Can anyone suggest a good "starter drone" for a my firends 10 year old son? He wants one with a camera and mom wants something that won't break the bank.
Something for a inexperienced flyer under $100.

-TIA
WBK

Go for Syma x5w the boy will love it, I took 1 to holiday in Italy for a mouth  and give it away to the local kids they all love it and still fly it
I had the syma x8w and learned a lot (and it dint fly away) and  stuck a go pro on it for fun
They both come with camera and the less that £100 they just dont have position hold so you have to learn the hard way when you move on to the phantom i so EASY to fly that is if it dose not FLY AWAY!

Avoid the onago.

That's only for extremely experienced fliers, with lots of insurance.

I agree on the syma 5

basic version is camera and sd card

the w version is wifi to phone, good for 30-40 m
I took my camera off because I have more fun flying for sport with it.

works indoors and outdoors if wind is calm
fun and duarable
perfect for the user you have in mind.

have both versions

kirk2579@aol.co Posted at 2016-10-27 11:13
I agree on the syma 5

basic version is camera and sd card

I watched a few Y/T vids about the Syma X5C-1.
It has decent flight time. (10 mins) and the range was 150m.
The reviewer said it was easy to fly and did well with wind.

syma xc5 ive had many and it's my go-to next to my Phantom I just had a cover shot by dromida and it just kept flying up and going glitch in the self cover but my dogs play with my Syma is very rugged the blades won't hurt if you hit them many many spare parts for them on the market a must for beginner drone

billwish76 Posted at 2016-10-27 11:47
syma xc5 ive had many and it's my go-to next to my Phantom I just had a cover shot by dromida and it ...

I have used my syma to "walk the dog"
he loves chasing it and every now and then gets its.
5 minutes a great exercise for him running and jumping etc.

it just keeps on going....

kirk2579@aol.co Posted at 2016-10-28 00:17
I have used my syma to "walk the dog"
he loves chasing it and every now and then gets its.
5 minu ...

yeah mine knows the sound of the tx. Turns into a whole different pup when she hears it

I'd look into the Cheerwing Syma X5SW. It comes with a camera and wifi FPV for around $60. Otherwise here's a good list of drones for under $100. Hope this helps!