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Even if flying quadrocopters doesn't necessarily sound like a particularly child-friendly hobby: There is also a considerable selection of children's drones that can provide the little ones with an age-appropriate and safe flight experience.
From the toy drone to the mini drone with a camera, there are a few options.
Children's drone: suitable models
With the HS210 mini drone *, Holy Stone has a quadrocopter for children in its range, which is particularly suitable for indoor use.
The drone for children from 8 years of age is smaller than a smartphone and very easy to control.
It has an automatic hover function that keeps it at a set height - even if the child lets go of the remote control.
With the push of a button (emergency landing function button), the drone can also be brought back to the ground immediately.
A flight time of seven minutes is possible per battery charge.
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Another fun drone (also known as toy drones) is the ATOYX * quadrocopter.
The device is very small and can easily be taken anywhere.
The drone has two batteries and four spare propellers.
It also offers the so-called “headless mode”, which makes it easier to learn to fly.
A one-button return function is also included.
As with the other two models, the remote control is included in the set.
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The company SNAPTAIN also offers a mini drone that is particularly suitable for children and beginners.
The H823H * weighs just 310 grams and has a flight time of up to 21 minutes.
The device can also turn and roll 360 degrees - and thus offers a lot of fun for children to play and observe.
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Drone with camera for children
Perhaps the child in your life not only wants to have fun flying, but also learn to take pictures with a quadrocopter.
The toy drones presented so far are not suitable for this purpose, as they do not have a camera.
Here you should use a mini drone that is suitable for outdoor use.
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The foldable drone from Potensic * is equipped with an HD camera that offers a camera angle of 90 degrees.
A special feature of the drone is the self-protection function.
This recognizes when the drone's battery is weak or exceeds the range of the remote control.
The aircraft slowly descends its flight automatically.
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If you also let your child lie outside, the DEERC D50 * quadrocopter, for example, is an option.
It can record 1080P HD video and has real-time FPV transmission.
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DEERC offers the D30 drone * as a foldable model.
This quadrocopter is also equipped with an HD camera and FPV live transmission.
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The Holy Stone GPS drone Hs120D * is a drone with a camera that, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for children from 14 years of age.
Here, too, as with most of the recommended beginner models, a mode is included that automatically keeps the drone at a certain height.
Take-off and landing are possible at the push of a button and it is even possible to create your own flight paths.
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Camera drone: inexpensive models under 50 euros
In the case of drones, it is often assumed that the high performance of a certain model is reflected in a comparatively high price.
But that doesn't necessarily have to be the case.
Especially when it comes to children's and entry-level models, there are some drones that are both cheap and powerful.
A good example is the camera drone from tech rc *.
The model is a very manoeuvrable device: it can take 360-degree recordings and show 3D flips.
The quadrocopter has 2 modular batteries, FPV transmission and an HD camera.
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The U61W drone from SANROCK * is also very popular.
The “Amazon's Choice” product is equipped with a 720P HD camera and can transmit images in real time via a connected smartphone.
Thanks to the ease of use, the drone is ideal for children.
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Drone for children: what to look for when buying
When it comes to a quadrocopter for your children, safety is of course paramount. That is why it is essential to buy a drone with a low weight, especially for smaller children. This minimizes the risk of injury to both your child and bystanders. So it means: the lighter, the better. The safety precautions also include the fact that the propeller is covered by a cover and has a so-called prop guard. After all, rotating propellers pose a serious safety risk.
In particular, let smaller children fly indoors at the beginning - and do so in a room where there is as little risk of damage as possible.
A basement room, for example, is ideal here - the larger the room, the better.
The advantage of toy drones that are designed for indoor use is that they do not require any additional functions (such as GPS).
If you allow your child to fly a quadrocopter outside, it is recommended that you go to a field, meadow or the like, where there are as few obstacles and other people as possible.
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Another question to ask yourself is whether you just want a toy drone that your child can use to practice flying a quadrocopter a little - or whether you want to give your child a drone with a camera.
Children's drone: legal regulations
There is currently no minimum age to fly a drone under 2 kilograms.
If the quadrocopter weighs over 2 kilograms, you need one - and the minimum age is 16 years.
Drones are also subject to insurance and, in the case of a weight over 250 grams, also to labeling.
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The bottom line
When you let your child fly a drone and which model you actually choose is ultimately up to your own judgment.
Especially with small children, it is definitely advisable to buy toy drones that are light in weight.
In addition to age, of course, it also depends on your child's special interests: Does he or she just want to fly around with the quadrocopter?
Or are you also interested in aerial photography and perhaps want to take selfies from a bird's eye view?
From a certain age - you also have to assess this yourself - your child can already fly with a high-quality mini drone for adults.
You have to decide for yourself whether you want to wait until the age of 14 or give your child a drone that is no longer a toy drone earlier.
It is important that you inform yourself about the legal obligations of drone flights. Misconduct has consequences when flying drones. Do not let your child fly quadrocopters unsupervised and make sure to find a suitable and safe environment for the flight. Explain the functions exactly to your child and keep an eye on the flight. If the drone does get lost, you can use a walkie-talkie to search it, for example, to coordinate and stay in contact while on the move.
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This article was first published on November 27, 2019.