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DRONES UNDER £100 We take a look at the best drones for under £100 in the UK Best Drones Under £100 The market place for budget drones is so open nowadays and if you know what you are looking for you can make your drone budget stretch quite far. Whether you are a beginner drone pilot or a seasoned pro who is looking for a new drone to add to your fleet – our Drones for under £100 guide is sure to help you spend your money wisely. [table id=1 /] We will start off by looking at our top 12 drones for under £100. It is also worth noting that if you are specifically looking for drones for kids then you might want to check out our drones for kids review. The first thing you will want to do is make sure that you know exactly what your priority is when buying your new drone. Everyone will be looking for something slightly different but it is crucial that you know what is your deal breaker when spending less than £100 as it is unlikely that you will get absolutely everything that you want when on such a tight budget. That being said, drone tech has come on a long way in the last 12 months and in particular there are a number of budget drones now that will go a long way to satisfying your wants and needs. Drones Under £100 [toc] 1. Holystone HS200 Drone Best Drone Under £100 – 10/10 We have long been admirers of the Holystone HS200 and it has pipped the Tello to number one spot on our list thanks to its price. This 6 axis quadcopter comes with a raft of features found on more expensive models and is brought to you by Holystone – one of the most renowned budget drone manufacturers. The HS200 has a 720p HD camera on board and can take 1280x720px images with its 2MP camera. It is compatible with Android and Apple iOS devices alike and provides a true FPV experience through the Holystone mobile app. You get standard features included such as altitude hold, headless mode and one key return to home as well as a gravity mode that allows you to control the drone by moving your smart phone – this actually works better than it sounds. If you are purchasing for a younger person or for your young at heart self then the array of 360 flips that you can perform will be of interest. The HS200 is actually incredibly stable to fly and is another reason it has a slight edge over the Tello. With battery life of up to 9 minutes you really are getting awful lot for your money here. The HS200 also comes with a controller that makes it infinitely easier to control than the Tello and some of the other cheap drones on this list and the retro feel of the controller will feel familiar and intuitive for many users. Overall, the HS200 is an absolute steal and we are pleased to award it with the honour of being our best drone under £100! [maxbutton id=”153″] 2. DJI/Ryze Tello Best £100 Drone – 9/10 The DJI Tello has been a welcome addition to the sub £100 drone category and its 2018 launch has certainly put the cat amongst the pigeons when it comes to cheap drones. DJI are the biggest drone manufacturer in the world and are well known for their high end consumer drones – so when they announced that they were partnering with start up company Ryze it certainly caught the attention of a lot of industry experts. The Tello is aimed at people new to drones and packs features that very few of the other drones on this page can compete with. Let’s start off with battery life – the Tello packs an incredible 12 minutes of juice in to every charge and the batteries are widely available. Battery life alone puts this drone ahead of the pack but it is the intuitive controls and ease of use that really set it apart. The Tello can be launched from the palm of your hand and is easy to fly using a smartphone app for most of its controls. Weighing just 80g this UAV packs plenty of punch with a a 14 core intel processor and collision detection systems. If you do lose connection from your phone then the Tello will safely land – there really is not an easier entry level drone to pilot. In fact, Ryze and DJI are very much marketing this drone at kids and young people with their marketing campaigns focused around the ease of taking selfies (5MP ones at that!) and making videos that can easily be shared on social media. The camera is capable of taking super clear 5MP shots and video is recorded and live streamed at 720p HD. For the pricw you are not going to get much more tech than this! There is of course no gimbal to speak of, but the electronic stabilisation system does a pretty good job – even in moderate winds. There are a range of shot types for video including ‘up and away’, ‘circle’ and ‘360’ – all of which create pretty decent results. With a host of accessories available for the Tello, including the option of using a standard controller, an FPV headset and customisable skins, the Tello is one of the most appealing budget drones on the market. Quite simply, if you want quality for a budget price then the Tello is for you. [maxbutton id=”68″ ] 3. UDI U818A FPV Drone Best FPV Drone Under £100 – 9/10 This is our third top pick of all the drones reviewed on this page thanks to some of the best technology being packed in to this budget priced drone. If you are looking for FPV, a decent camera and really good responsive flying then you can’t go far wrong with the UDI U818A and it utilises the same UDIRC mobile app as featured in the UFO drone below. A 720p HD camera captures footage at 30 Mbps and this package provides you with an extra battery, 4GB micro SD card, card reader and extra propellers meaning you have everything you need and more to get started and without worrying too much about spare parts. Flying the U818A is a cinch with headless mode and a really responsive mobile app. You can also use the controller that is provided and use your phone as a perfect FPV display making for some of the most fun flights. If you want to be able to perform stunts then flips and tricks are easily performed at the touch of a button. You should be able to also use this drone with VR Goggles although we have not tested this. Each battery will give you around 7-9 minutes of flight time and the range of the drone is up to around 100m. If you want a top quality drone that will last beyond a year and keep you entertained for hours on end then this is it. [maxbutton id=”32″ ] 4. Visuo XS809HW Upgraded Version Best Overall Value – 9/10 The term ‘made in China’ used to be a sign of quality, now it is something that we have become complacent about, but this product really could be putting the quality back in to the phrase. The Visuo XS809HW is the upgraded version of this selfie drone and whilst it won’t win any awards for having the greatest tech, it could well win some for how it makes the most of that tech. Given the fact that the Visuo is relatively inexpensive you can check the price here and you have got yourself the best value for money drone out there. It is similar in design to the DJI Spark and whilst it is somewhat larger than the DJI model, it has some similar features with the added benefit that spare parts won’t cost you a small fortune. The Visuo sizes up at 32.5cm by 32.5cm and is 6cm in height so it is quite sizeable when fully extended. It does however fold down to 12cm by 18cm and the same height. It features a 6-axis gyro which provides good stability for the 2MP HD FPV camera that is onboard. It comes with a 2.4GHz remote control that you can use to fly the drone or you can also choose to attach your mobile phone to experience a true FPV feel to your flight. The controller is one of the best we have seen at this price point and features 3D flip buttons, simple take off and land buttons and a handy speed switch that is good for beginners wanting to take things a little easier. It also features a headless flying mode which is pretty nice. You can take still photography and HD video from the drone and the 120 degree wide angle lens produces some stunning imagery in normal lighting conditions. It is not going to give you the same experience as flying a GoPro drone but nevertheless for less then a hundred quid you really can’t grumble with this brilliant piece of kit! In a nutshell, if you are looking at your first foray in to drone ownership and you are looking to spend less than £100 you can’t go far wrong with this drone. [maxbutton id=”27″ ] Check out the Visuo in the video below:   5. UDI U845 UFO Drone Best Unique Looking Drone – 8/10 The UDI U845 is one of the best looking drones on the market and it is certainly unique in its UFO style design.  