BD901 3-Axis GPS Foldable Drone with 4K EIS Camera

First time drone flyer.
Was a little nervous about flying a drone for the first time because I knew nothing about them. I knew getting a "cheap kids toy" wasnt going to teach me much so I decided to try this one. If you want to learn to fly drones spend the money to buy this one before you spend the money on an advanced model. If you dont want to learn and advance to better drones...just buy the cheap toys they sell. If you are an experienced drone flyer who knows alot about drones, this drone is probably not for you. It is far from a professional drone.

I wanted a few things from my first drone. I wanted to fly high and far. I wanted to fly so far that I couldnt see the drone in eye sight and still be able to fly and come home without problems.

This drone has proved itself in that area. However I must tell you this...I got this drone to about 2500 ft away and the signal started to cut in and out even though there were no obstructions between me and the drone. Not a big deal since I am using this drone to learn. Also, when the drone was not "insight" of the controler I lost control. Whuch means going around hills in little canyons and such didnt work well.

Also, this drone will fly decent in light wind but the higher you go, the further you go...if the wind picks up you may have a problem.

I had a hard time bringing the drone home once the wind started blowing. It struggled and even blew backwards a few times but eventually I got it home.

I am happy I got this drone, It is very well built and a great drone to practice with. First time drone flyers, I encourage you to get it. It was a good purchase for me. If you really want to get into drone flying and dont have experience already, I suggest you buy this drone before you drop 2k on a professional model. This is a good drone to practice with and isnt one of those cheap toys you can get to fly around your house to chase your pets. You will get alot of satification out of this drone expecially when you fly high and far from where you are. Its fun.

Consider this drone the prerequset class before you take the advanced class. I recommend it.

One thing that doesnt impress me is the length of the batteries and how long it takes to charge them. They dont last long...especially if you are recording. Once the battery on the drone gets to 50% the drone is limited on hight and distance. Just something to think about. If you take this drone out to the middle of nowhere...like I do. Remember, to choose your flight time wisely because once the batteries are dead...your done. And 50% means you are limited on your flight too. There is no quick charge to these batteries either.

?This is my 3rd RC car and 2nd Bezgar brand. Trust me when I say this rc car is quality materials for a long lasting, durable toy. The controls are phenomenal and the speed is fast. I can drive on my suburban street full speed and through my front yard with no hesitation or issues driving. Trust me when I say, this is a must have for people that are ready to advance in their RC car inventory because of the parts and upgrade availability! Have fun and put the wheelie bars on!

This well-equipped drone is a great - and maybe the best - done for learning to fly them. Yes, you can get far cheaper models than this - BEDGAR makes one for roughly $85.00 US. But they are essentially toys that have extremely limited flight time - often less than 5 minutes - and limited features. They are essentially similar to those old helicopters you could fly inside. (My brother used one to terrorize us girls in our family when we were growing up until he broke it against a wall.)

The BD901 is a foldable drone that is a mere 6"x4"x3" when stored and expands to a 14"x12"x3" quadcopter. And it is virtually filled with features that are not typically found in the entry-level drones:

-A nifty 3-axis gimbal 4K UHD camera with Electronic Image Stabilization for crystal clear video and stills

-GPS with a Return to Home on Signal Loss or Low Battery. No more "It just - flew away" episodes.

-TapFly feature that allows you to just tap on the screen to fly the drone to that point.

-Follow-Me which sets the drone to fly along with you. Great for filming action shots with you in them.( Be your own "Jackass" movie!)

-Point-of-Interest to point the drone to a flight path or point.

-One-Key return to home. Call it home to the point of takeoff, and CANCEL if you want to "land by stick".

-5G WiFi that works to a theoretical limit of 2 miles. (Note the word "theoretical". Remember that Yogi Berra said, "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is".)

That all being said, this one really is a new generation from others in the past, with a theoretical - again, that word - flight time of 23 minutes and all of the cool cam and flight features. Note that this is a mere 3 lbs, and is going to be subject to higher wind speeds, so you need to stick to days with low wind speed and CAVU (Ceiling And Visibility Unlimited) conditions. Always remember Murphy's Law!

Before you buy in the US, you will need to check on State and Federal Laws. Due to many abuses in the past involving drones, there are FAA Federal regulations that have passed in 2023. As this drone is over .55 lbs you will need to:

-pay a $5 registration fee and pass the TRUST test before flying.

-unless you have a commercial license keep it below 400 feet and stay at least 5 miles away from airports.

US states also have other regulations that you can check at the UAVCOACH website.

Don't let this discourage you from buying this superior entry-level product. Especially if you want to pursue flying a drone commercially, or use it for photography. It is FAR better than the under $100 toys, and an excellent investment if you want to go further in the world of drones. Keeper!

Love the Quality of this drone!

It was packaged very well arrived on time, I had issues on how I was trying to set it up.

This drone is truly impressive, though it's important to note that it's not suitable for children. I encountered an initial issue, but the customer service team was swift and thorough in their assistance. Now, everything is working perfectly