RADCLOMini Drone with Camera - 1080P HD FPV Foldable Drone with Carrying Case, 2 Batteries, 90° Adjustable Lens, One Key Take Off/Land, Altitude Hold, 360° Flip, Toys Gifts for Kids and Adults Black

Battery lasts only a few minutes even after charging for hours. Drone flies off in random directions and needs to be calibrated every single time. Would advise looking at other models - I will be!

Disclosure: I'm a novice to the drone world, still learning how to manage directions, avoid obstacles, flips, etc. So here are my general observations based on my experience so far...Observations:1. Drone is very light weight and compact when folded. However, it expands to about 11.7" (as noted in the specs) when unfolded.2. It looks sturdy enough to withstand sudden drops or hitting an obstacle, have to see how it holds in due time as there'll be sudden drops and hitting an obstacle3. Being headless, manuevering in any direction works quite well. As a new user, my thinking was to ensure drone must always be positioned with its head while moving forward. Besides, the joystick precision is very good for a light weight drone even for a beginner.4. One key to lift off and land the drone is very convenient and has has been working very well so far.5. Love the tricks...multiple speeds and flip. This works pretty well and is a lot of fun to try it out.6. For a starter drone, the quality of pics are decent.Concerns:1. The iPhone app is so-so in terms of usability, especially for such a pretty well designed beginner drone. Controlling via the app is not as precise as it is with the hand controller.2. After having crashed it against the wall a few times, drone at times moves around without having to use the joystick. Recalibrating did not help much, so this feature needs some rework in the design I suppose.3. We live in an area with small hills and big trees around, so the wind at times can be gusty, so stable hovering is not possible (this was expected but wanted to note)Overall, at this price point, anyone trying to learn using drones and/or introducing kids to drones, this little guy performs very well! As a starter drone, I'm having a lot of fun without having to break the bank.

I have only owned one other drone (a vivitar skytracker drone) prior to this Pioneer drone. That drone battery never charged so I could never fly that one. I was able to get this Pioneer drone shortly after.Initial thoughts out of box: Smaller than the vivitar drone. I am a little worried oklahoma wind might affect it, but nice to not have to pay for another uas registration. The remote can hold your phone pretty securely, but larger phones may not fit. I have an older galaxy note 8 which fits, but I had to remove my phone case first. I found a larger carrying case though... once you attach the propeller guards, it's a tighter fit in the original carrying case. I preferred to find the larger case versus removing and reapplying the guards with each use. The legs each folded out for flying and back in for storage.Registration through app was fast.App: The app is easy to use. There is the option to use flight controls through the app rather than the actual remote that comes with the drone. Display through the app is nice, not much of a lag time.Battery: Battery life is expectedly short, but it does come with two batteries which is nice. Full charging for each battery is fairly quick at 90 min each which is nice.Preflight: Calibration of the drone is fast. The one thing I would mention is to make sure the drone is level before calibrating. This will save time trying to fix the trim and will be much easier to fly. I ignored this step for my first flight and the drone pruned up some rose bushes we had.Flying: Flying takes some patience. If you are already an experienced drone pilot, it should come fairly easy. If you are more of a beginner, I suggest learning to fly this drone in an open field, away from pools, trees, buildings... the drone is pretty resilient if it accidentally bounces off something, but I still suggest using the propeller guards. It has 3 flying speeds: 30%, 60%, and 100%. I started with the 30% until I got the hang of it more. It has a one button take off and landing feature that is nice, as well as headless flying when it starts getting to high to see which direction it is facing. Using the on screen app controls seems to be a little more responsive than the controller.Camera: Comes with a 1080p adjustable camera which gives pretty clear pictures... video can be slightly blurry while you are changing direction of the drone, but is great in comparisom to the cost of the drone.Cost: Originally listed at $66... also had a 30% coupon. Definitely on the affordable end of drone costs.Wishes: Overall it is a fun drone to play around with. I do wish it was less affected by the Oklahoma wind, but that is no fault of the drones. My other big wish is that it had a return to starting point feature.Overall impression: Very affordable drone for anyone, but flying features may be better for someone with a little drone piloting under their belts already. Don't be afraid to learn on it though. It is a solidly constructed drone that can take a little abuse from even brand new drone pilots without affecting its handling. Fun little drone that won't break the bank!

This is a great little drone. We bought it for our 7 year old and he manipulates is easily. It's not great in strong winds, but I imagine that's the case for most drones. Easy to use and a MUST buy for beginners, especially children. My husband is also very keen on it but I've reminded him he needs to share with the child that the present was intended for!!! :)

I bought this as an inexpensive way to learn before I invested in a real ($$$) drone so I would not crash it immediately. The only bad I have found was it is very light, so I took it outside first and the wind (ight to moderate) made it difficult to control. This was the wind, not the drone but just FYI. I took it home and decided to try it in our basement. Very fun and worth every penny. Batteries (it came with 2 which is awesome) give about 8 mins flight time and controller works great. Cool things - The app that you download to your phone lets you use your phone without the remote, so that was very nice. Also, the damn thing is kid proof. I have crashed it over 30 times easily and it is still flying just fine. Kids loved it. Wife even liked it.

The portable drone came with a controller, app, case, and extra batteries. Here's a brief overview of my experience with this fantastic device.This drone's compact design makes it highly portable, and the included case ensures safe transportation. The intuitive controller allows for precise maneuvering, even for young flyers. Plus, the accompanying app provides seamless control over capturing stunning aerial shots and videos, with convenient flight modes to enhance creativity, including a 360 flip that you can see in the video.The extra batteries are so convenient it extends flight time for uninterrupted fun. The drone's performance is remarkable, delivering stable flights and smooth maneuvers, thanks to its built-in stabilization system. It's also durable enough to withstand minor accidents, offering peace of mind during flights, especially when kids are in control.The video quality is great but looks like a time lapse- not sure if our presets are changed.Overall, it's an exceptional tech gift for adults, men and older kids.