MindKoo Foldable Quadcopter Drone with Camera Review

Great fun cracking little drone packed with features, it arrived in a black flip top box the drone on the top with the instruction manual and leaflet with a QR code for downloading the FDY-FPV accompanying application for the drone, under the drone in a moulded plastic holder it had the controller, clip on phone holder, four spare rotors, a USB charging lead and a mini screwdriver for removing the holding screws on the battery cover and back of the controller.

After unboxing it all I removed the battery and put it on charge for a few hours while I downloaded the FDY-FPV application to my Android phone and had a good read through the manual, I have flown a few mini drones now but am far from an experienced user but find them great fun to fly. After the battery was fully charged it was time to take it out for a test flight.

I wanted to test it outside for its first flight so as to be comfortable with the controls etc before trying it indoors, after switching the drone on I linked it to my phone via Wi-Fi looking for YD_XXX_UFO-XXXXX and then connecting to it, all very straight forward, once it connected I opened up the FDY-FPV phone app which gives the ability to live record from the camera to your phone, take snaps and control the drone along with recording in VR for viewing on a headset or for the really brave wear the VR headset and fly something I am not experienced enough to even try but a clever feature none the less. You don’t have to use the phone app when flying but you do if you want to record from the on-board camera.

The rotor arms fold in and out very easily and once I had everything set up it was time to give it a whirl, the take-off button is a nice feature just giving a long press and it starts the drone raising it to a hover position holding firm at about head height and with a short press it lands the drone, I found this drone really stable and easy to fly and it was quite a windy day but still held up really well, the tricks work well by pressing the right bumper button and pushing the controller in the direction you want it to flip it rolls in that direction and is very responsive to the controls without being too sensitive.

The drone folds away very easily and ends up around the same size as my hand, I really liked that it took away the need to fit a micro SD card and did the recording via the a FDY-FPV app on your phone along with having a training game to help you get used to controlling the drone before you actually fly it live.

I have added some video and will also add some pictures showing unboxing the drone, fitting the batteries in the controller and showing the battery fitting into the drone, a view of the FDY-FPV phone application along with showing the test flight training part, starting it up with some live flying with a bit of recording taken from the camera to my Android phone via the app.

★ [2.4GHz Control System]★This quadcopter is adopts 2.4GHz remote control technology for anti-Interference,so it can be controlled more precisely, its remote control distance is farther, and the response is more sensitive.
★ [Foldable Design &More Flexiable]★The tiny body with foldable and portable design like a flying car ,you can take it more easily , and with 4-axis gyro stablization system,so the drone can flying more stable and flexiable .
★ [High Compatibility &Flying Time]★Support for mobile phone type IOS for Android , Come with USB charging cable ,this small drone with about 8-10 minutes flying time after 45 ~ 60 minutes fully charged .
★ [3D Roll & One Key to Return]★The creatively designed LED lights are fitted for night flight possibilities, and it can realize 3D tumbling in four directions with LED lights, and adopt one key to return function makes it easily to find the way home.
★ [With camera &APP or Controller Control]★With tiltable camera to adjust view angle(Note:Adjust it before flying ), the WIFI connection between drone and smartphone enable you to enjoy FPV in a faster way; You can also control the drone with a functional controller, the RC distance is about 80-100M

What I liked
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- Very easy to fly and extremely stable
- Strong and resilient, very hard to damage
- Good clear instruction manual
- Impressive and feature packed application for flying, recording and loads more
- The camera can tilt for taking video from different angles
- Takes away the need for a micro SD card and records on your phone
- Very compact with nice design folding rotor arms for packing away
- Good range without losing connection
- Phone holder clip for the controller
- Has the ability record for a VR headset for flight viewing

What I Didn’t Like
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- I can’t find anything I don’t like with this drone but if I come across any issues I will return and edit my review.

Summary
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A cracking little foldable drone, its great fun and really easy to fly, has a really good application that is packed with features along with giving the ability to record footage from the drone camera which moves for different angle recording, it’s small but very strong and folds up nice and compact. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £34.99
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Pocket Foldable Drone With WIFI FPV Camera

This really is a cracking little drone packed with features, it arrived in a nice box with a USB Charger, phone holder, four spare propellers, a little black carrying bag, an instruction manual and user’s manual. The instruction manual is like a quick start guide but more in depth with full details on installing and using the phone application along with getting started and flying the drone, the instruction manual is all in English and has good illustrations alongside descriptions to assist.

