This little hex is awesome. I fly much larger drones professionally as a videographer and like to have a few little guys around for keeping the skills sharp inside. For its size and price, this is very steady and smooth.
Its LED light configuration with 2 red in front (and green on the other 4 arms) is like bigger drones like the DJI Inspire and Freefly Alta (with default settings), which is nice for practicing orientation – being symmetric, this little guy is hard to orient, just like most 6 or 8 rotor cinema drones. Also, it moves a little more like a cinema drone compared to twitchier 4-rotor cousins.
Internal, non-swappable battery is a compromise, I'm sure, to keep the size, cost, and weight down, and make it tougher and free of loose wires. It means no buying a handful of tiny lipos and flying this little guy for any length of time. Many similar-sized multi-rotors have swappable batteries. The remote is tiny and the sticks are a little stiff, but feel precise.
Easy to trim, fun little auto flips in any direction (no doing that on an Alta :) 3 speed settings that make for a good experience from beginner to thrill-seeker. Can take a crash or two.
Great little indoor flyer :)
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MORE POWER - Forget the quadcopter - get the ultimate control and power of six propellers with the SKEYE Hexa Drone.
A 6-Axis Flight Control System makes the SKEYE Hexa Drone stable and easy to fly, with more control than a standard 4-Axis drone.
But don’t let the stability fool you into thinking that this drone is just for beginners! The SKEYE Hexa Drone has aerobatic “Flip” capability, and enough power for tricks. Adjustable Gyro Sensitivity provides a stable flight, while aerobatic capability lets you flip through the air with precise control.
READY TO FLY (RTF) TECHNOLOGY - Featuring RTF technology you can simply throw the SKEYE Hexa Drone into the air and power its movements with the intuitive controller.
The SKEYE Hexa Drone from TRNDlabs literally leaps into the air with a toss from your hand.
To begin, simply throw the SKEYE Hexa Drone into the air and power its movements with the intuitive controller. It’s so easy to use, you’ll be flying like a pro in no time.
PRECISION MANEUVERING - The 6-axis flight control system and adjustable gyro sensitivity provide a stable flight while aerobatic capability lets you flip through the air with total professional and precise control.
At 5.1” x 5.1” x 1.2” and weighing 1.06 oz., you’ve never been at the controls of such a nimble yet stable hexacopter.
Start with low gyro sensitivity to get the hang of it, then gradually switch to maximum sensitivity and flip and guide your Hexa Drone further afield than you’ve seen before with a hexacopter at this price point. Sophisticated circuitry, piezoelectric gyros, and accelerometers give the SKEYE Hexa Drone outstanding stability. Throw it in the air while throttling up, and it will automatically stabilize!
PRODUCT PARTICULARS - The SKEYE Hexa Drone is equipped with a 3.7V 250mAh LiPo battery. The drone kit also includes six replacement rotor blades and a user guide to get you flying.
Since the Hexa Drone uses a direct controller rather than an app, you can fly it with far more precision than larger, more expensive models. Zip it around your living room, or take it outside. After just a few minutes behind the controls, you’ll know just how much fun flying can be. Thanks to onboard LED’s, you can even take it out and light up the night!
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Drone for intermediate users
The SKEYE HexaDrone is as depicted in the photos and described in the sales promo. It is a generic product marketed under the SKEYE brand. It can fit in the palm of an adult hand, is 5” in diameter and weighs 30 grams/1.06 oz, which is far less than the 250-gram limit recommended for registration.Drones are becoming very popular and about 500,000 + are expected to be sold this year. I have, at this time, seven drones, all radio-controlled (RC) multirotor toys of various sizes.They are lots of fun to fly indoors and outdoors, but have a learning curve to master the controls. At first, I had a few crashes in the house and some got stuck in trees, bushes etc. Flight times varied from 4 to 8 minutes with drones with a USB charger; but the drones that have removable batteries lasted much longer in the air.When shopping for a toy drone, it is best to choose one with replacement parts included. Cheaper models are made of mostly plastic and the most vulnerable parts are the propellers.I tested the SKEYE Hexa Drone indoors, after initially charging it for about one hour. Its first pairing with the controls lasted 4 minutes and its flight only 6 minutes. After recharging for another hour, the second flight - outdoors - lasted the same. I repeated the test 3 times outdoors, with the same results and LOTS of fun!Maneuverability and responsiveness were as good as my other drones (Axis Turbo X, Cheerson CX-10 and Hubsan X4 H107L), but the Hexa drone seemed more stable than the quadro props. It is best to avoid windy days.The package contained the remote control unit, Hexa Drone, charging USB cable, illustrated user manual and 6 extra propellers; 3 “A” and 3 “B”. When replacing (a lost/damaged) propeller, be sure that it is the correct letter and tilt of the rotor blade. The blades alternate between A and B.The Hexa Drone is ready to fly right out of the box. It appears well-built and sturdy.The illustrations of the Hexa Drone in the user manual depict the drone without the rotor guards; just ignore that and do NOT take the guards off. The drone is charged via the USB cable but the connection is awkward.The remote control unit is powered by 3 AAA batteries (not provided). They are located in the compartment under the orange panel; a small phillips screwdriver is required to open it.The controller has several controls on the top and the sides, as well as “ON/OFF” slide. Best to familiarize yourself with the function of each control before taking flight - less crashes that way. The illustrated user guide is (surprisingly) well written and easy to understand.In my opinion, the SKEYE Hexa Drone is a good step up drone for intermediate users.I purchased this item with a discount coupon. It did not influence my opinion or rating. I have no obligation to write a review. This is not a barter deal. I have no financial or personal connection with the manufacturer, seller or their employees.Copyright Sinohey.
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