Customer Ratings & Reviews

When you receive this drone, you’ll immediately notice how well it is packaged. Inside the box, it comes with a sturdy carrying case comparable to a Pelican-style case, which really impressed me. The hardened case helps keep the drone well protected during storage and travel. The drone itself appears to be well made, with a solid hardened plastic build similar to most drones in this category. The package includes extra propellers, one battery, and a remote with a built-in screen, as shown in the pictures. One of the first steps is to register the drone with the FAA, which is a simple process on their website. The included quick-start guide clearly walks you through the registration and even provides the serial numbers you’ll need. After registering, I charged both the battery and the remote, which use USB-C inputs. The drone comes with a USB-C cable but does not include a charging block. Fortunately, I already had spare charging blocks at home, so this wasn’t an issue. Once fully charged, you just power on the drone and controller and wait for the GPS and compass to initialize. The first time you power it on, you’ll need to calibrate the compass. The controller’s built-in screen provides easy-to-follow illustrations showing the correct orientations needed to complete the calibration. After calibration, you can start the motors and slowly lift off. I found the setup and first flight process to be very easy and beginner-friendly. The live footage on the controller screen is clear in 4K, and I really like that you don’t need to download an app to start flying. The flight time is rated at up to 40 minutes, although I haven’t yet flown long enough to fully drain the battery. Like many higher-end drones, this Contixo model includes useful features such as tracking, return-to-home, obstacle avoidance, follow-me mode, orbit mode, and fixed-speed cruise. My flying experience has been very good so far, and I think any beginner will be able to fly this drone with ease. The quick-start guide outlines the exact steps needed to get airborne, while the advanced features also make it suitable for more experienced flyers. Overall, I’m very pleased with this drone. I’ve previously used DJI drones, and this one feels quite comparable in terms of performance and ease of use. It has great built quality and is a beginner friendly drone that comes with all the necessary tools to get started and include a travel case.

I'm finally at the point in my life I can find time for a drone. Kids are older and I have more free time to spend with them, and they've been asking about them so here we are. The Contixo F33 4K seemed like a great way to break into the hobby and it sounds like a lot of the quality of life features like auto-land, hover, and follow have more or less been built in and standardized. I also really liked this unit because it had its own controller with 5.5" HD screen and battery, so I didn't have to mess with tying up my phone as its display, pairing it with an app or using it to control the unit itself. The setup and flight instructions are relatively basic, this is the rare case where the printed instructions and Quick Start Guide actually matter and you will be hard pressed to find information online. MAKE SURE TO READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. Also, be aware this drone requires the FAA training and registration for recreational operators as it exceeds the weight limit. There is a card in the instructions to walk you through the registration process and I took the training at the Boy Scouts website which was free. You should print the certificate and put it in the case so you have it with you at all times. The registration is $5. - Turn on the controller by pressing and then press+holding the power button. You will see the blue LEDs light up and turn the controller on. - Remove all stickers, extend the arms and landing gear and remove the gimbal camera cover and hold the power button on the battery after inserting it. This will power on the drone itself. - The LEDs on the drone will flash red/blue and the controller will tell you the GPS needs to be calibrated. Follow the instructions by spinning the drone 1 meter off the ground then hold it upright and then do the same again. - Set the drone on the ground, then point both sticks down and away from center to start the propellors and you're off!!! Right away you'll get the exhilarating feel of seeing wherever you are from a vantage point you've never seen. Honestly I felt like I was flying or maybe that point you go down a roller coaster the first time. Birds eye view or maybe flying like a kite, I just went straight up about 200 feet and then started moving around slowly. My kids were going nuts they were so excited. The drone is somewhat loud but that may be due to my newbie status as an operator. I didn't fly for too long because it started drizzling and haven't had as much time to fly as I would have liked due to snowy, cold and windy conditions all week long. Even with some drizzle and bad conditions, the F33 did fine but I didn't want to push it. The F33 has a nice solid plastic case with foam cutouts for easy transport. It also includes an extra pair of thumbsticks, 4 extra prop blades, a 32GB microSD card, and a USB-C cable. It did NOT include any charging adapters and the charging was extremely slow with 10W chargers. You will want to buy/use a better AC adapter because it took a LONG time to charge the battery and controller to full using 10-20W phone type chargers. I also felt like the camera was a bit of a weak point. It claims 4K, but I believe it is a lower resolution and upscaled, which results in somewhat grainy and lower resolution than expected pictures. I have to check to see if the pictures and video are higher quality if you store them on the drone itself, but I didn't have a second microSD to test. There is a microSD slot on the drone near the front right of the drone. I didn't see the propellors in the pictures so that was a positive and the gimbal camera did a good job of stabilizing in flight. I wasn't able to transfer or access photos on the controller by plugging it into my PC so it looks like the USB-C is charging only and no data. Make sure you have either a microSD to USB adapter or a laptop/PC that has a microSD slot built-in. I'm really enjoying the F33 so far and I can't wait for nice weather so I can take it out to the park with the kids and fly it like a kite. It'll be nice to just enjoy it without having to worry so much about hang ups or knots or enough wind.

