Customer Ratings & Reviews

I started out with the $50-60 drones and did not get more than a few short flights before they fly off, crash or get run over by a car. It turns out that GPS is the real difference maker with these drones if you actually want something that you can use over and over again. The size also made a big difference in my experience. The smaller and lighter F19 or similar seemed to get bullied a bit by any little gust of wind but once I tried the F28 for the first time I was blown away by how much more stable the drone is and the overall ease of use and far more fun. The GPS not only makes it more stable in flight but will auto-pilot if disconnected or prompted to do so. "Going Home" mode bring the drone back to where you started your flight from should the signal get disconnected or you lose sight of it.

This drone is so much fun to fly and is a quality drone at an affordable price. I highly recommend this drone if you are looking for flying fun for your kids! This drone is ready to fly right out of the box, no extra batteries needed. It's easy to operate and takes off after a simple calibration, making it perfect for beginners. I didn't find the calibration troublesome, firstly because it doesn't take much time, and secondly because the calibration is to make the drone smooth and problem free for the rest of the flight. The drone is responsive, the controls are simple very easy to use and fully functional. Comes with two batteries, a cool flight remote and extra replacement parts. Customer service was quick to respond, I noticed on my first two flights that the screen could get a little stuck, I asked customer service and got a quick response, the drone needs to be kept away from sources of interference or it will be affected, the area I chose to fly was next to a utility pole and this may have caused the problem. After I changed the location the problem didn't occur, the picture is great and the speed is very good, it's like you have full control. Overall, I love this product, it's definitely worth every penny and makes a great value and fun gift for the kids!

This is my second Contixo drone, and I'm really impressed with this brand. My first one didn't have GPS, so I went for this model with the 2K camera and GPS for more fun. I just fly it around my countryside for fun, and the one key takeoff and return features are my favorites. Simply press a button, and it takes off and hovers a few feet up. When I hit return, it comes back to the takeoff spot and lands right there. The GPS works great and keeps it steady outdoors, even in windy conditions. The brushless motors make a big difference too, this one doesn't drift off in the wind like my last one, which I'm really happy about. Setting up the GPS and compass calibration takes a bit more time than my first drone, but it's not a big deal since it makes the flight way more stable. The upgraded 2K camera is awesome, so much better than the 1080P one! The range is also way further than my old one, haven't even hit its limit yet (mostly because I'm a little nervous to fly it too far!). Overall, super happy with this upgrade, it was worth it!

I had never bought a drone before, but I decided to get this one with GPS to enjoy a safer flying experience. After receiving it, I carefully read the manual, and it wasn't as complicated as I expected. During my first try, I found the preparation steps actually flowed well, with no issues here. However, I couldn’t get any GPS signal at first, so I contacted customer service. They quickly responded, and I learned GPS can only be detected outdoors, it won’t work indoors! My second attempt went smoothly, the drone was ready for takeoff in no time, and it was easy to control by simply moving the joystick. The 2K camera is plenty high definition for me, giving a bird’s-eye view of everything I wanted to see. Just as advertised, the GPS lets the drone return to the takeoff point if the battery runs low, which is perfect!

This is the first GPS drone I've purchased. Previously, I bought three drones without GPS, and none of them could fly stably outdoors. I'm very satisfied with this drone. Although I need to spend 2 more minutes on preparation before flying, the flight is very stable, and it seems to have quite powerful propulsion. The flight time of nearly half an hour is sufficient for me, and the presence of GPS ensures it can return safely. I think it's definitely worth the price to get this drone.

First and foremost, the 2K drone impresses with its exceptional performance and versatility, which is no less impressive for amateurs and professionals alike. It comes with HD 2K resolution for stunning video quality and crisp images, the drone is capable of capturing breathtaking landscapes, dynamic sporting events or unforgettable family moments in stunning clarity. The drones all feature advanced anti shake technology, even though it's not as effective as with a gimbal, but is good enough to capture smooth images, which is essential when producing professional content. In addition, the perfect combination of one key takeoff and landing, intuitive controls, and automatic flight modes make it easy for even beginners to master and for advanced pilots to get their hands on. Thanks to its lightweight design, it further lightens the load in terms of range, allowing me to enjoy longer flights and shoots without worrying about battery life. In addition, the real-time footage and easy sharing options add to my convenience; and to be sure, it's easy to show off my adventures on social media with a great user experience. This drone combines high-quality images, ease of use and innovative features. Anyone willing to fly to the skies will find a drone like this a great investment.

