Potensic Upgraded A20 Mini Drone Easy to Fly Even to Kids and Beginners, RC Helicopter Quadcopter with Auto Hovering, Headless Mode, 3 Batteries and Remote Control, Gift Choice for Boys and Girls

You could control the drone fly toward any directions by Remote Controller. Once expert, you could adjust it to the high speed and fly through the obstacle course hoops by Eagle Pro. Well, it's good and fun. The battery life is small, but i don't see it as an issue, especially for beginners. The charging method is really helpful, as it just needs a usb input, so it can be charged in the car or with a portable charger. It doesn't take long for it to actually charge, just thirty or so minutes. It's very sturdy, it can handle hitting trees, the ground repeatedly, a wall, and a table! So far, the only thing that happened was that the battery fell out a bit when Freedom (my drone's name) crashed on the ground the first time. It also hit the rocks multiple times and nothing. It's easy to get used to, and its so fun chasing it around and seeing what the craziest crash landing is. Great for kids or teenagers with little experience in life. The packaging is good, there was no damage. If the battery life is such an issue, then you can always charge the extra and switch them out when one dies so there's extra time. It won't do much, but it would help. With Altitude Hold, Headless Mode and One Key Taking-off / Landing, you could fly it without worrying about the direction and control it easier. Anyway, highly recommend! It's a great first drone and hopefully it'll last a long time.

The media could not be loaded. SUMMARY: Durable and has protected propellers which makes it safe to learn on. The altitude hold is a great feature for first time fliers. Perfect for younger kids and adults who are kids at heart.UPDATE: To avoid having it uncontrollably gain altitude DO NOT use the auto takeoff button. Instead pull both sticks down and in until motors start to spin. I have also purchased the UDI 46 which is the exact same item (but blue) which is sometimes less expensive.DETAILED REVIEW:Flying: With the altitude hold, this quadcopter hovers like the firefly, for which it’s named. You will need to make small corrections, but it makes it easy to learn the basics of flying. Try flying figure 8’s around obstacles and through the legs of chairs and soon you’ll be ready for something more expensive. It has 3 speeds from walking speed to jogging. It beeps to let you know. It is a bit tame for more advanced fliers and it doesn’t do flips. I’ve flown it outside up to 60 ft away and above the height of telephone poles. Understandably it can’t handle more than a light breeze. It has automatic motor shut off when it crashes (I crashed on purpose in my video).Battery: It has a non-removable battery with a tiny plug that is a little tricky. I got 5 ½ minutes indoor flying before the lights started to blink and 7 minutes before it auto-landed. The charger has a small red light on the chord which turns green after about 30-40 minutes of charging.Design: Made of a very durable rubbery plastic which seems indestructible. The propellers are well protected and they pull off if needed. The frames seem similar but is slightly shorter and wider than other mini copters (F36, H36, E010) but the body seems to have a much more premium construction (see picture). There is a nice white headlight and a red taillight which work well for orienting the front and back. It has a very small on and off switch and plug on the back. Some people may not like that the battery is not easily removable. The charging chord plug is also very small making it hard to tell which side is up and down but it is not a big deal.Controller: It is small but easy to use and quality far superior to those on other mini copters. The control pads are a bit stiff at first but great once they break in. It takes 3 AAA batteries (not included).My Tips: Periodically take off the propellers to remove dust bunnies which can build up inside. Remember to put them back in the right spot. There are 2 different props. Diagonal props are the same. Keep the box it is compact and nice quality. It can be used to transport it. Altitude hold seems to work better if it is manually launched (pull both sticks down and in) rather than using auto take off. If you have a hard crash you might want to shut it off and restart it because the gyros can get confused.The Company & Quality: Mine did not work in headless mode and it had altitude hold problems. When I opened up the controller it looked like a bad solder on the circuit board. These toy copters often share stock parts and are prone to quality glitches so I don’t hold it against them. I contacted Potensic and their customer service was great. They were helpful in customer support and were willing to stand behind their product. The new one is perfect.Other Options: The H36/F36/E010 are much harder to fly without altitude hold and they don’t seem as good in quality. There are similar models with cameras but that will drain batteries and cost more.

Overall this drone is not bad. I wouldn't classify it as an absolute beginner's drone as it is drifting somewhat when left to hover. Battery life is around 5ish minutes, but the 3 batteries does make it worth while. The battery connector is a bit fiddly and may likely be difficult for children to remove. Longevity of the battery connector and wiring may be an issue down the line, but for now it's keeping up with changes.Overall the drone fly and handle quote well and easy, but only indoors. its not powerful enough to battle any sort of breeze outside.Would certainly recommend this to older children and adults alike.