Drone Suggestions...

[Joe Pudlik]

Looking to purchase a drone, with a max spending limit of about $400-450. Really don't have much experience with them, so I'm looking for any suggestions.

As for what I'm looking for... I would like one that's on the easier side to control and is decently built. I would also potentially like one with an HD camera, but it's not a must. I have a Garmin Virb camera, so I figured if the drone doesn't have a camera, I can figure out how to attach the Virb to it.

I was doing some looking around and found the two below that seem to be potentially interesting...
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1088688-REG/dji_cp_pt_000083r_phantom_2_copter_with.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1096408-REG/parrot_pf722001_bebop_drone_quadcopter_with.html

 

[Marc R. O'Leary]

Just FYI: All drones must now be registered with the FAA.

http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/UA/

 

[Steve Miller]

I've owned the DJI Phantom products and have been very pleased. A Phantom 2 will probably get the job done and within the price cap you provided.
I encourage you to wait until after the holidays as I've heard a lot of chatter about prices being cut at least $100 on Phantom 3 and perhaps as much on the Phantom 2. This said, the best bet is to save your cash for a Phantom 3. They are just ridiculous in all regards. They're worth the wait!

 

[Joe Pudlik]

I've owned the DJI Phantom products and have been very pleased. A Phantom 2 will probably get the job done and within the price cap you provided.
I encourage you to wait until after the holidays as I've heard a lot of chatter about prices being cut at least $100 on Phantom 3 and perhaps as much on the Phantom 2. This said, the best bet is to save your cash for a Phantom 3. They are just ridiculous in all regards. They're worth the wait!

Thanks for the summary of info, Steve!

I have heard good things about the DJI products, so I'm heavily leaning that way. I'll probably hold off for now and see if those prices do indeed drop, and then I might target the Phantom 3.