Beginner GPS Camera Drone with Obstacle Detection - YLRC S135 - Review

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

PLEASE NOTE: If you should see a comment from me saying you have been selected for a prize or to direct message me, it is not me, but rather just some scammer trying to get your money. You have been warned!

[@rman8028]

The drone flying into the tree reminded me of how I golf! One tree anywhere near me, and can drill it with a golf ball!

[@jefftripp1100]

Love your reviews. You ARE entertaining and you don't act like a "know it all" like some KZbinrs. Keep them coming.

[@FahadKhan_3007]

That was something cool Steve! YLRC S135 is obviously a nice deal for the price! Less than 190 dollars with The drone, 3 batteries, rechargable controller, Laser Obstacle Avoider range finder and accessories! The 8K photo advertisements or something 'high resolution' video ads may attract beginners to buy some low cost drone and think that they will get results like that of Mavic 3 or Autel Evo II, but in reality, we professionals know that it is just converted into 8K and is not 'soo clear' as Prosumer or Professional drones, but is ofcourse satisfactory and pretty good for such budget fun drone! This drone's app just got me very nicely...lol The spellings and grammar right there is hilarious and the 'firmwareerr' also gets me every time, *lol* It must have been developed by some Chinese programmers, I think. Anyway, the drone flies nicely and the basic features are good too like follow me, VR mode and... Never mind, it does not have many features than also it is a great deal, not gonna lie. The secondary camera down there is also pretty funny as it viewed and showed the grass of the ground like it was something hellish dried hay kind of thing, again lol. But to be honest, it looks nice with that colourful lights and that Mavic Air 2S+ Mini 3 Pro, inspired body (It looks like their chimera/mixed budget beginner drone to me though) The obstacle avoider did a good job detecting those obstacles and it also looks cool as it reacts with the movement of the drone pretty immediately. But the most important thing of all is the moment when the Laser rangefinder was unable to avoid the thin branch of the tree, and hence the drone got smashed into it, but then also, it stabilized itself and stayed in the air like a boss! That was something I haven't seen in a while! Overall, what else can you expect to be in a drone at a price of 190 dollars!! So, definitely, it seems to be a reliable and durable drone for beginners, to me! Now, I am looking forward for a Mini 3 Pro review video soon! And As well as giveaway! B)

[@Matanumi]

Holy crap this thing survived a crash mid air.... I might want one! I love how you keep doing these types of drones man. Banggood = kind of the drones

[@ronpetrin8481]

This actually looks like a better version of the k-911. The drawing looks extremely similar uses the same app and a very similar battery. The controls are different not much. I have the k-911 and I to tested that obstacle avoidance going into a tree and had the same result except I crashed. Very durable I must say after falling from about 50 ft. No damage other than the battery popped out. Great video and they are always great keep going!

[@Ron-oe7hg]

I've got the s132 and it's really a good drone. My KS 11 has a lot of these features and they work really well but it has no gps.

[@randomname4726]

I was on banggood and saw this video, and I came over to youtube to comment. You make these videos really easy to watch, nice light entertainment and really informative. Cheers.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Follower-of-Jehovah-The-Lord21]

This video is a reminder of how far drones have come.

[@Matanumi]

For sure and they'll keep progressing

[@Follower-of-Jehovah-The-Lord21]

@@Matanumi good to know

[@paullthomas8064]

Awesome Flight and Information Steve, Thanks. Happy Flying!

[@Falasi4]

For the $ that looks like a winner! With brushless motors, EIS, and a 3axis gimbal for that price it would be a way better start than my first gps camera drone a couple years ago. Video actually looked usable.

[@Matanumi]

it actually does....even just for a cheap back up to have something to shoot with in the air in...or use to get your main drone out of a tree... I want to see more video and range though

[@EastTip]

I have one and the camera is very good. I recommend this drone.

