We have a look at the Best 4k Drones under 250g or ½ a pound. No registration required.
Drone technology has changed quite a bit over the last four to five years. There were no 4K Quads available. Well, there were a couple, but they were really high end and extremely expensive.
My very first drone had no sensors, no camera, no nothing except, four props, battery, and a controller. All that cost $150 dollars. Wow, how times have changed.
The upside to that first Drone was I could fly it indoors, and it taught me how to fly a Drone the right way and not rely on Sensors. This is a good thing because one day you may lose your Sensors and are forced to fly your Drone manually.
It’s hard to find 4K Drones under 250g (now)
As of late Summer, 2019 there are not very many Quads, yet, under 250g or ½ a pound on the market. I’m talking good ones. You can find a couple of no-name brands out of China, but I wouldn’t spend my money on one.
Let’s have a look at some Drones with great features, are good quality with a 4K camera which is amazing, and the best part is they are all under the 250g / ½ pound weight limit. No FAA or Transport Canada Registration required!
What are the best 4K camera Drones under 250g or 0.55 lbs? Here are 3 good to excellent quality Drones with a 4K camera all under the weight limits At the moment, here is our choice of three 4K Drones Under 0.55lbs.
- Hover Camera Passport
- Dobby – ZeroTech
- BetaFPV 85X 4K Racing Drone
- Zuhafa T5 4K Foldable GPS Drone
Is There a new 250g DJI Drone on the Horizon?
YES….it’s Here !!!
There is a lot of Buzz in the air about the new rules regarding Drones in both Canada and the United States. We should include India as they recently made it legal to fly consumer Drones in that country.
When it comes to finding quality Drones with a 4K camera under the weight restrictions the choices are slim. Until just recently. China Drone manufacturer DJI has released the new DJI Mavic mini. It is, in my opinion, the best Drone under 250g on the market right now. Although with no 4k camera, its equipped with a 2.7K Camera on a 3 axis gimbal for stunning video.
Check out our complete review in this article
You can also check the reviews on Amazon in your local country
As well, let’s have a look at what’s else is out there. Before we start, I’ll just mention our resource page with our favorite Gear. We will update the 4K Sub 250 Drones as they launch.
Let’s have a brief look at our top choices.
Good
Hover Camera Passport
Under 250g
Your Self Flying Personal Photographer
This is an interesting Drone. Its claim to fame is its Autonomous Flight Characteristics. The Passport Hover has built-in Face Detection Tech and will track your face or your whole body and follow you on your journey.
About
Easy, Very Safe, Good Quality with a 4K Camera!
The Hover Passport is unique in that it folds up for easy transport. A couple of things I liked about this Quad; it was very safe to fly. I like to fly indoors in the winter and this Drone is very safe and responsive for indoor flight.
The other thing I like was the flight time. Most of the Drones in this weight zone have flight times under 10 minutes. I managed 12-14 most times. I would recommend to pick up at least two more batteries to extend your flight times. it comes with two but get another. Its worth it.
Of course the Camera is very good. Sharp images and crisp video at 30FPS. For the size of the Drone I think you will like it.
Portable and Lightweight
Extra Battery in the Box
Great To Fly Indoors
4K Camera with Video at 30fps
Snap Photos Using Hand Gestures
- Auto-Follow: Using face and body detection technology, the Hover Camera can accompany your journey hands-free while cycling, running, surfing, or even hang-gliding
- No FAA Registration Required: Fly confidently and right out of the box without having FAA limitations and restrictions like other drones
- Carbon Fiber Cage: Hover Camera is crafted out of carbon fiber making it extra durable to falls and accidents; The Passport’s propellers are enclosed in a cage providing the highest extent of safety
- Gesture Control + Owner Mode: With owner mode you just scan your face into the app and the Passport will automatically find, follow, and record you. You can also snap photos with a quick gesture to the camera
- Ridiculously Portable: Weighing less than 1lb and folding up to the size of a small book, the Hover Camera can be carried with you anywhere
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Better
BetaFPV 85X/4k Racing Drone Under 250g
I will be upfront and transparent about this recommendation. I know ZERO (well maybe a little) about the Drone racing world. The only reason I’m mentioning this Quad is I had the opportunity to fly it and a Drone meetup.
This is an amazing little Drone. I had so much fun flying this around a track. It was crazy fast and agile. But the biggest this that impressed me was the video feed quality. Being able to see clearly is a huge advantage.
ts a fun Drone and if you are thinking about Drone racing this is a great starter.
About
Smallest 4K Drone Great Racing Drone for Newbies
I said it was a great Racing Drone for Newbiew but really its a fun quad for every experience level. Its the smallest 4S with 4K on the market right now.
What is great is how well you can see, which is an advantage when racing on a difficult course. I mentioned earlier I am no expert on this Drone. You may wish to check out some of the YouTube videos to see the reviews.
This Drone with the New 4K Camera and the 4S battery weighs in at only 140g. Well under the limit for registration in most counties. I found it to be very good quality, and crazy fun to fly. Check out the reviews on Amazon.
