Wow! $30 4K Drone - S96

[@tonyoman5018]

Got this for my little brother to fly and it is fantastic, so freakin easy to connect to which was the clincher. Best budget drone hands down

[@x8396]

very bad, doesn't connect to wifi, connected once, and never again it showed up in my wifi networks list, also the Obstacle avoidance head popped out

[@tonyoman5018]

@@x8396 the head plugs back in with a little wiggling, as for the network issue I haven't had that idk 😐

[@inadad8878]

I have been flying for over a decade and I cannot believe this cost less than a delivery pizza

[@baddriving3966]

Has anyone got this to connect to an iPhone? I can find the network FLOW_4k_xxxx but no IP is allocated so DHCP isn't working. Maybe if someone who has got it to work can check the IP address, Subnet and Server/Gateway IP addresses then I can try and manually connect?

[@andyl6416]

@@baddriving3966I know some people have had connection issues and they have turned off mobile data and have connected. May not work for you but might help others🙂

[@G3sgofast]

Ordered one. It came in a reasonable amount of time. For a $30.00 (or so) drone this is a great buy. Handles well. As for the camera. NOT 4K. period. Having said that this is the BEST $30.00 camera drone I have gotten so far and I am pleased with the purchase. Our snow is gone but I have used the drone outside on bright, sunny days and haven't experienced any blown out exposures.. When I first received this unit the pictures were just 'ok' In looking at the camera I noticed there was a bluish 'film' on the lense. There was no 'tab' to aid in it's removal so I was undecided if it should come off. Throwing caution to the wind (and possibly $35.00 + ) I carefully took it off. The pictures were markedly better without the film! Should I have removed it? Only time will tell.... So far I would rate this TOY drone an A+!

[@nebaicita]

Hi pls tell battery duration tks

[@jordanbabcock9349]

@@nebaicita batter charge time 1 minute and only charge once. Lasts forever

[@xohealthy]

@@G3sgofast are you able to wire sky transfer the videos to your phone? I am trying to edit them in iMovie. Thanks in advance!

[@crystalclearwindowcleaning3458]

I agree this one seems to be better than the other one. I have a nice high-quality camera drone but I'm tempted to buy this one just to play with.

[@richardevans6955]

Last bought mini drones some 4 yrs ago. Pretty quickly each one fell into disrepair, but I kept the bits intending to mend them one day. Saw the remnants today and thought, what's new. Your amazing vids came up on a search, this S96 seems irresistible. So now going to throw away the old rubbish, and awaiting delivery from China. How things have improved over 4yrs. Grt work sir.

[@gamingguru2k6]

I think a lot of people don't appreciate how great of a toy this is for $30. Mostly people who know nothing about drones couldn't appreciate this.

[@andyp.4205]

I wish at this drone when I started flying. Instead I bought a Cheerwing Syma X5SW and put in up in the wind a bit and could not bring it back and got stuck in a 50' oak tree. I did buy the green one and realize it's fun toy for indoors. Great stuff Steve, thanks.

[@cooliipie]

It's 30 bucks. Get it.

[@scottthomas8136]

Great job. Thanks to this review, I just bought my first non DJI drone I’ve ordered in years. I figured “What the heck? Even if it’s junk, at that price, I don’t care!”

[@chase1535]

Got it.....adding another to my collection, nice preview, and i agree, this ones looks like the better of the 2. Like the obstacle avoidance setup on this one.

[@irgtk]

We are doomed. No way to compete with that price. I would like to see what this company could offer for $300 US. Nice review Captain.!

[@Matanumi]

The answer? Not much different to anything bugs OR SJRC does

[@SMKYSALMN]

@@marcoreviews Temu has srjc, and these drones he bought as well as many others. Im not trying to promote the app or get u to use my code but I have gotten a $280 (SJRC F11S)drone for free as well as a $130 drone (ls38) and the ones that he has

[@nicksavage4763]

@@marcoreviews TEMU has some interesting products at low prices, At your own risk of them collecting your information, that is probably ok for now. as with anything online use due care

[@royk1374]

10 of those

[@RazzleBloq]

@@royk1374 lol

[@mattmoore198]

I just finally got my Cetus X a couple days ago. Bought extra batteries and have been having a blast. Got a little too cocky for a minute and decided to throw it in Manual mode. I get about 2 tricks out before it goes off the rails. I went to fly forward and started hitting front flips and crashed and realized Manual means Manual… you gotta do everything. Duh. Gonna take some practice but the practice is the fun so win/win

[@Steve-Cross]

A much better low light camera, but struggles in bright sunlight. Especially with snow on the ground. It is hard to retrieve information in post, if the image is blown out. Imagine it would work better, on an overcast day. Very good value for $30. Thank you captain. 😊

[@mattgiles1667]

Thank you Captain! You are the man -Who knows all, sees all, tests all, so we don't have to waste our time and $$$. Thank you again Captain!!!

