10 best quadcopters for kids

If you enter a large store selling electronic equipment, you will definitely find a lot of quadcopters in it. And these are not only professional or semi-professional models! Now there are a large number of budget drones intended for children. Such devices often do not have any advanced functions, but they give them for relatively little money. Unfortunately, many cheap quadcopters are low-grade - often they don’t like even children who don’t attend school yet. That is why we decided to introduce our readers with the best budget drones. We call them childish conventionally - an adult can also buy such a copter, and in childhood it couldn’t afford such a toy.

Top quad copter for kids

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best quadcopters for children with a GPS chip	1	Hubsan X4 Air H501M	8 990 ₽
	2	Syma X8Pro	6 400 ₽
	3	Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A	5 990 ₽
	4	CXHOBBY CX-23	10 493 ₽
	5	Lishitoys l6055	3 530 ₽
The best quadcopters for children without a GPS chip	1	MJX Bugs 3	4 260 ₽
	2	Syma X12 Nano	1 090 ₽
	3	Hubsan X4 Camera H107C Standard	4 290 ₽
	4	JJRC H31	2 690 ₽
	5	Syma X5HC	2 809 ₽

The best quadcopters for children with a GPS chip

Hubsan X4 Air H501M

Rating: 4.9

One of the most popular drones on Chinese marketplaces. Every week, they acquire thousands of buyers. He likes them because of its reliability. No, this is still not the DJI product level, but the quadcopter is still able to return home if the signal is lost or other problems occur. Also, it should be noted the small size of this device - to all kinds of "phantoms" it is very far away. The flight time reaching 18-20 minutes is also able to surprise. Reading our rating further, you will realize that for many low-cost drones, this is an outrageous result.

The presence of a GPS chip indicates that the device can fly in points. This is a good way to fly beyond the control range, which does not exceed 30-50 meters, if you use only a smartphone. If we use radio equipment, then the range increases several times. But you will experience the greatest comfort only if you order a special accessory, a reflective signal from the antenna of the console - then you can control the drone at a 250-meter distance.

This model can hang at the selected height. This means that the child is unlikely to damage the quadcopter, releasing the sticks. Also, the product has a relatively low weight. Even if the drone hits a wall, then falling on a hard surface, it is unlikely that something serious will happen to it. Unless replacement of one-two propellers is required, but this is a trivial matter.

The GPS connection is held by the drone confidently. Additionally, it receives signals from the GLONASS and Gallileo satellites. There is a special button on the remote control, which, when pressed, causes the copter to return to the take-off point. And here there is a function “Follow the operator” - the drone is guided by the person in whose hands the console is located. Unfortunately, the quality of shooting here is not the best.The camera can only shoot in HD-resolution, the picture will disgust anyone who is actively engaged in posting such content on YouTube. Also, everything is spoiled by vibrations transmitted to the camera - there is no stabilizer here. So, this is definitely not a quadrocopter for shooting. However, if the drones considered in this rating are equipped with a camera, then it is “for a tick”. Well, how else, if their manufacturers certainly had to make the price tag as low as possible?

It should be noted that there are brushless motors here. This allows us to hope that they will not fail either in a week, in a month, or in a year. As for the battery used, its capacity is 2700 mAh. About flight time, we have already mentioned. But rejoice prematurely. Rest assured, you will be little and twenty minutes. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase at least a couple of extra batteries.

Budget drones remotes often run on batteries. Hubsan X4 Air H501M - is no exception to the rule. The remote control must be used in conjunction with a smartphone. It is curious that the mount is made for him to recline. It will not let you lose it or forget it.

Syma X8Pro

Rating: 4.8

This is already a significantly larger quadcopter. It is easy to guess that in its design, the manufacturer focused on one of the "phantoms" from a well-known Chinese company. However, the price tag, equal to seven thousand rubles, allows you to understand that absolutely all the elements of the design of the drone are much simpler. For example, the camera here does not stabilize. The gimbal used here serves only for remote tilting of the camera. Although many competitors do not offer this!

