This Best-selling Amazon Drone for Beginners Takes Vacation Photos to the Next Level — and It’s $160 Off

You can capture as many photos as you want at eye level, but getting an aerial shot is the best way to take your travel content to new heights. If you’re looking to level up your camera equipment before your next big trip, it might be worth adding a drone to the mix. This one at Amazon has all the features a beginner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilot would want, including self-landing and auto-return. It’s also compact and sturdy enough to stick in your suitcase and take on your dream vacation.

Ruko F11Pro 2 Drone With 6K Camera

The Ruko F11Pro 2 drone is 28 percent off right now when you use the $50 on-site coupon, bringing the price down from $570 to $410. It’s built with a Sony camera, capturing photos in super-clear 6K and video in 4K at 30 frames per second. It also has features that help provide smooth and stable shooting at up to 400 feet in the air (the maximum altitude allowed in the U.S.). The picture transmits from an “extraordinary” distance of 10,000 feet away (which is just under two miles), with no Wi-Fi required.

The package contains two rechargeable batteries that each provide 35 minutes of run time — so you can fly this thing for a little over an hour at a time. It’s compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration’s drone regulations and comes with detailed instructions on how to register it with the FAA. Out of more than 6,000 Amazon shoppers who have rated it five stars, hundreds are beginners who found this drone easy to operate.

“I’ve flown many drones in the past few years, from primitive Holy Stones to Eachine’s foldable to the DJI Spark,” one reviewer said. “I have to say that the Ruko has been the easiest and quickest machine to set up and go than any previous drone. GPS acquisition was a breeze; flight response was quick and did what I wanted without drift.” 

The Ruko drone features auto take-off and landing, which many shoppers say is easy to use. It even has a special beginner mode setting for newbies, which limits the height and distance so you can get used to it first. Other fun features include orbit flight, cruise control, waypoint planning, and a follow-me setting. 

As far as traveling with the Ruko F11Pro 2 goes, the drone seems designed for packability, according to reviews. It folds down to 6.5 by 3.5 by 2.5 inches and tucks neatly into the included padded hardshell carrier that slips easily into a carry-on suitcase. One traveler says they “will make sure that it is in [their] luggage for every vacation.” (Others say it’s particularly fun for camping and national parks.)

Right now is a rare chance to get a “professional grade drone at a beginner/toy price.” If you’re looking to step up your travel photography game in the near future, we found a few other drones that might also call to you, including one that’s $200 off right now.

More Travel-friendly Drones at Amazon:

Potensic Atom 3-axis Gimbal 4K GPS Drone

Bwine F7 GPS Drones With 4K Camera

V11Pro Drone With 8K Camera 

Holy Stone HS600 2-axis Gimbal Drone With 4K Camera

HoverAir X1 Mini Foldable Drone

At the time of publishing, the price started at $410.

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