The short version
- Typical range: £80 – £450
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Cameras & Photography
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used drone is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for drones, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £450 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £382 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £292 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £202 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £112 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a drone
- Batteries holding close to full flight time
- Models still supported by current firmware and apps
- Gimbal with smooth, stable movement
- Extra batteries, propellers and the original case
What lowers it
- Degraded batteries, which are expensive and model-specific
- Gimbal damage from a crash, showing as unstable footage
- Discontinued models no longer supported by the app
- Crash history with repairs to the arms or shell
How to work out what yours is worth
- Charge every battery and note the real flight time
- Fly it and check the gimbal holds level
- Confirm the model still works with the current app
Once you have those three answers you can place your own drone on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check on a used drone?
Battery health first, then the gimbal. Batteries are expensive and model-specific, and gimbal damage from a crash ruins the footage.
Do drones lose app support?
Yes, and it substantially reduces value. Confirm the model still works with current app versions before listing.
Should I disclose a crash?
Always. Crash damage affects the gimbal and arms, and buyers who find out afterwards will return it.
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