Take flight with the best drone deals on October Prime Day

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days doesn’t officially kick off until Oct. 8, but we’ve been seeing deals on everything from pet tech to smart home gadgets for at least three weeks. And it looks like the deals just keep coming — right now, you can find tons of drone models for $200+ off at Amazon.

You don’t have to be a tech nerd or hobbyist to appreciate a good drone deal. These little machines aren’t just fun to fly; they can be used for everything from aerial photography to inspecting hard-to-reach areas to monitoring crop health.

Whether you’re shopping for your first drone, looking to upgrade your current setup, or trying to find a holiday gift that doesn’t suck, you'll want to check out these Prime Day drone deals.

Here are our top picks:

Best drone deal

Why we like it

If you’re really into drones, the name Holy Stone should be on your radar. This brand is known for making high-end drones that are feature-packed and, at times, super affordable.

The Holy Stone GPS drone HS175D RC Quadcopter is currently $159.99 at Amazon, which is 25% off the listing price. It’s a solid mid-range drone option that shoots 4K videos, has a 46-minute flight time, and a special flight mode where you can direct its movement — whether you want it to follow you or fly along a specific path.

Best runner-up drone deal

Why we like it

The Potensic Atom SE GPS Drone is $229.99 at Amazon right now — that’s a $70 discount and its record-low price.

This budget-friendly drone is lightweight (less than 249g) and features level-5 wind resistance. It’s so small that you can fold it up and pop it into your jacket pocket. The 4K EIS camera (with Sony CMOS sensor) can capture 12mp stills and 30fps HD video. Plus, the ShakeVanish technology makes for a smooth shot even when there’s a lot of movement.

The Potensic Atom SE has four flight modes, including a beginner mode that adjusts the drone’s speed and stability for newbies. It can last for up to 62 minutes on a single charge and has an auto-fly back function in case you lose sight of it (or if it loses signal or is about to run out of juice).

Best budget pick

Why we like it

If you’re a beginner or shopping for a kid, the Holy Stone Mini Drone is 20% off (with an on-screen coupon) and priced at just $26.90. That’s a pretty sweet deal, and could make a good gift for a kid (since you won't cry if it gets destroyed).

While it might not be as impressive as the other models on this list, this budget-friendly drone has some cool features, including toss-to-launch, circle fly, and autorotation. It can also do flips and rolls.

More drone deals

• Holy Stone Foldable FPV Drone (HS440) — $69.98 $99.98 (save $30)

• Holy Stone GPS Drone (HS720) — $150.99 $249.99 (save $99)

• Holy Stone GPS Drone (HS360S) — $189.99 $209.99 (save $20)

• DJI Avata — $519 $629 (save $110)

• DJI Mavic 3 — $1,214.99 $1,279 (save $64.01)