The DJI Flip drone is on sale for $349 at Amazon — save almost $100

SAVE $90: The DJI Flip is on sale for $349 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $439. That's a 21% discount.

Choosing a new hobby is packed with endless options. Common options include running, reading , hiking, or cooking. You can also get obscure like synchronized swimming, growing bonsai trees, or beekeeping. But there's also the option to capture incredible scenes with a drone . If you like the idea of becoming an expert drone pilot in your free time, there's a great deal at Amazon that'll get you started.

As of Aug. 20, the DJI Flip is on sale at Amazon for $349, down from the list price of $439. That's a 21% discount, taking $90 off the drone and DJI RC.

DJI does a great job of making drones that are great for those who've spent hundreds of hours flying or those who are brand new. The DJI Flip weighs under 249 grams, which means you don't need a license to fly in most instances. There's also a 4K UHD camera with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor.

With the included battery, you'll get about 31 minutes of flight time, and today's bundle deal also includes the DJI RC-N3, a remote control that makes flying the DJI Flip even easier. The drone folds down to a compact size for easier transport and has full-coverage propeller guards.

If you've been eyeing a DJI drone, consider today's sale price on the DJI Flip at Amazon as your sign to make this your new hobby. We're getting into great drone-flying weather this fall.

Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.