Very Safe Great Starter for Racing
4K Camera
Brushless Motors Supports 4S Power
Smallest 4K Drone 140g
Frame has Carbon Fiber Stiffener Brace
- 【Upgraded FC&ESC, totally support 4S】Please contacu us if you have any problem about this drone by email support04@betafpv.com. Upgraded F4 V2 FC with BLHeli_32 16A ESC, using single N-channel MosFETs, soldering with 25V/220uf electrolytic capacitor, makes the structure and performance more stable and support 4S power definetly. Add receiver, ESC, led board, VTX pluggable ports, whole drone no solder needed
- 【Tarsier 4K camera with ND8 fliter】Equipped with Caddx Tarsier 4K camera with ND8 fliter which supports APP setting and switchable resolution setting of 4K, 2.7k, 1440P, 1080P
- 【Upgraded 1105 5000KV motor】Upgraded 1105 motor from 6000KV to 5000KV, with a light weight but definitely will give you extreme power and speed. Motor comes with cable connectors
- 【Frame with Carbon fiber stiffener brace 】Added screws holes on the frame to fix the ESC, can prevent ESC from loosening and also solve the adverse wear and tear reaction from ESC and FC caused by vibration. To increase its stability, we specially add an extra stiffener brace of carbon fiber
- 【Recommend battery】BETAFPV 450mAh 4S high rate 75C/150C 14.8V lipo battery is recommended by default
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Best
ZeroTech Dobby Selfie Drone Under 250G
The Zerotech Dobby has been around for a few years now. This is a good thing. The firmware has been updated on an ongoing basis and most if not all the bugs are cleaned up
It’s a great little Quad. Fits in your pocket and with the 4K Camera the quality is excellent. If you are considering Aerial Photography, this is a great started Drone for you.
About
Foldable Drone Great for Hikers with a 4K Camera
This little Quad amazed me the first time I flew it. I also like the ton of extra features it has. For Example, it’s uncommon for a Drone this size to have a GPS onboard. It foldable and fits in your back pocket.
The Dobby has decent flight times of around 12 minutes. Your times may vary. It comes with its own App compatible with Android, iPhone, and iPad. It uses wifi to connect to your phone and for the most part, the App is pretty decent.
I would recommend this Drone if you like to Backpack, Travel, take some shots at the skate park, or you are just getting into aerial photography. It’s a good beginner Quad.
Perfect For Aerial Photographer Newbies
Excellent Quality and Value for Money
Great For Hikers and Travellers
Powerful 4k Camera and a GPS
Flight Modes Orbit, Follow Me
- Check with manufacturer on warrenty eligibility
- Compatibility:Android phone, iPad, iPhone, iPod
- Package Content USB-C cable, battery charger, power adapter
- Max Operating Distance: 328 ft
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New
Zuhafa T5 Foldable GPS Drone with 4K Camera
Zuhafa T5 Foldable GPS Drone with 4K FHD Camera great for travelers and backpackers.
Its Equipped with GPS, as well as, Return Home, 5Ghz WiFi Transmission, Live Video, 2 batteries for 40 Minutes of Flight Time, Long Control Range, and Includes Carrying Bag
- ✈Double Flight Time & Foldable:2 pcs of Modular Li-Po Battery yields(1800mAh 7.4V) up to 40mins Max flight time,you can immerse yourself in a substantial flight.The foldable design makes the drone small and portable.Our drone weighs only 215 grams and less than 250 grams, you do not need to register the drone or get a drone pilot certificate.
- ✈4K FHD Camera with Image Stabilization: The optimized full HD Camera built with Shock Absorption holder ensures shooting 3840 x 2160P high resolution images and videos without camera vibration. 5GHz FPV transmission provides about 200 meters of real-time image transmission and 60° adjustable lens enables you to see the world from different angle.
- ✈GPS Assisted Intelligent Flight: Never worry about losing a drone.It returns automatically whenever battery is low, signal is lost or you press one key return.Design a flight path by tapping several points on App screen,which help you dedicated yourself on more creative and amazing photography.
- ✈Circle Fly:The drone will fly around the point you set,360°capturing the beautiful shots of the point by controlling the radius, speed and direction.10 different styles of audio tracks for drone video, you can shoot cool MV and share them on social media.
- ✈GPS Mode & Fixed Height Mode:You can fly indoors or outdoors by selecting the appropriate mode.To avoid loss, do not use the fixed-height mode in outdoors.Four bright LED lights for night flying.If you want to buy more batteries or accessories, please search B082F8Z6VS on Amazon.com.
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As a licensed Drone Pilot, I have many years expedience flying a Drone, both indoors and outside. Flying Quads is one of my favourite family pastimes. When I’m not boring my family with Drone and Website tech stuff, I’m trying to write up helpful articles so you can learn some tips, fly safely and save some money as you enjoy this fun family hobby. I wish you a safe flight. Stay out of the trees
