WeFone WF40 GPS Lightweight Brushless Camera Drone Flight Test Review

This very light FPV GPS brushless camera drone includes a two-axis stabilized gimbal, and records video and photos directly to an onboard memory card. Find it here and try the $50 off coupon box if available. If not, try the following 20% off coupon SAMCSVC3 (expires 8/28/2024) amzn.to/4fILK9Y
Pros
- Folding drone with very nice carrying case for excellent portability.
- Very light, weighing only 212 grams with battery. Does not require registration or remote ID (RID) in most countries.
- Brushless motors.
- Optical flow system for indoor stable flying.
- GPS/GLONASS system enables rapid lockon for pre-flight preparation. GPS also provides automatic return to home and landing capability on command, and on lost signal.
- 7.4V 1500mah battery provides up to 22 minutes of flight time per battery.
- Camera records video at 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). Photos resolution is true 4K at 3840 x 2160 pixel. Video and photos are recorded to an onboard microSD (TIF) memory card.
- Camera includes a two axis stabilized gimbal for stable video.
- Real time FPV in-flight video and advanced flight control features are available through the "VS GPS Pro" app available on Google Play here bit.ly/VSGPSPro and the Apple App Store here apple.co/3LumWoi . The app provides advanced flight control features of follow me, orbit, and waypoints.
Cons
- Follow me has a hard time centering the subject in the camera's view. This can manually be corrected by adjusting the camera's view using the yaw stick.
- The area where the drone can fly a waypoint mission is very small, within a 50 meter circle around the drone's takeoff point.
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[@Quadcopter101]

Find it here and *try the $50 off coupon box if available* . If not, try the following 20% off coupon *SAMCSVC3* (expires 8/28/2024) amzn.to/4fILK9Y

[@GTARC_au]

Going great 101! Been watching your reviews for many years now! 💥🏆🙏

[@alexj3709]

Thanks for your great reviews. About 3 years ago, you reviewed the SG907 max and I bought one about 2 years ago after seeing that. Seems this WeFone one has all the same working and capability with slightly different style. I think that the SG907 has a better controller interface so I bought 2 new batteries to enjoy it all over again.

[@michaelstamaria3457]

It is almost look alike LYZRC L200 pro max the same size same camera and same remote model the difference is they dont have OAS i like that kind of drone nice reviews sir...

[@Quadcopter101]

Yep, this pretty much is the L200 Pro Max, but without obstacle avoidance.

[@michaelstamaria3457]

@@Quadcopter101 ihope im the one you pick because i like drones and im really like that kind of drone thank you sir for the beautiful review's for the kind of drone very clear im so satisfied

[@DonnellEagle-c6e]

That's nice glade your doing what you're doing for beginners like myself.need to learn more on calibration

[@Quadcopter101]

It's very important for GPS drones. This is especially true for your first flight, as it likely thinks that it's still in China.

[@DonnellEagle]

I just got that drone and it's great thanks for your knowledge 😊

[@FlyingBuzzard]

camera looks good and clear

[@lukas.ackermann]

Bro is literally testing every rc controlled vehicle on the market😂

[@angkoldrone1278]

Nice drone wow

[@michaelstamaria3457]

ihope im the luckiest you choose if ever for the first time thats my first drone thanks sir

[@rayr1444]

Hello again, after 10 years since my last comment. Great presentation of the WeFone WF40. I have a question, if I may ask...In your video, you speak of "capturing" and saving the video on your smartphone. How do you actually accomplish this? I am aware of saving videos on the micro SD card (and have done this) but am unaware of how to capture to the smartphone. Is it simply a matter of capturing using the Apps record button, as opposed to the controller button?

[@Quadcopter101]

This drone primarily records 2560 x 1440 pixel video directly to a memory card which may be installed into the drone. This is a good thing. Some other lower cost drones do not have memory card recording capability. For those drones, the video is automatically sent and recorded to your phone by the app via the drone's WiFi signal. However, WiFi recorded video can be (and usually is) very problematic, with dropped frames and frozen or lost video.

[@XBurntBreadX]

I wish I could afford a good drone like this

[@QOSQualityofSpeed]

Love it )

[@davidcamera8464]

Will a drone allow you to calibrate gyro and compass folded, it seems that would be easier.

[@Quadcopter101]

I'm not sure. Bringing the metal motors closer to the body might have some effect on the compass calibration.

[@nightlightabcd]

I was considering getting a drone over the 250, so I decided that I would registers a drone I have that is under the 250 just to see if it was as easy as I was hoping, but discovered that it was a real hassle to register a drone. I thought it would be easy by answering a few questions and paying the $5, but I guess not! Perhaps I am doing something wrong or going about it incorrectly! Can someone give a guide on how to easily register a drone in the US?

