The BEST GPS Drone You Can Buy for Under $100 -The Visuo XS812

[@bulldogboy100]

I bought this for my son who has never flown a drone before and he absolutely loves it. When you do the orbit mode, you need to tell it in which direction you want it go, it won't do it by itself

[@leohall5841]

You are the second person that has said they did not understand what orbit was doing and did not believe it worked very well. You need to understand how to use it. It is actually quite a good idea. When you press the orbit button, the drone records the GPS location at its current position and that becomes the center of the orbit. It will then turn and move away from that location until it reaches a distance set in the settings portion of the app, stop, and then turn towards the location set as center. At this point, you move the right stick either right or left to tell it which direction to orbit. You can then move the stick to increase speed, decrease speed, or change direction of the orbit. You can also increase or decrease altitude and distance from center while in orbit. This is not the same as "circle me" or "points of interest" that other drones sometimes have. Check it out. It works really well and keeps you in control.

[@kevindarkstar]

In reply to your confusion regarding orbit mode, if you place it over the object or person you want to orbit and press the button, the drone will turn and fly away from the point of interest, it will then turn back to face the object, at this point you should push the right stick left or right to make it orbit in that direction, you can also increase the speed of orbit, or the distance between the object and drone and increase or decrease the altitude, hope this will help you, as I feel that without knowing these things, like the sd card position on your first video it gives a worse impression of the drone than is actually the case.

[@CleanBlackRaiser]

Aliexpress now has 2020 Version VISUO XS812 with a totally different remote control (looks like the Zen Mini or Eachine EG16). What is that about? I think they could have added an optical flow sensor for indoors, maybe.

[@robbnagle]

Thanks for including the info on the camera and the photo and video details! I'm wanting to get a drone to take photos of houses for work, and most reviews just show a drone flying for 8 minutes, laff. This was very helpful!

[@edwinnegron7761]

Love getting different view points from different pilots!!! liked your video and subscribed to your channel. thank you

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks.

[@williampopov7525]

In USA $ 115.00 to $145.00. Prices come from the link you put in. Might be a old video. Date today 4/30/20

[@fpsoperator7170]

Hey guys. There seems to be multiple variants of this drone. Like the Visuo xs812 gwk, or there’s the gwg, lwg, lwk etc etc. Does anyone know what the difference between these variants are?

[@HalfChrome]

You’ll have to look close. Sometimes it is the name. Sometimes it is the camera.

[@kingcanabis9515]

I bought a drone of amazon and it avertisted it was that size when i got it i was chocked cause its a pocket drone and its not even cloes to what they avertices my bubby can fly it b7t i have trubble now im skepticly to this zushi top k2 dr9ne that goes 1000m but i did rlizes rhe battary size is 2200mhz and on i got is only 650mhz its like the size my cell phone the k2 is 105 for the 1 cramra one or the 2 cramra and upgraded idk should i buy its no where on u tube just like this one i just bought

[@azardkhan9312]

What is d distance an height it can go

[@gapatriot1153]

Thanks for the review.. I just ordered one using discount code.

[@p.j.d.8199]

What was your personal opinion? What didn't you like about it? Does the battery charge while out of the drone, or do you have to charge in while it's in the drone?

[@VillageTV]

GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS MATE!

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks

[@CleanBlackRaiser]

How do you set the Return to Home altitude? I only see settings for Waypoint altitude on my app.

[@HalfChrome]

Not sure you can with this drone.

[@esgaming944]

Shut up and Sugget me one between Eachine E58(Brush) and Visuo XS809S shark or some good drone in this range

[@HalfChrome]

No need to be rude

[@esgaming944]

@@HalfChrome I want one with optical flow and sd card support brushless motor which you recommend? Under 70$? This one is brushed motor it burns...and the shark is brushless isn’t it?

[@DougEfresh.]

Pretty cool drone.

[@suetaylor1127]

How far away does it fly? Distance?

[@UAVCINEMA]

Great Quad! James Branch is spot on! Great vid!

[@davidtheinventor]

Nice review, and not bad for something under $100, but I would definitely recommend the Yuneec Breeze that can be purchased for $150. Sometimes it's much better to spend just a little more to get something MUCH BETTER.

[@HalfChrome]

Agreed.

[@bijaywanders]

I want to buy yuneec breeze. But every where i look it is way more expensive. Can you please reply with a link.