I am no stranger to the world of drones. I have been flying for over 10 years now and have used everything from small toy drones to high end DJI drones. I was interested to see where this one would fit in. Out of the box, I have to say, this feels like a very well-built drone. It has a very solid feel; the arms are nice and stiff with no play in them. The controller feels very solid and the joysticks and buttons move very well. One thing I really love about this drone is that you can take it out of the box and fly it right away. You don’t need any account, there is no app to download, none of it, you can just fly it. It does have to be registered with the FAA due to the weight, but that is it. It does not broadcast a Remote ID either. So I do love that you don’t have to give up tons of personal information and agree to a 50 page document of small print terms just to fly it. The drone comes in a very nice hardshell case with a foam insert that perfectly hugs the drone, controller, and battery. There is also one other small compartment for holding the extra propellers and SD cards and things like that. I wish this kit came with 2 batteries, because the batteries don’t have any kind of rapid charging, so it can take a few hours to completely charge the battery. Once you get everything powered on, its time to fly. This is a GPS drone so it will lock onto GPS satellites and remember your home location and the drone can return to you if it loses its signal. The screen for me was nice and bright and I could easily see it on a sunny day. It has a lot of the same menu options that similar DJI drones have as far as adjusting the control sticks so you can get the drone moving exactly how you want to. One thing I don’t like about the controller is that the sticks are above the screen, so the sides of your palm often touch the screen and can sometimes activate functions by accident. I have this same problem with DJI drones as well. Flying the drone is very easy, its not quite as fast as some other drones in this price point, but I found it very easy to fly around without any problems. I would think even someone who has never flown a drone before could easily pick this up and be flying in to time. They claim it has a range of up to 4 miles, but I only went about a mine and a half to 2 miles and that was about as far as I wanted to push it. So, as far as the design, and operation of the drone, I give this 4-5 stars all around. Now lets get to the bad part, the camera. This is a 4K 30fps. camera meaning that it will take pictures and video 3840 x 2160, which it does. The problem is that the pictures and video are very low quality and quite grainy compared to other drones in this price range. The video often times with have kind of a wavy effect going through it. So, if you are buying this drone for any kind of high-end video or photography, you will want to look elsewhere. If you just want to use this to look around the area you live in, then you might find the image quality perfectly fine. I mostly use drones for aerial photography, and this one was pretty bad, not to mention that every time you take a picture you must wait about 5 seconds for the image to process and during that time you won’t be able to see any video on the controller’s screen. So, if you need to do any kid of rapid-fire photography, this is not for you either. There are also not many controls to adjust the images in the menu. There are a few basic brightness and contrast controls, but it does not help. This drone also does not have the ability to take RAW photos either like most other drones do. You can also not adjust video size or frame rate or anything like that. All you get is 4K 30fps. One other major dealbreaker for any kind of professional type use is that there is no way to attach any kind of ND filters to the camera lens. So, if you are out on a bright sunny day, your images will look really bad and blown out. So, overall, this is a a very solid and well-built drone that flies really well, but is hindered by a absolutely horrible camera. If this company was able to team up with a good camera maker and get a nice high-quality camera on their drones, this could be a serious competitor to brands like DJI. But for now, it seems more like a toy that you can use to fly around and see the world around you, but you wont be able to capture it very well.

