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HOBBYTIGER H301S Ranger Drone with Camera Live Video and GPS Return Home 720P HD Wide Angle WiFi Camera for Kids Beginners and Adults Follow Me Altitude Hold Long Control Range
Last Updated: April 18, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
65
Old Reviews
0
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HDTV 720p
RESOLUTION
Yes
GPS
Yes
VIDEO
Yes
WIFI
Review Analysis - 55 recent, verified reviews
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Ease of Use
23easy, easy to use, setup, beginners, app
+96%
-4%
" ... It is easy to setup and the app seems to be pretty user friendly. ... "
" ... Easy to learn,use,and control. ... "
" ... The app is really easy to use to fly. ... "
" ... It is fairly easy to fly but it is super light so a wind gust can make you lose cantrol pretty quickly. ... "
" ... I got to watch him set it up and it was easy and simple. ... "
" ... The directions are a little confusing but once you get the hang of it, it's very easy to fly. ... "
" ... and so easy to fly! ... It takes a little bit to figure out how to get it started, but the videos that they give you are very easy to follow, and its easy to use overall. ... "
" ... Easy to fly and easy to figure out ... "
Apps
12phone, easy to use, connected, remote, really
+92%
-8%
" ... The app is really easy to use to fly. ... "
" ... I had no trouble getting it adjusted and connected to the app. ... "
" ... App is easy to navigate. ... "
" ... The app also works well. ... "
" ... Love the phone app. ... "
" ... Connected instantly with the app on my iPhone. ... "
" ... A QR code was provided to easily install the app. ... "
" ... The Starlink app has all the information you need and on-screen controls if you prefer them over a traditional remote. ... "
Software Platform
11phone, go, connected, easy, back
+91%
-9%
" ... App is easy to navigate. ... "
" ... Connected instantly with the app on my iPhone. ... "
" ... I have yet to run into any bugs since the latest app update which i can't even say about dji, yuneec, parrot, go pro or autel. ... "
" ... It is app enable for your phone, which is a Awesome app. ... "
" ... Support sent me a site to go to, app working and all is great. ... "
" ... We did crash it once (pilot error 😂), but, it was sturdy enough that we just got it right back up in the air again. ... "
" ... The app also works well. ... "
" ... I had no trouble getting it adjusted and connected to the app. ... Looking forward to future models and updates! ... "
Price
9one, money, drone, worth, glad
+78%
-22%
" ... My 9 y/o bought this with his birthday money. ... "
" ... I wish it was more stable but it is a very good drone for this price. ... "
" ... The price was right and I have been wanting to get one for a while now and I’m glad I got this one. ... "
" ... For all that it has to offer at this price is a awesome deal without breaking the bank. ... "
" ... has the features of all the other better drones but for a cheaper price. ... "
" ... This one isn't bad for the price. ... "
" ... I have to say that this is a great little drone for the price. ... "
Camera
8videos, video, take, still, pretty
+100%
" ... The camera captures pretty good video. ... "
" ... camera can always be better but for the price it can take a decent selfie ^^ it is my first drone so of coarse i crashed it a couple times trying to land it too high but it still did great pretty durable. ... "
" ... I’m thinking I may take the camera of the other one and switch them to see if it works better. ... "
" ... The camera is a 720 HD and has great picture as well as video. ... "
" ... It is easy to use and takes great photos and videos. ... "
" ... The still photos are good. ... "
" ... Will post pictures later when I have more time to play with it. ... "
Setup
6setup, little, get, follow, extremely
+100%
" ... The directions are a little confusing but once you get the hang of it, it's very easy to fly. ... "
" ... Out of the box it is extremely easy to use and setup. ... "
" ... Easy to use by beginners, my son just turned 11 able to fly by himself, instructions easy to follow. ... "
" ... I have actually already told people about it since drones are super cool and this one is affordable and so easy to set up. ... "
" ... It takes a little bit to figure out how to get it started, but the videos that they give you are very easy to follow, and its easy to use overall. ... "
" ... That being said, this was extremely easy to setup and calibrate. ... "
For Fun
6use, h301s, easy, beginners
+100%
" ... The real time video on the phone is fun to use. ... "
" ... Even kids had fun playing with it, although it was crashed into a few trees, everything still works fine. ... "
" ... Awesome for beginners, easy and fun to use. ... "
" ... I am new to drones and was not expecting to have so much fun flying this drone. ... "
GPS
6drone, return, hobbytiger, away, features
+100%
" ... Fortunately, we've not had to use the GPS finder yet, but it's great to know that it has this feature. ... "