I was pretty lost on which drone to buy as a beginner, but after a lot of research, I went with this one. The easy controls and stability really stood out. After charging the batteries, I followed the instructions, and my first flight went smoothly without even needing a phone connection. The app setup was quick too, just make sure to give it the necessary permissions, and don't let it auto-switch Wi-Fi networks, or you might lose the camera view. Once everything was set, a single button got the drone up in the air! It's super responsive but still easy to handle, and it stayed steady even in a bit of wind. Overall, this is an awesome beginner drone!

I bought this thinking it would be a lower priced alternative for a DJI. The labeling and product description talks vaguely about a gimbal. It does have a 2 axis gimbal, however I need a more stable imaging when flying. It’s an okay drone if picture quality is not needed, however I would try to find a 3 axis gimbal drone for ultra smooth shots. It handles wind speeds up to 5-7 miles but nothing over that. Battery power is okay get extras. Flying it is super easy with the app. Just be mindful of wind speed and calibrate it every time you fly it.

I got this little gadget ready for my upcoming trip and received it quickly. I ran into some issues while connecting it, but customer service promptly answered my questions. The order of operations is crucial! Since it was my first flight, I was worried it might be difficult to operate, but it turned out to be surprisingly easy! I'm more than willing to recommend this product to all my friends!

Great for a first drone. Takes some practice to learn how to use but still very user friendly. Would recommend as a starter drone.

Bought as a Christmas gift for my son!! Great 1st drone!! He loves it.

I recently got into drones and I feel it's a great activity for just about anyone. You can get the cheap drones for like $40 and really expensive ones for $1000 or so. This one fits very comfortably whether you're a novice or an intermediate drone user. I own a DJI drone and it works great. Great battery life, great features and just overall really fun to use. Downside is that it's $2k-$5k depending on which model you get. This Contixo drone has most of the features a higher priced drone would have at nearly 1/10th the cost. Sure, it's not some high end model but, to start with or use as a secondary drone, it's great. You get everything you need to start flying right out of the box. Everything comes in a nice little carrying case too. You get the drone, battery, controller and cables to start off with. This model utilizes your smart phone so you'll have to provide that. Probably one of the nicest features of this drone are the different flight modes. You get a few different mode like Follow Me, Way Point as well as a selfie mode which is pretty cool. My favorite would have to be the Follow Me mode when walking to the woods. Connectivity seems pretty good. This model has some decent range (1700ft) so you'll be able to get high enough to take advantage of the drone. The pictures/vids are pretty good, not great, but good enough for just about anyone. Probably the biggest downside is the battery life on this drone,. It's good for about 25 minutes or so. If this is something you're going to invest in then getting additional batteries would be my recommendation. That said, if you're looking to get into drones and don't want a super cheap one, this would be a great entry level drone for you. Decent features but at a reasonable price

Great drone. Slightly difficult to get the connections right but once finished all was well!