[@evaldasrekis-xn1pm]

I bought this drone a week ago it's fun, crashed many miles still works really good to have simple fun

[@Randomentertainmentz]

Greetings bro by following your tutorials for some years now. I'm now a professional drone pilot when you introduced sg 907 Pro 2. Greetings from Ghana West Africa. Stay blessed and safe.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Excellent!

[@michaelpeck5547]

I just picked up one of these and I actually really like it. I'm making videos for a fishing business and wanted something inexpensive for shooting over water. I have my Part 107 so I'm going to use this with the follow me mode and circle me (if I can get that to work. Thanks for the vid. Sorry for an actual LOL when you flew it into the tree.

[@Jays_Adventurez]

Hi do you have any footage of the video quality you can share please

[@michaelpeck5547]

@@Jays_Adventurez I don't. I ended up getting a Mavic mini 3. I'm mainly using this drone just for fun and to let friends fly something.

[@kin242]

I like the modular collision detector, it's a shame you cannot get something like that for the DJI Mini 2.

[@alextucson9383]

Thanks for the video on this drone, I've been waiting for this. Greetings from Bavaria in Germany.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for watching!

[@DisabledNomads]

Complete newbies here. Enjoyed this review. Ordered it today (May 16, 2022) with 3 batteries. With your discount code, insurance and faster shipping it came to $177.86 total. That's not too shabby! I won't feel *too* bad when we crash and smash it. LOL

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Great price! Enjoy!

[@toboldygo5823]

I like your honesty Captain ✨💖👍🏻 you don’t let your friendship with a company dissuade you from being honest about the product you’re showing. “It is what it is”. 👋🏻😌

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks, I just do my thing and if the drone does its own thing, well then it makes for an interesting video.

[@chiletourfuntransporteytur6143]

Excellent information, we bought one and we watched your video to learn how to handle it and take videos and photos. Thank you very much, we learned a lot.

[@BigFireDave]

Mental note to self, you can use the floor at from my jeep asa landing matt!!! Good idea, they are made to be removable!

[@dcbrucelee]

Thank you for the review and tutorial and that is going to help me as a beginner. I just ordered one for myself today. Got very good deal with the total of $120.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Glad I could help!

[@willrine8614]

I did enjoy it, and it was entertaining.!😃 I wonder what this drone would have cost if it was offered in 2013 when I bought my first drone. Keep the reviews coming Captain!

[@robrvp8547]

Always a good review! Even if the drone is crap the review is good. No time lost watching this video!

[@mikebrach5412]

I think that's the best video I've ever seen you do, when you ran the drone into the tree, that was excellent. I can't believe it survived and kept flying. I'd like to see more videos like that where you challenge the drones and actually make them crash. That way I know what not to buy or what I'm buying and what it's limitations are. Excellent video as always thank you very much.

[@gfavre73gf]

Hello, could you recorded videos on the SD card inserted in the drone because mine only saves the pictures .merci

[@mikebrach5412]

@@gfavre73gf I don't know. That would be a good question for the general forum, you only asked me the question.

[@chiletourfuntransporteytur6143]

I bought this model, I am not a beginner. With less than a month I lost it. It was flying without problems on a soccer field when changing batteries and it started to fly, everything was fine. After 10 minutes, it started to fly very unstable, then it started to accelerate at a lot of speed in increasingly larger circles. It flew very wildly, I tried to control it but because of the speed. Since it continues to increase, I raise it so that it doesn't crash, I lose the signal and I never saw it again. It was very strange how quickly the speed was increasing. Positive side I will buy the same model since I have more batteries, from Chile

[@night4shadow435]

This exact same thing happened with me but I had a different drone called the k911 it started going around in circles quickly increased the speed until it fell far away. Did you end up finding the reason that caused this?

[@Gw0wvl]

Maybe palm follow, Face follows etc are gesture modes ?

[@retromodernart4426]

That's what I was thinking, too.

