A good night-flying drone has two jobs: stay visible and stay manageable. This one handles both with six light modes that shift and strobe in the dark, plus auto-hover and gyro stabilization that help keep the little guy steady while new pilots get their bearings.

Three speed settings let the controls grow with the operator, from a more elementary first flight to something livelier once confidence catches up. The 2.4 GHz remote provides responsive control, while the rechargeable LiPo battery and included charging cable make repeat missions easy to arrange.

The result is part flying lesson and part airborne light show. It climbs high enough to feel adventurous, glows brightly enough to spot in the dark, and has just enough built-in assistance to make sure the occasional imperfect input doesn’t end in brightly illuminated disaster.