[Technology] Drones for kids

[swindonseagull]

I’m looking at buying a drone with a camera for my 10 year old grandson.

I want it to be simple and easy to fly,

Under £100 any suggestions??

Ps I’m not interested if you like drones or not.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

A ten year old with a drone? That will go well

 

[studio150]

Does he have his Flyer ID?

 

[swindonseagull]

Does he have his Flyer ID?

Of course

Just reading the rules…… it’s a bit complicated for a toy !!

If there are so many rules why are they sold so freely on Amazon and in Currys etc?

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Tello Drone is pretty good for the price and allows control from a smartphone. There are also apps which allow for the use of Scratch programming which will teach him basic programming skills if he's into that. I think the camera is 720 in resolution so not too shabby and from recollection it sells for around £100. It's useless for outside unless there's no wind as its designed for indoor (large room or hall) flying. I've found the camera a little bit sketchy as it is hit and miss in operation.

We use them at the school I teach in, the kids love them but they cause us problems in terms of connection to our wifi. Things should be simpler on a home system. There is no need for a license as it is quite small,

 

[Gazwag]

Of course

Just reading the rules…… it’s a bit complicated for a toy !!

If there are so many rules why are they sold so freely on Amazon and in Currys etc?

Same as electric scooters, not illegal to sell but illegal to use but they don't care its all in the profit

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

In seriousness [MENTION=750]swindonseagull[/MENTION], I think Bozza started a thread on drones about a year ago. I expect a search will find it