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Tom Price · 2026-06-25 · via Technology - Popular Mechanics

With the current consumer drone ban in the U.S. limiting our access to new drones from basically every brand we know and trust, it isn’t easy to find quality options that are available, and it’s even harder to find a deal. But this week, during Amazon Prime Day, we’ve found a few. The sale, which runs until Friday, June 26, has a decent number of drones on sale, including a few of the ones we’ve tested and recommended.

While DJI is the brand everyone knows and loves, we’ve found a couple of other brands that we really like, including HoverAir, which makes an affordable, easy-to-use line of drones that’s perfect for new pilots who want to give flying a try. We already recommend the brand’s basic model, the HoverAir X1, as our “best value” pick in our guide to drones, and now that it’s 20 percent off for Prime Day, we think it’s an absolute steal.

Prime Day Deal

X1 Drone

The X1 drone has a foldable design so it closes like a book. In its closed form, it easily slides into a pants pocket, which makes it easy to bring it anywhere and everywhere. It’s also very easy to fly, with several preprogrammed flight modes. You can press a single button and it will automatically fly a specific pattern or follow a video subject, without any need for a controller. It’s perfect for active adventures like kayaking, snowboarding, or biking.

The propellers of the drone are close to the body and encased in an outer frame made of durable, elastic material. So, when you eventually crash it into a tree or drop it from your bag, nothing is going to break. Believe me, I tried.

Shop the HoverAir X1 Drone

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Tom Price is a reviews editor for Popular Mechanics while also contributing to Runner's World, Best Products, and Bicycling. Here at Popular Mechanics, Tom loves testing out home appliances, smart tech, gear for city life and outdoor adventures, small gadgets like watches and multitools, and anything else you can find piled up at his hoarder's nest of a desk.

Prior to working here, Tom attended NYU, graduating with a degree in English and a minor in creative writing. He also wrote for Best Reviews, The Daily Beast, and other publications covering tech, fitness gear, gadgets, and lifestyle products. Furthermore, he covered startup news, pop culture, and even professional wrestling. To follow more of his work, check back here for new stories.

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Mike Epstein is a Senior Commerce Editor at Hearst Enthusiast Group, producing reviews for buying guides Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Bicycling, and Best Products. Prior to joining Hearst, he was a video game and technology critic for over 10 years, with bylines at IGN, Gamespot, Variety, Lifehacker, Kotaku, GamesRadar, Flavorwire and Digital Trends, among others. Now, he’s a jack of all trades, helping reviewers share everything they know about all kinds of technical gear, from snowblowers, to running shoes and bicycles, and every kind of gadget imaginable.