I got this for my 11 year old son after reading tons of reviews and after buying (and returning!) a couple of cheaper, much worse drones. Even though these are "toys", you have to be realistic. You won't get a perfect product under $100, but this one is very good. Easy to calibrate and fly, even for kids.
The good: the controller is laid out nicely and has a study holder for your phone. Speed settings are nice for getting a feel for the controls; it kind of dampens the input so you don't lurch all over. As you get more comfortable, you can turn up the response & speed. Some will say a 10-minute run time is a negative, but for a drone of this size, it compares very favorably to other small units. Order some extra batteries and you'll be fine - they're available on Amazon.
Nitpicks: It appears that the photo/video button on the controller doesn't do anything. The drone will not save any photos or videos to the SD card unless you're using the smartphone app. The app itself works ok, but is a bit fussy to set up. Since it's a very light drone, it will drift a bit in even a light breeze but is easy to control. None of these are deal breakers or even require lowering my rating since overall this is a really nice value at this price point.
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Product Description
The combination of of optical flow positioning and ultrasonic altitude determination, make the drone hover precisely and fly safer and more stable. Optical Flow Positining and Altitude hold make the quadcopter can float at the indicated position without controlling. It even can fly easily indoor. Best choice for beginners' learning.
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Foldable DesignFoldable and Easy to Carry Foldable Design& flexible blades make the drone small and portable,let you travel light,enjoy the flight fun |
Modular High Capacity BatteryHigh performance smart battery. Flying time to 15 minutes. |
Optical Flow Positioning & Altitude HoldSpecially Camera to Lock the Height & Position More Accurately |
Multiple Remote Control MethodsSIMREX dual-control drone (mobile phone and remote control) can also be remotely controlled using a mobile phone or remote control, and can be controlled by the mobile phone when the remote control is disconnected. |
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110° Wide Angle FPV CameraHigh Resolution 1920*1080, enjoy high-quality real-time image through APP. Professional camera with 110° Wide Angle FPV Camera,recording every wonderful moment. |
One key return & Headless Mode.Orientation of the drone is in relation to the pilot, easier to control and fly back. you’ll have total control for a straightforward, easy & stable flying experience. |
360° Flips & RollsRealize any Direction`s Cool Rool, Make More Fun |
Keep Protection For Your EyesIt can be used with VR glasses to experience the speed sense of flying (VR glasses are not included in the product) |
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Multiple Methods of Control1. Phone direct control with transmission (Apple IOS / Android phones compatible) 2. Transmitter control with joystick. 3. Transmitter control with built-in gravity sensor. |
One Key Takeoff / LandingTake control quickly and easily with one-key takeoff and landing, perfect for beginners. |
3 Speed Modes(H/M/L) make the drone more suitable for beginners and experts. You could even try switching different speed modes when the drone is in flight for more fun. |
Package Includes- 1×SIMREX Quadcopter. - 1×Controller.(AA batteries not included) - 1×Phone Holder.（Pre-attached on the controller） - 1×Charging Cable（Adapter not included) - 1×Lipo Battery. - 4×Spare Propellers. - 4×Propeller Protection Frames. - 1x Product Manual. |
Reviews with images
Easy to use/learn. Great for beginners.
Update: February 20, 2020Recently we had trouble with one of the motors. It stopped working and we were unable to continue flying the drone. I contacted customer service and they have agreed to send out a replacement motor free of charge. Great Customer Service!I received this drone as part of a promotion and gifted it to my son for Christmas. He was ecstatic upon opening his gift and his excitement did not diminish after his first use. We found the instructions useful and the overall setup and preparation experience simple. The drone was ideal for our almost 10 year old son and first time drone user. The drone was responsive, but moved slowly, making it relatively easy to control. We have yet to use the video option of the drone, as it is necessary to buy an sd card in order to record. Overall, and great gift for the little guy.
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Update: February 20, 2020
Recently we had trouble with one of the motors. It stopped working and we were unable to continue flying the drone. I contacted customer service and they have agreed to send out a replacement motor free of charge. Great Customer Service!
I received this drone as part of a promotion and gifted it to my son for Christmas. He was ecstatic upon opening his gift and his excitement did not diminish after his first use. We found the instructions useful and the overall setup and preparation experience simple. The drone was ideal for our almost 10 year old son and first time drone user. The drone was responsive, but moved slowly, making it relatively easy to control. We have yet to use the video option of the drone, as it is necessary to buy an sd card in order to record. Overall, and great gift for the little guy.
Recently we had trouble with one of the motors. It stopped working and we were unable to continue flying the drone. I contacted customer service and they have agreed to send out a replacement motor free of charge. Great Customer Service!