[@julianmclean3869]

Well Captain !what can I say!; its arguably clear that in this techno age its cheaper to produce a 3 Axis Gimble versus a true high quality video Camera !!!!; regardless, love the improvisation regards the Jeep "Landing" mat (I have used my Sunshade in desperation!!) and if all else fails; the Drone is a very effective tree trimmer!!!😅

[@henrytaaffe7058]

that was class steve enjoyed the review.

[@jreeder13]

The lights are backward. If you are using them for orientation the red should be on the front (red you're dead) green on the back (green good to go)

[@OGmelt418]

I wonder how it would do with that 8k enabled. I bought one! I might have to try it

[@gordonfisherman2423]

Great video Captain I watched it six minutes after released 😇

[@atillamaster09]

Did they manage to get a 1970s polaroid camera in that drone? The colors remind me of that ….

[@retromodernart4426]

Except Polaroid was better, the SX70, whew, LOL

[@MikeKinney8675]

I have noticed one thing about these budget drones, of course the camera's are never that great, but they all seem to fly pretty good.

[@EddieNYC02]

Do you need to register the drone before flying?

[@driewiel]

Dear Captain. Can you please be on the lookout for a small drone with optical flow, controller (so you don't need a phone) , SD card slot, and onboard EIS without a gimbal (that can break). In other words a true pocket drone that is super quick to launch in less than 10 seconds. 80% photos, 20% video for selfies 20-30 meters away. Because the fact I have to get off my bike, get the drone out of the case, calibrate compass, connect to the phone ( you can't see in the Sun), wait for satellites, all takes too long. In real life you just don't bother and ride on.

[@uac1710]

check the dji mini 3.

[@driewiel]

@@uac1710 Check the new Bugatti Chiron. I think I will buy 10 Bugatti Chirons in case they break.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Have you tried touching the phone screen for what to follow & where on map to circle?

[@probossking2189]

amazing review btw. I was interested in purchasing the newer version of this drone s136 for fishing. I am just wondering how many grams or pounds this drone can carry.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Small drones like this are not designed to carry additional weight. It will cause them to fly poorly, and for a very short time.

[@sudburydrone466]

The reliable floor mat landing pad. Flys nice. 👍👍✌️

[@profdavidcairnsgoodin.4910]

Its away good to see you having fun .All the best from 😛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😜

[@Gw0wvl]

Still decent for the price , Obstacle avoidance and a reasonable camera , That's all Ide really want in a drone .

[@oyerindeabdullah2051]

I can’t seem to detect my gps on my phone Wi-Fi, trying to connect from the app since two days now

[@Ken-wz9vy]

Capt. sounded like you were going to rewrite a Blood Sweat & Tears song - to spinning blades go round and round. Looks like this would be a good starter drone. I wonder if the slow response in the controls is due to no antennas? Currently in grey with 3 batteries is $182.99 USD. I didn't expect the drone to keep flying when it went into the tree.

[@Matanumi]

that was impressive... DJI levels of GPS lock and accelerator tech to be able to do that. who knows maybe they took all the off printing press boards

[@lynsmith1096]

Another good review Steve.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks 👍

[@dandtintennessee7675]

Looks a lot like my Temu S132 drone. Mine doesn't have near that functionality or a gimbal and only records about 6 frames per second. But it was also $73. Still fun to fly. Excellent video by the way. Pleasure to watch.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Thanks for watching!

[@ModernDayTemplar606]

Captain your videos are always entertaining smiles and laughter are well needed in today’s society. I think it’s still a decent drone for the price. It looked just like the drone attack that tree got it’s butt kicked then got the heck out of there😁. Thanks Captain

[@rond227]

This looks like a pretty decent drone for the price. Damn. Now I’m going to have to order one.

[@Wildrichfull]

Mini 3 please

[@wulfclaw4921]

Well, that should help financially! Captsin Drones Tree Trimming Service ! You are a genius, Steve !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Glenrsi]

Looked promising, however photo and video quality does not look good. Nice review Steve. 👍

[@samclark8643]

The follow me function seems to work with android systems better than iOS. However, I find that I get note map information with android. Where is I get clear map information with Apple it’s kind of weird.