Featuring no less than 7 propellers it comes in well under budget at less than £50! You get a lot of tech for your money with this drone as it comes featured packed and also sports a 2MP HD camera that can take videos as well as high quality still images. What makes the UDI U845 a class above some of the other drones reviewed here is that it has a true FPV mode when syncing to your smartphone and it is compatible with iOS and Android phones. In addition to the excellent FPV qualities of this drone the piloting side of things are also pretty impressive and UDI have gone all out on getting the most our of their hardware with some excellent software. The gravity induction mode means that you can fly the drone without touching your screen when using the dedicated app and there is also an inbuilt audible alarm that will warn you when your drone is getting low on power. Headless mode makes piloting the UDI U845 a breeze even if you are in a breeze and if the worst does happen the drone is pretty well protected from damage with guards over the propellers. You do get 6 spare props in the box and you can purchase extra batteries at relatively little cost if needed. In terms of flight time you are looking at around 7 minutes which is standard at this price point. [maxbutton id=”12″ ] 6. Hubsan H107L X4 Lowest Price Quality Drone – 8/10 The Hubsan X4 (H107L) model comes in at a modest price and you might think you can’t expect too much. But the omission of the camera on this specific model means that this well respect drone manufacturer have managed to cram quite a lot in to this small package. With 6-axis and adjustable gyro sensitivity as well as the ability to perform a range of flips and stunts and also has a headless mode for even more control options. We found the flight to be stable in testing conditions and it performed excellently indoors – but you do have to be careful of your surroundings. Flight time of the Hubsan X4 is around 8-9 minutes and impressively the charging time is only around 30 minutes so if you have 3 batteries you can pretty much enjoy almost constant flight. The receiver is included at this price and you also get a spare propeller should you damage one. [maxbutton id=”30″ ] 7. Holy Stone F181 Best All In One Package – 8/10 The Holy Stone F181 is a very popular choice in the ‘under 100′ category of drones and has a bit of a cult following. The reason for its popularity is that it is a top quality all in one package as it comes with everything you need right out of the box including a decent 4 channel 2.4GHz controller, two batteries and two USB charging cables meaning you can get a decent amount of flight time right from the off. Each battery will provide you with around 7-9 minutes of flying time and the only downside in this regard is that the charging time is almost an hour and a half which means if you want continuous flight you will need to purchase some extra batteries. That being said, you can order a package that includes an additional 4 batteries and chargers and extra propellers. The features of the Holy Stone F181 stack up really well against other drones in this price bracket with useful features such as one key return to home, 360 flip button, headless mode and an impressive altitude hold function. The drone also has a 2MP HD camera which performs admirably in decent lighting conditions although dim light is less impressive. We found the Holy Stone a joy to fly and managed to get a range of around 60 metres out of it – officially you can get 100m maximum range. The real pull for this drone is that it is pretty easy to fly and has everything you need for a very reasonable price – find out more about it and check the latest price here. [maxbutton id=”29″ ] 8. Syma X5SC Best in class for the tightest of budgets – 8/10 The Syma X5SC is one of our favourite budget drones and even though we have a full review here we simply had to include it in our drones for under 100 list. Rocking in at a low cost it is hard to not place the Syma at the top of the pile when it comes to budget drones. Coming fully equipped with a HD camera that can take video and stills, this 6 axis drone is a great starter drone for beginners. If you are a hardcore photographer or videographer then this quadcopter might not be for you however as there is no way of displaying what you are filming from the ground. Where the Syma really excels is in its robust design and the protection offered to the propellers in the event of a crash – which is highly likely with this drone. That doesn’t mean it is hard to fly – rather you are likely to get caught out when you are performing a range of stunts with this fun loving drone. [maxbutton id=”3″ ] 9. Hubsan H107D Mode 2 Great all rounder – 8/10 If you are looking for an all in one drone that has the lot – good quality camera with FPV (and an included screen), various modes of flight, 6 axis flight and a super stable flying mode for recording then the Hubsan H107D is a great buy. We almost went for the cheaper Hubsan H107C -check price here but we opted for the new H107D model thanks to it a much better camera and generally all round better performance. The H107D is an excellent investment for anyone who wants a good all-rounder. It has enough about it to keep those looking for fun flying and stunts entertained but will also satisfy those looking for some decent video and photography. What sets this apart from some of the other drones in the under £100 category is the built in display on the controller. You can truly use is as an FPV and it really helps with taking some good aerial photography. The Hubsan also streams audio as well as video so you get a fully immersive experience with this drone. If you are considering a step up at a later date to a more expensive model then this is a really good starting point. The only disappointment with this is the battery life which we found to be less than 8 minutes but the battery is removable and spares are readily available so with your spare £25 or so you could invest in extra battery power. [maxbutton id=”4″ ] 10. Blade Nano QX Best Bind and Fly Drone Under £100 – 7/10 The Blade Nano QX is available in the UK and is a great entry level model to hone your skills. Not quite as small as a Tiny Whoop and without the necessary camera, this model will suit those who are looking for something a little more sturdy but with the ability to fly at speed and try a few tricks. The Blade Nano QX has a feature called SAFE which stands for Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope and essentially what this does is to provide a super stable flight. Some people will want to remove this feature to allow for more responsive control and this can be done when you connect it to a PC. For a beginner this is a great drone to purchase, however the big downside is that it does not come with a controller. As it is a bind and fly model it is designed to be used with another controller, which is great if you have one but beginners are likely to see this as an added expense. If you are looking for a good quality bind and fly drone then you can’t go far wrong with the Blade Nano QX as it has a solid 7 minute battery life, only requires 30 minutes of charging time and has the potential for further customisation. Spare parts are easy to find and if you can stomach the extra for a controller or are thinking of going down the bind and fly route in the future then this is a solid choice. The Blade Nano QX was a joy to fly and performed admirably inside and outside and looks great with its wasp like black and yellow design. Weighing in at under 250g this lightweight drone packs a heavy punch. Find out more here. [maxbutton id=”28″ ] 11. JJRC H36 Cheapest Overall – 7/10 The JJRC H36 is a favourite of ours when it comes to budget drones and is also featured on our best drones for kids page. This drone is the perfect entry level model as it is so cheap, has everything you need in one package and is actually pretty easy to fly. You can perform a range of cool stunts and flips with Kingtoys drone and also features a headless flying mode to make flying even easier out of the box. One touch return to home keys and two different speed options just add to the simplicity of this drone and whilst it isn’t going to set the industry alight we have to say that the design for the size is pretty impressive. The LED lights make it look even cooler at night. This drone weights in at a tiny 181g and is less than 4 inches in diameter. Flying time when we tested is around 5 minutes with a charging time of around 30-50 minutes. The battery is removable so you might want to invest in some extras. This won’t win any awards but if you want something that is decent at a rock bottom price then you can’t go wrong with the JJRC H36. [maxbutton id=”31″ ] 12. PowerLead Pquad Quadcopter Easiest to fly for true beginners – 7/10 The PowerLead Pquad drone is not widely available but we took a punt