The F28 drone comes in a simple and easy to open box after removing the shipping film. Opening the box, you’re greeted the device neatly packed away in its travel case and bagged to ensure it is safe in transit. In the Box/Travel Case. The travel case is a re-enforced soft case. Within it, you will find the drone, a pre-installed batter with foam to keep it from locking into the drone. The drone controller, folded up all neat and placed into its storage location next to the drone. There’s a small zippered storage area where the charging cables are stored. Extra set or propellers, and additional shipping foams to protect the controller. In the box itself, you will find your standard set of instructions and additional company supporting documents and finally a drone landing pad. Drone/Control Assembly. This is a backpack drone, no real assembly required. What does need to happen is unfolding each of the drone arms prior to flight ensuring they lock into place. The drone control does need to be unfolded also, while placing your phone into the drone mobile device holder located on the controller itself. Fully charge the battery prior to first use. Install the Contixo App from your device’s app store; my case was the Google App Store. App Use. The app has lots of options that tie to the drone and allows you to take to drone from novice mode to advanced based on the user, giving you more control options over the drone. There are instructional videos and additional options to learn how to use and control the dron in addition to a training/learning feature. General Use. The F28 drone came with only 1 battery, and takes around 2-hours to obtain a full charge, giving you approximately 30 minutes of flight time. From out of box to normal use, I noted only getting 20-25 minutes of flight time at times. This needs to change, by including a secondary battery to gain almost a full-hour of flight time or faster charge times. It’s inconvenient to have only one battery and need 2-hours to charge before next use. This is especially if you are on a location for any reason trying to film and photo. Battery timing does vary depending on how much you move the camera while using the drone. The drone battery uses the latest generation connector for charging; USB-C while the controller uses a Micro USB to charge; hence the reason for two different cables. With today’s standards, its interesting that there are two different cables needed to charge your device and controller. The GPS feature for following is nice and return-home is great. There’s programable 1-click flight modes, this is outside of the basic ones included. Perhaps one of the features I enjoyed the most is the “return home” feature as the drone notes its GPS take-off point and will return to this same location when signaled. Overall, the drone is well built, priced, easy to fly, is a quadcopter setup drone with various functions to choose from. This drone would be a great purchase for anyone starting to out with droning filming and use to even just needing something at a low cost for travel without worry about a high loss value.

The best products I ever had! I is rhe first time i fly the drone. I love it!