[@sergeantbilko7070]

I bet you could even make a "How to make a Bologna sandwich" video entertaining. Keep up the good work!

[@Randomentertainmentz]

Please sir what's the difference between s135 pro 3 drone and L800 Pro 2 drone and win resistance or stability

[@naggaix]

Does the remote controller has AA or AAA batteries?

[@SeekingTheVerdants]

Hi again Doc, can I get your opinion about these two drones please? Since you've done reviews on both of these in the past, which one performs better? The YLRC S135 with GPS, 3-Axis gimbal, and Obstacle Avoidance or the SG908 GPS FPV and a (self-described ad) 3 axis self stabilizing gimbal. I honestly don't know if that's a better gimbal than the 3 axis gimbal on the S135 or the exact same thing but with fancy wording. So I added it here for you just in case. I'd really appreciate your take on these two drones, so I can make a sound decision based on fact and experience rather than the hype that manufacturers sometimes offer. Thanks bud. Cheers to Ottawa!

[@joepowers3731]

Very cool drone ,love the lights

[@raizdesuenos]

I'm so gonna buy that drone!

[@raizdesuenos]

It probably doesn't have the same flight characteristics as my mini 2 but for < 200 bucks you can beat that!!!!

[@raizdesuenos]

Captain, thanks for this review!

[@tpararajasingham6623]

I have purchased this drone a year ago, I decided to fly it now, I have read and followed the instructions, my drone does not take off, so I go and look at the remote controller, there is no bars on RX, and the TX has all three bars. what can I do?

[@jimanderson4865]

Wow Steve nice video.....for a second I thought I was watching a re-run. The OA device is similar to K911 Max you did a month ago is what threw me off.......🤔

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Very true. Many drones are similar in the app (one app for many drones).

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Really nice set up

[@elsol986]

what type of app do you use? I use the RXDRONE...but it freezes a lot and I can't record...

[@bobbylefebvre6298]

Good morning always great video nice review cool drone

[@wdglockandroll]

Thank you for the review. Stay safe.

[@denisden5258]

На какое расстояние максимум вы его запускали?

[@rodritchie135]

Many first time drone pilots have a fear that the drone will fly off and be lost. I also worry that if I put an extra camera on it then that camera's radio might cause the drone to misbehave or fly off. Have you ever had one misbehave or fly off?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Extremely rare for that to occur. The compass calibration would have to be done very wrong for that to occur.

[@gamingwithahnaf3037]

I was hoping you would make a video with this drone ( I've already ordered this drone )

[@driewiel]

He made a video with this drone. You're looking at it.

[@stevecook706]

The specs quoted are not quite what we are seeing. That image looks more like 480p like a camera I used to own more than a decade ago. I cant imagine that there are really that many pixels in those images. I think budget drone companies embelish the specs to try to make it sound more appealing. I'm sure for $200 its not bad.

[@eurotasos]

Any suggestions for a drone under 200 with 3axis gimbal..?? I was interested for the s135....but after your video i saw that the app is poor. Also you didn't mention if there is a fail safe when the drone is out of distance or the drone lose connection with the controller...does the drone return to home automatically....? Nice video by the way.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Yes, this drone has all the standard failsafes.

[@eurotasos]

Any suggestions for a drone under 200 with 3axis gimbal....?

[@Matanumi]

@@eurotasos dji mini SE is the best you will get.

[@raizdesuenos]

Thanks for answering that...I was wondering

[@simonegesser5562]

Amigo aqui no Brasil é necessário fazer um cadastro no órgão, onde pede número de série e fabricante, este drone tem essas informações?

[@tonym6920]

Hi, do you think this drone would be good for inspecting the roof of my house every so often, checking the gutters, etc. What other drones would recommend for this purpose? Thanks Great. vid!