If we are talking about the camera, then it should be noted its 1-megapixel resolution. So, the picture will be comparable to what we once received, using a push-button cell phone for shooting. This clearly hints at the fact that the drone is still not intended for sensible video and photography. In this regard, it is completely incomprehensible why the manufacturer introduced the possibility of following the operator - a function, when activated, the drone flies after the owner of the console.

By the way, the control panel is also similar to the equipment supplied with the "phantom". White plastic is also used here, albeit not at all of that quality. Acting buttons - not so much, and the antenna - just barely protrude from the body. In a word, it is not surprising that the drone is steadily controlled only at a short distance. If he moves away at 60-70 meters, then problems will begin. I am glad that there is a GPS. If the connection is lost, the drone will not fall, and will return to the place of take-off. There is also a barometer, thanks to which the device tries to keep its height. Someone can please the so-called Headless Mode. But we still do not recommend learning to fly in this mode - in the future, it will serve a disservice when moving to a more advanced solution.

All Syma quadcopters have one problem. They have a tiny flight time. Here it is 9 minutes, and even then only if the supplied camera is disconnected (yes, you can fly without it). Protecting the screws is not recommended - with her, the drone will be difficult to resist the strong wind, as the wind speed will increase significantly. The power to the copter is provided by a simple 2000 mAh battery. You already understand that it is better to stock up on two or even more extra batteries.

According to reviews, the product received the simplest GPS chip.There is no question of any support for GLONASS, in connection with which the landing still takes place a few meters from the point from which the take-off was carried out. You may also have problems calibrating the compass.

Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A

Rating: 4.7

As you know, the best quadcopters for photo and video shooting are made by DJI. Well, if we talk about amateur products, then Hubsan has the best assortment. In most cases, its drones receive a GPS chip, and there is often no claim to the stability of their flight. In this case, the copters are relatively small. For example, the diameter of the Hubsan X4 Star Pro H507A is 225 mm, and its weight is only 162 g.

The main difference of this model from all the others is the lack of a remote control. Alas, it cannot be bought even separately - the product simply does not support radio control. To use the drone you will need a smartphone, on which a special application is installed. Of course, it will not be possible to fly far in this way - by default about 40 meters are waiting for you. But if you use the Wi-Fi amplifier, you can control the quadcopter even at a 100-meter distance. It makes no sense to fly further - at a greater distance the drone is practically indistinguishable, and the broadcast of the picture from the built-in camera starts to receive a lot of noise.

Yes, such a small drone also got a camera. But the cost, which is 6000 rubles., Hints that the camera is useless. Indeed, it has no suspension, and therefore the picture gets the effect of jitter. Well, the matrix used here clearly has the least resolution available. But the child's view from the camera may well be like. Just do not write the resulting material - otherwise every time you view it, you will increasingly want to get a more professional quadcopter.

The presence of a GPS chip here allowed the engineers to implement the function of flying to geographic points. Also, the drone is able to follow the owner of the console. Not forgotten, and automatic return to the place of take-off. You can mark and Headless Mode - a special mode in which management is greatly simplified.

Alas, this is not the best drone Hubsan, if we talk about the duration of its flight. You can only count on 7-9 minutes in the air. And all because of the battery, the capacity of which is deliberately reduced to 550 mAh to reduce the curb weight of the copter. For you to understand, the battery charging time is about two hundred minutes. That is why every time we say that when buying such a drone does not interfere with thinking about purchasing additional batteries. This is not a DJI product that supports fast charging!

CXHOBBY CX-23

Rating: 4.6

Another relatively small, but much more expensive quadcopter. This model was created for those parents who are ready to buy a toy for their child for 12 thousand rubles.However, there is no doubt that many adults will manage this drone themselves, even if they have children. The fact is that this quadcopter can be called sports. It easily accelerates to 10 m / s. In its composition there are brushless motors that are unlikely to ever fail. Well, how beautiful was the body!

