Hi, I had a drone for my 70 birthday, a 4drc f3, returned next day as one of the batteries was duff. So now I’m looking at what to get to replace. I’m a complete beginner, budget around £200, any suggestions?
Cheers
Steve
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The Mini SE is a good drone for starting out.
If you can afford a little more, the Mini 2 Fly More Combo is an excellent drone.
https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/product/dji-mini-2-fly-more-combo/sku-2104402
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Hi Steve @SteveHB and welcome to GADC 
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HI steve - welcome to GADC
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@SteveHB Hi Steve welcome to the club
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Hi Steve, welcome from the other end of the M54.
Can’t go wrong with any of the DJI Minis, just don’t take it out in a 100mph storm!
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Hi @SteveHB, and welcome, they certainly are a friendly lot here, lots of information available and always guys & gals happy to answer your questions in an helpful way.
I’m also new to this drone lark, my wife got me a 4DRC F12 for Christmas, I am already to look at upgrading to a DJI mini, hopefully a pro4 but 2 & 3 are still readily available. Well supported and lots of relevant information here and on YouTube.
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Billy, I also had 4DRC, an F4 gps. Had to send it back, one battery FU, issues with 5g/4g compatibility.
So now I’m looking at the Dji mini 4 combo, tracking several on EBay.
Fingers crossed!
I am also looking at getting the mini 4 pro Steve, hopefully by the end of February. Of course it could be won via this months competition, better get myself a few more tickets 