I received this drone as part of a promotion and gifted it to my son for Christmas. He was ecstatic upon opening his gift and his excitement did not diminish after his first use. We found the instructions useful and the overall setup and preparation experience simple. The drone was ideal for our almost 10 year old son and first time drone user. The drone was responsive, but moved slowly, making it relatively easy to control. We have yet to use the video option of the drone, as it is necessary to buy an sd card in order to record. Overall, and great gift for the little guy.
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Roberto
Ottimo drone per iniziare! Consigliato!
Reviewed in Italy on June 6, 2021
Roberto
Reviewed in Italy on June 6, 2021
Ha tutto, il controller è creato con un layout semplice, funzionale e completo di tutto!
È anche l’unico che su questa fascia di prezzo ha anche lo slot per la micro sd.
Inoltre seppur la descrizione è un po’ limitata, il drone è dotato:
- pulsante di emergenza per interruzione dell’alimentazione ( premendo due tasti contemporaneamente)
- pararli che per evitare che si rompano urtando qualcosa ( e credetemi che all’inizio non è affatto difficile)
- possibilità di fare foto e video con e senza l’ausilio del telefono
- slot per inserimento del telefono molto molto capiente ( ci sta qualsiasi cellulare)
- una ottima app, semplice e funzionale che risponde bene e senza bug.
- doppia fotocamera
- 1 anno di garanzia extra
Di contro qualche leggera nota negativa come una una certa difficoltà a trovare dei ricambi anche se si riescono a trovare di compatibili.
Direi che il rapporto qualità prezzo è assolutamente ottimo e trovo nel complesso un acquisto con un rapporto qualità prezzo assolutamente imbattibile!! Consiglio l’acquisto, se cercate qualcosa di abbastanza completo, ad un prezzo accessibile e funzionale questo drone si rivela utile e divertente!
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zuzmilka
Simple mais efficace
Reviewed in France on May 17, 2021
zuzmilka
Reviewed in France on May 17, 2021
Le rendu de la caméra est plutot bon.
En bref, un excellent drone d'entrée de gamme pour découvrir le pilotage et les fonctionnalité vidéo.
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mam
feel good purchase. beginner drone impressive v good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
mam
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 27, 2019
this my upgrade into drone flying after trying my first ever drone which was the x300 mini drone, the review of which you will see in my profile.
I fly rc drones, the excuse is to teach my young sons about the physics of flying but actually its quite good fun just to fly in solitude.
I decided to try out the drones thinking they would be less fun, it’s a different type of fun, the mini drone took an hour or 2 to reflexively learn. almost like the clutch and gears in a car.
the controller was not the easiest ergonomically.
however, this x 900 bigger drone with better battery is INCREDIBLE.
although categorised as a moderate skill level this I would easily suggest as a perfect beginner drone.
it’s not too expensive its well-made has many features which are much more premium feeling than mini drones
the joystick on the controllers are better
the phone features i.e. follow me, and palm control actually are decent.
so here we go as per normal template a quick review in to helping you decide. I also attach a quick video to give a taste of the drone.
to help the beginners -
each drone needs calibration on flat ground before take-off, here this is done by stabilising the flashing light by bringing the joy sticks down and in.
then you can fly by using the auto flight features, much easier, or do an unlock (joystick down and out) this will power the drone for manual take off.
once in the air. wow so stable, incredible looking glorious thing.
can be left to its own devices it’s so stable. (I haven’t tried in winds, but I guess it will try and maintain it stability if being thrown about a little)
the joystick is smooth and responsive. overall for the price, it’s a great drone, I would suggest skipping mini drones and getting an x900, or similar type drone in order to build up your reflex, initially flying headless mode and then flying normal mode to build you orientation.
learning it is good brain exercise and somewhat tranquil a process to do.
please be aware of drone flying laws.
in closing
positives -
very easy to use drone for beginners and many professionals, well working features for advanced pilots.
good study builds folds flat, the remote controller is not unnecessary complicated.
the drone is very stable in air and follow commands responsively and gives a strong sense of obedience and security.
negatives -
battery life about 10 minutes, on low flying speeds, I wished it was better, but you could get some more batteries and change when low.
camera - so much better than the mini drones enough to create decent videos from air, and search for missing objects on your roof or etc, however not the same standard as the DJ Mavic’s etc as the camera quality is not great, I wouldn’t be shooting aerial wedding views or nature scenery with this but I would be using this to explore parks and setting for sure.
overall
for the price this drone is really good
please don’t feel disheartened if you can’t get the hang of it, just like car control its takes an hours or 2 to learn
this drone is forgiving I didn’t install the propeller guards, and whilst trying a loop de loop it hit the wall hard. - survived well no issues.
overall I would recommend this drone as a cheap medium class drone for beginners to advanced users, but not professional users.
this is definitely one of my feels good, feel satisfied purchases.
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