What is the reason for such a high cost? Not with the design? Firstly, the manufacturer managed to achieve the speed of climb and decrease at the level of 5 m / s. This is an incredible result, inaccessible to many professional quadcopters (at least without interfering with the engineering menu). Also built-in high-quality GPS-chip, which provides a quick return to the take-off point. Thirdly, the drone can be controlled even at a distance of 300-400 meters! I can't even believe it when you see the dimensions of this device. The copter fits easily on the palm of a child!

Of course, it is impossible to build a high-quality camera into such a small drone. No, the picture will be broadcast on the smartphone. It can even be written to a memory card. But then watch the horror happening on the screen does not want to. One feels that the two-megapixel resolution of the integrated matrix is ​​still not enough. However, such quadcopters are created for their control close - many of their owners do not even connect a smartphone, using only the remote. The drone allows you to break away, rotating it during a flight in completely different directions, without losing control. By the way, to view the FPV images, it uses not a smartphone, but a complete monitor. It was he who affected the cost of the device the most.

Despite the tiny size, the product has at its disposal a battery, the capacity of which is increased to 1200 mAh. With him the toy can fly up to 12-13 minutes. Interestingly, the drone is capable of holding height. You do not expect such an opportunity from such a small copter. And here there are LEDs that are clearly visible in the evening.

Lishitoys l6055

Rating: 4.5

One of the cheapest quadcopters among those equipped with a GPS chip. The product has a deliberately toy design - in some way it resembles the color of a police drone from films about the future. The length of the device - 140 mm, width - 176 mm. The device was very easy. This also hints that the drone is intended for use by children. This is evidenced by the remote, which can not be called serious. As if the Xbox 360 gamepad was reworked, making it a toy. By the way, the connection hits quite close. It is unlikely that you will be able to bring the drone beyond the 100-meter zone. However, this is not necessary.

By default, the copter comes without a camera. And even if you purchase it - the broadcast will not be possible, the camera will simply write the material on the memory card. That is why the drone must be kept in sight, no long-distance flights are in question. It is not recommended to buy a camera, as it has a very modest resolution. Well, you do not want to watch the video, which is supposedly shot by an old push-button phone!

Despite the cost, not exceeding 4,000 rubles, the quadcopter received a GPS chip. This means that the drone is able to return to the place of take-off by pressing a single button. It may seem to you that with such a short range of control it is not necessary. No matter how wrong! Even at a 100-meter distance, you can get confused, where the copter is in front, and where is the butt. Clicking on the "Home" button solves this problem.Also, the drone is trying to keep the height, which also can not but rejoice.

The work of this device provides a 900 mAh battery. A full charge is enough for 8-9 minutes of flight. Not bad, but no more. In the future, you will realize that some quadcopters for children can not offer this! As for the remote, it works on batteries, like many other representatives of our rating.

Lishitoys L6055 has one distinguishing feature. This is not only a quadrocopter, but also a radio-controlled machine! Propellers can be easily changed to the wheels that come with the kit, after which the toy can move on the ground! In short, the manufacturer turned out a real transformer! It is possible that in the future more and more of these drones will appear in the stores. In addition to the device, you will receive a spare set of propellers, a key, instructions, the aforementioned battery, a remote control and a charger.

The best quadcopters for children without a GPS chip

MJX Bugs 3

Rating: 4.9

As you know, a GPS chip and a digital compass are quite expensive components. Also, their introduction makes the manufacturer of the drone think about the quality of communication - it must be long-range, otherwise the definition of geographic coordinates loses meaning. If, however, when creating a drone you need to save money, then engineers usually refuse the GPS chip. This allows you to make the copter more accessible. In particular, MJX Bugs 3 does not understand its position in space. It is a light but rather large quadcopter that can take absolutely all the space in a school backpack. It is a pity that there is no barometer in it. Because of this, the product is not able to independently maintain height. If you release the sticks, the drone will begin to fall. That is why you need to get used to management. But if you learn to use such a quadcopter, then in the future you will not have problems with any drone.

