A flagship smartphone or DSLR can snap amazing pictures but can’t capture a bird’s-eye view. You’ll need something a little more innovative and fun to accomplish that. But besides hobbyist-level photography, we’ve bestowed quite a bit of responsibility on drones, from dropping off Amazon deliveries to eventually transporting actual humans.

The technology’s popularity surge might be one reason why drones have fallen in price, offering adventurers and creatives an accessible tool for capturing aerial content. For example, you can film your next hike, beach vacation or even a neighborhood walk in high definition with an affordable quadcopter like this model from Ineedmeone. Available now for $140, this device features specs that make taking shots easy, whether you have a creative eye or simply want to join in on the fun.

This Ineedmeone drone has accompanying Apple and Android apps that allow you to create a flight path to follow. Simply draw the route with your finger and watch the flyer soar through your custom course. The software also offers multi-function controls such as real-time image transmission via WiFi and optical flow positioning to hover in place and land safely.

The drone features a 4K dual-camera setup with forward and top-down angles to cover a broad range of shots. Want to capture stunning landscape footage? Use the front-facing lens for a bird’s perspective. Alternatively, the bottom-facing camera allows you to survey your environment from the skies. The sensors also offer 50x zoom to inspect subjects from afar.

While this quadcopter is quite affordable, it may still be pricey if you’re on a budget, so Ineedmeone included safety features to protect your investment. It has an LED navigation light to help you maneuver in the dark. Plus, the fan blades have bright RGB lighting for easy spotting once the sun goes down. Finally, you can use the one-key return to hail the drone back when its battery runs low.

The Dual 4K Camera and One-Button 360° Flip Drone by Ineedmeone usually retails for $252, but you can get it for 44 percent off, dropping the price to $140.

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