Pick up deals on the top drones Black Friday – or Cyber Monday. Some of the world’s top manufacturers have already announced holiday sales. Whether you’re looking to augment your commercial fleet or buy a recreational drone (for yourself or some deserving friend) it’s a great time to get a great price. Many deals include shipping, accessories and other extras: so the discounts add up. Check out these deals on drones this Black Friday – from 3 top manufacturers, in alphabetical order.
Autel: EVO Season
Autel’s Nano drones are rumored to be out by Christmas – but in the meantime, Autel’s holiday sale is in full swing. Many of the Evo II models on sale are already sold out on the Autel website, but retailers like Best Buy are still showing availability for the EVO II Pro 6K at $1529.99, a savings of $270. Save on accessories, including the On-the-Go Bundle for $299, at Autel’s sale website.
DJI: FPV, Mavic Air 2, Mini, and more
DJI’s Holiday Sale offers a chance to win prizes every week, starting with the DJI Mini Fly More Combo. In addition, you can get great deals on DJI drones and handhelds – some which include a fun free gift as a holiday bonus. While they haven’t announced anything on the site yet, for the best deals on DJI drones on Black Friday, check out the DJI FPV Drone Combo of $999 on Amazon, or take a look at resellers like our sponsors DroneNerds who are offering discounts on a wide variety of DJI drone bundles.
Skydio: Skydio 2
Skydio’s breakthrough autonomy is now available at a discount! The Skydio 2 Starter Kit is available on the Skydio website for $949, a $400 savings: get more deals on the Sports Kit, Cinema Kit, and Pro Kit. Skydio 2 is shipping now, so it’s a great time to order if you need to get up in the air now.
Don’t forget – if you are thinking about investing in professional drone hardware, training is an important part of the equation. Our friends at The DroneU are offering great deals on training bundles and lifetime memberships – optimize your investment by learning how to get the most out of your equipment.
Manufacturers everywhere are still recovering from the pandemic – not all models are immediately available. If you’re looking for a drone for Christmas, you’ll want to act soon, and check for shipping dates. For professionals looking for a great deal on a drone, accessories, training and more – ’tis the season to plan for next year’s hardware.
Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry. Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.
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