Customer Ratings & Reviews

TLDR: Nearly everything the big 3 letter brand has at a fraction of the price. PROS Decent image quality from 4k camera 20+ minutes of flight time per battery Excellent remote Well-designed app Weighs less than 250g CONS Image quality doesn’t match the industry leader Hover isn’t nearly as precise Props are loud in flight Flight distance not as good as Occusync USE Let’s face it, there has only been 1 key player in the personal drone space for quite some time. They turned out a quality product that was EXTREMELY easy to fly and an app that was user-friendly, keeping even the most novice pilots out of trouble. This company has become what I refer to as: The Gold Standard for personal drones. The P30 Pro’s resemblance to the gold standard is uncanny. Styled and looking exactly like my current drone, I must look at each one prior to flight to see which one I picked up. They are that eerily similar. Size, shape, weight, even the carry cases are nearly exact matches. I guess it is true what they say: Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So, let’s get straight to the point and answer what I’m sure is the top of everyone’s questions? Does it fly as well as the competitor? For the most part, Yes. Where the Snaptain suffers compared to the OG is in hovering. It is slow to take up a consistent hover. The P30 often lists side to side or up and down, where the OG is nearly rock solid in hover. Other than that, there isn’t a great deal of difference between the two. The P30 has nearly the same flight controls as well. It takes off the same way, lands the same and it sports 3 manual flight modes: Camera, Normal, and Sport. Not to mention it also supports Point of Interest flight, Follow me, and you can even program a pre-planned flight route into the software. Same as the OG. Having dozens upon dozens of flight hours on my current drone, I felt right at home on the P30 with little to no learning curve. It is remarkable how similar in performance and features the P30 is compared to my current platform. The Snaptain ecosystem has performed flawlessly to this point. My android-based HMD phone paired immediately with the P30. The Snaptain app installed and has worked without any issues during any of my flights. I have had zero issues with any flights to date. No runaways, no communication failures, no lost links, nothing. Not even when pushing the distance boundaries of the drone. Well done. CONS Hovering is the biggest con of the P30. While it can hover, it often is slow to react. I often find the drone listing aimlessly right or left while hovering, taking a few corrections to get it lined out and its wits about it before it stays still. Same with vertical movement. My current drone will hover within just a few inches of it set height. The Snaptain will as well, but there are just a lot more of those inches and it is a general altitude, not an absolute. This is one area where Snaptain really needs to improve upon their offering. My current drone can easily be flown around my house. It is stable and hovers without waiver, provided there is adequate light. The P30? Not so much. Hover mode for the P30 is just a ballpark position for it. I’m hoping Snaptain can improve its hover characteristics with future firmware updates and it’s not an issue with the bottom sensor pack. Camera. The camera is another con for me. But I am spoiled by my current drone. It takes great 4k pictures. The P30 will take a decent 4k picture, the image quality isn’t as crisp and sharp as I would like it to be. To make matters worse, 4k video is recorded at only 20fps. 20fps in the United States is an uncommon framerate, making fast action videos appear to judder and are not fluid smooth like a higher framerate can achieve. The P30 does not have the processing power to record at 30fps or 60fps that is common in the States. Distance / Situational Awareness. The P30 just doesn’t have the transmission range most folks are accustomed to nowadays. It is limited to about 1600 feet. While this is still quite a distance, it is nowhere near the distance as the OG, not even close. Honestly, the limited flight distance is probably for the best. The P30’s app has no provisions to ensure you operate in uncontrolled Class G airspace or alert you to any TFR’s. This is one feature that is sorely needed and missed, especially when marketed toward novice pilots. The pilot has to do their due diligence to ensure they are not violating FAA airspace, the app, nor the drone, report it. Fortunately, there are numerous companion apps that are available at free or not cost that will take care of this. FINAL THOUGHTS At the end of the day, this excels at exactly what it is intended for. It is priced right for beginners and has plenty of features to make flying fun. It is easy to fly (provided its outdoors), with push button takeoffs and landing, long lasting battery, and an intuitive remote and app. The P30 is WAY easier to operate than lesser drones even if it doesn’t match the industry standard in terms of hovering. Buyers would be hard pressed to find a more feature rich drone at this price point. While I wouldn’t use this drone for videography, it takes perfectly acceptable vacation photos. With good drones being so hard to get and find now, the Snaptain P30 deserves a look. A drone that is easy enough to operate for novices but still has just enough features to keep more experienced pilots interested as well. RECOMMENDED