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Not really but you could give it a try. I made a video about the best drones for roof inspection and why they are the best. Do a KZbin search for CAPTAIN DRONE ROOF INSPECTION

[@italianreviewer]

Hi, a little proposal: would you add to your tests a camera lift test? To see if you are able to attach something like a Insta360 GO 2 or even a GoPro and fly (for better footage).

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

GPS Camera Drones are not designed to lift anything other than themself. The only drones that can lift something are those specifically designed for it.

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

Would you tell us the weight at start of flight w/the obstacle avoidance near the start of videos or w/links please. This is esp important if considering adding an FAA approved Remote I.D. module & staying below 250g. Thank you.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If a drone weighs under 250 grams, I mention that as a highlight at the start of a video review. If it weighs more, then the weight is shown in the UNBOXING portion of the review video. The world is extremely large and every country has different rules. My channel is viewed internationally so items like REMOTE ID are only applicable to US Citizens, and other items are only applicable to select other countries, so I can't pack it all in. In a year from now, drones with REMOTE ID will be sold in NORTH AMERCIA that are over 250 grams and those ones will clearly idicate the remote ID option.

[@CptKurtSiegel]

Hey drone pilots, I just few mine for the first time and it was fun, however I need to know how to take pictures with it? I know about the camera button on the controller, but is an SD card required or will the photo go to my phone? Please help!

[@bluetoothtv]

12:18 Holy Cow , that was very scary captain😅

[@HenriqueDevito]

Ótimo vídeo. Ele tem cartão de memória? Não recordo de ter falado no vídeo?

[@olliebri]

Thanks mate apriciate the review. The problem I face is in App manual. I can't find it and I can't find tutorial for it. Not sure what to do. It's advertised with many options and capabilities, but I can't use it. It seems to me that people got use to thinking that for $100-200 they get ripped of anyway. I paid for mine A$388 and it's useless.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Usually the Apps on these low cost drones are similar. Once you use one you can figure them all out. Rarely are their instructions for the app because every drone company believes they are simple to use so they don’t spend money on manuals. Are you saying that After watching my video you still find that you are lost? My advice is to watch other reviews and perhaps you’ll see more info and things will begin to click for you. Best of luck. Just keep in mind that all new owners of a drone were in the same situation as you but eventually got the hang of it with time. As you saw in my review, this drone was not always responding to the app on my iPhone. Perhaps it works better on the Android app. If you want a drone with no headaches, get a DJI mini SE.

[@olliebri]

​@@CAPTAINDRONE798 The idea of getting an Android did crossed my mind just today. Your video's are informative enough and very helpful, but what I can't find is for someone to use every App software option and show it step by step. i could see some options on my Drone are trying to scan for something, however this process is unknown to me, so I can't complete it. I will get DJI Mavik 2 pro but not as yet, I need to get a bit of a experience first . I am learning to use it in the sea, while fishing, and sometimes we are 30-40km out chasing tunas and having no chance for mistake operating a drone. BTW It's my second drone. Thanks mate appreciate that!

[@Jays_Adventurez]

Great video found it very helpful, I'm currently looking at buying one of these drones. Do you have any longer footage of the video quality?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Just what is shown here

[@W9SSS]

Hey Cap!! Love this drone ...and one other..the jjrc x17 .you reviewed both...in your opinion on $200 or less which would you suggest as best? Or if you have another suggestion I would love to hear about. Want to buy soon!! Thanks

[@kiranartsandcrafts]

Which one is best k119 or this one?

[@francorosazza7971]

Wich one between s162 and this one?

[@samspencer582]

Thank you for your great informative video. I really enjoyed it. I live in Sweden and I am thinking of buy one of these you showed here. It´s only mu economy that has stopped me, but maybe this month I will order one. The one I choose is with two batteries and the 360 camera to avoid to hit on things. Is there anything I suppose to think of? Have you any good advices to tell? Thank you again for your great video.

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I have not tried the one you bought. It sounds like a new model.

