Best Small Drones 2024 Budget

Best Small Drones 2024 Budget. Want to try your hand at flying a quadcopter, but aren’t ready for a pro model? Most consumer drones are small enough to carry in a backpack or camera sling.

We’ve tested over 30 drones in the last seven years, highlighting 9 top contenders in this review. We prefer drones with this technology, as it removes a lot of stress for new flyers, but most budget options lack these features, so we make exceptions for drones under $500.