I’ve got an FPS drone, that takes a bit to set up and I’d be a lot more upset if it got damaged letting someone “try it out”. So, I thought I’d pick up a simple and more reasonably priced drone to use for fun and let others try. I landed on Contixo – F28, as it didn’t require registration and was for “14+”, which I hope means it was easy enough for most to use. Pros: - Easy app setup and pre-flight steps. - Plenty of nice to have features. - No Registration is needed. Cons: - Plastic feels fragile and cheap. - Charge time on Drone battery is 3 hours for 25mins of flight time. - Flying is not stable; it takes practice to navigate accurately. Setup: Contixo included a convenient carrying case that fits everything: Drone, Controller, cables, instructions, and spare parts. On handling the drone and controller, I could tell the difference in quality, not in a good way. The build quality feels like cheap toy plastic, the kind you find on kid’s toys. When extending the arms on the drone and handles on the controller I was afraid I might crack the plastic due to how fragile it is. I noticed there were different USB ports for charging on the drone vs. the controller, I wish both would have been USB-C so you’d only need 1 cable to charge both and with most phones moving towards USB-C it would be one less cable to need. The drone battery and controller were pre-charged about 3/4ths, which was convenient to get started. But with only 1 drone battery, I’m concerned with the estimated flight time of 26 mins and a charge time of 3 hours that I’ll be waiting for the battery to charge more often than using it. I’m an android user, so I navigated to the Play Store to download the Contixo F28 app. I liked how simple it was, no sign up or added info is needed. Just install, allow permissions, and then you’re ready to go. Connecting to the drone worked easily for me, simply powered on the drone, connected to the drones Wifi after waiting for a moment, and then opened the app and clicked control. The order kind of matters, as I tried connecting a few times by opening the app then connecting the Wifi but couldn’t connect to the drone via the app or wouldn’t find the GPS. Closing the app and re-opening seemed to fix this. Controls: The controller didn’t feel good in the hands, more like a kid’s toy controller than a functioning controller. I was a little concerned about sticking my phone into the holder, it worked but I had to take my phone out of the case. The joysticks are not smooth, they give off the feeling of that extra controller you had for the “guest” when they came over. The controller worked well controlling the drone during flight, but I did notice some odd interference with the inputs I made verse how the drone reacted, sometimes as a lag or as not responsive. I couldn’t consistently replicate the issue, so I assume it was due to interference from another source nearby. The flight video feed worked surprisingly well; I didn’t have any issues seeing what the drone saw in near real time. The camera controls were quite useful, as being able to rotate the camera down allowed for keeping you in focus while using the Follow Me or Selfie Mode feature. The only issue I found with both modes is that the drone drifted badly, even when standing still the drone would have to correct its drift enough that any video feed would seem unsteady. This was with wind; I couldn’t image this drone handling even a light breeze. Pre-Flight: After connecting to the drone and opening the app, you will need to run through 5 pre-flight checks before the first flight. I had to restart the app a few times to get it to register the drone was connected for my flights, but once connected I had no issues staying connected. The way it lists these out in the manual seems like you can skip them, but the app kept reminding me to perform them before I proceeded. Each step required a specific press of the joysticks then a motion with the drone, or no motion for the GPS search. You can turn off the GPS if you cannot get signal or are flying indoors. After the checks, you just must pull the joysticks to the 7 and 5 o’clock positions to start up the propellers. This same trigger will also stop the propellers, which is helpful for when you inevitably crash on the first few attempts. Flight: It was easy to get off the ground, the “hover” only kind of hovered. More of a stead drift, but it was consistently off ground. I found that the F28 excelled at flying above things or in wide open space, but anywhere near obstacles or trees it tended to not have the necessary precision to avoid these objects easily. This was due in part to my inexperience with the device but also to the consistent drift. On the first flight, I avoided everything and just zoomed around above the houses and checked out the skyline. For the 2nd and 3rd flights, I tried flying closer to the ground and around the outside of the house but proceeded to crash every 5 or so minutes because I’d drift into something. I was pleasantly surprised at how durable the F28 was, I managed to not break any parts or propellers during any of the crashes. Feature: The 2K camera on the F28 is nice, I was able to capture both photo and video with it that were easily accessible on my phone. I was really surprised by the quality; the resolution made the city skyline really visible, and the color popped with the changing leaves. As mentioned earlier, the ability to move the camera really comes in handy, especially if you can get the drone to hover or use Follow Me to track you. The added features and modes were fun to try out, I was able to use the Follow Me, Selfie, and Orbit Modes during my flights. The Time-Lapse photography was only so-so because over ~25mins only so much happens but if you are tracking a busy area, then the photo might turn out better. The Panoramic Shooting was nice, but I had some issues with wind at the time, so the photo was a little off. I can imagine on calmer days the ability to take a full panoramic photo of a skyline or landscape would be amazing for any amateur photographer. Charging: Charging times are always the bane of drones, The Contixo F28 is no exception. And with only 1 Battery included, removeable and chargeable via USB-C, you will have to wait around for up to 3 hours for a full charge. You can order extra batteries on marketplace sites or from Contrixo, which will help cut down on waiting times. I found that most USB-A phone chargers work for charging the batteries, but the ones with a USB-C plug on the outlet wouldn’t work. I was able to charge the controller up in roughly 30 minutes and it lasted for 3 flights on a single charge. Far out lasting the drones battery. Conclusion: For a budget Drone targeted at kids, the Contixo F28 is not a bad drone nor is it all that difficult to set up and use. The app and controller are unpolished but work for what they need to do. If you are looking at this drone as your first drone or one for a first-time drone user, this wouldn’t be a bad option. Just note, it is not made or intended for any professional use, even for photography it is just okay mainly because it cannot stay perfectly still while flying. Would I recommend it? I would consider it for those who are on a tight budget. But if you have experienced higher end drones, I would recommend buying something else as you will be disappointed.

