I love cheap drones – and so does my son. I was a drone expert before some 'drone experts' could write, so I promise this is sound advice this Black Friday!

This year, we’re seeing tons of early discounts across almost every product category — including drones, a hot-ticket item for the holidays. As of Nov. 23, you can get up to 52% off drones at select retailers, including DJI, Amazon, and Best Buy.

As a licensed drone pilot, I test drones for a living and I put them through rigorous testing — flying them in different conditions, running battery tests, analyzing build quality, seeing how they compare to others, and so on. I've rounded up the best Black Friday drone deals for you — and some drones are at their lowest ever prices.