on this model and found it to be a really good option for a low cost drone – meaning it easily makes our sub £100 drone list. Made by PowerLead-UK the Pquad RC Quadcopter is a nice looking piece of kit that actually backs up its looks with really good flight control. If you want a decent camera then this model comes equipped with a 2MP HD camera – but if this is less important to you there is also a 0.3PM version available at a lower price. It’s hardly worth bothering with the lower resolution drone in our opinion but if you really don’t need a camera of any decent quality then it is good to have some level of customisation of your drone. Like the Syma, you don’t get any way of displaying your video footage but the Pquad more than makes up for it with it’s flying ability. We found the Pquad to be super responsive to the 4 channel remote controller and the level of control is pretty good for a drone of this price. Flying time comes in at around 7-8 minutes and was pretty consistent and the Pquad is capable of doing some pretty impressive stunts. The variable speed control is another bonus. The only real downside of the Pquad is that you can only purchase parts direct from PowerLead, but if you probably aren’t going to be investing in many replacement parts at this price point anyway. [maxbutton id=”5″ ] [wp-review] Frequently Asked Questions What are the best drones under £100?There are a number of high quality drones that are available under £100. We have compiled the best ten with our top three being the Ryze Tello, UDI U818A and the Visuo XS809. What are the best inexpensive drones?Inexpensive drones are much more abundant now than they were 18 months ago. Whether you want good battery life, a decent camera or just something that flies well – you will be spoilt for choice. Our pick of the best inexpensive drones is the Ryze Tello. What is the best drone for beginners?The UDI U818A drone is our favourite for beginners thanks to its low price point and ease of use. The Ryze Tello is also an excellent choice for beginners and will allow users to increase the difficulty level as they progress. What is the best drone to buy for the money?When it comes to value for money it is hard to beat the Ryze Tello drone. However, the Syma X5SC is also an excellent choice when it comes to value for money. Read our best camera drones article for more cheap drones. Affiliate Dislosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Get social with us FollowFollowFollow Terms of Use      Cookie Policy     Contact     Disclosure    Privacy Policy  support@dronedeliver.co.uk

DRONES UNDER £200 When it comes to budget drones there is a plenty you can get for less than £200. We assess the top 7 drones on a sub £200 budget. Best Drones Under £200 Drones are so much cheaper as we come to the end of 2019 than they ever have been and with multiple companies starting up each week looking to take on the established manufacturers the more the big boys have to up the ante. Luckily for the consumer this usually results in more competitive pricing and getting more tech for your pound – in this article we identify what 200 of your finest British pounds can get you when it comes to UAV’s. [toc] No matter what your budget, it always pays to look around and do your research. We have done the hard work for you here and compiled our top 7 drones for under £200 with some coming in at almost half of the maximum budget. [table id=4 /] If you are looking for something a little cheaper then why not check out our top ten drones under £100 but if you are really looking for something with a decent shelf life and that will keep you (and the kids) entertained for more than a few months then the drones reviewed here could hardly be a better starting place – not only that, but we have rounded up the best offers from the most reputable retailers so you can be rest assured that you are getting the very best deal. 1. Hubsan H501S X4 FPV Drone  Best for full 1080p HD – 10/10 The Hubsan H501S X4 FPV drone is a UAV that we have been a fan of for a while but previously it was outside this price bracket. Whether you choose to up your budget and add a few extra accessories is up to you, but either way you are getting a hell of a lot of technology for not a lot of money – when compared with other models with similar specs at least. Hubsan are one of the big players in the budget and mid-end drone market and have made waves over the last 12 to 18 months with some of their exceptional products. There are two key advantages of the Hubsan over the Parrot and Potensic drones (our second, third and fourth choice): It has a controller with a 4.3″ screen meaning there is no need to use your smartphone It can enjoy flight times of around 20 minutes from a single battery These two reasons alone will make the Hubsan H501S X4 a much more serious proposition than the Parrot and the Potensic to some people and it is true that in many ways the Hubsan excels. One thing we found to be slightly less flattering was the stability when taking video, but then I guess you can’t have everything – and we really are being quite nit-picky with that statement. When it comes to piloting the X4 it is perfect for beginners and more advanced pilots. There is a 1 key return to home feature, follow me and altitude hold as standard, the addition of GPS to this quadcopter is what really seals the deal – it works brilliantly too. The 1080p full HD onboard camera is excellent and provides you with the ability to take some excellent footage. When the drone is stable with altitude hold you can get some simply stunning shots and they record on an SD card which is handy for extra storage. The controller is the perfect mix of nostalgia and modern technology as it has a very familiar feel to it as soon as you pick it up, yet the 4.3 inch LCD screen gives it that superior feel. Should you fly out of range you need not worry as the Hubsan will come back to you like a doting dog (just with a little less slobber hopefully). Overall, we loved the Hubsan H501S X4, if nothing else it provided an excellent FPV experience at a fraction of the cost of some other drones and the return to home and built in GPS were very reliable and a lifesaver at times. [maxbutton id=”34″] 2. Potensic F181 FPV Drone With Monitor and Carry Case Bundle Best all in one package under £200 premium option – 9.5/10 The Potensic F181 FPV quadcopter is no stranger to us and it has long been one of our favourite drones. This bundle allows room to purchase even more spares to give you an excellent set up, all in one beautifully presented package. Featuring a range of high end features such as altitude hold, one key take off and landing and stepless speed changing, this drone is perfect for beginners and more experienced pilots alike. The version we are featuring here comes with a 5.8GHz LCD FPV monitor to allow you to enjoy an excellent first person view whilst flying your drone. Camera wise, you are getting a 720p HD camera that holds its own among some of the bigger brands and whilst it might not have a built in gimbal it does have 3 axis and 3 accelerometers to ensure smooth flight. The manufacturers recommend that this drone is used by anyone 12 years plus so with some close supervision it is also a drone that the kids can enjoy. You get 4 batteries with this package and with each battery lasting around 8-10 minutes from a single 50 minute charge you can be up in the air for well over 30 minutes with this selection and if you fly sensibly you can achieve flight times of around 40 minutes from your 4 batteries. In addition to the easy to use controller, LCD monitor, quadcopter and batteries you will also get a very handy carry case, an extra motor, 4GB memory card, USB card reader, the battery charger and a monitor charger – you will also get 4 spare blades in case of damage – although the propellers are well protected so you shouldn’t be too concerned about that. At the price and as an all in one package it is hard to beat this offer from Potensic and we give it a well deserved 10 out of 10 – if you are looking for FPV and want something pretty beefy and impressive then this is the drone for you. If you are more in the market for an excellent camera then the Hubsan might be for you so in that case opt for our top pick in this category. [maxbutton id=”58″ ] 3. Parrot Mambo FPV Mini Drone Best Racing Drone Under £200 – 9/10 The Parrot Mambo FPV mini drone is our first highest ranked Parrot offering and sold as a full FPV package, this bundle is a great starting point for anyone looking for a sub-£200 racing drone or for an FPV enthusiast who wants to add a new craft to their fleet. Although the Mambo will suit anyone new to drones and for almost any purpose, it is