While the DJI Mavic Pro and GoPro Karma might be the only two drones getting any press these days, there still are a lot of good drones out there for people looking to get started in aerial photography, and at a fraction of the price. Drones, such as the DJI Phantom 4, which are barely half a year old routinely have the prices slashed in order to stay competitive in a market which is innovating at the speed of light. Because of this, you can easily buy a drone for under $1000 and often even under $500. Here are the current best deals on drones you can find online:
Despite 3D Robotics discontinuing the Solo and pivoting to focus on commercial drone uses, I still believe that the software for this drone is one of the best on the market. I purchased the Solo when it first came out for $1400 with the gimbal, but you can get it for $1000 less through B&H. True, you still have to get a GoPro 3+ or GoPro 4, but those have dropped in price since the release of the HERO5. Below is a video I filmed using the 3DR Solo and GoPro 4 Black.
The DJI Phantom 3 was and still is one of the most popular drones of all time. While this particular discount through Best Buy is only on the introductory model, its 12MP sensor, 2.7k video, and 1km
