DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $599 shipped (Reg. $799)

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CookieElectronics (98.6% positive feedback, Top Rated Plus Seller) via eBay Daily Deals offers the DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter with a built-in 2.7K camera for $599 shipped. Today’s deal is a $370 savings off the original price, $30 less than our previous mention, down $178 from Amazon and the best offer available.

DJI’s Phantom 3 Advanced features a quadcopter design with a built-in 2.7K HD camera on the 3-axis gimbal. It uses Lightbridge digital streaming to beam a 720p feed to your connected iOS or Android device and the included remote offers “full-control” over the drone. It is also capable of capturing 12MP still images. If you’re after long-range control, but 4K isn’t a must, this is the deal for you. The DJI Phantom 3 Advanced is rated 4.5/5 stars by 420 Amazon customers.

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The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe

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The consumer drone market has largely been dominated by DJI in the last few years. As interest grows, there has been a lack of viable alternatives to challenge the Phantom line of quadcopters.

A new startup out of Beijing has eyes on pushing its way into this space with a drone called Hover. Zero Zero Robotics is planning on using a few key features to catch the attention of potential pilots, including auto-follow and an ultra portable design. Ultimately, the question is less about capabilities but brand recognition. Does this up-and-comer stand a chance against the dominant DJI? More below.

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DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent

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DJI has become synonymous with consumer and professional-grade drones as we’ve entered the fourth generation of its line of products. While we’re seeing deals on its entry-level Phantom 3 regularly, the high-end models reserved for filmmakers rarely drop in price. The consumer-focused drones are easy to fly but lack some advanced features desired by more advanced pilots.

Today, at the National Association of Broadcaster’s annual show in Las Vegas, DJI announced the Matrice 600. A top-of-the-line model that is loaded with features for filmmaking. With cutting-edge specs like a new video link system and camera-specific adaptation, this isn’t for your average weekend warrior.

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The nimble SKEYE Nano drone has on-board camera and gyro stabilization: $50 (Orig. $69, CA Tax only)

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The SKEYE Nano drone measures less than two inches square, but it still has room on board for a video camera and six-axis stabilization. 9to5Toys Specials has it now for $50 with free shipping. You can launch the SKEYE by throwing it upward, allowing the four tiny rotors to kick in. Once airborne, it maintains…

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DJI’s Phantom 4 drone is coming later this month with a new obstacle avoidance system

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Today DJI has taken to the skies to announce the new Phantom 4 that looks to be the biggest upgrade in the history of its consumer-focused line of drones. Aside from its somewhat minor (but welcome) cosmetic changes, this new quadcopter offers impressive technology advances as well. Leading the parade of fresh additions is obstacle avoidance and a camera-based smart follow feature that tracks subjects automatically during flight. So what’s it going to cost? Full details below.

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PowerEgg Drone has a unique design w/ 4K camera & special sensors for indoor flights

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PowerVision, an industrial drone and robotics company out of China, has released details on a new consumer-focused model with a unique design. The PowerEgg drone is shaped much like its name suggests. By opting for a vertical oval-shaped design, PowerVision has focused on creating a product that it claims flies with less resistance. One of the coolest features is how the wings automatically extend from the body during flight. Head below for a cool video detailing how it functions.

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DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter w/ 2.7K Camera: $499 shipped (Reg. $699), more

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Update (2/16 5:00pm): Amazon also offers the DJI Phantom 3 Professional 4K Drone for $999 shipped. That’s down from $1,127 and the lowest price that we’ve seen.

It has been a busy week for drone news, with DJI and Parrot each announcing new additions to their line-ups at CES 2016. Now, Amazon is offering the DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter with 2.7K camera for $499 with free shipping. This is good for $501 off the original list MSRP, $100 less than Amazon, a match of Black Friday, and the lowest price we can find.

The new DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone is designed with beginner pilots in mind. It has an “intelligent flight system” that automatically keeps the drone in the air. DJI has built-in a 2.7K camera that is capable of taking HD videos and 12MP still photos. The iOS and Android app provide a live 720p HD video feed giving the user a real-time view of what the cameras is capturing. Rated 4.2/5 stars. More details can be found here in our announcement coverage.

