Black Friday Drone Deals – Get Them While You Can! – Updated!
November 12, 2018As with most things these days, there will be many Black Friday drone deals. This post is all about the ones we know going into the holiday sale as well as any last minute specials that creep up unexpectedly. Check here to plan your drone shopping spree and make sure you get them while you can.
If you’re not sure which drone is best for you check out the following posts:
DJI Mavic – Which One to Choose
The DJI Mavic 2 – The New Models Are Finally Here!
The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise – It’s Finally Here!
We will also be updating this post during the Black Friday event with any last minute deals that are announced. Be sure to check back during the event for updates and to let us know if you’ve found a special we don’t have listed yet.
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Let’s go directly to the source. What drone deals is DJI offering for Black Friday?
It’s not just authorized resellers kicking off the holiday season. DJI has some offerings of its own with savings of up to $100. Check them out here:
Promotion Pricing Details
| Model | USD | |
| Spark Fly More Combo | Original Price | $549 |
| Promotional Price | $459 | |
| Spark Controller Combo | Original Price | $399 |
| Promotional Price | $359 | |
| Mavic Air Fly More Combo | Original Price | $999 |
| Promotional Price | $899 | |
| Mavic Air | Original Price | $799 |
| Promotional Price | $699 | |
| DJI Goggles RE (Racing Edition) | Original Price | $549 |
| Promotional Price | $449 | |
| Osmo Mobile 2 | Original Price | $139 |
| Promotional Price | $119 | |
| Tello Boost Combo | Original Price | $149 |
| Promotional Price | $99 | |
| Tello | Original Price | $99 |
| Promotional Price | $79 |
Check store.dji.com for pricing in local currency and applicable countries. Above prices are subject to change without prior notice.
DJI’s Black Friday Promotion will be available on DJI’s online store and flagship stores from November 18 00:00 (EST) to November 27 02:59 (EST). Customers can also get additional discounts by participating in a quiz during the campaign period receive daily coupons during the promotion by downloading them from the campaign page here:
What does Amazon have up its sleeves for Black Friday?
The bottom line is we don’t know, yet. That said, DJI’s deals will
probably be available on Amazon.com as well. I am providing links to
the DJI drones that should be on sale for Black Friday. Check back to
see if the prices drop as expected:
Are there any other places with good specials?
Although so far, nothing specific other than DJI’s own announcement has been made we are expecting deals to be announced by the following retailers:
Adorama
B&H Photo
Dynnex Drones
Target
Wal-Mart
This section will be updated as more retailers release their Black Friday drone deals. Check back for updates.
What are the last minute Black Friday Drone Deals?
This section is all about the last minute, unknown, sales. Check back here during the Black Friday event to see updates as we get them.
Don’t forget to grab your extra discounts directly from DJI here!
Udemy has a sale going on now. Many courses are only $9.99 and, if you buy today, you’ll get a free course on Cyber Monday! Check out these titles:
UAS (Drone) Remote Pilot Test Prep for Part 107 Exam
UAS Drone Part 107 Remote Pilot Recurrent Course
Drone Masterclass: Your Complete Guide to DJI Drones
Phantom & Mavic Flightschool – flight training & Go4 app
Phantom & Mavic Filmschool 1- master autopilot with Litchi
Airspace and Charts for Part 107 UAS Drone Remote Pilots
Conclusion
Alright. You’ve got your list in-hand and are ready to hit those Black Friday drone deals. Make sure to get in early and get them while you can.
I also wanted to toss in another great Black Friday deal however, it’s not drone related. I created this site using the training and hosting services provided by Wealthy Affiliate. If you have even an inkling of starting an online business, your own website or just want to know more about affiliate marketing, check out their Black Friday deal. You can sign up and check it out for free. If you decide it’s not for you, that’s OK, all it cost you was some time to check it out but, if you can see how WA can benefit you and want to go premium, their Black Friday deal is really the best! On a side, note, if you do sign up, free or premium, you’ll have me as your direct mentor. Feel free to reach out, I’ll be happy to help.
Update! – I just wanted to see if anyone took advantage of any of the deals above. l grabbed three of them myself, the one for Wealthy Affiliates, the FAA 107 recurrent course and one of DJI’s. I ended up grabbing the DJI Goggles Racing Edition. What did you get?
Let us know what you end up getting by commenting below. If you see an error or find a deal we don’t have listed, please let us know. We’ll be happy to get it fixed or add it to our list. Now get out there and get your drones and related accessories!
Thank you,
Scott Hinkle
MavicManiacs.com
Hello Scott. Thank you for sharing these awesome Black Friday deals. $100 these days could do a lot and so much. Drones are cool to use. They are fun to play with. Can be used to take wonderful photos from the top. Hehe. I would love to own one pretty soon for my Entertainment business. Thanks for the deals.
Hello there,
Thanks for taking the time to comment. If you’re just curious about drones and want to check them out, the Tello is a really nice one for $99 ($79 if you go for the Black Friday deal). You can then consider upgrading to a Mavic series or even Phantom after a while.
Not only are they great for taking pictures and just having fun but you can make money with them too. Check out my Make Money category for more details.
I’ve never had a drone, but they are becoming more and more popular these days and it seems like every other person has one now or plans to get one soon. It’s good to know that there are some great Black Friday deals on the way for some of them and I think it’s time I take advantage of it. I love that DJI’s Black Friday Sales are generally anywhere from $50-$100 off the original price. Amazon has some good prices too and I plan to check out Wal Mart and Target as well. Have you bought a drone on Black Friday before?