This is a neat little drone, and fun to play with. But, even though “pro” is right in the product name, this drone is only suitable for beginner hobbyists looking for a fun toy. FLYING The drone itself is great: - lightweight, - great battery life, - easy to fly, - relatively quiet, - setup is simple once you know what to do, - interface is full-featured and easy to use. I spent a lot of time reading the instructions before I turned it on because I was nervous about breaking something. It’s probably a good thing that I knew where the emergency stop button is, and basically how the controls work before I tried it out. I did some research about local regulations and found an open field in a park where I could learn how to fly it without bothering anyone or potentially breaking anything. After a few minutes, though, I felt pretty confident and it’s actually really easy to fly. Later that day I happily piloted it around inside my little apartment with no trouble. Just to correct some information in the product description: the landing legs are not foldable. They are permanently molded into the rotor arms. The arms, however, are foldable for storage. And everything fits easily into the provided (and pretty nice) carrying case. The kit comes with replacement wings and some hardware, which impressed me. If something happens and gets broken, there’s already a replacement right there. Some of my favorite features are the preprogrammed flight patterns, like to circle a location, move up and down over a fixed point, or follow me as I move around. The GPS in the device seems to be able to keep the drone in the intended spot within a few feet. If GPS isn’t accurate enough (like when flying indoors), there’s a mode to take full control of the positioning with the controllers. I found this to give me pretty intuitive and accurate control over the fine movements of the drone (at least as long as there was no wind or anything). Where this thing is not “pro” quality is with the camera and lack of support for current FAA regulations. CAMERA This is technically a 4K camera as advertised, but it leaves a lot to be desired. First, it took me a bit to understand that even though photos and videos are immediately saved to your camera’s photo library when connected, those are lowres copies (videos are 720p, not 4k). It’s an additional step to go back to the SD card to get the full res videos if you want them. For some reason my computer wouldn’t read the SD card directly (probably a “me” problem), but I was able to individually download them from the SD card in the drone to my phone through the app. The high res photos are not bad. But they do show artifacts from being highly compressed and filtered. Most obviously, there’s what looks like a very aggressive “unsharp mask” filter that’s applied automatically. This keeps the images from looking blurry, but it adds basically an outline around shapes that makes everything look kind of crap. Videos are not quite as nice. First, again with the aggressive compression. Lots of compression artifacts are visible. Second, recording is only 20fps at 4K, so any motion is kind of choppy. Third, and most notable, there’s no gimbal stabilizer on the camera mount. There are some shock absorbers that minimize vibration, but every little position adjustment by the drone translates to very visible tilting and moving of the camera view. The result is absolutely nothing like the professional quality drone footage seen commercially. Otherwise it seems like a decent enough camera. For hobby purposes it serves a purpose and it can be pretty cool to see things from a different angle. But don’t expect these images to be good enough to use for anything else. FAA RULES AND SAFETY I am in the US, so I can only speak to what I learned about US regulations. After spending some time looking at the FAA regulations and other explainers, my understanding is that there’s a very simple online test (about 10-20 minutes) that they want anyone to pass before flying a drone for recreational purposes. It consists of commonsense safety stuff as well as understanding the basic rules of staying away from airports, not getting in the way of manned aircraft, and not flying above 400 feet. There is an additional licensing for non-recreational use (any use that’s not just for personal fun), but see below: this drone can’t legally be used for anything but recreational purposes out of the box. There’s a service called B4UFLY that provides up-to-date information on flying regulations at your location. The user guide recommends downloading an app from the FAA to use it. Unfortunately that information is out of date as of more than a year ago: FAA changed their operations so you need to get the information through one of several third party providers. I chose Avision, which (among other things) provides a no-frills way to access current information from the FAA. Other than adding new products, Snaptain apparently has not updated their website since 2021. The user manual claims that more safety and flight information can be found there, but it was limited since it was all old information. Amazingly, the printed user manual I received is more current than the information on their website. This drone is not equipped with Remote ID, so it is ineligible for flying with FAA registration (with a couple exceptions). It is possible to buy a Remote ID transmitter separately for about $30, but I have no idea if the drone could still fly with the added weight of a transmitter attached. Practically speaking, this means it can only ever be used for recreational flying—not for use in a business, or for taking photographs other than for personal enjoyment. Of course, the chances of an FAA inspector coming to your backyard and ticketing you for publishing on your blog are pretty slim, but this product is only intended to be a toy.

As an amateur photographer and being experience with using mid to high-end drones to capture some of the best footage of my travels and family adventures for the past few years, I was recently considering investing into something a little smaller and lightweight compared to the drone I currently use for several reasons. The main reason being I have nearly crashed or lost the high-end drone I had been using a few times, mostly over the water or in deep woods where I may not ever recover it, and after that I would have preferred to be in the position of potentially being out of a few hundred dollars versus a few thousand dollars. The other reason being the high-end drone I rely upon can’t squeeze into the tight spaces I have tried to get through, it’s not exactly easy to travel with a larger, heavier drone and it’s not always convenient to bust out the VR headset on my smaller drone or want to tote around or use a VR headset. That’s where the new Snaptain P30 Pro drone with a 4K camera and GPS came into the rescue in my situation. The P30 Pro has everything I wanted in a drone including its smaller, lighter size, being more convenient to travel and all at a fraction of what I paid for a higher-end drone a few years ago which is great for a drone pilot’s peace of mind. Because of its portability, and why not, I decided to take it to Cancun for its inaugural flight and testing for this review. Out of the box, the Snaptain P30 Pro has a four-prop brushless motor design and is surprisingly lightweight yet still durable enough to withstand some minor impact. All four propeller arms are foldable making it compact and easy to transport in the included protective case that you can store the included spare propeller blades, charging cradle and cable. The matching matte gray controller looks and feels like the drone itself and sports most of the controls and features you would see on other drones. However, a welcome feature on the Snaptain is the LED screen on the front of the controller that displays many convenient specs you would typically have to see on your smartphone application including speed, distance, height, GPS signal, battery life, etc. After a quick battery charge, downloading the smartphone applications and performing essential updates, I was able to sync the drone and controller to my phone and ready to give it a whirl in the paradise I was in. The P30 Pro launched with ease, the controls were very responsive and the 4K video appeared crystal clear on my phone. I flew it over the beach, ocean, pool and resort we were staying at trying not to bother too many people trying to relax although I definitely got some “Karen” glares. I even did a couple low altitude flybys of our kids swimming in the infinity pool just to show off. Since the one included battery life is expected to last around 30 minutes before it needs to be charged or swapped out, I cut the initial flight short out of caution and after flying around for about ten minutes, I was easily able to navigate back to my launching point in front of our beach chairs and make a smooth landing. I immediately reviewed the footage I recorded on my smartphone which was very impressive. One thing I noticed during the flight in comparison to my other drone is that it doesn’t have as much stability in windy conditions which was also reflected in the video as it was a little shaky at times. The Snaptain P30 Pro’s 4K UHD camera has a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels and can capture spectacularly detailed images and videos with its 120-degree wide-angle lens that allows for wider video and camera shots. Its advanced GPS navigation gives you very accurate and precise positioning, flight navigation and stability ensuring it maintains the intended flight path even in windy conditions as it was the day I tested it on the beach. This feature is particularly useful for beginner pilots, as it reduces the risk of losing control and enhances the overall safety of flying. One concern to be aware of for first time or beginner pilots is that the drone does not come equipped with any obstacle avoidance sensors or technology that can warn users of potential for an impact. As it is considered a beginner drone, the P30 also only travels less than a third of a mile away, has a maximum speed of a little more than 15 miles per hour and less than 10K meters above sea level so it can be relatively limited for some users. Some additional useful features for beginner drone pilots is the P30 Pro’s ability to automatically return to “home”, or the launch location, in the event of a low battery or loss of signal. However, without obstacle avoidance sensors, I would be wary there’s a potential for it to crash into something back in route to the launch area. It has an altitude hold feature that can maintain the drone’s height, one-key takeoff/landing and is relatively easy to use once you get the hang of the controls. Considering the Snaptain P30 Pro’s features, high-quality camera, and advanced GPS capabilities, the Snaptain P30 Pro offers decent value for your money. I would only recommend it to beginner drone pilots exploring whether they may eventually want to fork out more coin for something a bit higher-end with obstacle sensors and more speed and distance capabilities.

