footages with good quality . I’m happy with it

I’m a beginner and wasn’t sure if I would know how to use it. But it’s easy to use.
I really liked it and I’m having so much fun!

I had zero experience with flying drones before this purchase. I imagined it’d be hard to figure out the controls and would take some time before I could really hone my skills. Surprisingly, I didn’t have to wait very long before I was able to fly the drone well enough that I was able to get some great overhead shots of my kids playing baseball and the shoreline at the beach. I really like having the ability to use either the remote or my phone to fly the drone. Both are easy to use and come packed with enough features that it makes flying a breeze! The packing is also great because it makes it extremely portable and I can pack it in my backpack when I’m riding the hills on my mountain bike and allows me to get some really cool shots of the trails I ride.

I purchased this for my son 10 yrs birthday and he enjoyed, easy use and awesome feature. Its has very clear video and pictures HD. Its very stable flying as 10yers kid can control it. I paired iPhone to enjoy more i did some pictures and videos. It has one minor issue the camera control bottom up and down its functioning but the direction sign on bottom is opposite ( i mean up make camera move down , and down move camera up) . I dont see this a big a problem. Thats why I gave five star.

The HS260 is a small, lightweight, and comes in a compact travel case. Very easy to set up, quick to pair, and no spinning the drone in circles to calibrate, nice. The batteries last 15 minutes each. The drone is very stable to fly up to mild winds. The controls are easy to use, and the drone responds quickly. The camera takes quality pictures, the lens can move up/down, and the video recording works well. You can control the drone from the included remote or use the phone screen controls, which work well. All of the features work as described. For under $100, this drone comes loaded with many features and a nice travel case; excellent job, Holy Stone.