Drones under 200 euros – Affordable fun for hobby pilots
Conquering the skies no longer requires lengthy and expensive pilot training. With small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), almost any hobby pilot can now make their dream of flying a reality. And it's even possible on a budget. We'll show you what you can expect from a drone under €200 and what to consider when buying your new drone.
These rules apply to drones costing less than 200 euros.
Even with a small and inexpensive drone under €200, you are an official participant in air traffic. Therefore, you must adhere to the applicable regulations if you wish to fly your drone under €200.
Within the EU, uniform rules have been in place since 2019. Since 2021, these rules have also been incorporated into German law through corresponding amendments to the Air Traffic Act, the Air Traffic Regulations, the Air Administration's Fees Ordinance, and the Air Traffic Licensing Regulations. To save you the trouble of wading through all the relevant legal texts before flying, we've summarized the most important rules for flying your drone under €200.
Drones are classified as unmanned aerial vehicles and can be legally categorized into three groups. Whether a drone costs less than €200 is irrelevant. The decisive factors are the weight of the aircraft, its intended use, and the location where it is operated. Further information can be found at piecarte.com .
First category: The open category
All flying devices can pose a certain risk. Simple drones under 250g, which pose the least risk, are classified in the open category. Therefore, a drone pilot's license is not even required. However, a license is required for drones over 250 grams .
In both cases, you as the pilot must have appropriate drone liability insurance. If your drone costs less than €200 and is equipped with a camera or video drone, registration is also required.
Second category: The special category
If a drone can no longer be classified in the open category and falls into the special category, an individual risk assessment by the responsible authority is required to obtain an operating permit for the drone under €200. This permit will also define the requirements and regulations for operating the drone.
Third category: The category requiring registration
Drones costing less than €200 generally do not require registration. This category usually includes professionally used drones, which are correspondingly more expensive. These require a certificate from the operating company and a remote pilot's license.
What should you look out for when buying a drone for under 200 euros?
Looking for a drone under €200 to keep your future flying fun affordable? To find the right model for you, first consider what you intend to use your drone for and how you plan to use it. Based on your intended use, you can then define important criteria for the features of your drone.
The more features your aircraft has, the more expensive it can ultimately become. Therefore, if you have a limited budget, you should carefully consider which features are truly necessary.
Generally, when choosing a drone under €200, you should look for the longest possible battery life, a long-range signal, and simple yet precise controls. Depending on your specific needs, the following features may also be of interest:
- Automatic collision avoidance thanks to appropriate sensors
- Option to GPS track your drone
- Automatic flight modes
- A high-quality camera for aerial videos and photos.
- Connectivity to other drone accessories , such as VR glasses
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