1. DJI Spark - 16 minutes, 31 MPH, 1080p
2. DJI Phantom 3 Standard - 25 minutes, 36 MPH, 2.7k
3. Parrot Bebop 2 - 24 minutes, 36 MPH, 1080p
These are the best drones that you can buy for under $500. They offer superior flight time, better range, and a longer battery life than cheaper drones. They also offer well-designed intelligent flight features such as follow me mode. Simply connect to the app on your phone or tablet and you can tell the drone to follow you around.
These drones have a flight time starting at 16 minutes and going up to 25 minutes. These are among the longest lasting drones in the world. The typical starter drone can only fly for around 8 - 10 minutes.
You can fly up to 1.2 miles away from the controller with these drones. This is far enough to enable epic scenic shots from the sky at max speeds of 36 MPH.
These drones offer great value for money. They are the perfect stepping stone before getting a more expensive model.