After giving the drone a full charge and installing the phone application it was time to give is a test flight, I did have reservations on the strength or resilience of the drone once I started flying and crashed it a few times but after a few crashes these disappeared as it is very strong and the arms fold back when flown into something avoiding damage.

This is a really easy drone to fly and has an excellent hover mode which means you are not fighting to keep it at a steady height and are able to concentrate more on flying the drone round, I am a million miles from being an expert and even with my novice experience I managed to look good. The phone application is excellent giving loads of features not least the recording from the drone’s on board camera which works very well, I did try flying from the application which works very well although I prefer the controller.

An interesting feature I didn’t get chance to try but would be really interested in trying was the 3D on the application using a virtual reality headset, I am sure this would be really fun although I think you would be brave to try flying this wearing a VR headset but would be very interested to hear how anyone who has used it got on.

The drone folds away very easily and ends up around the same size as the palm of your hand or at least the same size as mine, I really liked the fact it took away the need for a micro SD card and did the work via an app on your mobile or tablet along with having a very detailed instruction manual that makes getting started a breeze.

I have added some video showing me flying it along with footage from the camera and turning it off and folding it away at the end, please be aware video footage degrades considerably when uploaded.

• TRACK CONTROLLED MODE: You can draw the flight track you want on the smart phone, and the drone will fly following the flight track you drew. (advise to operate in the open space, the length of the flight track in direct proportion to the flight speed）
• FPV CAMERA & LIVE VIDEO: The WIFI enabled FPV camera is installed on the quadcopter. First person view real time video camera (0.3MP) of the drone is able to take aerial videos and photos while flying. Bring a new perspective to your photos and videos from the air. Images and videos will be listed in both App and mobile album system.
• FOLDABLE & FLEXIBLE ARM: With new technology of foldable motor arm, you can pack the drone easily and play with it wherever you go,small and portable but also prevent users from being cut and provide better and safer using experience.
• INTELLIGENT HEIGHT SET: Advanced barometer can achieve height set automatically without the limitation of height, stability , reliability and simple operation, which makes the vessel with facility.
• Steps To Connect The Drone To The Remote Controller: 1. Turn on the drone, 2. Turn on the remote controller, 3. Push the left throttle up then pull it down, 4. Click the "One key start" button (Check the sixth image listed in product page), then the propellers will start spinning.

What I liked
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- Good clear instruction manual
- Impressive and feature packed application for flying, recording and loads more
- Comes with a handy little carrying bag
- Very easy to fly and extremely stable
- Strong and resilient, very hard to damage
- Takes away the need for a micro SD card and records on your phone
- Very compact with near design folding rotor arms

What I Didn’t Like
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- I can’t find anything I don’t like with this drone but if I come across any issues I will return and edit my review.

Summary
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I really like this drone and its great fun and really easy to fly, has a really good application that is packed with features along with giving the ability to record footage from the drone camera, it’s small but very strong and folds up nice and compact slipping away into its own little carry case. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £32.99

GoolRC 515V 0.3MP Camera Drone

Great fun easy to control drone, I am a real novice when it comes to drones and I am taking baby steps before I hopefully progress onto something bigger and this really is a superb little drone to help take me there. It comes in a nice presentation box with four spare propellers and four spare propeller guards although I have yet to break or lose any, charging is fairly simple with the lead provided just unclip the battery compartment and plug the USB lead to the connection inside. It came with a 4GB micro USB TF card inserted in the card reader which just slots in under the drone, the controller takes four AAA batteries (not supplied).

The manual is fairly straight forward and once it was fully charged I took it out for a test flight, straight away I found the low speed mode a great feature especially as I am a novice so it wasn’t whipping about like a wasp like some of the small drones I have seen so was able to have good control at a steady pace, I found it very easy to control and switched the video on a simple case of pressing the button on the controller.

I have uploaded a video of my flight and in the second half some video from the built in camera, the quality is very good on my computer but please be aware it does tend to degrade when uploaded to amazons video storage so hopefully it is still good enough to show you it in flight and the video capture.

