Contixo - F28 Stratus Max 4K GPS Drone with Intelligent Flight Modes, 26-Min Flight, Brushless Motors & Carrying Case - Gray

This drone is absolutely perfect for my first one. After doing some research, I realized a 2 axis gimbal is a must have to avoid shaky videos, and this one even has EIS, so the footage is super steady. I also wanted something with good battery life to enjoy longer flights, and this drone totally checks both boxes. It's really beginner friendly and was super easy to connect to my phone. Since it's under 250g, I didn't even have to register it. My first flight went smoothly, it was easy to control, and I didn't run into any issues. The 2 axis gimbal works great, keeping the footage stable, and I can adjust the camera angle with the remote. The GPS return function is awesome too, when the drone's far away and hard to see, I just press the return button, and it comes right back. The remote also shows the distance, height, and speed, which is really cool. If I ever need another drone, I'd definitely get this one again.

This is the third drone I've owned and probably the last one I'll ever need to buy, and this one has everything I need. High quality camera, it's 4K and has a zoom feature for clear details. The previous drone I purchased didn't have a gimbal, so when it shook in the wind, the image would shake along with it. This drone has a two-axis gimbal, so the shaking of the drone will not affect the image at all, which is great. What's more, the GPS on this drone is so good that I haven't had any problems with it losing control, whereas the drones I've bought before would just fly around on their own whims and eventually disappear. This is something I think is very important, we have to be safe while enjoying the fun of drones. The flight time and range are what I like, enough for any of my shooting needs. I would definitely recommend this drone to my friends as it is a high tech product at a good price.

I've used drones before, but this one still surprised me with how smooth it is. I've had drones with gimbals before, and they'd sometimes wobble, or even worse, fly off on their own! This one is totally different—clear, stable footage every time. I've flown it three times, always until the battery is about to die, and the GPS is super accurate. It even lands right back on the launch pad! Controls are precise and do exactly what I want. My only wish is that they offered a bundle with extra batteries because when you find a great view, you'll want more than 20 minutes of flight time.

GPS has to be calibrated every time and after a couple of flights the GPS signal got disconnected during flight and unable to control - crashed

The Contixo F28-Premium GPS 4K Drone is an affordable foldable drone that’s packed with lots of high-end features. I really enjoyed my time with this drone and got a few hours of flight time with it before writing this review. I’ll review the spotlight features of the drone and it’s pros and cons, then my overall opinion of the product at the end. Features: 4K Camera: The drone's camera is rated at 4K, and its output is crystal clear. It also has a 2-axis gimbal and image stabilization. GPS Functionality: Using your phone’s GPS, you can have the drone precisely fly to waypoints and even have it follow you. Dedicated Controller: Being able to maneuver the drone with a dedicated controller is great. The controller also allows you to attach your phone to it for real time video transmission and GPS functionality. Brushless Motors: Brushless motors means that the rotors will run for a good long time due to there being less friction. Foldable Design/Carrying Case: The drone is super portable and folds up really nicely into the included case. Long Flight Time: 23 minute flight time on one battery is impressive. The batteries are also easily replaceable and small. Pros: Portable Design: The drone is portable and small. You can easily stick the case in a backpack without any issue. 4K Camera: The camera is actually quite impressive for a unit this price. I had a strong signal when flying the drone, good image quality and the gimbal and image stabilization worked very well. Ease of use: This drone is very easy to fly due to the dedicated controller. Flight Time: 23 minute flight time is impressive, and the batteries are small, so carrying a few more shouldn’t be an issue. No Certificate/License Needed: Due to the light weight of this drone, you don’t need any FAA certificates or licenses to fly in the United States. Cons: Limited Range: The unit is rated for a 2600ft range. This is actually pretty decent for a drone at this price, but again, if you’re looking to pilot a drone that’s out of your line of sight, this might not be for you. Overall Impression: The Contixo F28 Premium GPS 4K Drone is a great value, especially when on sale. With its stable and clear camera, dedicated controller and small footprint, this drone does a lot of things very well. If you’re looking for a drone to fly beyond your line of sight, though, you may want to look elsewhere as 2600ft range for controlling this drone will be limiting.