I've always wanted a drone but routinely found they were either very expensive or were just borderline RC controlled helicopters. For a proper drone, I want to be able to capture footage up to 4k, have it weigh less than 250g with battery due to flight restrictions, have at least 30 minutes flight time and most importantly have decent range and a good controller all for less than $400USD. On paper, the PE30 Pro does fit all those categories so I decided to give it a try. As such, this is my first official drone I've owned versus shopped/tested. Inside the box is a nice carrying case, your drone, controller, battery pack, replacement propellers and a screwdriver/accessories bag. First thing you will notice is how light the PE30 is, but looks can be deceiving and I've held other drones before that said they were less than 250g, but once you install the battery pack and propellers, they suddenly are well over 300g. I am happy to report with its full assortment of propellers and battery pack, the PE30 weighs in at a svelte 244g total. Drones are fragile things especially the sub 250g class and it shows with the PE30. It does feel very fragile when held so it is best to treat it as such. Installing and removing the battery pack is very easy. Most drones have a very similar shape and look and the P30 Pro looks just like the rest and from a distance you might mistake it for let's say a DJI or EXO until you actually hold it in your hands. The controller feels very nice and ergonomically comfortable in my admittedly big hands. I like that the joysticks are tucked underneath and screw in to the ball controllers when in use. This is where you are getting the bulk of the functionality of one of the more expensive drones but lacking a bit of the fit and finish and precise control. I've tested quite a few more expensive models owned by some of my drone enthusiast friends and while it works, the controller seems to lag just a bit when in use and requires just a few moments to compensate when in use. While I've tested many drones, I've never had to set one up from start to finish and the P30 Pro was a snag to configure and kudos to the app which was easy to use and very polished. I tested it first in my living room. According to my drone expert friend, a good drone should be precise enough to hover a few feet off the ground and remain relatively even and still. I found the P30 kind of drifted a little bit more than the more expensive models and if not cajoled a bit back, would continue to drift ever so slightly. Nothing major, but having tested numerous drones, it stood out a bit but in active flight it would not be an issue. I immediately took it outside the next day for a test run in my front yard and adapting to it was quick and easy. My daughter and I had a blast. If I had never used a better model with a much better 4k camera, better granular controls, build quality and more, I would think the P30 Pro was quite nice but unfortunately I have and it shows but you also have to take into consideration the price. For less than 25% of a decent mid to high range DJI or similar, you really are getting easily the bulk of the performance. Outdoor shots are more than passable and as a fun hobby or doing some aerial shots for real estate or animal viewing / nature? This is a fantastic price for what I consider checks all the boxes for a drone. The closest comparison would be the DJI Mini 3 Drone which is a touch better overall but also costs $200 more. One thing you are going to want to do is pick up some rechargeable batteries if you will be using it for an extended period of time but this is true for most drones. With a battery life of ~30min, I am going to end up picking up their 3 slot charger and at least one more battery if not two to be safe for some hiking and beach outings we have planned. We took a hike recently and that ~30 minutes of battery time went quickly. The remote is good for ~90-100 minutes, so that would pair with the battery pack life perfectly. Lastly, is the range. It is rated for about 1600 feet and I am used to having a bit more range when playing around with my friend's vast collection of drones so the normal "intuitive" runs I would do were suddenly cut short so I had to adjust. For the images I wanted to capture though, ~1600 feet was adequate enough. Overall? If compared to other drones with price being no object, this is a solid 3 but for the price and functionality this is a solid 5 easily so overall it is a strong 4+ for a beginner's drone. I very much like it.

I have had the opportunity to fly everything from basic to professional level drones, so I was intrigued by the new Snaptain P30 Pro drone and capabilities when compared to the competition. In the box is the carrying case, instructions, drone, battery, charger, controller, usb c connector, spare propellers, screwdriver, spare controller sticks, and user guide. Setup is easy, first charge both the controller and the battery, then scan the QR code either from the box or the quick start guide, download the Snaptain Fly app, and follow pairing procedures. Pairing is via wifi, and once paired, the app will walk you through a calibration setup. Once completed you're ready to fly. If you are a first time flier, there is a tutorial through the app as well as a beginner mode that limits setting configuration to allow you to figure out the basic flight controls. If you are familiar with any of the higher end drone manufacturers, you'll find this drone is very intuitive to fly. The controller will hold most phones with cases, for reference my Android with case is 3 3/8" wide and maxes out the holder arm. On the controller are controller stick storage and usb charging port on the bottom, info screen with physical buttons for modes (sport, camera, normal), take photo, record video, and auto home. The screen display can give speed, distance, height, vertical speed and distance speed. In addition it monitors battery, connectivity, and GPS status. There are two physical buttons at the top front of the remote for emergency stop and controller power. On the top of the remote, behind the phone holder are two dials one controls camera angle and the other controls zoom. A few other fun features are the camera recording modes in the app, these include things such as GPS following, circle a point, programmable flight path, gesture triggered photos / recording, spiral out, filters, and music. If you are an experienced drone pilot, a few things you'll miss with this design: the camera angle in flight is less stable and videos are shaky, flight distance is limited to ~1500', the return to home position has about 2' of drift, and this drone is super light at 249g with the downside that it does not have any compensation for wind. I am also not a fan of the microSD card location, as it slots into the bottom side of the drone, which almost makes me wonder if it would become dislodged if you have a hard landing or hit an obstacle. The battery has a slight amount of friction to lock in, so I found myself always rechecking that it was secure. Lastly, and the biggest drawback for me, this drone is not meant for even the lightest breeze, during the first few flights I found that any breeze (1 - 3 mph as measured on my weather station) will impact trajectory and stability, the ability to hover, and overall ability to stay on target when using the app programs. So, how do I feel about this drone? I think it's a very solid choice for learning. You're not spending significant money, which is the barrier to entry for many new pilots. I found that the handling and features mirror higher level drones, and I feel confident that if you master this one, you could easily step up into the next tier and be comfortable in piloting those drones. The features are enough for many users, but if you have aspirations for content creation, challenging "follow me" environments, or high res videos / photography, this drone misses the mark.

