DJI Spark: 6 Alternative Drones at a Good Price

The new DJI drone, released in late May, features incredible features for a mini-drone. If its price is competitive, it still remains high if you want to take your first steps in the world of drones. To help you, we chose six alternatives to DJI Spark at more reasonable prices.

Presentation of DJI Spark

The DJI Spark mini-drone is a small technological marvel, it must be said from the outset. Compact, easy to handle, it has a range of 16 minutes and a sensor that take pictures of 12 megapixels and MP4 in Full HD encoded H.264 at 24 Mb / s.

Commandable through the remote control or a smartphone, it offers intelligent flight modes, selfie, ActiveTrack or TapFly. But above all, it can be directed through simple movements of the hands. In short, a small concentration of possibilities designed to get the general public to drones. The only small problem, it's price. At € 499, it is not in the top bracket from a tariff point of view. But that's enough to discourage a beginner.

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Parrot Bebop 2

Difficult to make a selection of drones at a low price without mentioning a Parrot drone. The range includes a multitude of models addressing this segment of the market. The Bebop 2 is a very good choice for beginners. It features a 14-megapixel camera, FullHD 1080p video and three stabilizer shafts to ensure your images are of high quality.

The range is 300 meters and the autonomy of about 20 minutes. On paper, the price is the same ($ 449). The only difference is that the Bebop 2 comes with an FPV headset so you will have to pay the same amount for the Spark FPV glasses.

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AirSelfie

If you are aiming for the infinitely small and beyond, then the Airselfie is the drone you need. Smaller than a smartphone this mini (mini) - the drone is primarily dedicated to selfies as the name suggests. So why not opt for a simple boom? Because it is still much more complete.

The Airselfie can take photos with its 5-megapixel camera but also videos in 1080p FullHD. On the other hand, it will be necessary to go fast since this drone has only a flight autonomy of 3 minutes. A small bonus, it clings to your smartphone with its case and it can also be used to recharge your drone. Count around 320 dollars on Amazon.

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Yuneec Breeze 4K

This is not a model as small or light as the DJI Spark. But his strong point is elsewhere. As the name suggests, it allows filming in 4K. Recordings are at 30 frames/second. The DJI Spark is very far in this regard since its capacity is limited to 1080p. The camera is also superior since the capture is in 13 megapixels.

On the features side, it includes five different automatic flight modes. It is fishing a bit on the side of autonomy since you can only fly for 12 minutes against 16 for the DJI Spark. Its price is $ 375 on average, about 100 dollars saved.

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Holy Stone F181

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This is a model that is clearly less known than others proposed by the competition. The Holy Stone F181, however, has arguments to make. This is a model of mini-drone really small dimensions. Capable of shooting in 720p HD with 6 axes of stabilization, it is also equipped with an automatic return system to prevent you from losing it.

It is clearly an entry-level model perfect for beginners, with 8 minutes of range and a range of 100 meters. The price is also very affordable since you'll find it from $ 110 on Amazon.

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Hubsan H501S X4

This is one of the most complete models on this list. This drone is a serious alternative to the DJI Spark thanks to the features it embeds. These include Headless, Home Return, GPS position and barometric altitude modes. Its rather neat look, especially with its golden finishes, should also attract attention during your outings.

He can shoot as well as the DJI Spark with 1080p in Full HD 30 frames/second. With a standalone of up to 20 minutes, it also exceeds the new kid. Finally, the range is 300 meters. A really interesting drone that you can buy from 265 dollars.