[@zahwan5537]

I'am buy same series like this,but in the box no have sensor obstacle avoi ?

[@mohammedalojaili5579]

thank you Captain please test s188 gimbal 2axis drone its a great plane

[@Matanumi]

BTW steve what was your height and range?? before you lost FPV? and then it could go further on remote and return via GPS? 24 mins battery... yet the OA didn't quite work as well? I'm seriously considering this as some kind of cheaper backup that's not a DJI

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

From memory I do recall it was not what I would consider far away. I could still see the drone.

[@Matanumi]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 yeah.... that's wifi fpv for yeah.... thanks!

[@driewiel]

Maybe there are wireless wires in the antennas?

[@driewiel]

If you have to turn on the controller first it probably has a WiFi repeater/booster/relay/thing/whatever.

[@Pigwatch666]

That’s a cool little drone , I think im ordering one

[@_seloobabba567]

How should I sync the image quality? And how far is it?

[@Gw0wvl]

Obviously the tree is " Under " the laser , So it's doubtful it would see the tree untill the branches are seen by the laser and that's side on .

[@richardfisher8897]

any idea why I cant get the on board vide to record? I have formatted both on the pc and through the app.... I am missing a setting somewhere

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Likely cause… memory card is much to large. Budget drones tend to use 16 gig cards.

[@richardfisher8897]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you.... yes I went 256 gig lol.... I did see further down that you mentioned that. Very sorry to double up on the question.... Thank you very much for this in depth review. It convinced me, love it and looking forward to editing better and better video! And I took your advice on the dual battery.... Have yet to use the back up but I will eventually. Thanks again!

[@rar3s848]

Hello what drone it is better between sjrc f11s 4k and YLRC S135 gps 5g wife 8k thenk you all the best

[@dougcooper4917]

Excellent, and Funny Video. Thank You.

[@robbietiffin6616]

How far can this drone travel from you I don't know if I'm setting it upright when I take it up about the house seems like it looses control and hard to fly. Plus when I hit home button and doesn't return to same spot as take off

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

It is not designed to fly near your house. It is designed to fly in a park where there is less interference.

[@stephenksiazek812]

I must say it performs well for the price. ☺ Can you turn off the drones lights?

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Lights are permanently on

[@stephenksiazek812]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 OK, thank you sir!

[@grahamsmith370]

Hi, Can you tell me how to change the mode 1 to mode 2 on this controller the instructions are not clear to me

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

I don’t have this drone anymore. And if I did, I too would read the instructions for the answer.

[@fj1100mark]

Not made by Polaroid is it by any chance listening to those photos being taken

[@terrencehill7309]

Hey does Banggood typically take long to ship out your orders I still haven’t received my drone

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

If you selected the cheapest shipping (postal by water shipping), then it could take 3 to 6 weeks.

[@terrencehill7309]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 ah ok thanks that explains why 👍

[@vinhnguyenjin]

Is this a s135 pro??

[@zigi8nottin]

Hi Mr Captain :) I wanna start learning FPV from the beginning, buying controller first, and using it with PC FPV Simulators. And after sims using this controller with normal drone. If you personally had to chose controller for this which one you would buy? Not the cheapest, but the one you think is good price and there will be no need to change it later when used with real FPV drone..

[@CAPTAINDRONE798]

Get a Radiomaster Zorro 4 in 1. Check out my review of that controller.

[@zigi8nottin]

@@CAPTAINDRONE798 I will, big thx for the answer :) grtx

[@utubedaveg]

bought the SJRC f11s after watching your review. Liking it a lot, works super. I think it has the better camera than this one... also got the mini 2. thanks for your reviews.

[@xhappy425]

11th!.. Thanks for another budget friendly drone review

[@maxandredeloso9538]

i wanted to get one tho i couldnt find one in the philipines so i just got the s155 drone which is a bigger drone with a 2.7k camera which i think its pretty good for my 1st ever perfesional drone i couldnt get a mavic mini sense i was in a tight budget