Hello Brian,
Sadly I have not purchased a drone on Black Friday before as I have an impulse control issue that usually has me buying something well before it goes on sale. Since you’ve never had a drone, I would suggest you check out the Tello option as an inexpensive first drone. Once you have the hang of things consider upgrading to something in the Mavic or Phantom family.
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
Hi Scott. You have some incredible Drones listed in your article and great prices as well. Unfortunately I don’t know a lot about drones. I want to purchase one for my grandson and me to use during the Christmas break. but I have no idea where to start. He’s about 13 years of age and simply loves Drones. He can’t afford one and neither can his mother. I have around $400 to spend on one. Can you give me an idea which one would suit someone his age group in that price range? Also, What days are the Black Friday specials on, is it only on the one day? Thanks Jim,
Hello Jim,
Considering your budget, I’d take a good look at the Spark and, if you can manage that extra $60 (during the Black Friday event), the Fly More Combo. That said, if that’s the high end of your budget, you might also consider one ore more Tello drones. They’re pretty great for their price. I still think you’ll get more out of the Spark though.
If your grandson really gets into it then I’d look at the Mavic line and go from there.
Actually the DJI sale is on from November 18 00:00 (EST) to November 27 02:59 (EST). I am not sure how long with will be available on Amazon.com.
Thank you,
Scott
Hey Scott,
Drones have always interested me but up until now I’ve never bought one.I wish these were around when I was a kid! How awesome would that have been? They’re a lot better than the flying planes we had.
I guess there’s a big difference in the drones as you get higher in the price? These are really expensive and I’d really like to get a Black Friday deal but don’t know who would have the best deals? Amazon?
I am concerned about something. What if these things crash? Do you have insurance on them because they cost so much?
Hello Rob,
Tell me about it…when I was a kid my budget only allowed me to play with model rockets but, at the time, I so wanted remote control helicopters and maybe a Learjet.
Generally speaking, the more expensive the drone, the more capabilities, bells and whistles. You never know who’s going to have the best deal until they announce it and, even then, who’s to say some very last minute option won’t pop-up?
Many of the drone models will have options for additional manufacturer coverage (even accidental damage). They will vary in price and may have certain limitations. For example, DJI’s coverage is pretty nice but has a co-pay and you must recover the drone to use it so if you crashed in a river or lost it in a forest, unless you get it back, you can’t file a claim. There are also 3rd party options as well.
If you really are considering a drone, start small with something like the Tello or Spark. Once you’re sure you want to get into drones, then go for the Mavic or Phantom series. I have a few reviews on here for the Mavic series specifically that you might want to check out:
DJI Mavic – Which One to Choose
What is the DJI Mavic Pro – Only One of the Best Drones Ever!
What About the Mavic Air -This is a Site for Everything Mavic Isn’t It?
The DJI Mavic 2 – The New Models Are Finally Here! – Updated!
The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise – It’s Finally Here!
Thanks for reaching out and commenting,
Scott
Thank you for this information on the Black Friday Drone deals. Im not a Droner but your site has enticed me to look into what drones are all about. I have always thought it would be great to have one when going out fishing – using the drone to take aerial images and maybe find dolphin pods etc.so we could take the boat in for more closer photography of these wonderful creatures.
Drones have their place in the world today and i can see many advantages to their use – I hope people continue to use them for this purpose rather than on the negative side of drones – airspace, privacy space etc.
Well done on an awesome website
Paula
Hello Paula,
You’d be amazed at some of the things drones can be used for. I’ve seen YouTube videos of people fishing from the beach and using a drone to find the schools of fish and drop the line right on them!
If you do end up getting a drone and plan to launch from a boat, please check out my Flying from a Boat or Other Moving Platform – Taking Off, Operating Around and Landing post for tips.
Sadly, the only news you hear about drones is usually news that can be sensationalized and, thus, tends to be negative. People do use drones for good as well but, just like in any other endeavor or group, it only takes one bad egg to give the whole a bad rep. Check out these posts I’ve done regarding the drone community:
Positive Press – Drones Doing Good
Community Interactions – Improving Perception of the Drone Community – Updated!
Thanks for commenting,
Scott
I’m a huge fan of drones but an even bigger fan of deals and savings, lol. My eldest son has just got into drones himself and has asked for a good quality drone for Christmas.
You have some amazing deals here but I’m not quite sure what to get my son, I don’t mind paying the prices here but he’s 13 years old so which one do you think would work best for him? He’s had 1 drone in the past but it was easy to use and he thought it was a bit childish so I need to get one more age appropriate, any advice would be great, thanks
Hello Matthew,
The more you save the more you can buy right? It’s hard to say which drone will suit your son best. What does he want to do with it? Is it for photography, videography or just for fun? The Mavic Air is a great option but, if range is important, I’d consider the Mavic Pro/Pro Platinum over the air.
Check out my DJI Mavic – Which One to Choose post to compare the models. Either way, I think you’ll be happy.
Make sure you have your son check out my New to the Mavic? – What You Should Do First post to get the most out of his new drone.
Thank you,
Scott
Thank you so much for reminding, last year I was late to respond to dji Black Friday offers because of some financial instability but not this year around. I’m patiently waiting for the day. Mavic Air Fly More Combo is my dream Drone and it seems this year, I am going to grab it.
Awesome! I’m sure you’ll love it. Make sure to stop back by and share a photo or video from it when you get it.
Thanks for commenting,
Scott