When it comes to choosing a drone that is suitable for kids, we are spoilt for choice. There are so many options out there and it is very difficult to select just a few that you can say are the best drones for kids. However, that is what I did and although my list is not exhaustive, the drones I have chosen are some of the most popular drones on Amazon and are suitable for kids and beginners. Most of these drones are lightweight and small and are only suitable for indoor flying. Please also make sure you read the instruction manual and take heed of any safety advice that is given and that your kids (or you) fly these drones responsibly.
I try and update this list as much as possible and the following are some of the best drones for kids in 2020.
Best Drones For Kids
#1. Aura Drone
The Aura gesture control drone is my no.1 drone for kids, actually, its such a fun drone to play around with even adults will enjoy flying this drone. This is a very small drone that has a protective plastic cage around it so there is minimal damage if you bump it into stuff (which you will do). It does not have a traditional controller, instead, there is a cool wearable device that looks like a watch with which you can control the drone through hand gesture. The device has buttons for automatic lift-off and landing, and you can do some really cool manoeuvres like flipping the drone 360° just through your hand movement. It has a flight time of around 5 minutes and comes with two lipo batteries.
Key Features
- Gesture Control
- Automatic Hover
- One button 3D flips
- One button take-off and landing
- 5 minutes flight time
#2. JJRC Mini Drone For Kids
Visually attractive and easy to control, this model by JJRC is definitely one of the best drones for kids. Most importantly, it is full of fun and unique features. For example, its beautiful LED lights make it suitable for playing at night.In fact, it looks incredible when flying against the night sky. The model comes with a headless mode which makes it easier to fly and with added propeller guards, this makes it very fun and safe drone.On top of that, just like the previous model, this mini-drone can do some great-looking 360-degree flips. It is incredibly stable and good for flying indoors.The drone comes with a one-key return function, this will allow it to come back to where it took off and it has a flight time of 5 minutes. This could be improved but it is a drone aimed at kids and beginners so really it’s not that much of a deal.My advice is always to purchase extra batteries when you buy a drone.
Key Features
- Nano Drone
- 6 axis gyroscope
- Propeller Guards
- Headless mode
- One button flips
- 5 Minutes flight time
#3. Snaptain H823H Mini Drone
The Snaptain H823H is a funky looking mini drone that is great for kids, it’s actually classed as a nano drone because of its size. However, but don’t let its size and price fool you ( its costs less than $30 ), kids will have great joy flying this drone. For such a simple drone it comes with a lot of features including altitude hold mode which will help the drone hover and a keep a steady altitude during flight. One key take-off and landing will help kids and beginners launch the drone and bring it back without any hassle, it also comes with a headless mode which makes it easier to control the drone. There are some cool LED lights that make it look cool if you fly it during the night and you can do some amazing 3D flips at the push of a button. It has a flight time of 7 minutes and the drone takes 2 lipo batteries which come with the package, all in all, this is a great drone for kids and would make a great gift idea.
Key Features
- Nano Drone
- Altitude Hold
- One button return
- 3 Speed modes
- 3D Flips
- 7 Minutes Flight Time
#4. Conthfut C16 Nano Drone
I love the design of this drone, it looks very futuristic and comes with some awesome features that will provide endless fun for everyone. First of all, the C16 Quadcopter allows you to choose between several speeds. That makes it appropriate for users of all skill levels. It also comes with a headless mode feature, this will allow you to fly the drone without having to worry about the orientation of its front (head).The drone comes with altitude hold and one-key take off and return, both these features make it easier to fly and a good choice for a kid’s first drone makes. It is a lightweight foldable drone and is surprisingly very durable.Would make the perfect Christmas gift for a kid. It has a range of around 50m and can stay up in the air for around 15 minutes which is a surprisingly long flight time for a drone this cheap.
Key Features
- 720p HD Camera
- Altitude Hold
- FPV
- Acrobatic manoeuvres
- 15 Minutes Flight Time
#5. Holy Stone HS220 Drone For Kids
The Holy Stone HS220 is slightly more expensive than the ones we have already mentioned but that it because it comes with a ton of exciting features that makes it fun drone for everyone and not kids and teenagers.The standout feature of this drone (and the reason ay many people buy drones) is the HD camera that comes with it. This allows you to take images, record videos and even stream live footage to your mobile device. You will need a smartphone to make full use of the camera.Other features include altitude hold, one button take-off and landing, four different speed modes and 3D flips and an LED for night time flying.The HSS220 can fly for around 10 minutes and has a range of around 60m. One of my favourite drones on this list.
Key Features
- HD Camera
- Two Flight Modes
- Propeller Guards
- 3D Flips
- One intelligent flight mode
- 9 Minutes Flight Time
#6. ScharkSpark Thunder Drone
The ScharkSpark Thunder drone is a fantastic little drone that looks stunning and comes with lots of features.It comes with an HD camera with FPV capability, you can link up your smartphone with drone and take awesome videos and stunning aerial images. It has multiple speed modes for users of all levels and a fantastic safety feature that will return the drone to its original coordinates with the push of a button.Like the other drones on this lost, it comes with altitude hold and does 3D flips at the push of a button.Flight time is around 8 minutes but the good thing is you get two batteries with this drone (usually you only get one).This is a foldable drone that is lightweight easy to travel around with, a drone that everyone will enjoy including kids, adults and more experienced pilots.
Key Features
- Camera
- One button 3D Flips
- 10 Minutes Flight Time
- Propeller Guards
- LED Lights
#7. Scoot Motion Controlled Drone
This is truly a drone made for kids but do you know what? Everyone will love flying this gadget, it looks awesome, is crash resistant and it does not have a remote control. So how does it fly? Through motion control!! I get excited by just typing that, it’s like having super powers!!Its a simple looking drone but there are hi-tech sensors around the drone that allows you to control it through hand movements.Even if you manage to make your drone bump into objects in its way, you can rest easy. Its tough exterior shell can take on a lot of hits. It’s small and lightweight and will provide lots of fun for everyone, not just kids.
Key Features
- Motion Control
- Small and lightweight
- LED Lights
- 8 Minutes Play Time
#8. Potensic A20 Mini Drone
This is one of the smallest drones on this list and loves up to its name of being a nano quadcopter, it is perfect for first-time flyers and a great drone for kidsIt comes with a couple of safety features like altitude hold, which makes it easier to fly at a certain height and propeller guards to protect it from being damaged if you happen to crash it (it will happen for first-time flyers!!). The controller looks like a miniature video game controller and has a button for automatic take-off and landing. The drone will also start beeping if it goes out of range which an added safety feature and very useful for kids and beginners.It has a flight time of around 7 minutes and a range of 20m, it is a fun drone to fly but I would never advise it being used outside as even the slightest wind can take it off course.
Key Features
- Easy To Fly
- Nano Drone
- Altitude Hold
- Propeller Guards
- 6 Minutes Flight Time
