Here at Tom's Guide, it's my job to test the best drones, and I always want to help you decide whether a quadcopter is worth spending your hard earned money on. If you're on the hunt for a Father's Day present and your dad wants to experiment with drones, I've got good news: the DJI Flip is currently down to its lowest ever price, and it's the best drone for beginners.
Currently, the Flip with the RC-2 controller is down to just £422 at Amazon. This is the first time I've seen the drone crash to such a low price. It's a fantastic deal because you're getting the highly responsive and user-friendly RC-2 touchscreen controller which makes flying the Flip very easy.
The Flip with the RC-2 controller normally retails for £549 so there's no better time to save on it than now. For beginners, this drone is packed with pro-grade features. One of the best things about it is that you don't necessarily need to register it with the C.A.A. as it weighs less than 249g. Any adult can easily fly it and travel with it too.
I have captured some of my best videos with the Flip. You can shoot 4K video at 60fps or FHD at 100fps (slow motion), and the color reproduction is highly accurate and faithful. You don't necessarily need to spend time editing the footage either. It's ready to share with friends and family or on social media straight out of the camera, making it ideal for beginners. You can see 4K/60fps sample footage above.
The drone is also equipped with a three-axis mechanical gimbal which ensures footage remains smooth as you pan, tilt and roll.
Similar to other DJI drones, the Flip features several intelligent flight modes known as QuickShots — one of them is Follow, which you can see above. The drone utilizes DJI's patented ActiveTrack 360° technology to accurately track subjects and create short-form videos. These work extremely well and can be fun to experiment with family and friends!
Like I mentioned up top, the RC-2 controller makes this combo worth buying right away. It's the same controller used to fly pricier drones like the DJI Air 3S and the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The RC-2 is rated at 700 nits of brightness so you can view it in nearly any environment. It's fitted with a 5.5-inch 1080P display that provides a smooth, stable transmission feed within a 12.42-mile range.
You can also capture highly detailed, stunning 48MP images with the Flip. This is an all-rounder drone that gives you little to complain about. Drones help me unleash my creativity and give me a new perspective on the world when I see it from above, and they can have the same effect on most people.
I'd snap up this deal as soon as possible, to be honest. £127 off the best drone for beginners is not something I see everyday, and trust me when I say it'll make for an unbeatable gift — for your dad or for yourself.
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