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Parrot’s new DISCO drone hits the skies with 50MPH speeds and extended flight times

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CES 2016 kicked off yesterday with a bang across a variety of product categories. Established drone manufacturer DJI announced a new consumer-focused 4K option that increases the availability of ultra-high resolution video to even more users. Late last night, Parrot lifted the veil on a new prototype with a modern take on a classic look.

While quadcopters have largely dominated this space for years, Parrot is using a fixed-wing look with its new DISCO prototype. The throwback design is notable but standout features like 50MPH speeds and 45 minutes of flight time are eye-popping specs. More below.

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DJI introduces new 4K drone with a more affordable price, updates Inspire 1 PRO

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Update (1/5 5:00pm): In a surprising move, Adorama has already discounted the Phantom 3 4K down to $799 (Reg. $999) ahead of its release tomorrow.

DJI today announced that it would be expanding its line-up of popular Phantom 3 and high-end Inspire drones. The most noteworthy addition comes way of the Phantom 3 4K which brings the higher resolution to its lowest price yet from DJI. While 4K video was previously only available on the more expensive Phantom 3 Professional, this new model is more in-line with the drone-maker’s other consumer-focused offerings. Full details below.

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The tiny SKEYE Pico Drone fits inside its own controller, packs gyro-stabilization: $35 Shipped (Orig. $49, CA Tax Only)

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You usually need plenty of space to enjoy piloting a drone, but not with the SKEYE Pico — it is under an inch square. 9to5Toys Specials offers it now for $35 shipped. Being able to fly your drone indoors is an obvious advantage, and in this case, downsizing doesn’t mean compromising on performance. This tiny…

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DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K Video Camera: $699 shipped (Reg. $799)

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Update (9/23 12:30pm): 

DDM Racing via Amazon offers the new DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone with 2.7k Video Camera for $699 shipped. Also available from the Camera Box (99.8% positive from 36,000+) via eBay for $0.99 more. This is $100 off the regular price and the first discount that we’ve seen since this drone was released a month ago.

The new DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone is designed with beginner pilots in mind. It has an “intelligent flight system” that automatically keeps the drone in the air. DJI has built-in a 2.7K camera that is capable of taking HD videos and 12MP still photos. The iOS and Android app provide a live 720p HD video feed giving the user a real-time view of what the cameras is capturing.

DJI Drones are very highly-rated by Amazon users and early reviews of this model have been positive as well.

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This DHD D1 mini quadcopter drone fits in the palm of your hand for $15 shipped (Orig. $30)

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Update 8/20 12:30PM: We just found the Cheerson CX-10 Mini 29mm 6-Axis Gyro Quadcopter for $12.30 Prime shipped (Reg. $35) at Amazon.  GeekBuying offers the Universally Tiniest DHD D1 Quadcopter for $16.99. When you apply the coupon code PIHJYAKE the price drops to just $14.99 shipped. That’s half off the list/Amazon price and the lowest we’ve seen for it.…

Fotokite Phi makes flying a drone as easy as walking your dog

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Drones are all the rage right now and we’ve covered our fair share here at 9to5Toys. The good news for consumers is that prices are slowly falling and top manufacturers are recognizing the need to introduce amateur friendly models. The new Fotokite Phi, “a camera on a leash”, might just be the easiest drone to fly that we have ever seen.

With GoPro compatibility and gesture controls, this model stands out as a unique option for beginner pilots. It has only been a few hours since the project launched on Indiegogo, but the response has been very positive.

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Pre-order the SKEYE mini drone with HD camera: $65 Shipped (Orig. $99, CA Tax Only)

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Full-featured drones don’t come much smaller – or more fun – than the SKEYE Mini, which 9to5Toys Specials is offering now on pre-order for $65 shipped. Despite being palm-sized, the SKEYE has six-axis gyroscopic stabilization and an on-board HD camera for a fully immersive flying experience to share with friends & family. With four coreless…

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DJI reveals a new Phantom 3 for beginner pilots loaded with specs

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Seems like drones are a dime a dozen now, but one name continually stands out at the top of the pile in both quality and features. DJI has long been known as the premiere name in the quadcopter game with its advanced software and high quality video.

