Best early Prime Day drone deals

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a drone (second only to Black Friday), and the deal season is officially kicking into high gear. While everyone is watching to see what Amazon will do for its main event in July, its competitors are already launching major sales to get a head start, dropping serious discounts on top-rated drones from brands like DJI (most DJI drones are sold out on the retailer's website), Holy Stone, and more.

Our team of shopping experts is tracking all of these competing sales to find the best discounts for every skill level and budget. This gives you a huge advantage: You can snag the drone you want before the Prime Day rush — and potentially before it sells out.

To help you find the absolute best deal available today, our running list below features the top picks from across the internet. We're vetting every offer, comparing prices, and weeding out unreliable third-party sellers (Amazon is notorious for this) to make sure every discount we list is a legit deal. We'll be updating this page constantly, and if Amazon drops a price worth knowing about, you'll see it here first.

Best drone deal overall

Why we like it

You can get the Holy Stone HS440 for $99.99, down from $129.99, directly from the Holy Stone site. It’s the same price at Amazon, but Amazon isn’t listing it as a deal, and the seller is DeeRC, so it’s probably better to buy it directly from Holy Stone.

This foldable drone is ideal for beginner pilots, thanks to its user-friendly features and affordable price tag. It comes equipped with a 1080p HD auto-adjustable camera, has a 20-minute flight time, and includes safety features like Emergency Stop, Headless Mode, and Altitude Hold. You’ll also get a carrying case, a USB charging cable, spare propellers, and one battery.

More drone deals directly from the retailer

• Holy Stone HS210 — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Holy Stone HS440D — $89.99 $239.99 (save $150)

• Potensic ATOM SE Foldable GPS Drone — $249.99 $279.99 (save $30)

• Potensic ATOM GPS Drone — $269.99 $299.99 (save $30)

• Holy Stone HS720E — $299.99 $409.99 (save $110)

Amazon drone deals you can trust

• Sharper Image X-Treme Jet X-2 — $20.99 $34.99 (save $14)

• Sky Viper Dash Nano Drone — $28.39 $34.99 (save $6.60)

• Sonic The Hedgehog Sky Racer Drone — $59.97 $60.99 (save $1.02)

• Ruko F11PRO — $254.99 $379.99 (save $125)