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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 89 reviews

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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83%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the P40 LITE 3-Axis Gimbal Camera Drone's impressive video quality and ease of use, noting its compact and lightweight design. The drone's flight stability and overall performance receive positive feedback as well. However, some customers express concerns about the drone's battery life and noise level.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice drone for fun

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to use, fun to learn. Image and video quality are better than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Drone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My kids have been wanting a drone for some time, and to be honest so have I. We selected this model, as it has great reviews and was on sale. As soon as we took it out of the box and charged it up, the family and I had a blast. It is very easy to operate, even my six year old was able to use. Picture quality is great. I love that it folds up, so we can take with us on trips. If you are in the market for a drone, and not looking to drop thousands, I would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Snaptain Team
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      Thank you for your support. We are super excited to provide something that betters your life. We promise to continue striving to exceed your expectations! Remember, your device comes with an 12-month warranty, and anytime you need help, just let us know. Email:[email protected] snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr. Dukuly

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It work so simply and very easy to operate. The battery lasts for minutes hours and the vision is great. I liked it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Snaptain Team
      Posted .

      Thank you for your support. We are super excited to provide something that betters your life. We promise to continue striving to exceed your expectations! Remember, your device comes with an 12-month warranty, and anytime you need help, just let us know. Email:[email protected] snaptain

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So far works well

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good visual and well balanced. It does have sensitive sensors so make sure no one is around when it lands. It doesn’t do well in rain conditions. It comes with an extra propeller set incase. Battery life is minimal

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It is an ok drone

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works OK. It doesn’t go as fast as it says a does in the specs. It says maximum flight time of 31 minutes on the website, but I only get 21 at the most. It also says on Best Buy website that it goes 54 miles an hour. The most I’ve gotten is 32.1 miles an hour. It also says on the website that it has a 6 mile flight distance from the controller. I sometimes am less than a mile away and it starts to lose signal and video. That’s with clear line of site. I don’t think there’s any way I could get close to 6 miles

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Snaptain Team
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      Brand response from Snaptain Team

      We really appreciate your feedback to make this item better. I would like to present our deepest apologies for all the inconvenience.

      Please allow us to provide the following explanations regarding your concerns:

      1. Please note that the battery life refers to the hover time in low-speed mode under windless conditions, which is approximately 28–31 minutes per battery. However, during actual flight, factors such as wind resistance and high-speed mode can shorten the flight time.

      2. The drone's maximum horizontal speed is 33.5 miles per hour. The speed displayed on the product page was incorrect due to a platform system issue. We have already contacted the platform and submitted the correct specifications for them to correct. Thank you for your understanding.

      3. The drone’s maximum transmission distance is 3.72 miles, not 6 miles. This was also a platform error. If you're only able to fly about 1 mile, it is likely due to strong environmental interference. To achieve longer distances, please ensure you fly in open areas with minimal obstacles and low interference. Also, make sure the remote controller antennas are properly positioned and always facing the direction of the drone during flight.

      Meanwhile, we are dedicated to ensuring your 100% satisfaction. Please reach out to us via [email protected]. We are more than happy to assist you further.

      We offer a 12-month warranty for this product, plus lifetime technical support. Our standard for responding to email quests is less than 24 hours, and we look forward to hearing from you! snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Grace

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good and user friendly, videos are high quality, would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Flight stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Drone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great drone very easy to fly. GPS features and return to home make you feel safe like you’re not gonna lose it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive drone!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have been so impressed with this drone. I never used a drone before and was unsure how difficult it would be to learn, but I has been a breeze. The handling is so easy and the camera is so clear. I highly recommend this drone. Every time I use it a crowd gathers to marvel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Snaptain Team
      Posted .

      Thank you for your support. We are super excited to provide something that betters your life. We promise to continue striving to exceed your expectations! Remember, your device comes with an 12-month warranty, and anytime you need help, just let us know. Email:[email protected] snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth Purchasing

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very beginner friendly flying device. Well worth the price. Brings out the child out in a person. Had no reson to purchase this drone, was drawn to it by the display. Having 3 batteries included in the package was a major deciding factor.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT PRODUCT FOR THE PRICE

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have the previous p30 drone from snaptain and it was good for the price I feel but I wanted a gimble cam, so I got this, and I loved it. I don't use it for anything other than hobby flying so dollar for dollar it's great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely love this. Perfection for my husband for Christmas

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great Drone!!! Great baterry!! Great Camera I recommend this drone to people in the construction indistry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Video quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn’t expect the camera quality to be as good as it is and with it being a gimbal it is a little touchy but after calibrating it it’s great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Snaptain - P40 Lite is an EXCELLENT Drone.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This drone is AWESOME!!! I would recommend this to all of my family and friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Ease of use, Flight stability
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smaller drone that packs a punch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a drone hobbyist who enjoys comparing drone features and camera qualities on them, this is my fifth different drone I am giving a shot. Having used mostly DJI drones, when I heard that Snaptain was finally coming out with a 3-axis gimbal 8k camera drone, I was so intrigued and had to see what its capabilities were. Snaptain was generous enough to include a lot of accessories in this kit beyond the basic necessities, I like that they included spare propellers, a screwdriver, and a carrying case for everything. I also noticed Snaptain includes the three different RC cables, with USB-C being the most popular one of course. I really appreciate that this model connects the remote to your phone via a USB cable, rather than relying on unstable wifi connections. Setup, update, and calibration steps for this drone prior to its first flight were pretty simple and easy to follow. I have gone through hours of frustrations with previous drone models and not running into any hiccups with this one was refreshing. A feature Snaptain seems proud of with this model is just how lightweight it is as just 249 grams. Hearing lighting weight I was a bit nervous about how stable this drone would be in average wind conditions, I was so happy to see that it was actually pretty stable while in flight. Camera quality on this 3 axis gimbal is not too bad at all, considering I fly drones mainly for the camera abilities. For a brand not as big as others, I obviously had concerns about what kind of camera quality they could be putting out, especially at this price point but I was pleasantly surprised. I also appreciate the useful quickshot functions such as smart follow, parallel follow, and circle modes, although the accuracy of the modes do not seem there yet. It appears Snaptain has some software work to do on those, but the potential is there. The battery life on this P40 Lite is just okay, I have definitely seen better in other drones of this size, but I have also seen worse, I’d say it falls right in the middle on average. I would highly recommend purchasing a combo kit that includes 2-3 batteries because having just one will be tough. Overall this drone packs a punch for its size and price point, and it is a great entry level drone for someone who is just looking to have fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drone review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    When you look at the drone, you can tell it’s high quality. It doesn’t weigh much, the accessories are incredible, and once it’s in the air, it’s simply amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Defective camera gimbal

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had to returned it defective. Camera Gimbal does not calibrates and keeped poping up an error message. I really enjoyed it while it worked. But in less than a month the gimbal stopped calibrating properly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is 4K not 8k make sure you are aware. Has some issues but works good. Still figuring it out see how everything operates.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Snaptain Team
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      Brand response from Snaptain Team

      Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear you are not satisfied with this item.

      We are dedicated to ensuring your 100% satisfaction. Please reach out to us via [email protected]. We are more than happy to assist you further.

      We offer a 12-month warranty for this product, plus lifetime technical support. Our standard for responding to email quests is less than 24 hours, and we look forward to hearing from you! snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm very happy with my purchase! It works great, very suitable for beginners!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Snaptain Drone

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Superb drone flying is great fast does not lag and has many modes to fly you can play around with

    I would recommend this to a friend
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