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Holy Stone F181C RC Quadcopter Drone with HD Camera RTF 4 Channel 2 4GHz 6 Gyro with Altitude Hold Function Headless Mode and One Key Return Home Color Black
Last Updated: March 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Ease of Use
145easy to fly, easy to learn, easy to use, drone, easy to control
+98%
-2%
" ... The instruction manual is very clear and fairly thorough and made setup a snap. ... "
" ... I was so surprised at how easy it was to control. ... "
" ... Easy to learn how to fly, and picture and videos are a cool feature. ... "
" ... While it is easy to operate and handles smoothly, I wish there was a more convenient way to view live video feed. ... However, it was easy to assemble and still fun to fly. ... "
" ... Easy to put together with very little hassle. ... "
" ... It's very easy to use, and my daughter and I get a lot of enjoyment out of it. ... "
" ... I really liked this drone its simple and easy to use, it’s a great way to start for beginners the only thing I wish it has more battery life other then that this drone is awesome ... "
" ... Super easy assembly. ... "
For Kids
127loves, son, grandson, year old, year old son
+97%
-3%
" ... This is the third drone bought for my 11 year old grandson. ... "
" ... This thing is awesome and of course my husband loves it! ... "
" ... This is the second Holy Stone drone that we have bought and our kids love it. ... "
" ... We bought this for our 8yo son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Great father and son activity. ... "
" ... Easy enough for 11 year old.kid to use. ... "
" ... The drone is perfect for my 12 year old daughter a great learning platform. ... "
" ... Got this for my 12-year-old's birthday and he loves it. ... "
Battery Life
97batteries, minutes, drone, battery life, charge
+81%
-19%
" ... (50+ yrs of age) I was getting the hang of things after 3 or 4 flights (battery changes) so I tried increasing my altitude. ... "
" ... 2 batteries, extra blades, all for a low price. ... "
" ... I purchased extra batteries at a very reasonable price, and keep them recharged while enjoying flying this drone. ... "
" ... The extra battery will come in handy for additional fun time. ... "
" ... I charged the batteries and within an hour I was ready to fly. ... "
" ... Battery lasts up to 15 minutes. ... "
" ... You get about 6-10 minutes of flight time per batter charge. ... "
" ... Great battery life and range. ... "
For Fun
87drone, lot of fun, fun to fly, fly, lots of fun
+100%
" ... Definitely a fun all around drone to gain more experience with. ... "
" ... Fun little drone! ... "
" ... Lots of fun. ... "
" ... Like someone else calculated, about $20/minute of drone fun. ... "
" ... I have a fun time with it! ... "
" ... However, it was easy to assemble and still fun to fly. ... "
" ... Really a lot of fun to fly . ... "
" ... I have never had one before but am having fun learning. ... "
As Gift
73christmas, husband, drone, son, christmas present
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought this as a gift for my buddy and he loved it! ... "
" ... daughter for Christmas because she insisted on having a "spy drone". ... "
" ... I got this for Christmas. ... "
" ... I bought this item for my husband as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... Bought this for my partner for Christmas. ... "
" ... I got this as an unexpected Christmas gift and it is my favorite gift I received! ... "
" ... Bought it as a gift, but of course I've got to fly it too! ... "
" ... I got my dad (59) this as a gift for Christmas and he loves it. ... "
Camera
67video, pictures, takes, photos, quality
+91%
-9%
" ... We are also very surprised with the quality of the video/audio of the on board camera. ... "
" ... The camera works well although it will take practice to calculate where the camera is pointing. ... "
" ... The video/camera capture is ok quality. ... "
" ... Great camera as well ... "
" ... The video and pictures are an awesome feature. ... "
" ... camera works great and is simple to use ... "
" ... The camera is working now. ... "
" ... Camera is a cool feature! ... "
Price
65drone, money, worth, worth the money, well worth
+91%
-9%
" ... Seems well worth the price. ... "
" ... It's a great little drone for a great price! ... "
" ... This drone is a great bargain for the price. ... "
" ... It's also very fast an agile, overall a great drone for the money. ... "
" ... But one can hope for better build quality at every price point. ... "
" ... This drone is awesome for the price! ... "
" ... Great drone for the price. ... "
" ... Worth the money. ... "
Build Quality
59drone, parts, gears, landing, prop
+75%
-25%
" ... Easy to add the landing gear and propeller guards. ... "
