Take flight with the best drone deals ahead of October Prime Day

$159.99 at Amazon (save $70) $229.99 at Amazon (save $70) $29.60 at Amazon (save $7.39) Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days doesn’t officially kick off until Oct. 8, but we’ve been seeing deals on everything from pet tech to smart home gadgets for at least three weeks. And it looks like the deals just keep coming — right now, you can find tons of drone models for $200+ off at Amazon. You don’t have to be a tech nerd or hobbyist to appreciate a good drone deal. These little machines aren’t just fun to fly; they can be used for everything from aerial photography to inspecting hard-to-reach areas to monitoring crop health. Whether you’re shopping for your first drone, looking to upgrade your current setup, or trying to find a holiday gift that doesn’t suck, you'll want to check out these Prime Day drone deals. Here are our top picks: Best drone deal Credit: Holy Stone $169.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it If you’re really into drones, the name Holy Stone should be on your radar. This brand is known for making high-end drones that are feature-packed and, at times, super affordable. The Holy Stone GPS drone HS175D RC Quadcopter is currently $159.99 at Amazon, which is 25% off the listing price. It’s a solid mid-range drone option that shoots 4K videos, has a 46-minute flight time, and a special flight mode where you can direct its movement — whether you want it to follow you or fly along a specific path. Best runner-up drone deal Credit: Potensic $229.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it The Potensic Atom SE GPS Drone is $229.99 at Amazon right now — that’s a $70 discount and its record-low price. This budget-friendly drone is lightweight (less than 249g) and features level-5 wind resistance. It’s so small that you can fold it up and pop it into your jacket pocket. The 4K EIS camera (with Sony CMOS sensor) can capture 12mp stills and 30fps HD video. Plus, the ShakeVanish technology makes for a smooth shot even when there’s a lot of mo