Your friend could pick up a Neo Fly More Combo with a controller for under $300 from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Mini-Fly-More-Combo/dp/B07FTRYVT5
Maybe that's not what your friend is looking for, but it is a pretty low price point for...
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