Unlike most existing children's drones, this copter can be used for photo and video. And not necessarily with the help of the built-in camera (it is purchased separately, being installed instead of the front LED). Included with the product comes a mount for an action camera like GoPro. However, do not forget that this is a simple piece of plastic. This means that you cannot tilt the camera remotely. You cannot control it at all! If you want to use the control from your smartphone via Wi-Fi, then it can interrupt the signals from the console, because of which the drone will crash to the ground. Also, the manufacturer did not introduce any dampers, not to mention the stabilizer. So, the video will shake violently - the body vibration is transmitted to the action camera. We recommend using interval photography and setting the shutter speed as short as possible - this is how you can achieve a more or less acceptable result.

As you can see, MJX Bugs 3 is far from the cheapest quadcopter among those that do not have a GPS chip. What is the high cost? Primarily with brushless motors. There is no doubt that you will quickly break the beams of a drone or something else than at least one engine fails. The cost was also influenced by the duration of the flight - a full battery charge lasts about a couple of tens of minutes in the air. Who else from competitors can boast of this? By the way, the battery here is packed in a plastic case - it can be easily inserted into the corresponding compartment, as the cable connection does not cause any problems. The battery charge level is sent over the radio to the included remote.Unfortunately, there is no screen on it, so the user is only waiting for a squeak, which begins when the charge level drops to about 35%.

Quadcopter has a bright LED backlight. In theory, the drone can be sent over a 500-meter distance. But in fact, he does not even reach this mark even in a field where, it would seem, nothing interferes with him. And why let him go far? By default, the drone comes without a camera, so you need to keep it in sight. By the way, for flight there are three modes. Enhance the so-called consumables by pressing the corresponding button on the remote. The higher they are, the faster the drone flies. At the same time, the flight time decreases, because energy consumption begins to increase. One can not but note the possibility of somersaults - the so-called flips. Unlike analogs, MJX Bugs 3 can make several flips in a row, reaching the ground only after the third or even fourth roll.

Perhaps the Chinese manufacturer has turned out a good toy. But it is not for children, but for adults. The child can not cope with the management, because of what the quadrocopter will regularly fall. And if he survives the first few falls, then later a beam breakage can be expected. Additionally, the Chinese offer to purchase a camera and monitor, but we do not recommend buying them - the quality of the broadcast image can be called disgusting, and at any distance the image is lost.

Syma X12 Nano

Rating: 4.8

Three quadcopters made under the Syma brand hit our rating. I could not do without them, because they are sold at a very low price. And which toy is usually bought for children? Right. Not expensive. Syma X12 Nano is in noticeable demand not so much due to its robust design, as due to its cost, equal to about a thousand rubles.

Of course, for such money it is impossible to get a real drone, which has a large size and a decent range. No, Syma X12 Nano was given such a name for a reason - it’s a tiny little baby that, if desired, can be easily clamped in the palm of your hand. In such modest size, of course, there are a lot of disadvantages. For example, they exclude the possibility of launching a drone on the street - even a light summer breeze blows it off. But the product is absolutely not afraid of collisions with one or other obstacles. Its rays are so tiny that only dog's teeth can break them off. The propellers are also small. To damage them you need to seriously try. But even if this happens, there are additional propellers in the kit.

This is one of those quadcopters that do not support camera connection at all. And this is great. Why spend money on it? It is clear that with such dimensions a camera with a ridiculously small matrix would be used, which simply would not have seen anything. She certainly would not have enough lighting, because the launches of this drone are carried out only indoors.

