2025 Labor Day drone deals you can still jump on today

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Labor Day is all about celebrating hard work — which is what you’re all about if you’re a Drone Girl reader. But if you’re a drone pilot, this weekend also brought some serious deals worth flying into — and to perhaps improve your drone business. And while the weekend is technically behind us, these 2025 Labor Day drone deals are not.

From FPV essentials to beginner-friendly training courses, here are the best Labor Day drone sales still live as of today. Just don’t wait — many of these discounts expire tonight.

Save big at GetFPV

GetFPV, which is your best independent retailer for drone and FPV gear, is closing out Labor Day with tiered promo codes. With these, you save more the higher you spend:

What’s even better? These codes can stack with GetFPV’s Clearance Blowout items, giving you double the discounts. The sale runs through September 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET — so today is your last chance.

Just note that some products, such as most DJI gear, may be excluded from discounts.

And here’s a little sweetener also at GetGPV: buy a Lumenier FPV backpack and get a free LiPo bag. This is kind of perfect timing, as I just detailed the importance of LiPo bags. If you’re serious about carrying your gear safely, that’s a must-have.

Learn to fly smarter: Drone Pilot Ground School

Labor Day is also one of the best times of the year to invest in your drone education. Drone Pilot Ground School, a Part 107 prep course by UAV Coach, is offering 47% off.

  • Regular price: $299
  • Labor Day price: $159
  • Promo code: LABORDAY25
  • Valid through: September 4, 2025

This online course helps you prep for the FAA’s Part 107 exam, and thousands of drone pilots (myself included) credit it with helping them go from hobbyist to professional. If you’ve been putting off getting certified, this is the weekend to finally do it.

👉 Enroll here through my affiliate link

DJI gear on sale

DJI Mini 4K
The DJI Mini 4K. (Image courtesy of DJI)

DJI Mini 4K drone

Amazon has dropped the DJI Mini 4K to $249 (was $299). Weighing under 249 grams, it skips FAA registration while still delivering 4K UHD video, a 3-axis gimbal, and a solid 10 km video transmission range. With 31 minutes of flight time on a single battery, this is one of the best entry-level drones you can snag.

If you’ve been waiting for an affordable but capable drone, go for this one. It’s always been one of my best value drones, and now it’s even cheaper.

DJI Mic Mini

Drone videos aren’t just about visuals. Clean, professional-quality audio makes a huge difference. That’s where the DJI Mic Mini comes in.

Right now, it’s $136 (was $169) on Amazon. This wireless lavalier system includes two transmitters, one receiver, and a charging case, making it perfect for travel vlogging, streaming, or adding narration to your drone adventures.

As someone who’s been learning firsthand that audio matters just as much as video, this is the accessory I’m most excited about this weekend.

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