very much marketed towards drone racers and there is even a dedicated Mambo Racing Club where you can join racing events with other Mambo owners. Sporting a 720p camera with excellent live streaming capabilities to your smartphone screen, the Mambo comes bundled with a controller and an FPV headset (dubbed the Parrot Cockpit Glasses 2). Battery life is an impressive 10 minutes which considering the speed this thing can travel and the power consumption of the camera and transmission is pretty good going. It has a 3 axis gyroscope and 3 axis accelerometer and connects via bluetooth with a range of 100m for the FlyPad (standard controller) and 30m with your smartphone. The camera has a 120 degree field of vision and can transmit HD images at 60FPS – making it perfect for racing or high speed video. If you are using the Parrot Mambo for video recording then you might want something a little more stable, but for pure fun and enjoyment it is hard to beat. [maxbutton id=”81″] 4. Parrot AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition (Jungle Skin) Top all round value, a joy to fly and great for social media lovers – 9/10 Before DJI came and stormed the drone world with their expensive (but really quite nice) technology, we saw Parrot dominating the UAV market and to some extent they still have some of the best looking and performing technology in the industry. The Parrot AR Drone 2.0 is a drone that would usually fall just outside of our price point for this article. However, stocked direct from Parrot on this reputable third party site, the drone is in this price bracket when you purchase it in the jungle skin – which just so happens to be our favourite. To give the AR Drone 2.0 a score of 9/10 we had to be seriously impressed – and we were. Going back to DJI, you might think they invented the perfect social media drone with the Spark, but that is not so as the AR Drone 2.0 has been around a little longer and is a true social butterfly. This quadcopter has a fantastic 720p HD camera on board with a dedicated free app that allows you to take photos and create films and gives you the ability to share them straight to your favourite social media channels – including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. This drone is not just about the social media sharing though, although we do think it is pretty cool that there is no need for cables, SD cards and the like when it comes to storing your footage as your phone/tablet will store it on the fly (you see what we did there). When it comes to flying the Parrot you are treated to a very intuitive piloting experience using your smart phone and the AR.Freeflight 2.0 app to control your craft. There is no controller which may take seasoned pilots a little getting used to but for those who are new to drone flying it is a breeze. The on board pressure sensor allows for an extremely stable flight no matter what the conditions or altitude. You can use the headless mode, tilting your smartphone to move or use the virtual control sticks on your screen. The Parrot automatically holds its position unless you direct it to move and it is exceptional at this. This makes this drone easy to control for beginners but also provides enough of a test for experts. The drone has all sorts of flips and moves built in that can be performed at the touch of a button and the video/camera streams back to your mobile device at a range of up to 50m or so. The app is compatible with iOS and Android and you can even use Amazon Kindle Fire, HD and HDX models with it too. A battery life of around 11-12 minutes as standard is provided with the 1000mAh Lithium Polymer battery and you can purchase extras for around £20-£35 that will extend your flight time considerably. The only negative we found with the AR Drone 2.0 was the lack of controller as it is nice to have the display completely clear when streaming video and trying to take stills. That being said, this drone would not be in our test price range if it had a controller and as such this becomes our favourite pick at this price point. [maxbutton id=”33″] 5. MJX Bugs 2 WiFi Best Beginner Drone For Less Than £200 – 8/10 A relatively new player to the market is the MJX Bugs 2 WiFi drone which has a number of features associated with much more expensive drones. First off, it has an excellent 1080p HD camera on board and also features GPS with a range of up to 1km (0.5km with video for FPV). Thanks to the 1800mAH high capacity battery, the MJX Bugs 2 is capable of flight times of around 16-20 minutes which puts it almost on a par with the Hubsan. There is no inbuilt screen on the Bugs 2 controller, but you can attach your smartphone to the controller to act as a screen using the Bugs Go app. The return to home function is pretty intuitive on the Bugs 2 with it automatically returning to you if the battery runs too low or it heads out of range – this makes it perfect for beginners. The drone is very easy to control thanks the decently sized controller and a 6 axis gyroscope ensuring you get super steady flight. The Bugs 2 looks the part too, with 4 LED lights and a sporty looking design that is sure to make you the envy of your friends. Being quite nippy and with excellent battery life, the Bugs 2 would be a good alternative racing drone to the Mambo although it is a little more expensive. [maxbutton id=”82″] 6. UDIRC VR Glasses Drone Best VR Goggles Drone Under £200 – 8/10 UDI are becoming synonymous with making quality budget drones and with this package they have made the foray in to the world of VR Goggles. Essentially this is a top quality drone that has all the FPV capabilities right out of the box and the on board 120 degree wide angle HD camera makes this a most enjoyable experience. The drone itself is very well designed and made of top quality materials. The advantage of buying this drone over a cheaper one with a cheaper headset is that this headset comes with a built in top quality LCD display that is designed for this exact purpose. You do not have to put your smartphone in and hope for the best – it just works right out of the box. The controller that comes bundled with this package is also pretty well made, it is very simple and easy to use but it has excellent responsiveness. The headset also responds really well to the drone and gives real time video with no noticeable lag. Flying time is around 8-10 minutes typically and you get a second battery with this package so you can double your flying times. Spare parts are easy to get hold of if you need them too. Standard features that you might expect include 3D flips and rolls, altitude hold, one touch take off/landing and a headless flying mode. If you fly out of range then you can expect to here the alarm beeping so you will know to fly a little closer to where you are. All in all, this is an excellent FPV drone package at this price point. [maxbutton id=”67″] 7. JJRC H8D FPV Drone Best FPV Drone Under £200 and suitable for kids – 7/10 This is not the first time we have featured a JJRC drone at dronedeliver.co.uk and it probably won’t be the last. The H8D is an excellent FPV package that comes complete with everything you need to get going, not only that but the manufacturer suggests it is suitable for ages 6 and up (although we stick to the usual 14+). Coming in at the lower end of our budget this is one of the best value for money packages we have ever reviewed and if you want video, FPV, good battery life and ease of use then you probably don’t need to look much further. In fact, this drone is so cheap that it could have featured in our cheaper drones guide – but it holds its own amongst this competition. The 6 axis quadcopter has a battery life of around 10 minutes and back up batteries are pretty cheap to come by. Featuring a HD camera and FPV display on the controller itself, the 2.4Ghz controller might look a little cumbersome but has that brilliant retro feeling that will have you thinking you are back in the 80’s – but this would have been the coolest thing in the world back then! The camera is HD but is limited to 2MP and although you can get some decent shots with it, the camera is going to be better suited to aiding your flying than for winning any photography awards. When it comes to fun the JJRC H8D drone has it in abundance. It has some of the nicest looking LED lighting we have seen, is capable of plenty of flips and rolls and 3D stunts as well as having a one key return which is great for beginners. We didn’t test it with a water cannon, hook and basket or bubble blower but have it on good authority that these features are a lot of fun too. If you are looking for a decent FPV drone that is suitable for young people and won’t break the bank then you can’t go far wrong with this drone at the price. [maxbutton id=”35″] [wp-review] Affiliate Dislosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Get social with us FollowFollowFollow Terms of Use      Cookie Policy     Contact     Disclosure    Privacy Policy  support@dronedeliver.co.uk