When it comes to tech you have the beginners and you have pros, the Snaptain P30 Pro 4K falls in the beginner category in the best way possible. Pros: Setup for the Snaptain P30 pro is simple. Everything comes assembled and all you need to do is charge the battery for controller and drone. The setup guide is simple to read and understand and the app is wonderful. I would highly recommend watching the setup video as it makes everything that much easier. Controls for the P30 pro are excellent when using the app or the included remote control. You can record and take pictures without the need of a smartphone or screen and the response time is instant. This was surprising as I used it in my neighborhood, and I was expecting some type of interference with all the houses around. One of the things that is a MUST is calibrating the drone during initial setup, do not rush this. I originally didn’t calibrate it and P30 had jerky movements and oversteer, and the video recordings jitteriness was horrible. After calibration the drone stopped oversteering and jitteriness in videos was greatly reduced. Photos on the P30 are excellent, everything looks good and is in great detail. Single Button commands are excellent on the P30 Pro, these can be used in the app or the remote. The take off/return home feature or stop feature are amazing especially for those who aren’t used to flying a drone Battery life on the P30 pro is pretty good, I was able to get around 23ish minutes when using the drone in not so perfect conditions. I’m assuming I can get the rate 30 mins with ideal conditions, and this is good as I have used drone before that only work for about 15 mins or less. The remote battery seems to last close to twice as long as the drone. Cons: Video on the P30 is good when stationary or when the drone is moving slowly, however it does not have a good stabilizer. Even if there is a little bit of wind gust the video recording will be shaky. I tried using different modes (GPS/Sports/Normal) and the results were always the same. Smart flight modes are a hit and miss and work sometimes and at other times they don’t. The one button take off and return home features are excellent, I loved being able to take of instantly and return home with the touch of a button, the return home feature does a decent job return within a foot or so of where it took off from. The follow feature only works with the GPS function (not follow the person). The point of interest mode works however the waypoints flight path only partially worked. Overall I would recommend the Snaptain P30 Pro to anyone just starting out using drones as it’s lightweight and easy to use. The pictures come out clearly and the video is ok as long as you’re not moving too fast. Loading pictures to your computer is easy with the micro SD card and you don’t need to wait to transmit large files via Bluetooth. Snaptain does need to correct the issues with the smart flight modes otherwise it’s a great starter drone for anyone interested. If I could I would give it 3.5 stars.

There’s a lot of fun for the dollar with this drone, but there’s still the reality of “you get what you pay for”. Snaptain has found a middle ground between the high-dollar, big name drones and the cheap, quick to break flying toys. They also positioned this product in the under 250 gram category which means it does not require FAA registration. Keep in mind that you’re still required to operate within FAA regulations, so make sure you’re educated and fly safely and legally. For a list price of $350 you get everything you need. A well-built foldable drone, one battery and a changing station (no charger – you provide your own), a nice full-size controller, extra props and a few spare parts, and a handy case to carry everything. The drone and controller pair automatically and communicate using RF. The drone/controller range is listed at about 1600 ft., which is a lot for a toy but seriously less than the big boy drones. Your smart phone and app connect to the drone using the drone’s WIFI hotspot. I found the WIFI used by the app to send FPV images back to your phone had significantly less than the controller’s range. That means you really need to keep this drone in visual range. The P30 Pro uses GPS for location and navigation. The controller has many of the features you’d expect in high price drones including camera control, auto land, and quick stop. The phone app adds many more … auto take off, orbit, rocket, follow me, panorama, etc. That’s quite impressive at the price. It’s reasonably easy to fly for a beginner but not as smooth and forgiving as the more expensive drones. I would suggest that a beginner should carefully choose their location for initial flights. Do not put it in ATTI mode and initially try to fly indoors. Find an open area free on hazards and other people and start on a day without high wind. As you learn, you can have a lot of fun and get more adventurous. So, what is lacking compared to high-end drones? Stability and accuracy are the most noticeable. The GPS system is OK, but this little guy is twitchy in the air and tends to drift around rather than stay dead motionless while hovering. I found return-to-home was typically accurate to within 5 to 10 feet, but it sometimes got well off. Be prepared to manually land. There is no collision avoidance in any direction, so you need to fly carefully and avoid objects. The camera is not stabilized. If it’s at all windy, videos are going to be shaky and still shots won’t have a horizontal horizon. There’s digital zoom and panning up and down. However, the pan is quick, and it’s difficult to get any position other than straight ahead or straight down. All this said, the still pictures are pretty good, and the video is acceptable … especially on a calm day. As I said, for the money there’s a lot of fun and features packed into this little guy. If you’re an experienced flyer, you’ll have no problem. If you’re a novice, please read the manual first and then fly in an open location on a reasonably calm days to develop your flying skills.

If you are looking for an entry level drone at an affordable price, the Snaptain - P30 will check a lot of boxes for you. Here is a short list of those boxes: - Small and Lightweight with a convenient carrying case - Extra propellers included - 4K Camera - Battery with 30 minutes of flight time - Remote that connects easily to your phone while mounting it on top of the controller - Built in limits for height and distance for beginners that can be modified as you learn - Return to home function for if you get low on battery or lose connection with the drone - Instant transfer of photos to your phone If you already have a high end drone, the Snaptain might be missing a few things that your more expensive drone has. - Obstacle avoidance sensors - Camera Stabilizer Overall the Snaptain is great for the price. It was easy to get setup and take off on its first flight and anyone can fly it. My 11 year old grabbed the remote and needed no guidance. It connects to gps outdoors and indoors you can go into Atti mode so you can fly around the house. Just a major caution do that as there is no obstacle avoidance so flying indoors isn't recommended unless you have had a chance to practice and really get to know this drone. Once you are up and running the controller has some convenient built in buttons to take pictures/videos, change speeds and return you to home. The Remote will also display signal strength, mode you are flying in, height, distance and speed. All of these options are available in the app as well, but having them on the remote allows you to fly without reaching up to the touch screen of your phone. The flight time will be around the 30 minute mark as advertised, depending on wind. Wind is the biggest downfall of this entry level drone. The camera does not have a stabilizer so looking at your screen can be challenging as high winds bounce around the drone in the air. The wind can make it a challenge to hover in place as well. But absent the wind on a relatively calm day, all works great with this drone and if you are just starting out and want an affordable entry level drone with some of the high end features of a more expensive drone, the Snaptain - P30 would be a great option.