DJI today announced a new model of its flagship Phantom 3 quadcopter that is designed for beginner pilots that may not be ready to make the jump to the top-of-the-line edition. Head below for full details on features, pricing and more.

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Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)

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9to5Toys Specials currently offers the Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone for $70 with free shipping. It is easy to fly, agile in the air, and equipped with a great camera. It gets 4.9/5 star reviews from limited Amazon reviewers (where its costs $10 more/tax in more states) The Striker is a drone that is equally suited to…

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Parrot details new drones with upgraded specs for land, water and air

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Today we are getting a first look at Parrot’s new addition to its family of MiniDrone offerings. All told, the French manufacturer will be releasing 13 different variations that cover a wide variety of different activities.

Head below for full details and videos.

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The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing

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Well, we have seen just about every kind of drone there is out there from tiny little ones, to those you just throw up in the air to launch and ones that take your iPhone up with them. But for inventor Holger Willeke and his new yeair quadcopter drone, they just aren’t powerful enough:

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Code Black HD Camera Drone + Crash Pack $115 Shipped (Reg. $237, CA Tax Only)

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9to5Toys Specials currently has the Limited-Edition ‘Code Black’ HD-Camera Drone + Crash Pack for $115 with free shipping. This is the ideal bundle for any drone enthusiast. The Code Black is palm-sized, but this limited edition drone is equipped with the features of a much bigger quadcopter. It uses an on-board gyroscope to provide six-axis…

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Just throw the Lily Camera drone in the air and it will automatically record your movements in 1080p

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We live in a world where drones are constantly evolving, becoming more consumer friendly and dropping in price. There are many reasons to be excited about these in-air camera-wielding devices. But today, we are seeing one of the coolest new products that might potentially change the game for consumers looking to get into aerial photography.

The new Lily Camera has a number of features that make it stand out from other offerings that we have seen. Unlike its competitors, this drone appears to being nearly foolproof when it comes to flying. To get started, all you have to do is throw it straight in the air…

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PhoneDrone’s unique design leverages the power of your iPhone in the sky

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The truth about drones: fun to fly but expensive if you want a full feature packed model. Take DJI’s latest release for example, which features 4K, auto-pilot and its own Wi-Fi connection, it will set you back more than $1,000. Even if you’re going to provide your own camera, those options still cost upwards of $600, if not more.

So what are your options if you need something a little more fiscally sound? A new Kickstarter project is attempting to bring an affordable drone to market that puts your iPhone right in the air…

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Toys: UDI Quadcopter RC Drone $54 shipped (Orig. $100), Star Wars figure play sets bundle $29 (Orig. $40), more

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Today we’re trying something new by featuring actual Toys on 9to5Toys. The first is the UDI Quadcopter Remote Control Drone for only $53.90 shipped (offered by Yugster for $47.97 +$5 shipping and price matched at Amazon for $53.90 shipped).

It features an HD camera, so you can record what the drone sees and use the included USB cable to transfer footage to your laptop. It has a 4ch. full function control, meaning it can go: up, down, forward, backward, turn left, turn right and roll over. It also comes with a 1GB SD card to record your video.

You’ll be amazed at all the crazy maneuvers you can perform! It has 6-axis gyro installed which gives it a perfect, stable flight every time.

The Modular design makes it easy to install and repair, so don’t worry about hitting something and thinking all is lost. It comes with a 2.4GHz transmitter, so you’ll always get a clear signal even if there are several other RC helicopters flying in the same area. Just insert 4 AA batteries in the transmitter, charge the internal rechargeable battery and you are ready to fly!

Nearly 2,000 Amazon shoppers rated the quadcopter with 4/5 stars and left helpful reviews

Head below for even more toys and take a look at the review video of the UDI Quadcopter in action!