Snaptain S5C Review A Solidly Built Drone for First Time Pilots – we review the Snaptain S5C Snaptain S5C Drone Review This article includes affiliate links. If you choose to purchase any of the products we’ve discussed in this article, we may receive a small commission. [toc] Want to get into drone flying but test the waters first? Or do you want to check if the S5C drone ticks all the boxes on your list? We checked ours and were satisfied that we found an affordable entry-level drone that we can recommend. Read through our Snaptain S5C review to find out why. The Snaptain S5C drone in seven points: • A robust quadcopter with fixed arms.• Push-button take-off and landing.• 360 flip, altitude hold and one-button return.• Streaming Wi-Fi video but without onboard storage.• Trajectory flying, first-person view and headless mode• Voice and gesture control.• No GPS, collision avoidance or video stabilization. The Snaptain S5C Drone in a Nutshell Snaptain produces inexpensive drones for every type of drone-user. The S5C drone is aimed at beginners and intermediate flyers. The fixed arm design and materials used make for a robust model.The drone is equipped with the expected flying functions and camera, as well as VR technology. You can choose to control it with your phone or the remote. Voice and gesture control are a welcome bonus. What Can You Do With the Snaptain S5C Drone? Once you get the Snaptain S5C out of the box, you just need to charge and install the battery to get ready. Don’t forget to also have some AA batteries ready for the remote control. But for now, you want to know what you can do with it? Let’s go flying … Take Off One-touch take-off and landing these days is standard and the Snaptain S5C does not disappoint. Pressing the launch button brings it up a metre or so off the ground, ready for the next action. Press the button again and the unit comes safely down to the ground. Responsiveness varies with speed setting. As you step through the three available settings, the over the ground speed will increase, but so will the reaction to control signals. Be warned! Hold that position. Provided there is no wind to interfere and you get the trim right, the Snaptain S5C can hover in place using its 6-axis gyroscope. This is great for taking aerial photos. The drone will also maintain that altitude as you manoeuvre it with the remote control. Fly Away Control the drone remotely with two joysticks on the remote. Those familiar with flying quadcopter drones will find the handheld unit easy to operate. Don’t lose your head, in the so-called headless mode. When you switch the controls to fly headless, the Snaptain S5C responds to the remote as if it were on a leash. Pull back on the joystick and the drone comes directly towards you. Get the drone to follow a trajectory by drawing a flight path in the app on the screen of your phone. Advanced Features Aerobatic fun is possible with the one-button 360-degree backflip. You could try one manually as well, but make sure you have plenty of altitude to recover. Use your app with gravity sensors. In this mode, you can use the livestream from the camera to put yourself into the pilot seat and fly the craft by moving your smartphone. Now imagine doing that with the 3D headset! Get an immersive flight experience with a 3D virtual reality headset. You can enable the split-screen view in the app and then insert the smartphone into a compatible headset. Provided you maintain a healthy distance from obstacles, the view from the single camera is a very realistic simulation of a bird’s eye view. Enjoy Your Flight! You can expect a fairly long flight time of up to 15 minutes, which places the Snaptain S5C drone well above average in its price class. Extra batteries are still worthwhile, so you can make the best of it when you hit good conditions. A Wi-Fi loss-of-signal alert warns you when you risk losing control of the drone due to loss of connection. As soon as the signal strength drops to one bar, the alarm will be triggered so you can bring the drone back into full-strength range. More Than You Bargained For Control the drone with your voice. How cool is that? Impress your friends and your grandmother by making the drone take off, fly around and land again by just using your voice. It gets even better when you can ask everybody to say cheese and then make a V with your hand to trigger the onboard camera. Just position the drone in altitude hold a couple of metres or so in front of you to take the photo. Want to record a video instead? Just gesture towards the drone with the palm of your hand while the gesture mode is enabled. Not included at this price point, however, are GPS, collision avoidance and follow me capability. Not that we’re complaining… The Inner Workings of the Snaptain S5C Drone Let’s take a closer look at how the Snaptain S5C Drone is built. What’s Included in the Package? The drone comes pre-assembled, so you only need to insert the battery. Even the blade protectors are already attached. The drone, without the battery, weighs in at 127 grams. In the box, you will also find a second battery and four spare propellers. Not included are any spare blade protectors, which we would have liked to have to hand, just in case. Do make sure you don’t leave the accompanying small screwdriver behind that you will need to fit the replacement props. How Do You Control the Snaptain S5C Drone? The remote has the standard two joysticks to control direction and acceleration. Apart from the power switch, additional buttons are configured for: • Take off and landing.• Taking photographs and video.• Toggling headless mode.• Speed settings.• Propeller trim.• 360 flip.• A one-key return. Fortunately, to help you learn the different functions, the Snaptain S5C comes provided with an overlay that labels all the controls. The phone mount on this drone remote sits above the unit, which many users prefer over the reverse arrangement. We want to commend the designers who avoided the need for a screwdriver when it is time to replace the batteries in the controller. You can simply use a pen or any sharp implement to release the catch that is recessed into the housing of the control. What Is It’s Range? The 80-metre radio range from the dedicated controller is fairly average. When you use the app on an Apple or Android smartphone with a two-way direct Wi-Fi, the range of the Snaptain S5C drops to 30 metres. How Does the Camera Work? The camera is mounted on a gimbal that needs to be adjusted manually before take off. That means you will need to decide in advance whether you want to take vertical aerial photographs or have a forward view for a good first-person view. Any photos and videos you take are saved on your camera when the app is running and connected by Wi-Fi. So that means if you’re flying out of Wi-Fi range, you cannot use the camera. Another draw-back due to lack of onboard storage is that the video quality is affected by the signal quality, which deteriorates quickly as distance increases. The camera lens allows for wide-angle shots. The detail you get is limited by the resolution of the 720p HD camera, which is adequate but not comparable to the high-definition results you get with a 1024p or better camera. A nice feature is that when you are recording a video, the rear red lights on the drone arms start flashing. What About the Lights? The LED lights are mounted on the arms of the S5C drone, white in front and red in the rear. Unfortunately, they are not very bright, but perhaps that avoids unnecessary battery drain. How Are the Batteries Charged? A USB cable is included that allows you to charge the batteries from any USB outlet. Allow about 90 minutes for a full charge. Pros and Cons The Snaptain S5C has a lot of good points going for it, but you need to weigh that against what’s lacking to see if the balance matches your budget. Pros • Easy to fly for novice pilots.• First-person view on the app.• Good-looking design.• Altitude hold.• Affordable price.• Voice and gesture control.• Made with high-grade plastic. Cons • Very sensitive to wind.• No follow-me mode.• No onboard SD card.• Camera angle can only be adjusted manually.• No onboard storage of photos and videos.• Camera only 720p. Product Reviews Owners of the drone reported good experiences, at least compared to other budget drones. The free gift scheme in return for positive reviews by Snaptain, however, does build in a bias that could affect the overall rating. Some reviewers had negative experiences with manufacturing issues straight out of the box, but Amazon covers that with their 30-day guarantee. FAQ Can You Trim the Quadcopter? Yes, there are four buttons on the remote control to let you trim the S5C drone in flight. Is There an Emergency Stop? Just press and hold the return button. Does It Come With Video Stabilization? No, this feature is not included. Is There a Warranty? If you buy from Amazon, then the standard 30-day money-back guarantee applies. Where Can You Buy It? You can get the S5C drone on Amazon. Our Verdict This Snaptain S5C drone review showed that this unit promises a lot of fun straight out of the box. It may be missing a few features found in premium models, but that’s not unreasonable at this price. The S5C drone is solidly built, with plenty of features to keep first-timers or intermediate pilots entertained. Affiliate Dislosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