I was excited to try this drone and compare it to others, especially since it comes in at a vastly lower price. Overall, I would rate this as a super nice entry-level drone. The drone comes in a nice form-fitted case that holds all the pieces nicely in place. The case has a nice all-around zipper with a handle, but no strap. However, it would fit easily in a backpack for outdoors travel. When I opened the drone parts I was struck by its similarity to high-end personal drones, both in size, shape and how it folds up. The drone runs on battery and comes with one battery and one charger. The remote is charged with a USB-C cord. It would be better if it had a second battery AND a second battery storage slot for those times you take the drone outdoors away from your home. Setup was detailed both on the remote screen and in the booklet. I started with the booklet instructions, but found it hard to keep my place, so I switched to the remote and quickly was able to orient the drone and lock in gps. It was difficult to see the colors of the flashing LEDs outdoors in the daytime, but I found that putting a white sheet of paper on the ground helped me see them. Flying the drone was pretty much like other drones, same controller movements and so forth. I did find that the rotors were a bit noisier and the hovering in the sky was not as smooth as it could be. The pictures and videos were alright and saved to the SD card. I had some trouble getting the SD card out as the card went in pretty far, but using an eraser to push it really helped. Again, this is a great entry-level drone! Allows newcomers to start without investing thousands of dollars and has what you need.

This was a difficult review for me to write, because I am a drone newby. This is my first experience with this kind of toy/tool, and I really have nothing to compare the experience or the hardware to. For those of you who don’t read reviews to the end, a piece of advice - don’t grab the drone with the props running (even with these lightweight, “beginner” drones), as the blades are thin and sharp when they are moving fast. There, my PSA is done. Snaptain is a name I was not familiar with, in any form, for any product, before my experience with this drone. Even when you don’t have prior experience with a product type, it is still possible to ascertain the quality of a product in a variety of ways. The Snaptain P30 Pro is billed as a beginner product, but that in no way infers a lesser quality. When you unpack the drone and its accoutrements from the form-fitted carry case, you can see the care in design and packaging from the manufacturer. The P30 Pro does set atop their drone product line based on price on Snaptain’s website, but it is moderately priced when compared to the competition in the marketplace for a similar feature set. I suggest noobs like myself check out the “Snaptain P30 Pro Drone First Use” video that is on YouTube. Strangely, at this time this particular video is not in the small library of videos on Snaptain’s website under the “Quick Start” tab. And given the inherent intricacies of this type of product, I suggest you set aside the included paper “Quick Start Guide” and delve right into the full “User Manual” that comes along with the drone. That is unless you are an accomplished drone pilot and know what you are doing. The paper User Manual is only half as long as it first appears since the front half is English and the second half of it is in Spanish. I did run into a few minor head scratching moments during initial set up with my readings in the manual. There is a light on the drone that flashes in different colors and at different rates to communicate with you as you are doing the calibrations. For part of this sequence, the drone is to be placed on a flat, level surface. Combine that with the fact you are most likely outdoors in bright light, along with the fact that this light is on the bottom of the drone, just a fraction of an inch from the surface it is sitting on, and that makes a bit of an issue to see what the light is doing. And to add to the confusion, the manual mentions a “rear LED indicator” and a “front LED indicator”. I could find only one LED indicator on the P30 Pro that would flash, and that is the one on the bottom of the fuselage I mentioned previously. I’m going to guess that this same manual, or at least some of the text, was used for the previously released Snaptain P30 drone (note, no “Pro” in the name). Also mentioned in the manual is the term “ATTI”, which turns out is short for “attitude”, but it would be nice if they provided a quick definition for first time users unfamiliar with the hobby nomenclature. It is a mode of flight that does not reply on GPS positioning, such as when flying indoors or in an outdoor area where the drone cannot access GPS satellite signals. Little things like this certainly are not a deal breaker, but they add confusion for the novice user. The remote is laid out logically and intuitively once you memorize what the icons stand for. There are rubber pads on the bottom side of the remote case to improve your grip which is nice since it is cradling your smartphone at its upper edge in an expandable, spring-loaded clamp. You will need to remove your phone case for the phone to fit in this clamp, as I have a very minimalist case and it would not fit securely with the phone still in the case. The display on the remote is very legible and of sufficient size for easy viewing, with good monochrome contrast. The multitude of buttons, joy sticks, and dials soon fall readily to hand (or fingers) for those who have spent any amount of time caressing a video game controller. There is a definite learning curve to operate a drone for those with no prior experience. A WIDE open area is a must until you get some experience and become familiar with directional awareness from the drone’s point of view. Snaptain does offer some automation in the form of takeoffs and landings using built-in guidance. I found the P30 Pro to be able to hover in place without pronounced bobbing around. When recording video, there is some noticeable tilting as the drone shifts attitude when asked to fly forward, backwards, or side to side. While this drone’s camera is advertised to provide 4K resolution, it does not appear to provide as detailed of picture as a 4K presentation on my television. I’m not sure what to make of this discrepancy, but it could very well be user misunderstanding. I found the pictures and the video I shot to transfer directly to the Photos app in my iPhone 16 from the 128 GB Micro SD card (purchased separately) that I had put in the drone without my having to do anything in the Snaptain smartphone app. At this point I am still experimenting with the Smart Shooting Modes that are mentioned in the User Manual. The instructions in the manual are a bit vague, but I have high hopes that it is just my inexperience and unfamiliarity that is keeping me from fully understanding what exactly to do to initiate the automation involved. Regardless, I found the Snaptain P30 Pro to be easy enough to use without extreme frustration for a novice, yet it provides some challenges so that you won’t quickly get bored with it. My plan is for it is to earn its keep by helping me to inspect the gutters on the house for debris build-up without me having to utilize a ladder to do so. If you are looking for an “beginner” drone to get your feet wet in the hobby, I think the P30 Pro is a bargain at its price point to do just that.

