Contixo - F28 Stratus 2K GPS Drone with Intelligent Flight Modes, 26-Min Flight, Brushless Motors & Carrying Case - Silver

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.

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 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!