What drone ban? Several of our favorite 'beginner-friendly' DJI drones are currently on sale for record-low prices today

Presidents’ Day sales are delivering some excellent drone deals this week, and if you’re looking to get started, there are two standout options worth your attention. In fact, Amazon has slashed prices on a pair of DJI models that we highly recommend for beginner pilots.

First up is the ultra-light DJI Mini, a beginner-friendly 4K drone that’s incredibly easy to fly and requires no registration thanks to its featherweight design. With 31 minutes of flight time, three-axis stabilization, and handy features like one-tap takeoff and automatic return, it’s a fantastic gateway into aerial photography - and today’s record-low pricing has this one at just $149 (was $199).

For something a little more adventurous, the DJI Avata 2 is also down to its lowest ever price at $619 (was $729). Designed as an accessible entry into FPV drones, it pairs 4K 60fps video with intuitive flight assistance and up to 26 minutes of airtime. While the base drone is discounted, the Fly Smart Combo is the better value pick, bundling in the goggles, controller, and extra batteries for a complete FPV setup at a reduced price.

Today's best drone deals at Amazon

DJI Neo drone: was $199 now $149 at Amazon

The DJI Mini is a super-accessible 4K drone that offers a fantastic gateway for beginners. The 4K footage perhaps isn't the best, but you still get 31 minutes of flight time, three-axis stabilization, and a host of beginner-friendly features like one-tap takeoff and automatic return. It's just 135g, which means no registration is required, and, thanks to today's record-low price at Amazon, both the standalone drone and combo packages are available for very cheap indeed.

See our DJI Neo review for more details

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DJI Avata 2 Fly Smart Combo: was $729 now $619 at Amazon

Today's discounts at Amazon bring the excellent DJI Avata 2 down to its lowest ever price. If you're looking for an easy entry point into the world of FPV drones, then this is a fantastic option, with its intuitive flight-assistance features, 4K 60fps video, and a generous 26 minutes of flight time. Today's deals include the drone-only option, but I'd recommend the Fly Smart Combo if you can afford to spend a little extra, since that will get you the Googles, a controller, and a very handy extra battery for cheap.

See our DJI Avata 2 review for more details

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Are DJI drones still a good buy in 2026?

If you’re new to flying drones, you might be concerned about how the 2025 ban impacts these models. The good news is that the restriction applies only to newly imported drones, meaning existing inventory already in the country - including the Neo and Avata 2 - isn’t affected.

Both these models are lighter-weight options, too, which means you don't need to pre-register them with the authorities before you fly them. If you see any drones highlighting their weight as under 249g, then that's because this is the cut-off point between what's defined as a beginner drone and an enthusiast-level drone. The weightier drones can usually fly faster for longer and capture better footage, but don't discount these two models if you're looking to get started. You can see our detailed DJI Neo review and DJI Avata review.