The Contixo F33 Vortex exceeded my expectations. Setup was straightforward, and the GPS features made flying feel stable and confidence-inspiring. The 2-axis gimbal helps produce smooth video, and the 4K camera captures clear footage in good lighting. I especially appreciate the long battery life, which gives plenty of time to enjoy each flight without constantly recharging. The included 5.5-inch HD screen on the controller is a great bonus since you don’t have to rely on your phone while flying. The brushless motors are quiet and powerful, and the drone responds well to controls, even at longer distances. Overall, this is an excellent drone for anyone looking to get into aerial photography or simply enjoy flying. It offers a great combination of features, performance, and ease of use. I would definitely recommend it to beginners and intermediate users alike.

I’ve been really happy with the Contixo F33 Vortex. Setup was simple, and it’s easy to control even if you’re not that experienced with drones. The GPS holds position well, and the return home feature is a plus. The 4K camera looks sharp in good lighting and the 2-axis gimbal keeps footage smooth enough for social content and scenic shots. Flight time is strong too, I was able to stay up much longer than with most entry-level drones. The built-in HD screen on the controller is a nice bonus and makes flying more convenient. Overall, it’s a great balance of features and value. Definitely a solid pick for hobby flying and casual content creation.

A great drone for beginners, the Contixo F33 offers impressive features for the price. The 4K camera, stable 2-axis gimbal, long flight time, and solid range make it a decent starter choice. Overall, it delivers good quality and performance without breaking the bank.

The Contixo F33 Vortex 4K GPS Drone is an excellent drone for getting 4K video or pictures. It's very beginner friendly, and doesn't require and app to operate it or take pictures or video. Since it's over 250 grams (0.55 pounds), you will need to take the The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), and also register the drone with the FAA. The remote is easy to use and comfortable/ergonomic in my hands. The display is bright and is easy to see even when it's sunny. It comes out of the box with beginner mode engaged, which is basically preset safety parameters so that the F33 doesn't get too far away from you while learning how the the F33 flies. You can easily disable beginner mode, but I would recommend setting your max height to 400ft when you first start to make sure you don't go over that height if you are a recreational drone pilot. The F33 is very easy to control and fly. There are three modes that you can select for your flying comfort, stable, sport, and ordinary. It also has obstacle avoidance if you are flying it in tight spaces. It also has follow mode. The camera is extremely stable thanks to the two-axis gimble, and taking video or photos is easy thanks to the built in buttons right on the remote. Contixo claims you get up to 42 minutes of battery life, but the few times I have flown this drone, I was only getting about 20 minutes. Maybe I am being too aggressive or sporty with my flying. I was very nervous flying the F33 the first time because I had no idea how it would react, but I found it very easy to fly, and I'm getting more and more comfortable each time I fly it. I really like that the controller has the built in display. My previous drones we controlled by an app on my phone, which I don't really care for. But those were basically toys compared to this F33.

