Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you have no knowledge of drones and are looking to get a present and be the cool gift…look no further! The Snaptain SC5 Elite has a lot of features, can be flown with only the included remote, remote + smartphone, or smartphone only. This versatility means no restrictions for getting up and flying quickly. If you are looking to get into drone flying and don’t want an expensive overhead…this drone is good enough for you to determine that. Two reasons for the 3 Stars instead of 5 has to do with the drone drift and max distance. Some of this just has to do with the extreme light weight (145g according to specs) so it is going to get pushed a little easier and some drift should be expected. However, in my flying sessions the wind was not a factor and I found the drone to drift quite a lot. It seems to have a hard time when input has ceased after flying in a drifting pattern and trying to change direction. It will change direction, but it takes a very long time to do so, It is typically easier to just stop. However, this also poses an issue (same when just flying in a straight line), when canceling forward input, the drone will air break, but also continue moving in the same direction, then slowly begin to reverse. Again this is after no input has been given. It takes some time to get used to it and anticipate these extra maneuvers, but this also means you need an extremely large open area free of trees and houses. The box states Ages 14+, I think you could go younger; especially if the kid likes to play Super Smash Bros. since the drone drift I find is similar to that game. Distance is said straight line 328ft and height is limited to 164ft, doing some math, it means at max height, max distance then is 284ft.. However, I find the drone begins to lose input at about 150 to 200ft. The remote will notify by beeps when signal has degraded, it also does so in the app. If you are at max height and flying away from yourself, you will reach the control limit range quicker. The drone limits its self from its height automatically and this barrier cannot be broken, however, distance from operator I found is theoretical and does not auto-stop the drone, as it just keeps flying on its own at that point. Any info in the segments below deemed negative are only meant to show the drone’s limitations. Remember, this is a toy and the features it offers are quite good. Please don’t expect qualities of a higher quality and subsequently a higher priced drone. Flight Time This is true to product info at 15 min and charge time is true to 160 minutes (~2.5hrs) @5v 2amp charger (I used a Samsung phone charger); manual states max is 5v 3amp with included cable. Video/Photo Quality This is a toy, that fact that it can do it is a plus, but don’t expect to get awesome shots. I used a SanDisk Ultra 32GB UHS-1 with write speeds of 100MB/s and a Samsung 32GB UHS-1 with write speeds up to 48MB/s. Both recorded the same quality of footage and both cards are well equipped to record at 1080p video with ease, but many of the videos had missing segments and were grainy. This is to be expected since the drone camera is not on a gimbal but a fixed arm that allows vertical rotation still but no stabilization. Discrepancies BB Webpage vs Guide Charge Time: 100 min vs 160 min SD Card: 128GB vs 64GB Accessories: Protective Propeller Guards vs no included propeller guards Battery: Printed Guide states when charging battery light on, finished off vs reality = charging Red, finished Green In App Guide and Tutorial Video is for Snaptain E20, not really an issue as basics are all the same. When the App is connected to the Drone the Snaptain E5C Elite model is shown in both image and name, but when not connectted the E20 is shown; there are navigation buttons that let you see other drones, but it does not change the video or guide. Controller: not so much a discrepancy but an omission that the drone can be flown with or without the included controller if a Smart Device is connected to the drone. Google Play Store states requires Android 4.4 or higher, but Guide states Android 8.0 or higher, my device used to test is running Android 11. The Snaptain SC5 Elite is a great starter drone or the "cool relative" gift and great for casual flying.

I recently had the opportunity to try out the SNAPTAIN S5C Elite Drone, and here's my experience with it. Ease of Use and Setup: The initial setup was incredibly easy. The drone comes with clear instructions, and the app is user-friendly and simple to navigate. Even as a beginner, I found myself ready to fly in no time. The controls are intuitive, making this drone perfect for those new to flying. Flight Experience: My first few minutes with the SNAPTAIN S5C Elite were smooth and enjoyable. The drone responded well to the controls and provided a stable flight experience. I was thrilled with how easy it was to maneuver and the quality of the video feed. Connectivity Issues: However, my excitement was short-lived. After about 10 minutes of use, the drone unexpectedly lost connection and drifted away into thick brush. Despite searching for two days, I couldn't locate it. This was quite disappointing, especially since I was looking forward to more time with it. Overall Impression: Despite the unfortunate incident, I would still recommend the SNAPTAIN S5C Elite Drone as an excellent starter drone. The ease of use, coupled with the user-friendly app, makes it a great choice for beginners. Final Thoughts: Even though I got this drone for free as part of a promotion and immediately lost it, I would consider buying it again. If I do, I might glue an Airtag to the bottom to prevent another lost drone situation. The SNAPTAIN S5C Elite has the potential to provide a fantastic flying experience; just make sure to take extra precautions to keep track of it.

It’s not bad for a first drone, very limited range, extremely limited altitude, maybe 75 feet. Battery last about 11 minutes in flight. Strong, yet this is PLASTIC, so beware! Ove flowj this dsily for 2 weeks now, its pretty fun for a low budgettt low range pocket drone. $70ish bucks? Worth it. Just don’t intentionally slam it into things and it will last a while. Careful on the controller, it’s fragile. You could do worse. If you’re looking to FLY RIGHT NOW, you can easily drive to best buy and and be in the air in an hour.

This is an easy to fly drone and seems very decent for the price, however. It is not clearly stated in the advertisement that you need Wi-Fi to use the camera. Therefore if you take the drone out and about without use of the camera the drone is all but useless. I'm very tempted to return the item due to this!

This drone is nice in terms of battery life and flight time. However, the camera does not seem to be 1080p with heavy grain. It rather resembles early 2000s mobile cameras. I knew I could not expect much from a drone in this price category, but the camera could be better.

Needs more controls on the controller for trim settings. It likes to wander left, best for indoor uses as it has no strength against a mild wind.

Files well In non windy conditions Camera is not good Fun toy

Ok, not bad for the price but you are better off with an older dji

Not so good, the quality is poor, difficult to manuver