[@fasttrackblastback8286]

It's to do with the white balance in the camera, which can be altered after in editing or digitally in the camera somehow I imagine.

[@derekpayne7469]

That's impressive for 30 bucks.

[@Itz_Jojo1]

Yea man

[@FrogFarmRecords]

This video convinced me to buy this. It just came in. I even bought extra batteries. It is a sunny day. I’m pretty excited.

[@kts8806]

Great little Drone for my grandson to start with. Thanks for the reviews!!!

[@dowdwm]

Thank you! I have the DJI Mini SE 2 and absolutely love it. I bought it for the PREPPER in my blood....you know - Surveillance, Survival, Situation Awareness, etc. My grand daughters are always asking to fly it and being cautious I have not permitted this yet. SO after watching your review I purchased the S96. It Arrived today and boy is it fun. The girls will be staying with us this weekend and I can't wait to introduce it to them. I must admit that my first flights included immediate crashes into various places in my family room. ENTIRELY MT FAULT!!! I did not have one of the arms fully clicked into the proper position. DUH! Correcting this it took off and I annoyed the hell out of my wife...LOL Somehow she does not appreciate the FUN FUN FUN that I was having. Since this little guy has lights I can annoy the neighbors cats at night to keep them out of my yard. For $30 I'm thinking about buying a fleet. I wonder if more than one drone can connect to one controller? Would be cool to fly in formation to annoy the cats and my wife. Well in the end this guy is going to be more mine than the grand kids. SORRY GIRLS!

[@a1ankaymusic]

If you’re a prepper you’d know your dji drone relies on technology that would be obsolete come a disaster or apocalypse. It’ll be useless. Just like a cell phone. Id recommend an older dji like the phantom 2. I have one. Can attach a new go pro. Whatever you want. Flies using rc. No WiFi no satellites needed

[@donegalrediscovered3309]

☘️ I actually bought one after your review .. I have higher end drones but as an ornament alone it looks cool .. It nearly makes me wish DJI put in that loop feature on the Mini 2.. would be fantastic addition to the FPV mode .. also for a beginner who doesn’t want to spend a fortune it looks a great drone or to introduce your kids to flying without breaking the bank .. Thanks again for another great review ..😀👍

[@chippywarren9706]

Excellent little toy, well probably more than a toy even at this price. Good learning tool I think. Thanks very much again 👍

[@CheapCheerful]

Great, no nonsense video. Good work.

[@Liferoad371]

I am 64 and not looking for a drone, but I just bought one, you are a great salesman.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Hmmm.... my next career will be in the Used Car Salesman market. Hope you are enjoying the drone.

[@ericpe2.12]

Excellent petit drone pour débuter, et génial pour le prix👍 😉

[@Oldgreycowboy]

Thanks Capt !!!! For $30 I think this one will be added to my fleet.

[@germanbanuelos4036]

Nice little toy for indoor use after some much rain!! Thank you Captain...

[@mattgiles1667]

I gotta get me one of them. I've been practicing with a HEYGELO SIRIUS P90. Don't know what I'm doing wrong. I think I got a clunker. But $30 is a heck of a bargain for that baby. Love your videos by the way, very informative. Stay cool Captain.

[@SpartanOfLuxon]

That is actually insane value for $30. To think for the price of a neck pillow you could get a fully functional camera drone

[@daniDEE_tv]

First time on the subject and you happen to be the first video on most affordable mini pocket drones for begnniers, Great presentation, subscribed

[@GHOOGLEMALE]

Just bought one, and yes discount code worked so great thanks - My Grandson will love it

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

I have been interested in getting a drone but really don't want to spend a lot of money on one because I have rubbish coordination. I can see this one being a useful thing for me to see how I get one, whether I can control one and whether I can stay interested enough to buy myself something more expensive . If it turns out that it's not my thing after all, it won't give me financial nightmares when I donate it to a local charity shop or give it to some kid. Thank you so much for making these videos.