Bottom Line: The Contixo F28 drone is a good choice for beginners with an easy learning curve and solid set of features. Pros: easy to set up and fly; stable; good picture and video quality; can survive a crash Cons: drone and remote use different charging cables; seems to drift a meter to the left when stabilizing Review: The drone comes fully assembled and can be flown right out of the box (although the instructions recommending charging both the drone and controller fully first). There's a single button on the battery that allows you to see the charge level and turn the drone on/off. Before flying, you need to calibrate the drone, which the instructions clearly explain. Once connected to your smartphone (via WiFi) and GPS is set, you're ready to fly. There is a learning curve to flying compared to, say, an RC car, and I crashed both into my neighbors roof and the side of my house during my first two attempts. Fortunately, despite falling 15 feet and then smacking the side of my house, the drone only had a few scuff marks. It only took a few more attempts to build a moderate degree of confidence in my flying ability. Once in the air, the drone has very good stability and moves smoothly. It’s been windy here the past week, and the drone doesn’t shift much or have trouble flying despite some strong gusts. The 2K camera offers good picture and video quality, although you can definitely see a little bit of the fish eye effect given the wide angle of the lens. Also, the gimbal on this unit won’t compensate much for sharp movements (e.g., hard banks, spinning the drone), and so you might need to do some editing if there’s a lot of movement in your footage. Thus far, I have only identified two issues worth mentioning. First, one minor annoyance is that the drone battery charges via USB-C, whereas the controller uses micro-USB. The drone comes with both cables, but it would be simpler if they both charged off of USB-C. Second, and this might simply be a calibration issue on my part, but whenever I park the drone, it stabilizes about a meter to the left. This makes it a little bit of a challenge if I’m trying to precisely place the drone, say, over the landing pad.

I’ve been itching for a drone for a lot of years and tried to scratch that itch with “toy” drones. They were difficult to fly, had poor cameras if at all and the batteries could barely last 10 minutes. Thankfully the Contixo F28 is none of that. The F28 comes completely assembled but it did need charged. Charging the batteries took about three hours for both the drone and controller. The drone uses a USB-C to USB-A cable but only works with 5 watt chargers or smaller. I did try high-speed USB-C chargers and cables with no success. The controller uses a micro-usb cable and takes about 30 minutes. It's disappointing that the drone and the controller use separate cables to charge. Initial calibration took about five minutes and was simple. I did have difficulty with the GPS signal. In multiple locations all I could manage was “geomagnetic interference” which I thought odd as I have no trouble with GPS on my phones, cars and laptops. I am also in a flight-restricted area and while no registration or licensing is required, I can’t help but wonder if this might be the reason. Needless to say, so far, I am unable to utilize the many GPS based features of the drone like follow-me, point of interest and return to home. Turning the GPS off, I was able to fly without issue and quite pleased with how I did. The F28 is easy to fly and maneuver and the controls are responsive. I got about 25 minutes of flying time over several flights before the battery needed charging. A second battery is a must if you are looking for longer outings. Fortunately, another battery wasn't difficult to find. I was really impressed with the photos taken with the F28. The 2K camera has a wide angle view and the pictures and video are crisp and clear. In addition to photos and videos you can do time-lapse and panoramic shots as well. The remote controller charge lasted through several flights. It has a pop-up holder for your phone. My iPhone 14 pro with a slim case just fit in it. While the drone itself is well built the controller looks and feels a little cheap but it worked fine. It also has two fold out pieces on the bottom side to make it easier to hold. I found it comfortable without them. Everything comes in a nice carry case and you get a replacement set of propellers. Overall I am happy with the Contixo F28 drone. It's the right features at a great price. I would recommend it to a friend.

