Let’s face it, drones are cool.
Military style equipment that you can fly around to see the world from the skies above? Cool. Aerial photography without having to board a plane? Cool. Feeling like a futuristic superhero? Cool. Spying on your neighbours? Not so cool.
Either way, the problem is drones is that they’re expensive. And as an expensive hobby, you’re going to need to fork out a trunk-full of cash to afford the queens of the skies. But, if you don’t have R1.5-million to spend, we’ve hunted down a few budget friendly drones, so you can be cool without being broke.
Here are three notable options available in South Africa.
Yes, the brand you most probably know for its Bluetooth speakers also has a line of drones. The shoX Raptor plus looks quite edgy, yet fun and comes in a black or camo skin.
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This bright orange device had a more conservative design, but still looks covertly cool.
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With a much more serious look, and a slightly more serious price this drone looks somewhat futuristic and fresh.
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If you’re looking for something a lot cheaper however, you may have to sacrifice the dream of a built-in camera.
Feature image: DJI
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