[@bobbyedal2737]

Hi Captain. Really enjoyed watching this mini budget drone video review. Its amazing what technology can do these days. If any of these drones had been available for Christmas back in the sixties, i would be the most popular guy at school!!. My Space Hopper and hot wheels cars didn't quite cut it 😄. And so for that reason only... I'm going to buy one. Wish me luck on the popularity stakes. 🤞

[@alexgray6082]

Well this video definitely answered my earlier question! Thanks for the great review!

[@jman0542]

I just ordered one, thanks for the great video. I would love to see what you can get for under 100 cdn as a step up in the hobby. I have a tiny one me and my son have been practicing one. This one is a step up for sure.

[@theboycave777]

Best drone ever, beats the h111 so bad! Really amazing for 30$! Thanks for the vid Captain!

[@lasersbee]

3:00... Can't understand what walking around a hovering Drone accomplishes ? Except maybe "see no strings attached"...

[@briandolson2941]

👍Camera on the S96 is definitely much better indoors at least! Pretty impressive for $30!

[@edshystee]

I’m sooo glad that I clicked this video! To start off, the title of your video made me click on it right away. Who doesn’t want that? 🤣 I like the way you presented the drone and I was impressed by your videography skills as it was easy to watch. Top quality stuff is why I subscribed immediately. Keep it up bro🙏🏼

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thank you & welcome to the channel

[@L2eedy87]

You earned yourself a subscriber with this video. Im going to order one friday, just what I needed in a cheap drone, Im only about 6 months into this world, started with a mavic air that lasted 5 flights before I had it fall to its death, replaced with a spark that flew off first flight due to wind, I got a "cheap" drone at next a vti fpv duo which i was just getting comfortable with, took it off a mountain said and couldnt get it back 3rd drone down.... This will be perfect! a decent little drone that wont make me sick to my stomach if or when something happens to it and can be replaced until im not a total failure of a pilot. THANK YOU

[@andrewmaw3345]

not bad at all for my kids. Im going to pick this up. They can fly this when ive got mine out and the keep asking to use lol.

[@MountaineerFPV]

I very much appreciate when you are critical, even though you dont buy or let junk be sent to you 👊

[@Janggut40]

Thank you for the review. Fresh and easy to understand

[@SmallCityProductions]

I'm shocked how good the quality is. I own a mini 3 pro and the video from this thing definitely isn't 4k but it is really good for it's price.

[@d.a.8581]

Hello I've been following all your reviews for like the last 3 years and I absolutely appreciate you and your willingness to share your thoughts and experience. I purchased this drone just for fun based only on your review. Thank you again for being you

[@cephlopodic]

very cool cpt. clear concise fun!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Much appreciated!

[@georgejohnson4429]

I was excited about the review on this drone. I have 2 DJI drones that I can't fly at my house because I live too close to 2 major airports. I ordered what I thought was the same one that you reviewed. It said 2 cameras in the add and that I could upgrade to 2 4K cameras for $10 more. It arrived yesterday and the model I received was different than the one you got. Only a forward pointing camera installed without the downward pointing camera and the one I got does not snap into the controller like in your review. Also one of the batteries was in 2 pieces and I had to snap it together. It flies fine and I am happy with that, but I do feel a little like it was a bait and switch.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I'm not sure what the heck Banggood is doing there.

[@FetchTheCow]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 It gets worse. I tried to order an S96 today (11 May 23) and got it in my cart. $26.99 including a new customer credit of $4, plus shipping. I can't check out because "0 pcs left for deals price." It's in stock. The non-deal price (MSRP) is $62.99, with no clear way to order it at that price, which I wouldn't pay. More Bait and Switch.

[@trebor239]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Probably a warehouse person packing the wrong item.

[@sidekick96734]

Amazing how much technology you can get for $30. I'm not saying that it's a mind blowing drone or anything, but for a the price you're getting a lot. It's enough to keep a grown man busy for a while.

[@Flash1857]

Thanks for the review and links

[@willrine8614]

Fun video ! 😃 Thanks Steve!

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent Tutorial and Review Video. Thank You Steve.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good review and this 1 is a lot better than the first 1 you reviewed. Nice 1 Steve

[@olabergvall3154]

Very nice review Captain! Now I think I want one of these, though I don't know why exactly. Maybe just keep it on display and fly it around the house occasionally ☺️😏

[@Cypher81]

My 1k drone dont have zoom so that's good😅for 30$. Great video again capitain love the hour you upload it thanks for the work you do on your videos🫡👍🦾

[@dronesayeview]

Digital zoom isn't really a feature since even if your don't doesn't have a zoom as you claim, you can just zoom in post as it is identical.