I picked up the Contixo F28 because I need to familiarize myself with drones for work. Up until this point I have had no hands on experience with them, and I'm still not 100% on them but this drone did well on getting my familiar with basic operations and flight control. Overall I think this is an OK product, but only OK. I'll do a quick breakdown of pros and cons before going in depth. Pros Lightweight making it easy to carry and also you dont have to register it Surprisingly Durable Comes with spare parts Cons Battery Life and Form Factor Bulky cheap feeling controller Control App is very unpolished Wifi reception very limited So, overall the build of the drone itself is pretty nice. It comes in a low sheen metalic finish (though I'm not positive of the material), the arms for the motors fold in really easily and the blades are really easy to replace for when you accidentally break one. The controller on the other hand is extremely bulky to the point of being uncomfortable to hold. It does have a lot of buttons on it to perform various functions with the drone which is nice (camera control for instance). It has extensions on the bottom to make it more comfortable to hold, but honestly I think they need to go back to the drawing board with it. The holder for the phone does surprisingly hold my S24 Ultra which is a relatively large phone, but its at its limit doing so. The drone itself works pretty well. When starting it up you should calibrate the compas/gyro and GPS which are fairly simple to do. From there you can go flying, no need for the App. You can take pictures with just the controller, but I feel thats a little pointless given you can't tell the drones perspective without it. The durability of the drone is pretty good. I've wrecked the drone 3 times so far, and no damage to anything besides some minor scratches. It even turns itself off when it wrecks which is convenient. The blades also didnt harm my dog when he jumped up to attack it. Where this thing falls apart for me is in battery life and the app. The battery life on this lasts about 30-40 minutes depending on how you're flying. If you're going low and slow it lasts a bit longer. If you're flying really fast (like chasing your kids around) then it drains faster. The problem is that it uses a proprietary battery that fits into the body and you only get one. So you get 30 minutes of play time before having to charge for 3 hours. Not very useful for expeditions. Then the app. The localization is well enough but there are times when it will make you chuckle with some of the things it says. It has an auto return feature that will take it back to where it took off from, but the problem with that is it will go directly there. So if there is an obstacle, well its going to hit it. I also had a problem with the auto landing. I took off from my patio table, then told it to land, which made it veer off towards the ground instead, causing it to hit one of my chairs. Finally there is the reception. In order to use the drones camera you have to connect your phone to the drones wifi. This is a problem because the range and quality of signal isn't great. I would get maybe 100 meters before it would get pretty unusable. Then when it is close, the latency is bad making it almost impossible to fly with its perspective. The interface isn't that great, being pretty cluttered and unintuitive. There are lots of features within the app, but due to weather in Oklahoma lately I haven't been able to fly much to test them out. The drone does have follow mode and way points, but it lacks the accident avoidance you'd find elsewhere making it dangerous to use in my area. Those may be great features but I wouldn't want to put something into automation mode that couldn't avoid things like trees. Overall I think for the price its fair. The drone flies well enough, able to keep itself relatively stable. But I think people really wanting to get into drones are going to find it very lacking when it comes to the battery life and app performance

The Contixo F28 GPS Drone is one of the best beginners drones I have ever owned. It’s compact, flies well and takes exceptional video. This drone is very reasonably priced and packs a lot of features. Its easy to fly even on windy days. Making the decision to purchase this drone really easy. One of my favorite features of this drone is the flight range and battery life. I was able to fly this drone around my 80-acre property and check out the damage caused by the hurricane. Having the ability to scout my property and assess the damages was amazing. I got some very good quality videos that helped me see what cleanup was going to be like before leaving my yard. It took about 15 minutes to navigate my property and when the Contixo returned to home and I still had good battery life left. This leads me to the brilliant quality of the camera. Due to capability of manipulating the camera angle I was able to get great shots of the carnage. The camera in this drone shots at 2k so the video quality is top notch and it comes in at HD. So, the arial video produced by this drone is on par with some of the much more expensive drones. The stability is great and that’s due to the fact that this drone uses GPS to orient itself. When I was hovering around to get footage, even with the winds, my video was super stable. I would fly my drone over an area and take 360-degree video of the area and the footage was as if I had this thing on a tripod. Once I had all the footage that I wanted I just hit the return to home button and this drone did everything without any input from me return precisely where I had launched it from. I monitored all of this footage captured by the drone on cellphone. The live feed to my phone was extremely good. Being able to see exactly what my drone saw helped me navigate. I was able to use my phone to make precise maneuvers gathering the data needed to plan out what course of action I needed to take in order to get my land back up to my standards. The Contixo F28 drone packs many more features, but those are the features that I found the most useful. I 100% endorse this drone. It’s packed with many useful features and can be used by beginners or even professionals. For the low cost of this feature packed drone, I will be getting one for my nephew. This is going to make a great Christmas present. Don’t let this little gem pass you by.