DJI SPARK REVIEW We take a look at DJI’s most accessible decently spec’d drone – Spark – Seize the moment DJI Spark Review UK DJI are not just becoming one of the best drone manufacturers in the world, they also know a thing or two about marketing. If you have never seen one of DJI’s promotional videos for one of their drones then you are in for a treat. Debuting in 2017 is the DJI Spark and this model leads the way for DJI when it comes to video marketing. We will show you a few examples shortly, but first let’s get on with the review. At the time of writing DJI are limiting orders of the new Spark to just 2 per customer – but to be honest one is enough and we got our grubby little mitts on one to test out so we could give you our full Spark review. So here it is… First Impressions of the DJI Spark Like most new technology these days there is usually initial secrecy, followed by wild speculation which precedes a big launch announcement. Then ensues months of waiting for the newest piece of technological brilliance to hit the shelves before hoards of tech hungry consumers either head in stampedes to their nearest store of literally break the internet. No we are not talking about the release of the iPhone 8, we are in fact talking about DJI’s latest drone offering – the rather drearily named ‘Spark’. The ‘Seize the Moment’ tagline is even less inspiring but that is where the disappointment ends and the excitement begins – and believe me, there was so much excitement around the office when our own Spark was hand delivered. Perhaps more so than even the more premium drones we have tested because most of us can actually afford the Spark and to be honest it will fit the less serious drone loving lifestyle a little easier due to its compact nature. Size Matters: The very first thing you notice when you open the box (and even though we are telling you this you will still say ‘wow’) is the size of the Spark. It is so small! In fact it is beautifully small. Smaller than an iPhone, smaller than most android phones – even the small ones! Finally, we have a high quality camera drone that is truly portable… hurrah! DJI Spark Technical Specs The DJI Spark packs a powerful punch when it comes to what’s under the hood for the price point and given that this drone is really being marketed as a fun ‘take it anywhere’ UAV, it does have some serious hardware included – just as we have come to expect from DJI. The craft weights in at just 300g which is simply incredible, it feels so light but also has a feel of quality. The Spark measures in at 143x143x55mm – measure that now and get a sense of how small that actually is! The max speed is just over 30MPH which is pretty impressive for it’s size and it has a max ceiling level of 4000m which again is pretty hardcore. Under optimum conditions you can expect 16 minutes of flying time although under testing we didn’t manage anything better than 13 minutes. One area where the Spark lacks a bit of (for want of a better word) spark is with the stabilisation. The gimbal has only 2 axis (pitch and roll) rather than 3 and this is noticeable when taking more advanced shots. Like it’s premium range brother (the Phantom 4) it works on 2 different radio frequencies to cut through the noise and minimise interference in busier locations. The on-board camera has a 1/2.3inch CMOS sensor and records full HD at 1920×1080 30FPS. The lack of 4K is a bit of a bummer but we can forgive it for the market it is aiming itself at. The Spark also has an intelligent flight battery and we will discuss that in more detail later. [maxbutton id=”2″ ] Spark Controller The Spark can be used without a controller and this is where DJI have been quite clever. They have managed to keep the price down on the main unit by not including the controller as standard. We managed to get our hands on a controller and it of course allows your mobile phone to be added as a display (display is not included) and whilst it is well worth buying the Spark Fly More Combo (optional extra that also includes extra battery, propellers and more) this drone is actually ideal for use without a controller at all thanks to the pretty intuitive gesture technology of the Spark. In fact, you can literally set your drone to fly and take pictures and video within seconds without the need for a controller and just using a few simple gestures. [maxbutton id=”2″ ] Ease of Use We found the Spark incredibly easy to use and it looks like there has been a real focus from DJI to make this drone accessible for even the least advanced of drone pilots. The term pilot is hardly needed with the Spark to be honest and whilst you can have lots of fun with it from a control point of view, if you just want to take incredible photographs and video to add to your personal collection then the Spark is perfect for you. We found the DJI Spark to be very responsive when using the mobile app and the controller alike and the dual frequency channels mean it doesn’t suffer with interference at all. The one press take off and the way you can switch between camera modes is swift and easy. If you are going controllerless then you can even initiate takeoff with facial recognition – simply hold the Spark out in front of you and once it recognises you it will take off. If sharing photos and videos is your thing then the app makes this incredibly easy too with in built editing software and one touch sharing to your favourite social media channels.   Safety The Spark is pretty safe and secure to fly and you shouldn’t have too many worries whilst using it in terms of crashing it. Due to it’s size, you will get it closer to your subject than you might be used to but when using the inbuilt flight protection sensors you are pretty much safe from a crash. The lightweight nature of the Spark means that you are not going to do any serious damage to anyone even if there was a major issue but there is almost no chance of this being a problem. Camera Quality We compared the camera quality of the Spark to the Mavic Pro and the results were pretty interesting given the price difference between the two drones and the fact that the Mavic records in 4K. We tried still images and moving images and there was not much difference in the still images until you really got in close. The moving images actually looked better in really light conditions on the Spark with the colours looking brighter, more vivid and more natural. There was a noticeable difference in sharpness between the Mavic Pro and the Spark when it came to lower light tracking shots but on the whole the Spark performed much better than we expected. As we have come to expect with DJI, the Spark provides plenty of versatility when it comes to camera modes and the f/2.6 wide-angle lens is backed up by some very good onboard software. It includes everything we have seen in the Phantom 4 Pro as well as Panoramic horizontal and vertical shots as well as a shallow focus setting that creates some truly stunning photographs. If you want to get even more from your Spark then check out our DJI Goggles review here. Battery The battery on the Spark is pretty decent given the overall size of the unit. Advertised as providing up to 16 minutes of flight time we found it gave us 12-13 minutes pretty consistently. The intelligent flight battery means that you will get increased battery performance over time as well as in-flight warnings when the battery is getting too low to be able to fly the drone back to the takeoff spot. Overall, we were pretty pleased with the battery life but would highly recommend purchasing a spare. [wp-review] Affiliate Dislosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hubsan Zino Drone Review We review the Hubsan Zino – Can this Fully Featured drone justify the price? Hubsan Zino Pro Review Are you looking for a pro camera at a budget price? Look no further because the Hubsan Zino Pro has got it all—4K streaming video, sophisticated design and all the smart flight modes you could want. Don’t want to read the whole Hubsan Zino Pro review? Here are the highlights: • 4K UHD camera with 30FPS recording.