" ... NEW UPDATE: Been a few months, drone has been great, few battery issue (plastic peeling apart a LITTLE), but overall great! ... "
" ... It has sustained a few hard knocks already with no damage, hasn't needed any of the replacement propellers included yet. ... "
" ... Certain parts fall off really easy, not sure if that's a good thing yet or not, just afraid he'll lose a piece- but the company does supply some replacement pieces so that's cool. ... "
" ... Very stable drone and pretty tough plastic! ... "
" ... Its a decent weight and well constructed! ... "
" ... Pretty durable, he crashed it a few times. ... Nothing broke, so thumbs up for sure ... "
" ... It appears to be well built and has extra props and gears. ... "
For Travel
44drone, flights, flight time, flying, wind
+86%
-14%
" ... of combined flight time. ... They do during flight though. ... "
" ... But as for as flight time and handling this unit is great and tons of fun. ... "
" ... The wind really does affect the flight of the drones! ... "
" ... While it is difficult to maintain stable flight outdoors, especially in the wind, it is perfect for flying indoors. ... "
" ... Drone worked well inside for a couple of flights. ... "
" ... Just opened at took on a flight. ... "
" ... Original: I’d like to give this guy five stars cause it looks so cool for a beginner drone pilot, but the inaugural flight sent it off into the sunset, never to be seen again. ... My son said, “I hope it doesn’t hit a plane.” It looked like it was heading that high. ... "
" ... After (estimated) 10hrs of flight for the both of us, we have no problem flying in 5mph wind on the street in front of the house without hitting trees or cars. ... "
Charging
32charging, battery, batteries, drone, extra batteries
+81%
-19%
" ... It holds up well, flies a good while on a full charge, and the second battery that comes with it gets around the annoying charging downtime of other drones. ... "
" ... Just got this flier, works as intended, wonderful to have two batteries with TWO separate chargers so there is no bottleneck at the charging station. ... "
" ... The charge on the battery was sufficient to start it up and fly it for its maiden voyage. ... "
" ... It flies well and fairly easily and the charge lasts for a good amount of time. ... I did order extra batteries and a charger, which helps to extend playing time. ... "
" ... It looks nice and I'm charging the battery for the first flight. ... "
" ... I bought the addon of 4 port charger and 4 extra batteries. ... "
" ... Had it up and flying with only about an hours prep (mostly battery charging), and have been flying it every chance I get ever since. ... "
" ... Came with attached camera, a 4GB microSD card included, USB cable for charging batteries, an extra battery, a USB - MicroSD card reader phob, 4 extra rotors, 10 extra screws, 4 extra drive gears, and an easy to use remote. ... "
Setup
31fly, easy, setup, easy to setup, directions
+87%
-13%
" ... Easy to operate simple directions . ... "
" ... He was able to follow the instructions, put it together and fly the drone. ... "
" ... The F181C was easy to setup and get flying. ... "
" ... I’m new to drones and this one is really easy to setup and fly. ... "
" ... I love having two batteries and delivery and assembly were great ... "
" ... The directions are straight to the point and make it easy to understand. ... "
" ... He just got a chance to fly it this week and says setup was really easy and it flew well. ... "
" ... Great instructions, easy to operate and fly. ... "
Controls
29control, button, start, return button, touch
+69%
-31%
" ... It was initially difficult for him to control navigation, but he got the hang of it after a few tries. ... "
" ... It will hover very consistently when you let off the controls. ... "
" ... It was bigger than I thought it would be and easier to control. ... "
" ... Easier to control and maneuver.🙂 ... "
" ... Controls are easy a quite reactive. ... "
" ... With four axes controls I am learning how to control the aircraft and teach myself the correct orientation as the aircraft changes direction and therefore the need to switch which controls to use as it flys. ... "
" ... Once I trimmed the controls it hovered very well with little bumps on the joystick to keep it centered. ... "
" ... The start/return button is great to use. ... "
Fit
27screws, prop guards, parts, altitude hold, skids
+56%
-44%
" ... Easily assembled and it comes with extra screws and gears. ... "
" ... Good drone, did not realize you had to screw the prop guards on . ... How long will the mechanic hold up? ... "
" ... The altitude hold is very nice. ... "
" ... He crashed it a few times and the propeller guards held up and the drone still works fine. ... "
" ... the parts I ordered to repair the damage arrived quickly, fit perfectly and were easy to work with. ... "