[@Cypher81]

@@dronesayeview im totally new in the drone hobby and i was really expected a zoom on mine 😅 my bad . So that's the Dji fpv drone and i love it so much even with out zoom😍

[@dronesayeview]

@@Cypher81 The FPV is a very different style of drone. FPV drones are more about action shots with low flying. Zoom belongs more with the GPS drones like your Mavic series drones but even then, most of them still only have digital zoom.

[@Cypher81]

@@dronesayeview thanks for the tips now i know and understand more the wolrd of drone im more familiar with rc helicopter and plane but life is life work injury lost my left parts bellow to elbow cant fly anymore giving&selling all my collections in 2015 And thanks Dji for invented this awesome controller i throwing myself on that drone because of the motion controller thinking it was bindable with other DJIdrone than Avata but no IMPORTANT TO KNOW IF SOMEONE LISTEN AND ARE INTERESTED .😉when i fly this crazy drone i dont think 1 sec of the zoom even in normal mod. One think is bad for me no accro mod with it. Anyway that not my thing 😆🦾🦾so i got mio electric hand by ottobock 🦾🦾i cant fly with it not enough feeling on the fingers🦾🤏🤌Hey have a hood flying day

[@toonman361]

Couple of things to add to your very thorough review. The camera seems to be overly sensitive to light although the snow reflects so much light as to be a distraction. Not a fair contrast assessment. There may be a way to adjust that. Your living room is very low contrast and probably not the best to use in a camera demonstration. The end table lights somewhat blend with the light blue wall and the de-saturated couch. The only thing in the living room frame with any contrast are your side pillows and even then, they are low contrast colors. The camera did okay with the inside flight where we see a fluted door frame in more natural lighting. Cheap cameras often do better in natural, bright light. I agree that the customer gets a lot of features in this drone but it's use is limited to very specific environments for the best picture. Thanks again.

[@Starretsfootball]

What would u recommend for a better camera quality maybe a little extra money

[@danieljames8095]

Most youtube personalities annoy the living shit out of me. This guy here is supurb at staying consice and logically assessing which content to elaborate on while trusting his audiences intuition. Keep up the good work. Your balance is on point.

[@johnericksen2278]

I bot this one. Came to a little over $38 US. Took a awhile to get here, but all's good!! THAMK'S Captain!!!!!

[@mikespeedyfpv321]

Cool little drone great review 👍🏻

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Always good information nice set up

[@m.brillon8808]

SOLD! Great little drone for about 50 bucks Canadian. Thanks for the review. Take care from Canada eh!

[@dssm25]

Hard to believe they can give you so much for so little 👍

[@romper4444]

Yes it goes to show how little the cost is to produce various vehicles throughout the hobby nowadays, just imagine the 1000 dollars traxxas charges for an x-maxx, makes ya realize they probably cost them 50 bucks to make.

[@Madvizion]

To a 10 yr old this is top shelf! And at that price I won't swim in regret when said 10yr destroys it.

[@nightlightabcd]

First thing one should consider about buying a drone, can you get aftermarket blades, guards and motors for it?

[@bingbang3318]

Yes they cost $30 and come with a drone attached

[@rythemzlatin]

😂😂😂

[@mikeelley2131]

it's really cute n nice drone❤

[@xtremefight]

That Hassle-Bad camera is a bit of a Rorschach test but as you said, what do you want for $30? I've seen several others that are close to $200 that weren't much better.

[@aaravjagasia584]

I was wondering which drone your think is better, the s99 or the s96. Also would you happen to know the wifi protocol that the s96 uses?

[@GoneFishingWithDiaz]

I enjoy watching your reviews and have for years. What’s the flight time? Thanks Captain!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

This one is just under 10 minutes

[@Filipendo]

Awww a little cute mavic3! And those amazing things, Its just so good

[@RazzleBloq]

Not really a mavic 3 but still cute 👍

[@Filipendo]

@@RazzleBloq i mean it looks like that, it has not features like DJI M3

[@RazzleBloq]

@@Filipendo true, it’s kinda like a mini toy version

[@xhappy425]

If you want to learn to fly drone or have fun flying one.. beginner drone would be nice.. and i hope they stop the false advertisement.. My first drone was E88 and it helped me familiarize myself to the drone

[@ChrisHalden007]

Great video. Thanks

[@Alexander_Bahgheera]

Indeed this little guy is fun, I’ll snag 2😮🎉 thank you sharing these

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good afternoon captain really cool drone nice review

[@kidchuckle]

great review. might have to get it to see if anything is living in the attic

[@briana6887]

great video

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks!