• 3-axis gimbal camera for stable video and smooth tracking.• Extreme 4 km range with 23 minutes of flight time.• Intelligent flight modes for various smart flight patterns.• UHD 5G streaming video over the entire flight range.• Intelligent fail-safe in case of loss of signal or low battery.• Best value for money on the market in 2021. [toc] What Are the Capabilities of the Hubsan Zino Pro Drone? So here you are, out in the park with all batteries fully charged and an empty memory card. What can you do with the Hubsan Zino Pro? User-Friendly Design The Hubsan Zino Pro drone review demonstrated that this quadcopter may well be good enough for professional use but does not need a professional to operate it. The Hubsan designers didn’t make any assumptions about the operator’s skills and experience without compromising on any advanced features. Automatic take-off and landing, as one would expect, can be initiated with a dedicated button on the remote. The Hubsan Zino will ascend to a set altitude and use its GPS to return and land at the saved take-off position. Low Battery Automatic Return Home is triggered when the battery level approaches the minimum calculated to safely return to the home position. Loss of Signal Automatic Return Home uses GPS to return towards the take-off site when the connection with the remote control is lost. Should the drone come into range of the transmitter signal again, the return will be aborted and it will go into altitude hold, awaiting a new command. Headless mode is another standard feature that the Zino has not omitted. In this mode, the drone responds to your control signals directly; that is the drone moves away from you if the joystick is pushed away and vice versa. Altitude Hold uses onboard sensors, in particular the ultrasonic sensors located on the underside. Just take your hands off the controls to have the drone hover in place and be free to focus on operating the camera. Intelligent Flight Modes If you want to fly drones just for the challenge, then you could buy a cheaper model without all the automation and precision controls. But the Hubsan Zino is programmed to intelligently get the camera in the best position for you to take some stunning photography without any stress. The standard Active Tracking and Orbit modes are well implemented to respectively follow an identified object or circle around a point marked on the map in the app. The camera on the aircraft will keep the subject centred in the camera frame at a predetermined distance of between 5 and 15 metres. A Follow-me mode can also be initiated for the drone to follow and film the holder of the remote control from a set distance. Since the aircraft can reach up to nearly 40 kilometres per hour, it could follow you on a bicycle. But do keep in mind that the drone has no obstacle avoidance. 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Max Bitrate:60Mbps Resolution：3840*2160~~~【Distance&FPV Transmission】4K FPV real-time Transmission 10km are tuned amazingly to capture stunning pictures and videos from the sky. An upgraded version of SyncLeas 3 extant remote control distance to 10km, the image transmission distance is even more distant, easier to frame the target, the aircraft will follow.~~~【Protection&Care】Combining Visual Optical Flow and GPS to achieve precise and Auto-hovering to ensure that the drone will not crash, and equipped with an Advanced-Return to home function to ensure that your drone will not be lost. We set a UK warehouse to easier to offer backup and free accessori" btn-color="#ff9900" btn-text="Check Availability" alignment="aligncenter" hide-prime="0" hide-image="0" hide-price="0" hide-button="0" width="750" banner="" alt="Upgraded Hubsan ZINO MINI Pro drone with 4k camera, Obstacle Avoidance 35mins Battery life 10km Image transmission, Weight 249g Smart mini drone great for kids and Adult"]Upgraded Hubsan ZINO MINI Pro drone with 4k camera, Obstacle Avoidance 35mins Battery life 10km Image transmission, Weight 249g Smart mini drone great for kids and Adult[/amalinkspro] Programmed Flight Path You can also program the drone to follow a customized flight path to allow you to concentrate on operating the 4k camera. A Waypoint mode allows for controlled aerial camera work by plotting a flying path and altitude for each waypoint in the smartphone app. This leaves you free to concentrate on the subject you’re filming without worrying about flying the drone. To memorize a track, simply tap on “Memorise Waypoints” in the app and the flight path will be accurately recorded. You can then upload the recorded track to the drone and have it repeat the flight continuously. The Line Fly mode allows you to set the angle, distance and speed of the aircraft from the current position. Vision Auxiliary Landing uses an apron marked with a bold, black H to identify the landing zone from a distance of less than 10 metres. When the drone is close enough, it can search for the apron and land on it precisely. Do make sure the quadcopter has been well-calibrated and aligned. Ultra HD Photography It’s nice to have a solid and well-performing drone, but if the images that come back lack detail and the video is jerky, then you’ll want your money back. Not with the Hubsan Zino Pro, however. The 4K Ultra High Definition camera captures fine detail in rich colours. Images are sharp and vivid, although in very bright conditions like you find on a sunny beach, the optional filters will give a better tonal range. An Advanced Image Transmission System overcomes problems with lag, interference and range using 5G Wi-Fi real-time transmission. By plugging your smartphone into the control unit with one of the provided cables, you can get high-definition streaming video. The result is an exceptional first-person view experience from up to 4 kilometres away! In Panorama mode, you can set the camera’s angle, range (90 degrees to 360 degrees) and speed (2 to 30 degrees/sec) to rotate in place and record video continuously during the rotation Nothing Missing At this stage of the review we normally make a point to balance out the advertised features with the real shortcomings. But for the Zino Pro that would just be nitpicking. Sure, there may be some feature that for you would be worth paying three times the price for a DJI Mavic, but for most of us, this is as good as it needs to be – excellent flight performance, excellent photography and an excellent pilot experience. The Inner Workings of the Hubsan Zino Pro Drone Let’s take a closer look at some of the capabilities of the Zino Pro. What’s Included in the Package? Along with the drone and its remote controller, you will get a rechargeable battery for both and a battery charger with an AC adapter. Two pairs of spare props with a suitably sized screwdriver are also included. In addition, you also get three types of cables to connect different brands of phone to the remote controller. What’s Noteworthy About the Hubsan Zino Pro Drone? Compared to its predecessors, the Zino is a mature design. Folded up, it sits compactly in your hand, and it unfolds to just over 30 by 20 centimeters, weighing 710 grams without the battery inserted. As one would expect of this class of quadcopter, it has brushless motors that make for a smoother and more power-efficient flight. In fact, it travels at up to 36 kilometres per hour (10 metres per second). The power of the drone’s brushless motors also enables it to automatically maintain position and hover in place in a level 5 wind, or a 20-knot breeze, for the mariners among you. What About the Camera? There’s nothing about the drone one can complain about, but what makes it truly stand out is the 4K camera mounted on a 3-axis gimbal, giving precise control over pitch, roll and yaw. The orientation of the camera can either be adjusted manually or left to the intelligent camera modes built-in. 3-Axis Gimbal The 3 axes reduce blurring of video capture by compensating for drone movement. Gimbal movement is slow and smooth. The gimballed camera comes with a separate protective cover. Additionally, the 4K Ultra High Definition camera can detect horizontal lines and then maintains their level even when the drone is tilted. Ultra HD Video The camera records 4K video with 30 frames per second in high resolution. That is good enough to extract 4K HD photographs, making sure you’ll never miss that magic moment. The camera quality is possible thanks to a dedicated video processing