" ... I challenge anyone to show me s better gps drone with all the features this one has for the same money. ... "
" ... The HobbyTiger is an awesome GPS drone ! ... "
" ... GPS hold is great when just learning to fly and won’t get away from you. ... "
" ... The GPS works very well. ... "
" ... HobbyTiger H301S GPS Camera Drone ... GPS is very stable, very peppy response! ... "
For Kids
5loves, kids, flying
+100%
" ... But my son, he was 12 years old, loves it I can do the basics flying skills. ... "
" ... Perfect for kids or for someone that doesn't want to spend $1000 but still wants to fly! ... "
" ... It's great for beginners as well as for anyone who enjoys flying ! ... "
" ... Might have to buy more for my kids. ... "
Resolution
5video, pay, camera
+100%
" ... No crazy 4k but the stream to the phone is solid with few jumps. ... "
" ... 1080 p. Vids. ... "
" ... I’d like to see 1080p and 2 or 3 axis in the future from this company. ... "
" ... The camera is a 720 HD and has great picture as well as video. ... "
" ... You will pay more for the other brands and you might get more features such as gimbals, 4k and obstacle avoidance but you will also pay significantly more when you can have a fun drone for far less money. ... "
Features
5drone, several, price, take, rth
+100%
" ... The drone has several nice features for its price point. ... "
" ... It has so many features, that we have a lot to learn still. ... "
" ... has the features of all the other better drones but for a cheaper price. ... "
" ... The speed of this drone is scarily fast if taken off beginner mode. ... "
" ... The drone has several features. ... "
Device Compatibility
5app
+60%
-40%
" ... I had no trouble getting it adjusted and connected to the app. ... "
" ... Connected instantly with the app on my iPhone. ... "
" ... I got everything connected and was flying in no time. ... "
Battery Life
5min, lasts, extra, controller, short battery life
+100%
" ... The battery lasts for several minutes and is easy to remove, unlike some previous drones we've used. ... "
" ... I will be flying this more tomorrow in an open field to run a couple batteries through it and see how well the "return to home" and "follow me" works at different distances. ... "
" ... I would recommend getting extra batteries for it ! ... "
" ... The phone attachment device is very nice and the fact that the controller has a rechargeable battery is 5 star alone. ... You will not go broke buying batteries for the controller. ... "
For Travel
4time, drone
+100%
" ... I use this drone for family outings and out door fishing footage. ... "
" ... 4 stars for now and if my flight goes well tomorrow it deserves a 5 star review. ... "
" ... Flight time is between 8- 10 minutes depending on how you fly. ... "
" ... The flight time is good. ... "
Product Reliability
4stopped, issues, crashed, care
+100%
" ... I have crashed it a bunch of times but it is still holding up strong. ... "
" ... I've been flying this little guy for about 3 months now. ... "
" ... They took care of my issues. ... "
" ... We did crash it once (pilot error 😂), but, it was sturdy enough that we just got it right back up in the air again. ... "
Build Quality
4durable, crashed, seems, rugged, pretty
+100%
" ... I have crashed it a bunch of times but it is still holding up strong. ... So far it seems to be built pretty rugged. ... "
" ... It's very durable, well made for a toy grade bird ! ... "
" ... The propellers were already installed, and the (optional) prop guards just clicked in underneath. ... If it had broken when he crashed it, it also came with extra props and extra gears for the motors (awwwesome!!!! ... "
As Gift
3son, law, bought
+100%
" ... This drone was a gift for my son. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift and it was so easy to use! ... "
" ... This turned out to be the perfect birthday gift for my 32 y/o brother in law. ... "
Picture Quality
3good, still
+100%
" ... The image quality is surprisingly good for its price range. ... "
" ... The photos turned out great and it went really high! ... "
" ... The still photos are good. ... "
Remote
3pairing, issue, drone, camera, app
+100%
" ... The Starlink app has all the information you need and on-screen controls if you prefer them over a traditional remote. ... "
" ... Has a great camera and takes great photos and video and I like that you can change the camera angle from the remote. ... "
" ... Captures pictures /videos at the push of a button on the remote. ... "
Fit
3crashed
+100%
" ... I have crashed it a bunch of times but it is still holding up strong. ... "
" ... The controller fit his iPhone 5 snugly, and it also fit my Samsung galaxy s9+, which is considerably larger. ... "
" ... I am just getting into drones and have some cheaper models that cost just as much as the Hobby Tiger, and they don't hold a candle to what this drone is capable of. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 7086.61 meters
Battery
Battery Capacity: 1000 mAh
Memory
Memory: 4096 GB
SD Card Type: Micro SD
Connectivity
GPS: Yes
WiFi: Yes
Camera
Video: Yes
Display
Resolution: HDTV 720p