Best Cheap Drone

According to new research by Currys, the best cheap drone sales up by 786% year on year. Far from the novelty purchase they started off as, better technology means that whatever your budget, you can use the sky-high gadgets to shoot quality video footage of holidays, weddings or even your own version of Planet Earth. ADVERTISING With the fun gadget quite literally flying off the shelves, we round up the best cheap drones out there - all for under £100. If you're not quite ready for a drone, find cheap deals on other tech and gadgets here . READ MORE Cheap laptop deals: 10 of the best for under £300, including Dell, HP, Apple and Lenovo Top drone deals Here are the top nine cheap drones online at the moment, so you can enjoy the latest craze, without spending a fortune. Hubsan x4 Quadcopter with camera, £31.90 Embrace the drone dream with this cool-looking new toy. (Photo: Maplin) While it only has seven minutes of flight time, the battery recharges within an hour. The built in camera means that there's less chance of it getting damaged. There's four different flying modes over a range of 100 metres, meaning you're more likely to get the exact shot you fancy. Get it from Maplin here for £31.90 or from Amazon for £31.90 or Menkind for £39.99. READ MORE Amazon launch daily deals on thousands of DIY accessories, electronics and home products for Easter Parrot swing drone with Flypad, £89.99 (was £109.99) This drone's unique shape gives it a leg up over its rivals. (Photo: Currys) The unique X shape allows vertical take-off and landing, hitting speeds of up to 19 mph, with built in boost mode and tilting. Filming incredible footage will be made even easier with the swing drone's ability to loop and barrell role - all controlled by a free app. Get it from Currys here for £89.99 or from Very for £99.99. Parrot mini-drone evo, £49.99 Its 'free fall take-off' starts the engines automatically when the drone is released into the air. (Photo: Currys) If you can't decide between a drone with a camera or one to fly around for fun, this hybrid version is the best of both worlds. Featuring small compartments for holding small objects and a base to attach mini figures, it can also turn 90, 180 and even 360 degrees with a simple swipe or click. Get it from Currys here for £59.99 or from Zavvi or IWOOT, both £49.99. READ MORE Currys launch huge flash sale with 30% off TVs, laptops and Dyson vacuums Arcade Orbit Cam HD Drone with Controller, £80 Get 720p footage and make your own mini film. (Photo: Currys) For the best quality HD aerial footage, invest in this HD beauty, which comes with a microSD card included. It's super easy to fly as it comes with a handy remote control, and has a special motor cut off to ensure the drone lands safely if its part of a collision.