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Since the launch of the DJI Neo, which is extremely similar to the HoverAir X1 Pro and its still available predecessor, the HoverAir X1, the world's leading drone manufacturer has begun to take beginner drones in a new direction. The DJI Flip is the latest beginner model to hit the shelves, and this vlogging drone delivers intelligent flight modes alongside camera drone functionality.

With this level of versatility alongside an attractive base kit price of $439/£369, the Flip will likely appeal to beginner and enthusiast drone pilots. This is a drone that will undoubtedly take a place among the best beginner drones considering all this alongside the unique folding design of the Flip, where safety is paramount.

Moving back to the design, which is one of the most eye-catching aspects of the Flip, there's no way you'll have seen a drone like this before. The four propellers are encased in lightweight propeller guards for safer flights when tracking you. These fold down below the airframe and when folded out, make the Flip a much larger drone, but within the regulator-friendly sub-250g category