[@bobsastrophotography7812]

Hey Captain, which button on the remote control (of the S96) is actually the Obstacle Avoidance Button? My directions are in Asian & not real clear. Thanks for your time & efforts...

[@nucleargator1]

How long will the battery last? Is the drone strong enough to carry an extra battery, and have it wired in?

[@Capybara-Chronicles]

Thanks for this great advise 👍

[@jimanderson4865]

Hi Steve....As a lot of other comments....I like this one better.....Have a great week...👍

[@howardanthony1443]

Captain Drone I love your videosand I think This drone Is nice . What I don't like on drones today Is too many look the same , same style etc, Great Videos

[@cyberherbalist]

Nice! For that price could buy Xmas presents for everyone!

[@kurtzFPV]

If it recorded gyro info to stabilize the video and you could fit it with an nd filter for outside it would be awesome for the price.

[@bigman000]

so i have the dji mini 3 pro should i buy this? is it worth the upgrade?

[@RazzleBloq]

Absolutely not, the mini 3 pro is an amazing drone and this is a cheap 30$ drone toy. With the mini 3 pro you get cinema quality video so if anything it’s a giant downgrade.

[@rhulanikenneth6533]

hello Captain drone, the way you explain things wow, great work thank you Sir Captain Drone

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@miguelluismusic4181]

Can you review the 50 to 100 range hopefully one with self follow please Captain?

[@nicolass2bakedd]

please review the f196 drone

[@Techtrek2000]

Can you talk about p18 pro?

[@jeremymerrix6236]

Just received 2 of these. Tried 1 out seemed OK lights was flashing the whole time and can't tell if the batteries are charging...

[@steveyoutube1709]

After seeing your review I purchased it as my first drone. Easy to setup and fly One note, I didn’t see you remove the protective film from the front lense which make the images much clearer

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Such items are always removed before reviews (since I do this for a living for many, many, many years now, it is done... kinda like putting batteries in the remote or charging up batteries... all done before hand).

[@keathlbr]

Could you review jjrc x26?

[@jaziborilistyle5811]

waoo thats acually real good

[@christianromero6604]

Wow...ive been looking for a while.thabk u somuch..this is awesome...im buying the first one (first/ and then the otherone) or other..well whichever is available first....thisbis great...crap .did i miss if it records????

[@hijodieanque3548]

Do you a review for l600 pro max drone

[@colintingley6570]

I have just ordered one and was wondering if the camera can be upgraded

[@Robin_NX]

Hi friend this is better than the jjrc h111?thanks

[@Buckl]

what is the maximum size memory card that you can use for this?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Memory Card ???

[@Buckl]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 hi, does it use memory card for photos/videos?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

@@Buckl For $30, heck no

[@dalistuff]

Gr8 review!

[@philiproos9409]

Hello Captain dribble really great video loads of info and great presentation the wife loves you as well. Got a S69 because lost a HK WALLRUSS in a corn field spent 2 hrs after the initial flight trying to find it no luck, came back another 3 times about same time each visit still no luck and we had both seen it go in but as soon as we moved we lost orientation. A very good friend in our flying club said he would use his maverick drone to look for it. No lie He found it in 5 minutes so I have been enjoying your vids and got the S69 to learn with just 1 issue the app in my instructions dos not have the permission to set up the cameras, However I watched another vid on KZbin witch sorted some thing out with the WIFI but cancelled auto Collision but as you say well worth the outlay look forwards to more of your vids great stuff BY

[@Kevo20]

Awesome video, thank you. Can you move the camera on it or is it a fixed camera?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

You move the camera forward/down with your fingers.

[@billyjack2010]

How high will it fly and still be able to control it? Thank you.

[@timhills4808]

What setting u use ..when I lift off wants keep going forward won't stay put what do I need to do lol

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I think you need to learn how to fly a drone with the joysticks. The right joystick is your forward/back/left/right, so control the drone on takeoff with that joystick.

[@paulboardman01]

looks better than the other one

[@OccupiedMuffins]

I mean, the camera is bad but for a kid or just for fun or for experimenting to see if drones are you for you or whatever, it’s perfect.

[@baxtertribe9825]

Would you recommend this as a beginner drone?

[@robertparenton7470]

Thanks! I bought one!