If you are just starting out with drones, the Micro Drone 3.0 from Extreme Fliers is a great model for beginners. The affordable quad-copter is small enough to fit in the size of your palm.

The customizable consumer drone is also equipped with an HD camera and has auto-levelling capabilities. Using motion sensors to fly in straight lines, the Micro Drone 3.0 weighs only 71 grams. It not only has a built-in camera, it also livestreams content to directly to streaming service Meerkat. Using a smartphone app, it can be piloted from up to 50 feet away or 300 feet using a remote control instead. Its modular design supports a number of 3D printed add-ons, so you can upgrade it as your get more comfortable.