I'm brand new to drones and I appreciate that it doesn't feel overly complicated to get off the ground. But I'm definitely a beginner, and obviously just having a beginner drone doesn't magically make you a pilot. It takes practice. The drone itself feels pretty solid in hand and it included extra props and bits. The controller, though, feels budget-friendly. It seems to be made of the same lightweight plastic as the drone itself - and the LED screen is nothing to write home about. It's very much entry-level, which is fine, just not premium. Camera control is pretty basic – think more of a switch between angles and zooms than smooth, fine-tuned adjustments. Good for getting the shot, maybe not for super cinematic stuff right out of the gate. The app you need to run it is actually well put together and easy to figure out. No complaints there on the usability front. One thing I did notice is it seemed to chew through my Pixel 9's battery pretty quick, so keep that in mind. Overall, for the price, it feels like you get a good amount of bang for your buck and a solid way into the hobby. If I stick with the drone hobby, I'll probably look at upgrading down the line. But for now, the P30 Pro is a great intro, and I'm looking forward to putting in the flight time and getting better with it.

I’ve never flown a drone before, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I picked up the Snaptain P30 Pro 4K Camera GPS Drone. But from the moment I opened the box, I was pleasantly surprised by just how user-friendly it is and if you have any video game background it feels and controls like you are playing a video game in real life. Upon opening the box, I was impressed by how light and compact the drone is, weighing in at just 249 grams. The build quality feels sturdy for its lightweight design, but I wouldn't expect it to survive a crash from a high distance or flying into a tree. The foldable arms make it easy to store and transport. The controller has a comfortable grip for steering and comes with 2 sets of joysticks. The right stick controls the drone’s ability to go up and down. Then left and right axis allows it to turn left or right while hovering. On the left stick allows the drone to move in all directions. The adjustable arm mount for your cell phone was even able to hold my bulky iPhone case, where initially I thought I would have to remove the case in order to mount it. On the controller you have multiple buttons and scroll wheels. The two Scroll wheels allow you to control the Zoom and the angel of the camera. Then the other buttons you have an Emergency stop, speed switch, Photo button, Record video, and a Return-to-home button. The LED indicator is where you have a lot of your status and signal gauges. Those being battery power, GPS strength, remote signal strength, photo/video strength, speed, flight distance, flight height, and Ascend/Descend speed. Once you have everything charged and ready to go, just download the Snaptain Fly app, turn on the controller and the drone, and then connect to its personal network in your phones’ settings app. Once you are connected to the drone, you will then be prompted to calibrate it by moving the joysticks in the direction that it tells you on your cell phone, while the drone is stationed on the ground. Once the calibration is done you're ready for take off. Flying the Snaptain P30 Pro for the first time was a breeze. The GPS-assisted flight makes it incredibly stable, even in mildly windy conditions. The one-key takeoff and landing feature is perfect for beginners who may feel intimidated by manual controls at first. Additionally, the return-to-home (RTH) function works flawlessly, bringing the drone back to its original takeoff position with just a push of a button. The 4K camera produces clear, high-res images, at a 90° wide-angle making aerial photography easy and enjoyable. My family was honestly shocked at just how well the photos and videos turned out from this little drone camera. The FPV transmission to my cell phone was smooth, with minimal lag, allowing me to see real time footage as I flew. The only issue was on a very sunny day it was a tad difficult to see your phone screen from the glare and I would also recommend wearing sunglasses so you can also manually find the drone in the sky and aren't having to look directly at the sun. The 31-minute flight time per battery was plenty of time and I think is acceptable for those starting off, and if you want more flight time you can get an extra battery. One small nitpick is that the drone does not come with a Micro-SD, so you will need to get one of those if you want to record and take photos. Camera: 4K UHD 12MP camera with a 90° wide-angle lens GPS-Assisted Flight: Ensures stable positioning and return-to-home (RTH) functionality Flight Time: 31 minutes per battery Transmission Range: 2601ft with real-time FPV transmission One-Key Takeoff/Landing: Great for beginners Optical Flow Positioning: Assists with stable hovering indoors Foldable and Lightweight: Portable design under 250g, no FAA registration required in the U.S. Pros and Cons Pros: 4K UHD camera with a wide-angle lens for aerial videos and shots GPS-assisted flight for stability and precise control Beginner-friendly with one-key takeoff/landing and return-to-home features Multiple smart flight modes for enhanced usability Foldable and lightweight design No FAA registration required Good control and transmission range Cons: No built-in obstacle avoidance sensors Can be tad noisy when using in residential areas Glare on cell phone on sunny days can make it hard to see Micro-SD Memory card not included Does not record audio Overall, The Snaptain P30 Pro is a great choice for beginners looking to get into the hobby of drone flying and aerial photography. It offers impressive specs for the price range, a solid 4K camera, and a suite of features that make flying easy and enjoyable. If you're looking for a reliable, entry-level drone with strong performance, you can't go wrong with the P30 Pro is definitely worth considering.