" ... Good altitude hold. ... "
" ... I recommend installing the prop guards because they do a great job protecting your investment from those little bumps and bounces. ... "
" ... Great altitude hold . ... "
Features
26features, drone, mode, auto land, headless
+92%
-8%
" ... This drone is AWESOME and VERSATILE, and the headless mode is phenomenal. ... "
" ... Very well made with excellent features. ... "
" ... The headless mode works well. ... "
" ... If you're looking for a good entry level drone with A LOT of cool features then I'd recommend this one. ... "
" ... Great features for the price. ... "
" ... She really gets a kick out of the photo/video features. ... "
" ... Lights should go steady. ... "
" ... The flip function is a cool feature. ... "
Marketplace
25seller, pictures, thank, video, ordered
+84%
-16%
" ... Thanks for making such an outstanding product!! ... "
" ... Thank You for the craftsmanship of your products! ... "
" ... Got mine for $99 plus $ 20 off on prime at the time I purchased it. ... "
" ... Ordering a new one. ... "
" ... Highly recommend this product and seller. ... "
" ... Thank you very much !! ... "
" ... Amazon refunded my money, but buyer beware. ... "
" ... Got a discount after contacting Alex! ... "
Product Reliability
24crashed, stopped working, months, still works, months ago
+58%
-42%
" ... Got a very inexpensive "starter" for Christmas two years ago, and it last just moments. ... "
" ... I bought this done 7 months ago and have used it extensively. ... "
" ... Purchased this one over a year and a half ago and still works fine . ... "
" ... I've bought about 6 different quadcopters over the years. ... "
" ... My husband hasn't stopped playing w it. ... "
" ... I've installed it and it is working well. ... "
" ... It has crashed hundreds of times (due to user error) and still works great. ... "
" ... Unlike a less expensive drone I bought a couple of months ago, the F181C hovers perfectly. ... "
Overall performance
21drone, speeds, smooth, flying, flies
+95%
-5%
" ... This is a great Quad. ... With guards it’s about 1’ across, multiple speed is very nice IMHO and necessary for a beginner, but it’s good to grow with and has FPV capacity. ... "
" ... This is an impressive quad-copter and it is surprisingly tough. ... "
" ... It has multiple speeds, so you can start it off slow to get acclimated to flying it, a great feature for a 7 year old, but you can ramp up the speed and zoom around very quickly as well. ... "
" ... The best part is, as this was his first drone and its been 3 months now it is still doing its job . ... "
" ... It's pretty fast. ... "
" ... Speed -- Some similarly priced drones are speedier. ... "
" ... My 1st grader loves it and does very well with handling well with tricks and speeds. ... "
" ... This one records and takes picture and the video is very clear and smooth while flying at slower speeds but gets a little glitchy at higher speeds. ... "
Returns
21back, returned, sent, replacement, refund
+33%
-67%
" ... And sending it back. ... "
" ... Sadly, we are returning it. ... "
" ... Going to investigate further but if we can’t resolve it will return and exchange for a better one. ... "
" ... Total junk, returned it ... "
" ... Amazon ended up issuing a refund. ... "
" ... It took off and never came back!!!! ... "
" ... The second night I had it, it developed a mind of its own and flew into the desert never to return. ... I have the box with no product to put in it to return . ... "
" ... It had a mind of its own and took off, disappeared and despite our efforts to get it to return it certainly did not. ... "
Capacity
17family, fly, walls, roof, living room
+88%
-12%
" ... I used it inside my house for the first couple of days now my daughter wants one. ... "
" ... Get several if you are going away from the house to fly it. ... "
" ... He does flips with it and videos around our campus. ... "
" ... I started at 50% and have moved to 75% inside the house and ramp it up to 100% when outside. ... "
" ... Trying to learn in a fairly small yard. ... "
" ... No problem buzzing around the room without hitting the walls. ... Since flying it I have hit walls, ceilings, bushes, etc . ... "
" ... Hit a few walls and trees already. ... "
" ... It is very simple to operate and I am the hit of the apartment complex! ... "
Comfort
17drone, controls, stable, rotors, parts
+59%
-41%
" ... Easy to use, feels sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... I found to leave the left controller centered. ... "
" ... You can remove them when you feel more confident. ... "
" ... Its his first drone and first time with hand controls of this sort. ... "
" ... has survived long enough for me to get comfortable with the controls . ... "
" ... I have never had or flown one before and because of the head/headless mode it makes it super easy for beginners to fly. ... "