[@bijaywanders]

@real WiLDCAT its for my brother in Melbourne actually. He asked me to look for one. I see everywhere in youtube that its for 150 usd but its way more expensive in amazon and other places i looked for.

[@HalfChrome]

On Walmart.com in the US it is $150

[@nancyandallenwaukazo9648]

What is the discount code

[@tdmap2241]

Thanks for this follow up video. I believe this is the best GPS drone under $100. I like the overall styling and the black/gold color combination. It flies and handles like a pro - it is easy to love this little toy. Pro toy drone!?! I just hope that with the next iteration they give it brushless motors, yank up the camera size and give it electronic stabilization. That will push the price up a little bit. But priced right, they will have a winner. By the way it can reach 200m(Quadcopter 101).I ordered mine two days ago from Gearbest for $101, 5megapixe/3 batteries kit.

[@HalfChrome]

Range with WiFi is very dependent on where you are flying. Enjoy.

[@sirlagsalot2940]

What’s the range on it

[@budgetking2591]

I assume this is outdated? I could spend 40 usd extra and get the Bugs 5W right?

[@m.d.40]

Which one did u buy?

[@budgetking2591]

@@m.d.40 none yet, i think i will buy the bugs 3w, because im looking for a drone to fly arround with, not so much for making videos with it, the bugs 3w seems to be a very good flyer.

[@m.d.40]

@@budgetking2591 I'm looking for one right now, I want one that's really good for under a 100 bucks, that flys for at least close to 15mins...

[@m.d.40]

I'm thinking about holystone

[@budgetking2591]

@@m.d.40 You want a drone to fly or do you want a drone to shoot video's with? i recon to fly, because all drones under 200 bucks have shit cameras anyways, look at the bugs 3w if you want a fast flying drone, it has brushless motors, and it has about 15 min flight time

[@gapatriot1153]

Do they make a battery with more than 1800mha?

[@christopherharrington7948]

How does this compare to hubsan 502s?

[@HalfChrome]

The Hubsan is better in almost every way but costs twice as much

[@UAVCINEMA]

Range is better on Hubsan but fun Factor is Same!

[@chuckmorton5730]

@@HalfChrome I'm finding Hubsan 502S for sale under $90 a H501s Brushless will be about $150 to $170. I've got both models and the 501S is by far the best. If I had it to do over again I probably would not have bought the 502S, but it is very quiet and I can get wildlife photos with it since it does not disturb the wildlife unless you are against up sun and casting a shadow in the area you are taking a picture of. I think the wildlife thinks drones are a hawk; I've had crows attack many different models.

[@libtardshithead6203]

Hey what would you reccomend that's better than this

[@HalfChrome]

It depends what you are looking to do with the drone and how much you want to spend.

[@libtardshithead6203]

@@HalfChrome 150-200. I'm completely new to the hobby other than a cheap $20 rc helicopter. The spark looked cool but a bit too expensive

[@HalfChrome]

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[@WARISIDEAS]

excellent review loved it ...☺☺

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback.

[@NumberOneChina]

I'm between this and the hs200D right now. It'll be my first drone so if anyone has any input lmk

[@HalfChrome]

Watch our holy drone video before you buy that drone.

[@HalfChrome]

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[@aokusman6637]

By a $40 drone and practice. When you are ready get a spark $400 or mavic air $700.

[@juanmiguelzantuavencer708]

Is this drone support 4G phone

[@CKone41]

Hi. The 5mp camera is much better quality than the one you have shown it records +1080 25fps @20 mbs . by the way I have had mine 250 metres with no loss of wifi.

[@HalfChrome]

Mine is supposed to be 5 MP camera.

[@CKone41]

@@HalfChrome check your file that footage is the 5mp 720p version it should be 1080p if it's 5mp

[@HalfChrome]

I did check the file. That’s the issue. Also seen videos of the 5 MP. Same.

[@CKone41]

thats strange i have reviewed it and the picture is much sharper and in 1080p

[@audyferando6312]

did you take the footage from the phone or sd card?

[@donaldsaunders4736]

Nice drone thanks

[@SOSM209]

You can still see the thieves when they head for the river with that drone cam🙈

[@Detonat0r]

I am between this and telo. I dont care that much for video but for photos. I like the way it looks and it seems to be good for beginner, but im afraid that if the camera sucks i will soon get bored to it....