I will start this out by stating that I still consider myself to be a complete novice when it comes to the world of drone flying despite having owned a different brand and trying my hand at flying enough to own having some experience. I had never tried the Contixo brand before. The Contixo - F33 Vortex 4K GPS Drone with 2-Axis Gimbal, 6KM Range, 40-Min Flight, 5.5" HD Screen & Brushless Motor definitely didn’t disappoint. Because of its weight this was the first time I had to actually register a drone with the FAA. This may seem like a daunting task for newbies but it was a fairly simple and straightforward process with a nominal fee. The actual setup of the drone was simple and practically foolproof. Completing the calibrations is a must just to avoid any issues with your drone. If you are a complete beginner or want to make sure you are comfortable before venturing deep into your flight experience it’s a great idea to start with the beginner flight setting but it won’t take long before you can fly using one of the 3 flight mode options without the beginner assist. The 4K video quality is excellent and the camera controls allow you great flexibility without compromising the video footage. The remote controller has a nice sized built in touchscreen making your experience even better. Overall, I think Contixo knocked it out of the park with the F33 Vortex drone. It’s easy to operate, comes with everything you need out of the box to immediately start using, and makes even the most nervous of new pilots feel at ease fast.

For a beginner drone it's does and incredible job. Take of and landings are all automated, controls are simple, and you don't need to attach your phone to the remote! In roughly 5-7mph winds it held steady with no visible shifting in position. After reaching about 200' I took off. The images on the screen came in clear, but the backlight is a bit weak and will make it hard to see in full sun. Today was overcast so I didn't have to deal with that issue. There may be a setting to increase the brightness, but my quick digging didn't find it. It's possible the app has some settings, but I don't like installing apps unless I have no other options. I took a few photos of my flight and this is where some disappointment showed. Even though the photos are 4k they don't look like the contain 4k of details, just 4k pixels. Lots of noise, lack of detail, compression artifacts...and this is with the SD card installed on the drone. I'm not really caring to see how much worse it is to take photos and videos with the SD card installed in the remote. The images are "pleasing" but not high quality. More like a cell phone from early 2K's. The estimated battery life seems to be way off base on my quick flight. I only flew for 10 minutes and it went down to 58%. Seems I'd be lucky to get 1/2 of the 45 minute claim. It wouldn't be so bad if all these drone MFGs wouldn't make it take so long to charge the batteries. At 58% to 100% took over 90 minutes. Still even with the shortcomings of the battery life and photo quality, I'm still having a blast with the drone. It's gonna come in handy when we go to mother in law's home to survey her land instead of walking all around checking things.

Was bought for my dad and he is in love with it. Flies great and has a super smooth camera. The clarity on the controller screen is crystal clear and makes flying the drone that much easier. The safety features that keep it from running into trees and houses is great and keeps it from taking hard hits. Definitely would recomend to anybody looking for a long distance recordable drone, this one os an excellent option

I was a bit worried when I bought this because: A: The online reviews were pretty harsh, and 2: I have never flown a drone before. It flies great. If I can handle it, anyone can. The features work well for what it is. Camera is very clear and very stable. Only complaint would be that it is a wide angle lens so things look farther than they are - a problem when flying in FPV. The other features - object avoidance, return home, GPS lock - all work well and happily kept me from flying my new toy into the ocean on day 1. Just remember that a license IS required. (its like $5 for the license)

Decided to go with the F33 after doing some home work, I appreciate the long battery life, distance, and when I view video me picture on my iPad it is great, but don’t send the videos to anyone or they will be not so clear.

I love it flys for a long time and it goes far Im happy

Nice drone . Handles the wind fairly well up to about 12 to 15 MPH.. My first drone caught a gust of wind and disappeared. This unit is much easer to control. I will say when its fighting the wind it does use a lot of power to stay hovering and remain stable. Too bad it only comes with one battery. I have ordered a second battery.

I can’t say enough good things about this product the battery life the way that it is built durability highly suggest this product

This drone is a very powerful piece of device. It can fly fast and far, the control panel is easy to use and you can see exactly where the drone is heading from the remote control touch screen. There’s no need to look at the drone directly.

This drone is amazing super easy to fly great camera quality

Good to learn. I liked the features on the controller. You can put in auto pilot basically; there is a return to home button and an automatic fly button. It says it can fly over 3 miles. Takes good pictures and video.

Beautiful Easy to fly drone at a great price, great built quality and great features

This drone does very nice pictures. the video is very good also. I am still learning, and this drone is user friendly. Battery life is pretty good.