There's always that one family member or friend who just can't get enough drones, airplanes, or helicopters (hi, Dad). I've got to admit, there's something deeply satisfying about controlling the zooms and loops of a mini aircraft. The 21 flying tech toys ahead make the perfect gifts for the sky-obsessed. Best of all, there are plenty of budget-friendly options!
Quadcopter Airplane With Camera & LED Lights
4 Channel 6 Axis Quadcopter Airplane With Camera & LED Lights [1] ($130)
Syma X9 Flying Car Quadcopter
Syma X9 Flying Car 4-Channel Quadcopter [2] ($46)
Sharper Image Camera Drone
Sharper Image Camera Drone [3] ($70)
Voice-Command Auldey Sky Rover Helicopter
Voice-Command Auldey Sky Rover Helicopter [4] ($34, originally $39)
Flying Bat With Flapping Wings
Flying Bat With Flapping Wings [5] ($13)
Air Hogs Fury Jump Jet Helicopter
Air Hogs Fury Jump Jet Helicopter [6] ($40, originally $50)
GPTOYS Drone Helicopter
GPTOYS SPACE TREK 6 Axis Gyro Drone Helicopter With Advanced 360 Flip [7] ($70)
Helicopter Gyro Fly Ball
Helicopter Gyro Fly Ball [8] ($40, originally $50)
Cute Flying Eggs
Cute Flying Eggs, 6 Axis Gyro 4 Channel Quadcopter [9] ($22)
Blue eBird
eBird Blue — x2 Channel Flying Bird [10] ($35)
Stunt Drone Quadcopter
Stunt Drone Quadcopter With 360 Flip [11] ($80)
Cheerwing Mini Pocket Drone
Cheerwing Mini Pocket Drone 4 CH 6 Axis Gyro [12] ($22)
Invert-X Upside Down Flying Helicopter
Invert-X 3.5 CH Upside Down Flying Helicopter [13] ($30, originally $60)
Syma S107 Helicopter
Syma S107 3 Channel Helicopter [14] ($40)
Ginzick Drone Quadcopter With Flashing LED Lights
Ginzick 4 Channel Drone Quadcopter With Flashing LED Lights [15] ($100)
Hero Sky Matrix Quadcopter Drone
Hero Sky Matrix 4 CH Quadcopter Drone [16] ($40, originally $72)
Air Hogs Crane Helicopter
Air Hogs Crane Helicopter [17] ($35, originally $40)
Palmcopter
Palmcopter [18] ($40)
Air Hogs FireWing
Air Hogs FireWing — Red [19] ($40, originally $50)
Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control X-Wing Starfighter
Air Hogs Star Wars Remote Control X-Wing Starfighter [20] ($47, originally $60)
AKASO Quadcopter With HD Camera
AKASO 6 Axis Quadcopter With HD Camera, 3D Rolling Mode [21] ($100)