chip from Ambarella and an image sensor from Sony. With the X-Hubsan app, you can set all the video parameters you can wish for, like resolution, white balance, colour, etc. In bright conditions, the lens can be fitted with optional filters to reduce the amount of light reaching the sensor. This will give you more artistic freedom by controlling the camera’s aperture, exposure time and sensor sensitivity. Recording HQ To store video recordings on the drone itself, you would use a TF card, also known as a micro SD card. But to record 4K data streams, you need to make sure it’s at least U1 or Class 10 standard. Up to 128GB memory cards are supported. Is the Phone App Any Good? Another outstanding feature is the X-Hubsan app that you can install on your Android or iPhone. With so many flight modes and control parameters, easy to use controls are important. The app gives you continuous status readings for signal strength, battery levels, active flight modes and number of satellites locked in. The aircraft’s speed, direction and camera orientation are also shown on the live display. Aircraft calibration, the GPS accuracy test and compass calibration are also initiated from the app. What About the Lights? There are four LED lights on the respective rotors, blue in front and red in the back. The lights are informative, flashing when the drone is powering up and when it is calibrating. The lights also indicate the active flight mode and warn you when power levels drop or the transmitter signal is lost. Also, when recording video, the red lights blink. How Do You Control the Hubsan Zino Pro Drone? The remote is nothing fancy, but does the job perfectly well, with two joysticks to control direction and several manual controls. The return to home button and the automatic take-off and landing key are either side of the power key. Switching to sport mode temporarily overrides the speed and range controls configured in the app. There are separate buttons for video and photo recording, as well as a wheel to adjust the angle of the camera 3 axis gimbal. How Does the Return to Home Function Work? When the drone takes off, provided there are at least six GPS signals detectable, the GPS coordinates of the take-off location are recorded. You can set the preferred altitude for a safe return in the app of the Zino, depending on the terrain you’re in. One-Key Return to Home Press the button on the remote to make the quadcopter return. If the drone is more than 20 metres away, it will rise to the configured altitude and fly in a straight line toward the recorded take-off point. Low-Battery Condition When the low-battery alert is triggered, a warning will appear on the phone app display and the drone will automatically return to the home point at the set altitude, unless there is no GPS signal or the battery level is too low. The actual battery alert level is dynamically calculated from distance and altitude to ensure that enough power remains for the return leg. If insufficient battery charge remains for a safe return, the aircraft will descend and land. If the battery level is below 10 percent, it will turn off the video feed too, but maintain the link with the remote control. 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Max Bitrate:60Mbps Resolution：3840*2160~~~【Distance&FPV Transmission】4K FPV real-time Transmission 10km are tuned amazingly to capture stunning pictures and videos from the sky. An upgraded version of SyncLeas 3 extant remote control distance to 10km, the image transmission distance is even more distant, easier to frame the target, the aircraft will follow.~~~【Protection&Care】Combining Visual Optical Flow and GPS to achieve precise and Auto-hovering to ensure that the drone will not crash, and equipped with an Advanced-Return to home function to ensure that your drone will not be lost. We set a UK warehouse to easier to offer backup and free accessori" btn-color="#ff9900" btn-text="Check Availability" alignment="aligncenter" hide-prime="0" hide-image="0" hide-price="0" hide-button="0" width="750" banner="" alt="Upgraded Hubsan ZINO MINI Pro drone with 4k camera, Obstacle Avoidance 35mins Battery life 10km Image transmission, Weight 249g Smart mini drone great for kids and Adult"]Upgraded Hubsan ZINO MINI Pro drone with 4k camera, Obstacle Avoidance 35mins Battery life 10km Image transmission, Weight 249g Smart mini drone great for kids and Adult[/amalinkspro] [amalinkspro_table id="35461" aff-id="undefined" new-window="on" nofollow="on" addtocart="off" /] Fail-Safe Protection The fail-safe mode takes over when the drone loses connection with the remote control for more than 5 seconds, and triggers automatic return. This can happen if the remote unexpectedly fails, or the signal is lost due to an obstruction in the line of sight. As soon as the link is re-established, the return is aborted and the aircraft will hold position, ready for the operator to take control again. If there is no GPS signal when the link is lost, the unit will descend to the ground but remain linked to the remote control. How Are the Batteries Charged? The 3000mAh battery provides the drone with up to 23 minutes of flying time but needs to be removed for re-charging. A dedicated battery charger must be used and will take about 4 hours until an LED indicates full charge. Pros and Cons Nothing is perfect, but the pros certainly outweigh the cons for the Hubsan Zino Pro. Pros• 4K video and photography.• 30FPSin high 4K resolution or 60FPS with reduced resolution.• Exceptional range with HD video streaming.• Remote has a rechargeable battery.• No need to buy anything extra, like an AC adapter, disposable batteries or charging cable (except for a memory card).• Can optically recognize and target a landing apron.• Smartphone app is easy to use.• Wind resistant altitude hold. Cons• The manual is written in poor English.• The phone mounts below the remote control while many users prefer it above.• Only comes with one rechargeable battery. Product Reviews Owners of the Zino speak highly of the performance, build and image quality, comparing it favourably to the market leader, the Mavic drones from DJI. Even first-timers found the drone easy to operate and quickly gained confidence. The user community on YouTube is much appreciated for giving peer support. However, not everyone has a perfect time with this unit and there are reports of buyers ending up with a poor build which should prompt a quick return to Amazon. FAQ How Can the Drone Land Visually? If the function is enabled in the app, the drone will always search for the landing apron to land on, a large black H on a white background, when it is within 5 metres. If the apron is recognised and within range, the unit will aim to land exactly on it. Is the Remote Control Rechargeable? Yes, with a USB cable and a charger. Allow 2.5 hours if using the supplied charger. How Can You Locate the Drone If It Does Not Return? The map in the app will show you the location where the signal was lost..Can I Use My iPhone? You can download both an iPhone and an Android version of the X-Hubsan app and it comes out of the box with cables to connect all commonly used types of smartphone. Can You Get an Extra Battery for the Controller? Yes, both via Amazon and through the manufacturer’s website. Does It Come With Lens Filters? No, they are for specialist use and can be ordered separately online. Why Should I Not Connect My Phone Directly to the Drone? Because of the built-in antenna and the stronger transmitter, the remote control allows a much stronger data link and so greatly extends the aircraft range and the quality of the streaming video. What Are the Technical Specs? The key technical specifications of the Hubsan Zino Pro drone that you should compare against other models are: • Brushless motors.• 10m/s max flight speed.• 23 minute hover time (windless).• GPS and GLONASS positioning.• 3840 x 2160 resolution (4K).• 30 FPS recording at 4K.• 3S lithium battery with 3000mAh capacity.• 4 km max signal range (without interference or obstacles). Is There a Warranty? If you purchase it on Amazon, then you have a 30-day right of return. Where Can You Buy It? You can get the Hubsan Zino Pro Drone on Amazon. Video: https://youtu.be/fq6GecbxG6M Our Verdict You can imagine our relief as a reviewer when you find a product that truly deserves your recommendation and so this Hubsan Zino Pro review was a real pleasure to complete. So, if you want top-notch photography, reliable performance and user-friendly operation, you can’t go wrong with the Hubsan Zino Pro. [amalinkspro_table id="35463" aff-id="discthelake-21" new-window="on" nofollow="on" addtocart="off" /] Affiliate Dislosure As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.