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FOR AGES 8 YEARS TO 12 YEARS
Many kids are fascinated by drones, and now there are drones out there designed especially for them.
A drone can be a great gift for a child, especially one that loves flying toys, cameras and adventure! There are now plenty of affordable options out there which are easier and safer to use than regular drones as well.
Kids' drones are easier to fly, and some even have features which teach kids how to use drones from scratch, like one-button takeoff and landing. This means that not only can kids have fun with drones, but you can also sneak in some all-important STEM learning as well!
There are some features to look out for when buying a drone for a child, such as altitude hold, which keeps the drone at a steady height minimising crashes and making it easier to fly, even when it's not being controlled. This is a key feature for beginners. Propeller guards also prevent injuries to little fingers during take-off and landing; and cameras are a great feature, who wouldn’t want to take awesome pictures from the sky? Some of these even sync directly to smartphones which is another great feature to look out for.
For more cool products for kids, check out these smartwatches for kids and these kids' walkie talkies.
This is one of the best drones for kids and is great because it’s hand-controlled, no remote control is necessary, which adds a mesmerising quality for both children and their parents. It’s also really durable and great value for money, and easy to fly.
This kids' drone is great because it’s easy to use, making it perfect for younger children. As it’s a mini drone, it’s best flown indoors. It features a headless mode, which makes flying a drone much easier for kids as it will correspond to their movements no matter what direction it's facing. Kids can also learn to do a 360-degree flip with this machine!
This high-performance kids drone is the most expensive on our list, but it’s a great gift for older children and 'Star Wars' lovers who can battle with other Propel Star Wars battling quadcopters! The only snag is that this relies on your friends all having the same model.
This is a super exciting drone for children aged 12 and above, which can be used to stream live videos to your smartphone and take pictures! There's also headless steering, flip features and you can fly it using only your phone.
This drone is super easy to set up and fly, and great value for money. It's got a great flight time at 21 minutes, and the headless mode and altitude hold make it especially easy for kids who might not have used a drone before.
Light up the sky with the blue and green LED lights on this drone! This drone is great for beginners, one of the best drones for kids as it can withstand plenty of crash-landings due to the protection around the propellers. It's easy to navigate and the altitude hold feature allows the drone to hover automatically in the air even if you're not touching the controls.
This is a great drone for younger kids, encouraging STEM learning while they play. It's so simple to use and safe to fly, making it a great option for a child's first drone. The safety features mean that kids' fingers are safe from the propellers as well as preventing damage to the drone while learning to fly it.
Getting the hang of flying a drone can be difficult, and the slow mode on this one is a great function for beginners. It's very stable and easy to control once in the air, and there's also a built in camera, colourful flashing lights and a 360-degree action roll. The colourful LED lights give a great flying experience as well as making night flying easier.
This drone is the one for taking awesome images from above with its 1080P HD camera with 120°wide angle, making it one of the best drones with cameras for kids. Kids can take photos and live video that go straight to your smartphone, and the drone also offers voice control, trajectory flight options and auto hover (great for pictures).
This drone is a must-have for any helicopter lovers, as it's a combination of a drone and toy helicopter! The best thing about it is that you can use it indoors or outdoors. Propeller guards and landing base prevent damage. One key benefit of this one is that it's also easy to use, making it another great option for beginners.
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