[@HalfChrome]

See the pics and video for yourself

[@andrewzamora6104]

Question, will it still be able to fly if I mount a go pro on it?

[@HalfChrome]

Not sure. Probably not for very long

[@andrewzamora6104]

@@HalfChrome Thanks for the reply.

[@UAVCINEMA]

Great Quad! Fun!

[@Gta2O13]

These cameras lag in bright light..

[@mlangfordoutdoor]

I want one of these for fishing so if it falls into the water I don't loose much

[@HalfChrome]

Good luck. Love to see how that works

[@witeken]

How does it compare vs. Eachine Wing God?

[@davidtillotson7254]

No absolutely nothing about drones so if anyone can help What spec of mobile do you need with this drone or can you fly this without a phone

[@HalfChrome]

You will want a smartphone with AC protocol. Basically a newer phone

[@davidtillotson7254]

Thank you for the quick reply can you fly without a phone

[@HalfChrome]

Yes but you won’t get a picture.

[@tomaszbudnik521]

I think S167 from Toys Sky is giving better quality pictures from 4K camera with similar price

[@bobbysutton9024]

What if you do not have a 5G phone for the FPV ?

[@HalfChrome]

Then you won’t get a live video feed. You can still fly it and record video and take pics

[@kevindarkstar]

And it's not just 5g it must be 802.11 ac if your phone doesn't work on that band it's a no go!

[@nenardzvio8765]

You have so many drones :') many people want a drone but cant afford to buy one.. Nice Video but on the other side I feel bad because I dont have a drone.. even the cheapest drone i cant afford it.. We only fly kites in our country..

[@gimpman1357]

Don’t like the brushed motors. They will inevitably fail and your GPS drone will fall to its death from great height or distance. There now are brushless choices under $149.99. ie. mjx b2w

[@HalfChrome]

Yes brushed motors are better but they are still more expensive.

[@kevindarkstar]

Yeah they are better no doubt, but I recall seeing a replacement cost on brushless motor of £34+ whereas the little brush motor is £3.40 now you can buy a shit load of them for one brushless, guess it kinda depends on just how long they last 🤔

[@jonathangutierrez8912]

This is a good drone but i think the eachine e58 might be better. This is my opinion

[@HalfChrome]

Perhaps

[@bulldogboy100]

Different drone, the E58 does not have GPS

[@BillTheDroneReviewer]

Great review !

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks.

[@hamishgr7233]

will I be able to fly this drone with iphone 7????

[@HalfChrome]

I did

[@bulldogboy100]

as long as your phone is 802.11ac compliant, if it only has 802.11 a/b/g/n then no you cant

[@williamslater8741]

Awesome thanks bud

[@roadstar499]

No altitude hold? Thax

[@HalfChrome]

It does

[@kevindarkstar]

Absolutely, in fact even inside without GPS the altitude hold works!

[@davidmoran4675]

What kinds flight time did you get with this? I've seen videos showing anywhere between 6 and 11 minutes

[@HalfChrome]

Sounds about right.

[@yonnj]

Is this still the best in class drone?

[@HalfChrome]

Best brushed maybe

[@Saddletramp1200]

14.00 USD for new motors. Good or bad idea.

[@HalfChrome]

If you need new motors and know how to solder go for it. If you don’t know what you are doing watch some videos first to make sure you are comfortable first.

[@Saddletramp1200]

@@HalfChrome thanks. I have been a mechanic 40 years. I will figure something out. I have to have a drone. Nobody takes videos of RC trucks from the air.

[@sicilylive2203]

This is on sale for $43

[@darkdiamonds4337]

Wtf

[@pauliether.c.guy.3349]

Thanks Half chrome you did a stellar review on this drone you covered everything and more so my verdict is out with this drone. ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! BRUSHED MOTORS ABSOLUTELY NOT. Sorry I am bit of a brushless motor snob. To me They should stop wasting Precious metals building brushed motors. They are noisy extremely loud Under powered and god awfully notoriously bad in terms of reliability brushed motors are known to fail Mid flight so I know to put as much 'Room between me and any brushed Motor.

[@HalfChrome]

Thanks. Appreciate it.

[@HalfChrome]

I get the brushless motors thing. They are so much better

[@jamesstatham6099]

Is it WiFi only

[@HalfChrome]

Yes. WiFi only.