• Sci-fi design, attractive appearance of a spaceship.
• 2.4GHz technology adopted for anti-interference.
• 3D-flip function and headless mode make your flight exciting and fun.
• 0.3MP camera with 4GB TF card to take aerial photo and videos.
• Newest 6-Axis Gyro control system ensures stable flight and easy operation.

What I liked
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- High and low speed setting
- Video capture and the fact the TF card was supplied
- Easy to control
- Really good fun to fly
- Spare parts

What I Didn’t Like
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- I can’t really find anything not to like but if I do I will edit and add it

Summary
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Really good fun drone which is easy to control and great fun to fly, if you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £39.99
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GoolRC T6 RC Waterproof Drone Quadcopter

First off I have to say I am a total novice when it comes to flying drones, I have never flown one before ever, the nearest I have got is flying a helicopter on battlefield 3 on my Xbox One so this was a totally new experience for me.

The drone came in a nice branded box with four replacement propellers as well although I am pleased to say I have yet to break one, assembly was very simple just a case of screwing in the protective rings which I presume are optional but in my case a necessity. I gave the drone a good charge which is a simple process of plugging the battery from the drone into the USB adaptor provided and then into a USB socket and after fitting four AA batteries into the controller it was time for my maiden flight.

I was like a small child again both excited and nervous but after following the instructions and finding a good space inside I had the drone whirring on the ground ready to take flight, the controls are very sensitive and my first few attempts had me crashing into the roof and walls as I panicked but after a few goes I started to get the hang of it and got my daughter to take some video which I have uploaded with this review, I know I am still a million miles from being competent on flying this but I am improving and really enjoying it.

I have crashed it multiple times since I have had it but am very pleased to say as it’s light and has the protective rings I have yet to cause any damage, this is a really good fun drone that has brought out the child in me :)

GoolRC T6 Drone is equipped with 2.4G 4CH transmitter and 6-Axis gyro for your easy and stable control, with stunt flying skills and outstanding modeling design, so it is a flying explorer who dares to roll. High performance waterproof makes it can be put in water. It is really a great flight combination.

Features:

• LED lights for light tracking.
• It has high-performance waterproof function.
• Built-in six axis gyro stabilizer can ensure precise positioning in the air.
• One key return ensures that you can call back your quadcopter without any delay.
• With attractive headless mode, completely solving pilot loss-of-orientation problems.
• Equipped with over-charged protection feature, which can protect the battery.
• 360 degree eversion and high/low speed functions for you to experience cool flying play.

Specification:

• Brand name: GoolRC
• Flight time: About 8 minutes
• Quadcopter control distance: About 70-80m
• Quadcopter charging time: About 60mins
• Battery for quadcopter: 3.7V 400mAh battery
• Battery for transmiter: 4 * 1.5V AA battery(not included)
• Function: Forward/backward, up/down, left/right, sideward flight, hovering, one key return, headless mode, 360°rolling action
• Product size: 300 * 300 * 90mm / 11.8 * 11.8 * 3.54in
• Weight: 85g

There may be some deviation due to manual measurement.

Package Information:

• Package size: 34.3 * 21.9 * 12cm / 13.5 * 8.63 * 4.73in
• Package weight: 700g / 1.55lb

Package List:

• 1 * GoolRC T6 Drone
• 1 * Controller(mode 2)
• 1 * 3.7V 400mAh Lipo Battery
• 4 * Spare Pair of Propeller
• 1 * Charger
• 4 * Protective Ring
• 2 * Landing Gear
• 1 * Screwdriver
• 1 * Screw Set
• 1 * Sunglasses
• 1 * English User Manual

What I liked
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- Nice design
- Very simple to set up
- Very robust
- Flashing lights
- Quick charge time
- Really good fun

What I Didn’t Like
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- Not really much I didn’t like, if I wanted to be really picky I would say the instruction manual could do with giving each language its own section but it's simple enough to follow and good clear print and pictures.

Summary
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Overall this is a really great fun drone, it's very robust and I have no damage even after multiple crashes, I did think 8 minutes flying time might not be long enough but it’s plenty certainly for me then I can recharge ready to go again and I am improving every time I fly. If you have any questions please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer.

Price: £29.98
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