For the tech-aware, few things catch the eyes and ears as surely as a drone. They seem like tangible proof that the future has finally arrived. Ultimately, they’re just plain fun.
However, drones can be expensive. Luckily, new drones are hitting the market that offer easy flight, awesome features and a reasonable price point. The lure of the drone life grows stronger every day!
A great example of the shifting dronescape is the Micro Drone 3.0, which you can get for just $145 at Cult of Mac Deals. It’s a massive Indiegogo success story that made waves for at least three reasons.
As if you need more reasons to crave a drone, here they are:
3: You can fly this thing like a pro
One reason people hesitate to take the controls of a drone is that they can look and sound menacing, like something straight out of Robocop. After all, flying is the kind of delicate, complicated maneuver that people get paid to do.
But the Micro Drone 3.0 is designed specifically to make flying fumble-proof. You can effortlessly execute flips, turns and spins, all at head-turning speeds of up to 45 mph. And with modular expansions and adjustable maneuverability settings, you can tweak its performance as you learn. That means this is just as fit for a first-time flier as a seasoned, er, sky … jockey?
2: Real time, high-def, immersive video
The feeling of flight is used by poets and songwriters to describe love, success, forgiveness – you know, the best things in life.
Believe it or not, this drone offers a chance to test the warm fuzzy feelings of flying. Sure, it can stream live 720p video straight to your mobile device. But even better, you can stream straight into a VR headset in 3D. That literally gives you eyes in the sky. It’s the closest thing to a feeling of flight short of hopping behind the stick of a helicopter. Whether you’re making a video or just looking to get into a different headspace, Micro Drone 3.0 delivers.
1: You can afford one
Often, once you start looking into a fun new hobby, there’s a sinking feeling as you realize what it’ll cost. Thankfully, drones have been around long enough that they’re available at reasonable cost.
Part of the reason Micro Drone 3.0 racked up more than $3.5 million in Indiegogo donations was the promise of an affordable, feature-rich drone. Usually, it’s $215 for the full kit that includes a headset, inverted blades set and everything else you need to fly. But right now, it’s just $145 at the Cult of Mac Store.
When you’re flying first-person around your local park, remember that it cost about as much as your coffee budget for the month. Of course, this drone offers a much bigger buzz.
Buy now: Get a Micro Drone 3.0 Combo Pack for $145. That’s a 32 percent discount.
