There is an affordable and winning new drone on the market. But while the standout DJI Lito has made its way to the UK and Australia, thanks to that pesky DJI ban, American buyers are missing out. If you live in the US and are looking for a cheap drone to buy now (or even if you're in the UK and want to explore all your options), I've rounded up the best Lito alternatives below.
The main model to consider is the Lito's predecessor, the DJI Mini 4K, which at the time of writing is ranked #2 in TechRadar's best drones ranking. It packs some impressive specs at an affordable price and is an especially solid choice for beginners (we crown it “your best first drone”). You can see exactly how it compares to its replacement in our DJI Lito X1 vs DJI Mini 4K comparison.
Finally, there's a curveball option from TechRadar's camera editor Tim Coleman. “An alternative option is a 360° camera with a long selfie stick; you can get drone-like effects with these,” he explains. You can choose any option from TechRadar's guide to the best 360 cameras, but for those looking to keep the price low, Tim suggests the Insta360 Invisible selfie stick paired with the Insta360 Who needs a Lito anyway?