[@kevindarkstar]

Depending on what you mean by WiFi only, the app is 5.8gig but the controller is 2.4gig

[@pansin5969]

Super

[@alk5749]

Lost me at brushed motors, hate them, they fail quickly and that less than a $100 dollor drone soon sux the cash right out of your wallet!

[@swill1020]

Al K ... yep. Worthless

[@pauliether.c.guy.3349]

Yup I certainly agree with you in terms of this quad using BRUSHED motors. I won’t buy any drone that uses brushed motors . Period. No exceptions.

[@kevindarkstar]

That's a fair point, but replacement motors are available at £3.40 each so I figure that's not bad if needed

[@Dronesteve-72]

Feel quite ill being shaken all over the place while in flight

[@pansin5969]

Super and existing

[@dalebee327]

MJX Bugs 2-C is brushless, has GPS, and is just over $100

[@HalfChrome]

It also does not have an FPV feed

[@darkdiamonds4337]

@@HalfChrome oof

[@dolphinplayer3608]

Wow I want that drone

[@HalfChrome]

Order from Banggood

[@anaykumar6308]

@@HalfChrome do I need to pay for customs or anything , If I order to India ?

[@HalfChrome]

I am not familiar with Indian laws and customs. Sorry

[@6xshazammx9]

I thought this was Sean Evans from Hot Ones for a second

[@TheBiigBadWolf]

Damn this drone killed me running on wifi signal.... I understand for the fpv but for the controls? Come on

[@HalfChrome]

Doesn’t use WiFi for controls. It has a remote

[@jasonlozada5375]

Like it for under $100

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

Better than Bugs???

[@HalfChrome]

Which bugs? Generally I prefer the brushless bugs but they are more expensive

[@z06life51]

You can get a bugs 2C on ebay for 110.00 I did. Brush motors are junk. The truth is never popular.

[@HalfChrome]

No doubt brushless motors are better. Also more expensive. Not a fan of the standard B2C

[@AmericanMadeAdventures]

@@HalfChrome Before I buy one, can you please let me know what you don't like? I am going to search your channel for your review of one in the mean time. Thanks in advance. I appreciate your input.

[@HalfChrome]

No live video feed on the bugs 2c

[@nick92065]

THis is not GPS according to the link. It is Wifi FPV, no mention of GPS.

[@russmazzaro]

Thank you! I was wondering why he kept referring to it as a GPS drone. I believe it has altitude hold, but that's it.

[@kevindarkstar]

Wrong on both sides guys the VISUO XS812 is a gonass gps drone, which usually locks between 11 and 15 satellites

[@kevindarkstar]

And has a barometer for altitude hold along with the GPS

[@bulldogboy100]

it is a GPS drone, there are two applications. One is the FPV app and the other is the GPS app. Make sure you download the correct one

[@ukausb]

Too expensive in my eyes, compared with cheap brushless GPS drones.

[@HalfChrome]

If you don’t mind losing your drone or flyaways go for it.

[@kevindarkstar]

Mmm well the XS812 cost £75 in the UK and the nearest brushless I've seen is about double! give or take a bit.

[@randallhuston1466]

I'm sorry but those photos are horrible.

[@anthony-ob6lw]

The tello has a way better camera IMO.

[@HalfChrome]

Agreed👍

[@brute3069]

I would rather pay 30 bucks more for the fairy selfie gps drone

[@HalfChrome]

I wouldn’t. It flys like garbage.

[@blu101-o3t]

Just buy a GPS SHADOW DRONE ON BLACK FRIDAY

[@HalfChrome]

Yikes. I would recommend that

[@gav1903]

Did you learn how to use a microphone yet? You're always too far away from it which makes your video's quiet. Please, fix it.

[@HalfChrome]

Can you please teach me?

[@sharooksubash3609]

Good can you give a drone

[@HalfChrome]

If I gave a drone to everyone that asked I’d be flat broke.

[@blackout5160]

Lol @ it takes good pictures you need your eyes checked.

[@HalfChrome]

It takes ok pictures. But the video is still unstabilized.

[@hexaras8879]

Can you give me a free drone please

[@HalfChrome]

No

[@beco4690]

Yes is trash

[@eitanfine1469]

It’s called instructions not directions lol

[@mohammadzareef3045]

Gift me one of drone i never had gps

[@bamboozlez3030]

Hey please gift me a drone please please brother I want a good drone and I haven't enough money