" ... Responds well and stable when holding position. ... "
" ... Certain parts fall off really easy, not sure if that's a good thing yet or not, just afraid he'll lose a piece- but the company does supply some replacement pieces so that's cool. ... "
Remote
14drone, control, respond, throttle, flying
+36%
-64%
" ... (The remote control would not sync with the drone.) ... "
" ... I turned both the remote and drone on ... Without me doing anything with the remote the blades whizzed into high gear and the drone took off, straight up into the sky. ... "
" ... Did not come down, remote didn’t control it. ... Remote descend button didn’t react and drone kept flying up. ... "
" ... It lost connection with the remote and flew away. ... "
" ... They are slow to respond to remote commands and the features like return home and tricks work poorly. ... "
" ... It took a long time for the drone to respond to the remote control. ... "
" ... The remote has a camera button to start a recording but I found it only worked intermittently and there's no real way of telling if the camera is recording when in flight. ... "
" ... The first time I operated the drone, I flew it for less than 10 feet high then it lost its connection with the remote and started to drift away, tried to reconnect and pressed the return button but didn't work at all, now its lost and I can't find it anywhere. ... "
Picture Quality
12pictures, video, takes, picture, videos
+92%
-8%
" ... The picture and video quality are pretty fuzzy. ... "
" ... The video and pictures it takes are of good quality. ... "
" ... Video n image quality is also good! ... "
" ... It takes some getting used to, but the videos and pictures are very clear. ... "
" ... It can takeS photos with sound. ... "
" ... My pictures and videos takings need more experience than I have had so far but will improve. ... "
" ... The picture quality was better than I expected. ... "
" ... The pictures are decent, more of a novelty really. ... The video actually looks better than the pictures. ... "
Storage
11video, micro sd card, memory, 4gb, microsd card
+82%
-18%
" ... It is a good flying drone, has a little video/picture camera on it with a removable 4Gb SD card, has a good controller with LCD indicator display, has an extra battery. ... "
" ... This one can take pictures and videos with a micro SD card inserted although we actually haven't used that feature yet. ... "
" ... Came with attached camera, a 4GB microSD card included, USB cable for charging batteries, an extra battery, a USB - MicroSD card reader phob, 4 extra rotors, 10 extra screws, 4 extra drive gears, and an easy to use remote. ... "
" ... Camera is just ok but it works well enough and comes with a 4gb memory card and a card reader. ... "
" ... The camera takes better video than I had expected and the kit includes a TF card and SD card reader. ... "
" ... Having tons of fun and enjoying the photo/video capabilities, it's funny to load the sd card to find what I've ended up with. ... "
" ... It came with items described and even upgraded micro SD card! ... "
" ... This one allows photo's and video's but they save to a memory stick (not included). ... "
Delivery
11arrived, delivery, since, received, later
+91%
-9%
" ... Thanks for the fast delivery! ... "
" ... I liked this product when I first received it. ... "
" ... 36 hours later, on a Sunday, it's on my doorstep. ... "
" ... The F181C was delivered perfectly and was a breeze to put together. ... "
" ... Arrived a day early and has been a pleasant surprise since. ... "
" ... Delivery, quality of product for the price was fair. ... "
" ... We received the replacement within days. ... "
Video Playback
7quality, good, videos, price, expected
+100%
" ... The F181C is a great little drone with decent video. ... "
" ... The video capability is pretty cool, too. ... "
" ... Video camera produced good movies. ... "
" ... We've also been impressed with the video. ... "
" ... As a beginner, I watched a few videos on YouTube to learn how to fly a quadcopter. ... "
" ... Very good video. ... "
" ... Good video quality as well. ... "
Video Recording
7camera, recording, quality, fun, footage
+100%
" ... The drone is wonderful to fly, the flip function is so much fun, and the camera and video recording abilities are wonderful. ... "
" ... Video camera produced good movies. ... "
" ... Besides, I have no interest in climbing up on the roof with an HD camera to take video. ... "
" ... I bought this for my son who is fond of video recording and taking aerial pictures. ... "
" ... The video/camera capture is ok quality. ... "
" ... The camera also records wavy footage when doing any maneuver but a hover. ... "
Gaming
6play video games, one, video games, video, though
+67%
-33%