Do not be surprised that you get a quadrocopter in a fairly large box. The fact is that most of the space in it is occupied by the console. It resembles a gamepad from the Xbox game console, the difference lies in the cheaper plastic and the changed position of the controls. The radio equipment is powered by batteries. The manufacturer claims that the miniature drone catches signals no more than 20 meters away. Provided it is run in the room it is quite enough. By the way, the rotational force of the propellers is not very high.Even if the kopter flies into the mirror - it is unlikely there will be at least one scratch on it.

The product has only one sensor - a gyroscope. Consequently, the device does not know how to return home and maintain height. But then the drone is capable of committing flips. The battery used here is a battery from a smart watch. Not even. From such a battery work fitness bracelets and other similar small devices. Capacity does not exceed 100 mAh! Surprisingly, a full charge lasts for 6 minutes in the air! It also wonders that charging the battery takes, according to the manufacturer, only 60 minutes, and judging by some reviews, even half an hour. We’ve got used to the fact that charging time is much longer in budget drones.

Quadcopter grade maximally simplified. We have already mentioned the battery and the remote, as well as the spare propellers. In addition, in the box you can find a USB cable, screwdriver and instructions.

Hubsan X4 Camera H107C Standard

Rating: 4.7

Another small quadcopter in our ranking. But to call it tiny is still impossible. This drone has a 70 mm diameter. This size already allows you to run the product on the street. Very large propellers do an excellent job with the wind, unless it is too strong. The gyroscope is trying to keep the drone in a level position when it does not fly forward. Unfortunately, the product cannot hold the height on its own - the lack of a GPS and a barometer affects it. But the toy is capable of making flips.

In fact, Hubsan X4 H107C can be run indoors. In order not to damage the propellers and your furniture, you can attach special protection - it is available in the kit. But in the room you just do not need a camera built into the body. However, its capabilities are unlikely to suit you anywhere. On the street, the picture is shaky and subtle. Well, what can we hope for when the maximum video is written in 480p resolution? The manufacturer obviously borrowed the camera from a very old push-button phone. Of course, you cannot adjust the position of the camera here, just as it is easy to get a picture from it remotely - the result is written to a memory card, nothing more.

The product comes with a relatively small remote control. It does not have a mount for a smartphone, since it does not need it. As for the radio communication, its signal extends at best to 100 meters. In fact, the range of control will be even smaller. Fly somewhere far away there is not much point, because you can not have time to go back. The fact is that here a modest battery is used, the capacity of which barely reaches 380 mAh. Landing is carried out after 5-6 minutes after the start of the flight. Also, letting go of a quadcopter is far from being due to the fact that it is possible to get confused about exactly which side it is facing you. And the automatic return to the starting point is not here. If the connection is lost, the drone will simply fall to the ground.

It must be said that collisions with obstacles and the fall of this quadcopter are not terrible. It has a total weight of 51 grams, so even hitting at full speed will only lead to breakage of the propellers. And they can be easily replaced - four spare propellers are supplied. Also in the box with the drone are instructions, a key (needed to remove the propellers), a charger, a remote control and the aforementioned battery.

It remains to add that the radio equipment of this quadrocopter is powered by batteries. Ideally, they should be changed after every two or three flights. Otherwise, one day you may encounter an unexpected drop in the quadrocopter due to the batteries running out.By the way, we recommend using "finger" batteries - their purchase looks more profitable. This, of course, if you have an appropriate charger.

JJRC H31

Rating: 4.6

Did you know that now there are waterproof quadrocopters? Just such a drone is JJRC H31. If he falls on calm water, then nothing will happen to him. In the first seconds, he will not even begin to sink. So you can fly again! And even if it dives under the water - in the future it only needs to be dried, after which you can again fly!

As you understand, quadcopter is very easy. Along with it comes protection for the propellers, which is fastened with screws (you have to spend some time). In fact, you can fly without this protection - practice shows that propellers withstand collisions with a variety of obstacles. And even if something happened to them, the kit includes four spare propellers.

