I fly and try drones for a living – and these are the Amazon Big Deal Day deals I'd actually buy (if I didn't already have them!)

DJI Avata 360 in the hands of Adam Juniper
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I love drones, and Amazon Big Deal Day is a great time to pick one up. Drones are brilliant because they're a great way to do photography and shoot video from angles you never imagined possible AND they're just a lot of fun.

I've spent a lot of time testing drones out in the field – no pun intended – and I know the difference between a good drone and a great one. I also understand where the best value can be found. Here I've compiled a list of the drones which really stand out to me this deals day.

US: Best drone deals

DJI Neo Fly More Combo
Save $54
DJI Neo Fly More Combo: was $349 now $295 at Amazon

The DJI Neo is a compact, lightweight drone that offers easy hands-free flying (it just follows you), intelligent subject tracking, stabilized 4K video, and simple controls for travel, social media, and everyday aerial content.

Even better, this bundle includes a traditional remote for long-range control and spare batteries so you don't have to go home too soon!

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DJI Flip With RC 2 Screen Remote Controller
Save 20% ($130)
DJI Flip With RC 2 Screen Remote Controller: was $639 now $509 at Amazon

Smartly building a stabilized 4K camera for smooth video into a lightweight design. It's safe and portable thanks to a brilliant folding design; it has the smarts to track you using AI. This premium bundle includes a remote controller with touchscreen allowing long-range flying, not just phone range.

Too expensive? This is the version I'd get, but you can get the drone only and control it over short ranges in this Amazon deal: $389 $309

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Antigravity A1 Explorer Bundle
Save $380
Antigravity A1 Explorer Bundle: was $1,899 now $1,519 at Amazon

Antigravity is a drone which brings the brilliant 8K 360-degree camera tech pioneered by Insta360 to the skies, meaning you can fly how you like, then re-direct the camera angle after landing. This bundle includes goggles so you can fly from 'inside' the cockpit, and three batteries, as well as a hard case and an easy-to-use wand-like controller. It's insanely fun, and creatively unrivaled.

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UK: Best drone deals

DJI Neo (base package)
Save 18% (£26)
DJI Neo (base package): was £145 now £119 at Amazon

The DJI Neo is a compact, lightweight drone that offers easy hands-free flying (it just follows you), intelligent subject tracking, stabilized 4K video, and simple controls for travel, social media, and everyday aerial content.

This is a great drone for the kids or for yourself, and there is a wide range of upgrades on offer from this low-cost starting point (FPV goggles, long-range controller etc.), but it's a brilliant deal at full price, let alone this deal.

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Potensic ATOM 3 Fly More Combo with RC PTD 2
Save 15% (£87)
Potensic ATOM 3 Fly More Combo with RC PTD 2: was £579.99 now £492.99 at Amazon

Potensic has built a lightweight folding drone with a 4K camera and an excellent controller with built-in screen. This bundle with three batteries will have you flying for a long time.

Need it even cheaper? Amazon also has a version with a controller which will grip your phone. (Potensic ATOM 3 Standard Kit £339.99 £305.99)

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Adam Juniper
Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones.

Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones.

He is the author of a number of books, including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook.

x: @AdamJuniper | Instagram: @juniperific

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