" ... I will say though that the third time my son used it he dropped the controller on the ground and part of the joystick came off though it was still usable. ... "
" ... I had zero drone experience, never play video games, and usually not so great at remote controllers. ... "
" ... away from the video games! ... "
" ... Good to learn on and responsive controller. ... "
Sound Quality
6sounds, noise, motor, like, well
+67%
-33%
" ... The sound is okay . ... "
" ... It can takeS photos with sound. ... "
" ... A good electric motor sounds much quieter than one not so good. ... The cheaper ones sound like a sewing machine. ... "
" ... I like the sound of it: Not loud, just a nice propeller hum. ... "
Device Compatibility
6smart, much, get, want, link
+100%
" ... Excellent equipment to become professional in using these devices ... "
" ... You're now paired. ... Anyway, after pairing, I first fired it up in my house. ... "
" ... I like it so much I plan to also buy the one that can use a Cell Phone. ... "
" ... The big selling point to me is that it doesn't require a smart phone. ... "
" ... I had an immediate response via email. ... "
" ... I can actually watch the video on my Apple laptop which is good since Apple is picky about what you plug into it. ... "
Design
6looking, look, cool, looks, enjoyable
+100%
" ... It's also attractive. ... "
" ... cool looking and well made ... "
" ... It’s a beautiful build, practical design and one of the most enjoyable quadrocopters to fly!!! ... "
" ... Looks cool at night with the lights underneath. ... "
" ... I will definitely look for that feature on my next one. ... "
User Manual
5instruction, read the manual, important, sure to read, read
+60%
-40%
" ... Very easy and minimal set up with great and easy to use manual. ... "
" ... Although the product manual does not have enough details, it is quite easy to operate and flies very well. ... "
" ... With a little reading of the manual I was flying within minutes. ... "
Software Platform
5update, drone, user, trial, times
+60%
-40%
" ... It has crashed hundreds of times (due to user error) and still works great. ... "
" ... Ok, new update. ... "
" ... ***NEW UPDATED REVIEW*** ... "
Cables
5wires, camera, cables, would, wire
+20%
-80%
" ... Camera cables are very thin and because you have to take the battery out often, its quite susceptible to damage so be careful. ... "
" ... Had to purchase a solder iron to solder the tiny wires to the circuit board. ... "
" ... One of the battery terminal wires was missing. ... "
" ... The only thing I didn't like so much is the tight fit when putting in the battery with the wire connectors. ... "
Product As Described
5video, better, took, picture, decent
+100%
" ... Haven't looked at the pictures I took yet ... "
" ... The video and pics are better than expected. ... "
" ... He has even taken a couple of pictures. ... "
" ... Product is as advertised. ... "
" ... The pictures are decent, more of a novelty really. ... The video actually looks better than the pictures. ... "
Network
5signal, hit, flew, away, around
+60%
-40%
" ... Hit a few walls and trees already. ... "
" ... especially after this drone was repeatedly flown into walls, furniture, people and tumbled from 2 floors up. ... "
" ... No problem buzzing around the room without hitting the walls. ... Since flying it I have hit walls, ceilings, bushes, etc . ... "
Size
5smaller, small, drone, weight, one
+100%
" ... LIKE THE SIZE AND CAPABILITY. ... "
" ... Keep in mind this is a small drone weighing less then one pound. ... "
" ... Its a decent weight and well constructed! ... "
Display Clarity
4lights, drone, view, lcd, fly
+100%
" ... Not having the screen for the camera on our phone like the upgraded version does is annoying when trying to take a specific photo. ... "
" ... It is easy to fly, and the bright blue and red LED "nav lights" make orientation easy. ... "
" ... My son loves everything about it, he loves how it flies, how the LCD lights up. ... Looks great flying when the sun is going down, you can see the pretty LCD lights better. ... "
" ... I assumed the screen on the controller was meant for that purpose, but it just shows battery life/range info. ... "
Memory
3plenty, fun
+100%
" ... The camera does a decent recording job and comes with 4 GB of memory. ... "
Defective Delivery
3arrived, since, received, months, days
+33%
-67%
" ... First product arrived defective. ... "
" ... Arrived with broken part! ... "
Hair
3trim, well, flying, fly, drone
+33%
-67%
" ... Trim is not very effective and drifts a lot. ... Got it flying satisfactorily but the altitude doesn’t hold as advertised and I am constantly trimming to keep it from drifting in indoor flying. ... "
" ... Trim is completely off on this unit. ... "
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Size: 3937.01 meters