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The DROCON Drone for Beginners X708W is an entry-level quadcopter designed for aspiring pilots. It features an HD camera for capturing high-quality images and videos, headless mode for easy navigation, and a one key return function for added safety. This drone comes brand new in box with all relevant accessories, making it the perfect choice for those looking to explore the world of aerial photography.
C**L
Great drone for beginners and experts alike
At first unboxing, it was packed very wellIt came with all the spare parts you would expect and needAssembly was easy enough. Just putting the bumpers on. Although if you have large or unsteady hands you might have a little trouble (the screws are extremely small)Once I got it going the first flight I terrorized my cats. The second flight was outside and honestly the range on this drone is better than I’ve ever seenI have had a couple of drones in the past and controlling them was never easy for me but this drone is by far the easiest I’ve had. The controls are not quite as tight as others (which is great especially for beginners). Your not going to take someone’s head off at the slightest touch.The camera works far better than expected. The picture is great (nice and clear)The construction quality is very good I’ve crashed it a few times and not a scratch it seems to be built with beginners in mind but nice enough for experts to really enjoy tooThe phone holder is extremely stable and was big enough to easily accommodate my I phone x. I don’t see any size phone having a problem.Overall I’m extremely pleased with this drone and I highly recommend it
A**K
Good starter drone
The drone is very light but sturdy and is good for anyone who wants to give drone flying a try. It is very easy to assemble and a screwdriver is included in the box. You just need a set of 4 AA batteries for the remote control. Propeller guards are provided to protect the propellers from crashes. A set of 4 replacement propellers is also provided. The remote control comes with a detachable phone mount and a companion Android/iOS app that can be used to hold your phone and view the video from the HD camera in the front.Initially it was hard to control and I crashed it few times before I got a hang of it and could fly it well. Even though it looks flimsy, it is actually quite sturdy and there was no damage from the crashes. If you are flying from a grass field, I'd recommend placing it on a raised surface so that the propellers are free to turn. I did not try the view from the HD camera as the Android app is not from the Google play store (but the iOS app is on iTunes) and has to be installed from an apk.
F**A
Beginners should prepare for flight
I love this Drocon Drone. I am a STEM professor, so I am a techhy for life. I was dying for a drone. I was elated to receive this last evening. Being techhy I thought I would be flying it out of the box. Being a teacher I chose to take the time and absorb the instructions and FFC regulations. I am a stickler for compliance and I live in a retirement community so it is essential to compliant, so I did not rush. I read all the instructions and this drone comes with a lot of great features and spare parts, you can reasonably order batteries and extra propellers.I read some reviews about mishaps so I decided to go out to a good clear open space even though I live on a golf course. I am still learning to become a dronexpert. I think I am hooked though. What I most like about Drocon Drone is the Wifi capability that lets you attach you smartphone and view aerial action in real time. If you are a newbie like myself I highly recommend this Drocon Drone. Its not too complicated but planning, charging, configuring are all good ideas for your long term pleasure. The instructions are great, the support is outstanding and the company offers lots of incentives in the box. I am trying to give you everything I have because I read reviews avidly before I buy. I could not be more pleased.
R**C
I wish this had been my first drone.
The first drone I bought was a toy drone from a different vendor. The remote control sticks broke twice before I gave up and ordered a Drocon Bugs 3. The Bugs 3 is a fantastic second drone but I have to fly it in a large open field because it’s so fast. I wanted a drone I could fly in my backyard. That’s when I discovered the Drocon Cyclone. While it’s technically a toy drone, if you learn to fly this drone you will be able to fly any drone. It is very agile and fast enough for my backyard. The radio control is the same unit as the Bugs 3 and the sticks work exactly the same. The big difference in these drones is the left stick, or throttle which makes the drone move it up and down. The throttle does not self-center as it does on many toy drones. This is how the throttle will operate on hobby grade remotes. If one learns to fly with this type of remote first, moving up to better remotes will be a snap. Also the Drocon customer service is amazing. I accidently lost my Cyclone when I went too high in by backward. Once above above the trees, a gust of strong wind blew it away (that’s why it is not in my picture). Even though it was my mistake, Drocon offered to replace my Cyclone under the warranty. In summary, Drocon Cyclone - great first drone or additional drone, Drocon Bugs 3 – fantastic second drone or first drone with brushless motors, Drocon – excellent customer service and products.
W**T
Cool design. Poor controls. Ok for beginners.
The battery doesn't last very long, and it doesn't fly very well. I flew it with a small wind, and it didn't do great. But I don't expect much more from a $50 drone. I do like the design, and that it has guards for the propellers. You definitely want to get at least one more battery unless you only want to fly it for a couple of minutes at a time.
O**Y
Fun easy and ready to go fly..
The drocon cyclone x708w has to be one of if not the easiest drones i have ever flown. I have tried other "beginner" models but as far as ease of flying this one takes the cake. The sleek bigger design as well as simple controls on the remote make this super easy and more fun while flying. The automatic roll feature is great to show off to your friends (or kids lol). The pictures taken through the app are a lot better than I thought they would be and the app was super easy to install and sync to the drone. If you are looking for a drone that's easy and fun and a great price to get your fly on....this drone is for you.
A**Y
A fabulous drone to learn on.
My 7 year old wanted a drone with a camera for Christmas. I knew that learning to fly wasn't going to be easy for him, but surprise, this is an amazing drone for a kid to learn on! Lots of power, the build quality is spot on for the price point, everything works as it should, is easy to set up and calibrate. OK, sure, the video quality is so-so, but that's to be expected. We bought this to learn to fly: as a ~$100 quadcopter, IMHO it's one of the best. In fact, we liked it so much we ordered a second one for me!
A**E
Good quality to price ratio
My 8 years old kid got it for his birthday, it is easy to handle for a beginner. The build is nice, the propeller protector needs to be put back in place frequently.Overall, its has a good quality to price ratio.We will trying to camera soon
G**Y
Fun and a good buy
Overall I love the drone.Its iOS and Android app is great.Its easy to fly.The battery last longer than any other drone I have used in this price range.Only problem wasThe screw holes for the safety guards are not good ... falls right outWhat I would love to see in the next iterations:Clearer pictures with some focus.Sensitivity of up-down was too sensitive... I would like to see that fixed.I would like to see a button to automatically take-off and land.I would like to see auto level as setting the drone flies up and then slowly comes down without touching the throttle.
D**T
not worth at full price and feels like generic $35 drone
this drone does not warrant the price tag of $160, i bought this thing on sale for $60 and still feel like i got ripped off, the plastic propeller guards are terrible and need super gluing into place so dont bother trying to use the screwdriver that comes with the drone to put in extremely small screws that the screw driver cant install correctly. theres no altitude keep so the drone will constantly drop the moment you release the throttle, the camera isnt bad but to rely on the camera to fly is impossible due to severe lag between the device and your phone. basically this thing is only good for tricks like barrel rolls. lowered my review by a star simply because ever since i made this review ive been email spammed every 3 days by the company who sells this, its not a bother since it goes to spam now anyways but why i spammed is annoying
T**
Product malfunctioned. Having issues with warranty and customer service.
The drone is easy to use for beginners. Unfortunately we had trouble with ours a couple of times after using it however the company was in contact with us and offered a full replacement at no cost.Update: after informing me that the item would be replaced they contacted me and advised they cannot ship the replacement to Canada. After waiting over one month to get back to me about the warranty. Not impressed.
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