I've flown a number of drone options over the years and there never seemed to be an affordable easy-to-fly entry level model that was worth investing in. The Snaptain P30 Pro 4K Camera GPS Drone really fills that gap. The P30 Pro offers a ready-to-fly kit with a drone, a screened remote, battery, replacement parts and a nifty storage/travel case, all at a great value. In the box - As mentioned above, the Snaptain P30 Pro kit comes with the Snaptain P30 Pro Drone, Remote with built in rechargeable battery, 1x 2000mAh Battery, 4 Spare propellers, USB Charging Cable, Storage/travel case, 4 Spare Screws (A*2/B*3), Screwdriver, User Manual and a Charging dock. Set up - Setting up the Snaptain P30 was surprisingly simple, considering the challenges some drones present when trying to connect to a controller or phone. There is an app to download, as part of the setup/flying process. There's a QR code in the included Quick Start Guide, and step-by-step set up instructions. I charged the battery in the controller and the drone to 100% before flying, fold out the drone arms, install the control sticks on the controller, power on the drone and controller and the automatic paring begins. Install your phone onto the controller, calibrate the GPS sensors with a few spins of the drone and it's ready to fly. Flying the Drone - For someone who has flown the big named drones, the controls, take off and RTH features are almost identical. Once a GPS signal is found the auto-take off feature is a slide and select take off on the screen. The first thing I noticed is the P30 doesn't hold a stable position like many of the high-priced drone options. It tended to drift upward or side-to-side even in completely still flying conditions. There are also no sensors on the P30, so I was a bit tentative on my initial flights, but quickly became confident in flying after a couple of quick shake down flights in "Camera" mode which limits the drone flight speed. There's also "Normal" and "Sport" modes that allow for faster flight speeds. This drone is fun to fly, and surprisingly durable for an affordable option. I did crash it once early on and there were no issues other then a few scuffs on the blades. Remote Control - the included remote has a built-in rechargeable battery, a small screen that displays stats like distance of drone, elevation, etc. The FPV is done through the connected phone. There are easily accessible buttons to control the speed settings, take pictures and video, control the camera angle and zoom, emergency stop and RTH features. It's simple but effective and offers plenty of control options in the palm of your hand. Features of Note - The camera is 4K and although it's not the best in the business, it's more than acceptable for a drone at this price point. There's a microSD slot that can expand the onboard memory to 128GB. The battery/flight time is rated at 31 minutes, and although I never like to push the battery, this drone will certainly fly for 30ish minutes on a single charge. It's also light, so under the 249g weight, so it's not regulated (which is a plus and potentially a minus if the user isn't educated in flying regulations). The "Stop" feature is great, as mentioned I did crash the drone once and the stop button shuts down the rotors quickly so no additional damage occurs. The drone has a range of approximately 1,600 feet which is perfectly fine for most users. There are also automated flight functions like helix, rocket and far fly as well. Overall Impressions - the Snaptain P30 Pro is a great option for first time drone flyers or even a more experienced pilot looking for a cost effective option. It's easy to setup and fly, is well constructed and offers a number of flight and camera features. I like the fact that the battery and controller are charged with a USB-C cable, so no proprietary cables to deal with. The travel/storage case is perfect for protecting the drone and fits well into a backpack for travel. I would certainly recommend this P30 to anyone looking for their first drone.

This drone is an absolute blast to fly and is honestly so much tougher than I could have ever expected. How do I know how tough it is? Well, I will get right down to business and tell you. Due to my user error and lack of judgment, I crashed this into the side of my house… twice, with hard falls from the crash from 6-8 feet up that resulted in it landing on the concrete. Trust me, I felt like a big dummy, and this drone–– praise be–– survived my carelessness! And not only did it survive, but I didn’t even have to replace the propellers! I am so beyond impressed that I just had to come right out with that information to let you know that this is indeed super tough! But now onto more info. This is a great package for a drone. I love the included hard shell-soft exterior carrying case that is complete with preconfigured slots for the main components of the drone and even a handy and generously spacious zippered section for additional accessories like a wall adapter for your charging cable or even a portable power bank if that is how you decide to roll! The drone comes with extra propellors, screws, a screwdriver, and even extra controller toggle sticks for those uh-oh moments that come along. The setup was pretty straightforward with the included instruction manual, and I didn’t have too hard of a time getting it up and running! I just should have done my first flight in an open area like a field and not on my back patio… Yup. I know. I am just that smart, haha! As for flying the drone, after toggling off the beginner mode, this is quite the acrobatic and fun little drone to fly for the price! One of my favorite parts about it is that it does not get excessively loud like some larger commercial-sized drones do, so I felt perfectly comfortable flying it around the park with my family and did not feel like I was disturbing anyone when it was up high and flying. I got about 25 minutes of total flight time with 15 minutes of it being recorded in 2.7K 30 FPS video, so I feel very satisfied about that! I am further satisfied that basic chargers and power banks work for charging both the controller and the drone battery. It does not require a high-wattage power delivery charger, nor does it use proprietary cables. Just good ol’ USB-C charger connections! Some further info you might like to know, with some of this being obvious to people who really know drones well but perhaps not to others. First of all, this is not a toy. I would not recommend giving this to a child or irresponsible teen (or intoxicated uncle) as this is a legitimate drone that could cause injury, potentially lethal, in the right circumstances, and it is also able to fly high enough to interfere with air traffic and get you into massive legal trouble. So, fly responsibly. Next, this is not a “smart” drone. This means that it is not covered by sensors that will rescue you from your own carelessness. This does not have object avoidance or collision protection. What it does have are the basic and very handy features of being able to auto-land, return to home (where it last took off from), and it has a fail-safe power off feature on the physical controller that lets you completely kill power to the drone and let it fall back to earth in a dire circumstance. This also does not have any onboard gyroscopic camera stabilization capability. So, if you are recording in windy conditions or with a lot of movement happening to the drone, your footage is going to look choppy. Finally, a random piece of info is I had great luck with it with my very high capacity Sandisk 256gb micro-SD card. The recordings look great! Overall, I am super happy to have this drone and glad to have it in my repertoire of fun electronics. I highly recommend you give it a try and hope you enjoyed the review!