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Stealth Snowflake 6 axis Micro Drone w/LED lighting: $40 shipped

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  9to5Toys Specials has the Snowflake Micro Drone for $39.99 with free shipping. It is one of the lowest prices we could find on a protected micro-drone. Drones are the new, cool tech that everyone wants. Being able to fly around indiscriminately with these drones is like your childhood dream toy made reality. As far as drones…

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DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace

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Drones have entered the mainstream, most consumers are familiar with them and the beautiful imagery that these flying, camera-wielding, devices can capture. Perhaps no company has had a greater influence on consumers becoming more familiar with this technology than DJI.

Since 2006, DJI has been working to create consumer and professional style drones that put high quality aerial video and photography in the hands of many. Now the China-based company has announced its latest addition, the Phantom 3.

Lets just say you’ve got to see the video to truly understand how cool this thing is…

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Turn your selfies into dronies with this new iOS/Android controlled mini hexacopter

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We have certainly seen our fair share of drones, from the world’s smallest to those that fly themselves. Designed to offer selfies from a whole new perspective and with a live 3D virtual reality feed, today we are are looking at the ELF VRdrone.

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senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls

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The consumer drone market continues to expand, with more and more innovation happening each day. Popular drone manufacturer Parrot invested heavily in a company called senseFly a few years back and we are now beginning to see some pretty cool products come out of the Switzerland-based company. The upcoming eXom drone from senseFly has a number of nifty features, including one that flies the drone to a location just by tapping on your iPad…

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Revell’s latest miniature quadcopter drone claims to be the “world’s smallest” yet

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Remote controlled drones have become more popular then ever, appearing just about everywhere including South Park and landing innocently on the front lawn of The White House. From high-end Parrot Drones in the $500+ range to more affordable and smaller options, today we have a new contender for the “world’s smallest” remote controlled flyer….

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The Myo armband that lets you control your favorite devices with hand gestures is set to go mainstream

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The motion controlled armband device known as Myo previously went up for pre-order via the Thalmic Labs online shop and will now soon be available via Amazon. Myo is a gesture controller designed to track hand motion, among other things, that supports a wide range of applications from gaming and typical UI navigation on your Mac, to remote control of devices like the Ollie and flying drones.

Head below for more details, availability information and to see this thing in action:

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Nano Drone: The “world’s smallest quadcopter” is also one of the most affordable

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There are a wide number of remote controlled drone options out there, from the pro Parrot models to lesser expensive sub $100 quadcopters, but not very many as tiny and affordable as the Nano Drone…

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Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter w/Smartphone Controls & Video Streaming $130 shipped (Reg. $300)

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As one of its daily deals, 1Sale.com is offering the Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter for only $129.99 shipped. That’s $25 less than our previous mention and the lowest price we’ve seen for the AR. Drone. It features four rotors, multiple gyroscopes, WiFi, and a camera. The quadricopter can be controlled via an iPhone, iPad, or most Android devices. This offer ends today

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Parrot AR.Drone Wi-Fi Quadricopter w/Built-in Camera $90 shipped

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Update:  Brookstone now has the refurbished Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter for $89.99 via the directions below. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also $190 less than the price of the newer 2.0 model.)

To get this deal:

  1. At Living Social, add a $50 Brookstone credit to your cart for $25
  2. apply coupon code “SPICE” to cut it to $20
  3. at Brookstone, add the refurbished Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter to your cart for $119.99
  4. during checkout, pay with the credit for a net price of $89.99

A limited Parrot warranty applies

The Parrot AR.Drone is the first quadricopter to be controlled by your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device  In fact, you can fly it indoors just as easily as outdoors. By using the Wi-Fi module located in the drone’s cockpit in conjunction with your smartphone or tablet, you can control its flight, using the built-in front and vertical high speed cameras to interact with apps for one-of-a-kind gaming experiences. Apps even creates campaigns with drone tags and marker detections to create an imaginary world of obstacles so that you can really break in your skills with your new drone and prove yourself through races, battles, alien invasions, and other challenges.

You can accelerate up to 11mph and travel to a range of approximately 164 feet with your drone. Autopilot contributes heavily to successful lift off and landing and automatically kicks in and stabilizes the drone if you lose your Wi-Fi signal. The Parrot AR.Drone may be a game but it’s hardly a toy.

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