[@Quadcopter101]

I would recommend avoiding a drone over 250 grams. These days, there are many very capable drones under 250 grams, making registration unnecessary. But if your heart is set on that heavier drone, you may register here by first creating an account with the FAA faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/register Once registered, launch the "Drone owner and pilots dashboard". Select "Recreational flyer dashboard", then click on "Manage device inventory". Click on "Add device". Then select whether your drone has built-in remote ID, or not. Then enter the requested information on the window (Device type, nickname, manufacturer, and model). If your device has built-in RID, then also enter the drone's serial number.

[@cmtwgrdk2748]

Hello, is the messege from the real Quadcopter 101 ??

[@Quadcopter101]

I'm pretty sure that I'm the real QC101.

[@cmtwgrdk2748]

Deffently not first ;o)

[@Quadcopter101]

Actually you are, if you want it. The others were all previous winners, and ineligible for a shoutout.

[@cmtwgrdk2748]

@@Quadcopter101 ok,, how does this work ??

[@Quadcopter101]

@@cmtwgrdk2748 Nothing for you to do. I'll simply call out your name at the beginning of my next video. That's all.

[@rusty-oc2tj]

if i want shouted out ill get married🤯

[@JackWilson-dy3vc]

I'm from Ghana and I need this to be checking on my father's fish farm

[@artykohl1118]

If it's like the last cheap drone I bought, it will do more than watch the fish,...it will introduce a new fish into their fish club.

[@chas2077]

MICRO USB? Seriously?

[@rusty-oc2tj]

im ordering this one QC101 for my growing collection before the wonky government bans everything

[@Roys_Drones]

Too picky getting connected and is still a little pricey even at $150

[@EXEgaming777]

like make a vid on it

[@Quadcopter101]

I got this one coming instead. It's a much better plane, larger and has a more powerful brushless motor. usa.banggood.com/custlink/mGKidwfoA8?title=P51D

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Never First.

[@Quadcopter101]

You are this time. The others that said first were all previous winners and ineligible (only one shoutout per winner). So, congratulations. You were the first to say First (and not having previously won). You win a shoutout in a future QC101 video. Again, congratulations!

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

@@Quadcopter101 You miss understand my comment. I mean never first because I don't want to be one of those people who think it's an honor to say First. I never want to be first.

[@Quadcopter101]

OK then, the shoutout is still open.

[@gungriffonbr]

look like l200 drone

[@Quadcopter101]

It pretty much is, but available on Amazon.

[@driewiel]

@@Quadcopter101 With $50 off and two batteries I guess it is OK from Amazon. I paid $123 for my L200 with 2 batteries and the funny obstacle avoidance thing ( for what it's worth)

[@Quadcopter101]

@@driewiel Yeah, with Amazon you get it much faster (like tomorrow vice weeks), and it's easier to return it if you have a problem.

[@driewiel]

@@Quadcopter101 Well yes I know people like to order from Amazon. But is it worth paying double the price or more? Instead of the best drone under $100 it becomes a 'not that great' drone the money. Takes away much of the fun. For $100 more you can buy a DJI Mini 4k. So I rather take a small risk and try get a refund when the product does have an issue. It is exactly the fact you can return it just because you don't like it why it is so expensive on Amazon. You're paying for someone else's poor judgement and how should I call it, vinegar pissing mentality when it isn't perfect.

[@EXEgaming777]

first

[@Quadcopter101]

And here is your shoutout. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZCyamOiqNmiY6M Unfortunately, only one shoutout per winner. I'd like to increase the chances for everyone to get a shoutout.

[@azaronsuosuo]

First

[@Quadcopter101]

And here is your shoutout. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIWclKaIotacpLs Unfortunately, only one shoutout per winner. I'd like to increase the chances for everyone to get a shoutout.

[@andman433]

First :)

[@Quadcopter101]

And here is your shoutout. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXrRgWiInbF9qqs Unfortunately, only one shoutout per winner. I'd like to increase the chances for everyone to get a shoutout.

[@andman433]

@@Quadcopter101 ahh I missed that one. Thanks for the link! Have a good one. Love the reviews!

[@artykohl1118]

Phone app. Deal-breaker.

[@rusty-oc2tj]

you do not register any drone with FAA you register your self and recieve your own personal number, then paste it on any or all the drones you have, you could own a hundred drones only have the one number, i get sick of hearing OMG you have to register this drone, you are also required to pass an FAA TRUST EXAM if you fly with out your TRUST CERTIFICATE your a federal criminal and when caught your going to orison, by the way the multiple choice trust exam is simple common sense, my cat could pass it, when you pass the fun quiz your certificate downloads to your phone, i do not own a printer so i just keep the copy in photos just in case a karen calls the law to snitch me out, what a load of drama to play with a toy😂