Customer Ratings & Reviews

I have been interested in trying out my hand at using a drone but of course starting out big and expensive is not the way to go for someone with zero experience like myself so I got this little guy. First day I had it, I flew it into a tree and it came out unscathed, which shocked me. Granted I did not fly it fast or high as I was still getting used to the controls but once I started to get the hang of it, I got a little bolder in terms of height and distance! I have not been able to test out all of the features given when I finally get home its already starting to get dark (also flying at night is a no go for obvious reasons) For starters, while it is made mostly of plastic, it can take a few hits and keep crusing along and the propeller blades are just as sturdy! It is a pretty basic "starter" unit with an age range of 14+. Inside the box you get the drone, 1 battery (fly time is estimated at around 25 min), controller, carrying bag, extra set of propeller blades and an orange colored felt circular landing/take off mat. The camera is 2k and while it is not the best, it does a decent job at taking distance photos /video but close up it leaves something to be desired. You can take photos and video that either store on your phone or on the SD card (not included) that is inserted into the battery compartment. You can fly it with either just the controller or to unlock all the other features, you will need to connect your smart phone to it but a word of warning. I have an iPhone 15 ProMax and the slot which holds the phone does not expand enough when there is a case installed. Luckily I still had an older Samsung S7 Edge laying around and the fit is perfect. Take off and landing is simple and can be done with 1 or 2 presses on the phone screen or using the sticks on the controller. Contixio claims a max distance of 1700ft and max height of 396 ft but it will take me awhile to feel comfortable reaching anything near those numbers plus 400ft is the max height allowed by the FAA in uncontrolled airspace and with that being said, I have to recommend an app called Air Aware (free) on the app stores. This uses your GPS position and tells you what air space you are in (controlled vs uncontrolled) and other important information about the area you want to fly in so fly responsibly as one can get into a world of trouble if they are uninformed on local regulations. Also, get your TRUST certificate as it is required to legally fly a drone for recreational purposes. It is a pretty basic common sense course that is free online and is set up where you will not fail. I plan on upgrading at some point as it seems this is a 2nd version of the model and I was looking to purchase another battery but on the Contixio site , the only parts I could find were for the 1st model and the batteries do not appear to be interchangable.

Having had some time with this drone and using it with my Android based Samsung phone I can say I'm overall pretty impressed for what this drone is. For an intermediate/starter drone this thing is loaded with a number of features that really make it pretty good for what you get. First, you get a controller with gimbal sticks and a bag, which is not something even all the high-end drones come with. It does come with a battery and charger and extra set of blades. In terms of flight, control, battery life and distance you I have to say it's pretty stable and offers easy to use controls with the remote gimbal. The battery life is as advertised with a solid 24-25 minutes depending on conditions (yes, the wind or a breeze can impact your battery life). Distance was plenty far with more than a 1000 feet distance I took it out and up to the restricted airspace limits where I'm at for a drone. For stability, it does a pretty decent job staying in one spot when hovering and the GPS does work pretty well. It does track and use GPS to follow preset routes you plan and from what I could tell did okay with this and came home via a GPS set point though wasn't always right on target but close enough which was pretty cool. For what this drone is I was pretty impressed for what it is. For the video footage, I would say it's just okay but could be a lot better though this is pretty good for what I would consider a beginner drone that you want to try before making a much larger investment into a more expensive one. It does tilt the camera up and down but not side to side which is something you'd see on a higher end drone with a full gimbal camera and active image stabilization. The video is not perfectly smooth but again is decent for the entry point that this drone is. The app is okay but I did see reviews on the app store (though not many) that had issues with the app and losing connection, but I had no such issues. This drone seems like it is really quite good to learn with to get some basic skills with without the worry of crashing or losing an expensive high-end drone. Unfortunately, it's not all that uncommon for newbs to get a high-end drone and loose it or crash it doing something they shouldn't do without having the experience. I'd recommend one to anyone looking for more of an entry level unit that works with a newer phone and is easy to use.

Drones are an incredible way of capturing beautiful scenery and getting that perfect shot for any video project. This is not to say that you can't have one to just fly around and have fun. But you want to make sure that the drone that you get is up to the task...whatever that may be. There are many great options in the market for beginner drone pilots. I've had my share of affordable drones, all the way up to name-brand drones. Most were very easy to connect and start flying almost immediately. The Contixo - F28 GPS Drone comes equipped with a nice carrying case, extra parts, and its charger. There is also an instruction booklet that, unfortunately, isn't much help to get you started. It explains the procedures somewhat, but when it comes to pairing your drone to the mediocre app, you are pretty much on your own with that. Prior to flying, you have calibrate a few things, which isn't hard to do. I was really hoping to get the drone, connect, and fly soon after. The app is suppose to connect your phone with the drone so you can have a visual of the camera, as well as a few extra setting for the drone. I tried to get the drone/camera connected for so long, I just ended up giving up the first day. Although I was not able to connect, I could still operate the drone, but pretty much without the use of the camera. It really defies the purpose of a drone because you want to be able to have an aerial view with a drone. I came back the second day to try to get the app to connect, but kept having no luck. The app is very poor in quality, by the way. As for flying the drone, the stability and maneuverability isn't too bad. It's pretty stable for the most part. Even in tight spaces, I was able to fly it, but would caution against it if you are new to drones. Overall, I think you can get more for your money if you save a few extra dollars and go for a more reputable brand. I really wish I could give this drone a better review, but with the inability to connect to the app and take advantage of the camera and other functions, it really isn't something I can recommend.

It’s hard to get started but I like it overall. It’s my first drone so I don’t know what to compare to otherwise but it does well.

Works great, best part is all ages can enjoy this.

Pretty nice little drone!! Will have lots of fun with it!

Good for beginners………………………………………………………………………………..

Great Drone ! My boyfriend loved it. It was super easy for him to navigate since he is a beginner.