Introducing the Snaptain P30 Pro 4K Camera Drone with Remote Control, an innovative device designed to be user-friendly for beginners despite its compact and lightweight design. Upon unboxing, the drone is enclosed in a shipping sleeve. Removing the sleeve reveals the sturdy drone case, which houses the P30 Pro Drone, a battery charger, a battery pack, and a controller. The zipper pouch contains the USB charging cable, documentation, extra propellers, and a small screwdriver for attaching the propellers to the drone. Before taking off, ensure both the battery pack and the controller are fully charged. The controller boasts a convenient charging indicator that illuminates on the screen when the battery is fully charged, serving as a visual reminder. Once the battery is charged, remove it from the charger and place it in the drone. Next, detach and attach the control sticks to the controller. Each controller stick is positioned on the bottom of the controller in a holder on each side. Finally, extend the phone holder and insert your phone into the holder until it is securely positioned. Place the drone on a flat surface and power it on by pressing the power button once and then holding it down for three seconds. Similarly, power on the controller by pressing the power button once and then holding it down for three seconds. Open the Snaptain Drone App on your mobile device or download it from the Google Play Store. Connect to the Snaptain wireless network by navigating to wireless settings on your phone and selecting Snaptain - xxxxx network. Upon successful connection, the camera will activate and display on your phone screen. Once you’ve powered on both the drone and the controller, follow the onscreen instructions to calibrate the drone. Once calibrated, you can either use the auto take-off feature or perform a manual take-off for the first time. I recommend starting with an auto take-off to get the drone off the ground and into hovering mode. Once you’ve successfully gotten it airborne, take your time to familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the controller. For more detailed instructions, the Snaptain Drone App includes a built-in tutorial that’s highly beneficial for learning all the features and how to fly the drone. Overall, the Snaptain - P30 Pro 4K Camera GPS Drone is an exceptional beginner drone that’s ready to fly and conveniently portable. One advantage of this drone is that it weighs less than 250 grams, which means you don’t need to register it with the FAA.

Snaptain P30 Pro 4K is a gateway drone. As my first drone, this thing has been a blast. My neighbors have been watching me fly the drone and I even have several folks in the neighborhood wanting to pick one up. This is a cool device. I wish video were more stable and that the connection to the drone worked better at long ranges, but, all-in-all, I really like the drone. Setup: Snaptain gives you a case, the drone, battery pack, battery charger, the flight controller, and extra propellers. The included manuals help walk through first time set up and calibration of the drone. With full batteries, I was up and flying quickly. Experience: Controls are good. It took me a bit of time to get used to the sensitivity of the controls. Out of the box, the drone is set in “beginner” mode which greatly caps the maximum flight distance. Eventually, I turned that beginner mode off, but with any breeze, the video stream to my phone would cut out relatively quickly. With any breeze, the video quality of my recordings was rough. There is little in the way of image stabilization, and it shows when watching playback. Flight time lasted about 30 minutes a charge. The A.I. features worked well, but occasionally the drone would lose the tagged subject. Conclusion: I recommend this drone. This drone is a blast to fly. As someone who has never had a video drone before, it was super simple and intuitive to fly. I had a lot of fun flying over the roof and around the house. It has limitations in video stability and range of flight, but as my first drone, I really like it. My biggest disappointment is that I wish the drone came with more batteries. Once I get the drone flying, I do not want to stop and forget about the battery until the app starts beeping at me. I plan on picking up another battery asap. I know some people might be more harsh about the flight distance and the app ability once the drone gets too far away, but I really like this drone. It is perfect for beginners or kids. 4.5/5 Would recommend.

After being fairly new to drones, finding one that is a good starting point is not easy. Balancing features with price is easier said than done. This particular drone is a good starting point for those reasons and one I will point out later. First off, this drone comes with everything to get you up and running in short order. This may be an entry level drone but it has all the features you would want including a 4K camera, GPS positioning and a feature rich remote. To get things going, make sure you charge the battery and the remote. Follow the setup instructions to get the remote paired with your phone and connected with the drone. This took less than 5 minutes. I would recommend reviewing all the setting before you start flying and when you start to fly, make sure you are in an open area especially if you are new to flying a drone. I did not do this and crashed the drone twice! What I can say is no damage not even to the propeller blades and once I was in an open area it took some time but I was getting better. A word of caution, this is a lightweight drone so on a windy day you may have issues with control. It does a pretty good job of self stabilizing but use caution. The remote keeps you posted on the drones status including speed, battery strength and a host of functions.

My kids and I have been having so much fun using this drone since unboxing it. My son had gotten a similar drone for Christmas and we ran into many user issues revolving around operating and even landing the drone. This drone has given us no issues of the sort. This drone provides 4k video, (and should be used with an accompanying SD card). The quality is beyond what I expected and does not jitter at all. It has been a very fun toy for us to use while making family videos. Uploading from the SD card is very straight forward. Navigating with this drone is very easy too. The remove control is very responsive, the joysticks are built very thoughtfully allowing the user to know exactly what type of responsiveness to expect. The joysticks snap back into place too which is a very nice touch. The range of this drone is amazing too. We live near some open wooded area and had no issues when testing its length or returning it to us once airborne. In summary, this is a great middle of the road drone with 4k video capture capabilities. Unboxing was very pleasant as it was all nicely and neatly packed into a canvas carrying case. Navigating in flight was very easy to understand and utilize too. Well worth picking up.

This was my first drone I ever got to use. I had seen them around. Opening the Drone, I didn't expect the amazing presentation. The carry case provided was a great touch of quality! I very much appreciated it. The drone is tiny and light. I guess that was to be expected. The setup took about ten minutes. I went online to watch a video. Do first initial setup was simple. Once you through with that, it's time to take flight. It was a fun experience the first time playing with the drone. Learning the controls, not crashing, and trying to land it. It was like I was a kid again with all the enjoyment. It was fun because the is great capacity for exploration and learning with a device like this. I didn't get to explore like I wanted. With enough time and learning. But the image quality was great. The way the app connects to your phone. You use your phone screen as a camera to see what the drone sees. The screen did have majority of the controls as well. Just make sure you are in a good open area when you first try this. Give yourself a good amount of time to learn and enjoy the fun. The only negative would be the images don't look 4k. Again, this was my first drone. So this is coming from a beginner's experience.

This is my first time using a drone, and I have to say — it's fantastic for beginners! I brought it along on a recent trip, and the setup was pretty straightforward with the included manual. Features like auto-land and return-to-home were especially helpful while flying in unfamiliar areas. The photos and videos I captured during the trip (using an SD card) turned out great — sharp and steady. Highly recommend you give it a try, especially if you're traveling and want to capture some amazing aerial shots!