If we talk about a complete set, then standardly it includes instructions, a screwdriver, a 400 mAh battery and a charger. For this, they usually ask for less than two thousand rubles. But we recommend that you find an extended package. The fact is that a full charge is only enough for 7-8 minutes of flight. That is why it does not interfere with equipment, which includes as many as five batteries. Also in this kit includes a special charger that can simultaneously charge all batteries.

In the ease of the JJRC H31 there is a serious minus. Dronom difficult to manage in any strong wind. If it flies very fast in the wind, the quadcopter moves extremely slowly against its direction. Also do not forget that there is no GPS-chip or barometer here. In short, only a gyroscope provides work. So, you can forget about returning home, as well as automatic height retention. Also very weak antennas are used here. This means that you can fly only 70-80 meters. If the connection is lost, the quadcopter falls to the ground. I am glad that it certainly does not hurt him.

It should be noted that there is a complete set with a connected camera. However, this option should not be considered. The camera has a very tiny matrix, and the video resolution does not allow you to enjoy the picture even to someone who has never had a good TV.

The console of this drone does not cause serious complaints. Yes, they use cheap plastic, but there are no negative sensations from touching it. Power to the console provide, of course, batteries.

JJRC H31 is one of the cheapest quadcopters among those supporting Headless Mode. In this mode, the drone tries to understand exactly where the signals come from the console. In this case, turning the right stick to the left - it will always be exactly the movement to the left, whatever side the drone is to you. However, not all copies of the drone, this function works adequately. Going back with the push of a single button is also more fiction than a really working thing.

Perhaps the JJRC H31 is the best option for those who want to learn how to control a quadcopter. And certainly this is a great choice for any parent. The fact is that a child is unlikely to be able to disable such a toy - it will obviously serve more than one year. It is a pity that this copter flies relatively close, and the wind for him is the most terrible enemy.

Syma X5HC

Rating: 4.5

Our quadrocopter from the Chinese company Syma completes our rating. This model is quite large. Its diameter is 330 mm. This is not a “phantom” yet, but already close to it. It is a pity that such a large drone weighs only 107 g. As a result, a large sail does not allow the product to confidently hold in one place - the wind blows it away. But at the same height, the copter still holds - it is felt that there is not only a gyroscope, but also a barometer. This is great news for those who are afraid of dropping the drone while it is in the air!

The manufacturer does not hide that his creation is intended exclusively for children. This is evidenced not only by the cost, equal to about three thousand rubles, but also a simplified appearance. Looking at this drone, you will definitely say that this is a toy, and not a serious device. Also, the destination is indicated by the range of control - it barely reaches 50 meters. Alas, Syma products always have some serious flaws. Here it is precisely the range.

Included with this model comes an external camera. You can play with her once or twice, but no more. Why is it needed if the copter flies close and low? Much more useful would be the possibility of making flips. And here she is present! Every roll in the air makes a child delight! There is here and Headless Mode, which in the course of this rating was told more than once.

As is known, Syma products rarely fly for a long time. Here you can count on 7-8 minutes of being in the air, if you use high consumables. If you activate low, even with a connected camera, the drone will fly for ten minutes, which is extremely unusual for quadcopters from this company.

Included with the product you will find not only spare propellers, but also protection for them. In the box, of course, there is a remote control. Power is provided by batteries. And it must be admitted that with them the radio equipment becomes quite heavy. Also, along with the drone, you get a battery with a capacity of 600 mAh - it is thanks to him that the quadcopter flies. It is a pity that the recharge lasts about 130 minutes. We can safely say that with Syma X5HC you need to buy a couple of additional batteries.

Conclusion

As you can see, many low-cost drones have a decent amount of flaws. Often they can not fly even ten minutes. And certainly you should not count on a greater range of flight - the communication used by the remote control has a limited range. You need to forget about a good camera. If you want to get a decent tool for photo and video, then read our article about the best quadcopters with a good camera. But get ready to spend a significant amount - the bill goes to tens of thousands of rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.