What drone ban? Several of our favorite 'beginner-friendly' DJI drones are currently on sale for record-low prices today

Presidents’ Day sales are delivering some excellent drone deals this week, and if you’re looking to get started, there are two standout options worth your attention. In fact, Amazon has slashed prices on a pair of DJI models that we highly recommend for beginner pilots.

First up is the ultra-light DJI Mini, a beginner-friendly 4K drone that’s incredibly easy to fly and requires no registration thanks to its featherweight design. With 31 minutes of flight time, three-axis stabilization, and handy features like one-tap takeoff and automatic return, it’s a fantastic gateway into aerial photography - and today’s record-low pricing has this one at just $149 (was $199).

For something a little more adventurous, the DJI Avata 2 is also down to its lowest ever price at $619 (was $729). Designed as an accessible entry into FPV drones, it pairs 4K 60fps video with ...