Customer Ratings & Reviews

Snaptain’s S5C Elite drone is an inexpensive drone that is well-constructed – but it has performance issues that would keep me from recommending it to anyone. Out of the box, the drone comes in a well-padded case complete with extra propellers (enough to replace all the propellers on the drone) and a second battery. The design of the drone definitely benefits from design elements of *ahem* more expensive professional drones. The controller fits very well in the hands and all controls are intuitive – images from the drone are displayed on your phone via the associated Snaptain app. Note: the clip which holds your smartphone wouldn’t support the weight of my large smartphone and so I had to use the drone with the display, unsupported, reclining all the way back. The batteries charge directly with USB-C and I like that there is no indirect charging mechanism. Each battery is fully enclosed with a USB-C charging port. Having a second battery with you allows for a useful total time of interaction (20+ actual minutes overall). Not included in the box are a memory card and the three AAA batteries that are required to power the controller. Control of the drone is done directly between the controller and the drone – and as such, this radio-controlled drone needs to have perfect connection to the controller. And Snaptain’s implementation of this is fraught with problems. Use of the drone will require almost perfect visual proximity to the drone. Although the specifications for the drone suggest that the drone is capable of a maximum flight height of 164’ with a maximum flight distance of 328’, I found that drone operation became extremely erratic whenever the drone was more than about 50’ from the controller. By erratic, I mean that as soon as the drone was even short distances from me, the reaction time to my commands was on a delay and the drone tended to drift on its own when there was no physical interaction on the controller. So my own interactions with this drone suggests the following caveats: never fly the drone over water, never fly the drone over a tree or bush or house or shed, only fly the drone in a fully open space like a field or park, & never allow the drone to drift out of direct sight (and sound). The drifting problem with this drone should be the ultimate deal breaker. This is not so much an entry-level drone as an annoying toy with delusions of grandeur. Much better drones are dropping in price so maybe take a look at what else is available right now.

This drone is practically perfect—for the price, the quality, for everything. I previously bought my son a drone at a similar price point (actually it was slightly more expensive but definitely not the top-tier super expensive kind); this is worlds better. It is super easy to set up and super easy to learn how to navigate. It comes with an extra rechargeable battery for the drone which really comes in handy as a ready-to-go spare; also included are spare propellers and a USB cable to charge the batteries. The phone holder mount easily holds my iPhone 15 Pro Max that has a bulky case surrounding it; it is a good tight fit so I don’t worry at all about it sliding out or anything. All the parts—the drone itself, the remote, the two rechargeable batteries, the instruction booklets, the USB cable, and more can all be stowed quickly and effortlessly into the included case. The drone’s arms fold in so that it can be snugly tucked into a foam insert in the storage case which has cutouts specifically designed for the drone, batteries and remote. The only items not included that you will have to supply are 3 AAA batteries for the remote, an adapter for the USB cable to charge the drone’s batteries, and an up to 64GB microSD card. However, you do not need the microSD card to operate the drone. Actually operating the drone is a breeze; the controls on the remote are easy to understand and it took almost no time at all to learn how to fly it. My son and I had so much fun flying it around outside our house, seeing over our roof and having a bird’s eye view of our neighborhood and surrounding areas. The response time between the remote and the drone is instantaneous. The picture and video quality are really quite good. I am honestly surprised and almost shocked at how good this drone is at this price point. This is a definite recommendation and a definite 5/5 stars!

I've never owned or flown a drone before, but the Snaptain S5C Elite is a lot of fun and made my entry into drone flight a smooth one. I would recommend this for anyone wondering if they'd like using a drone and taking drone shots. What's good: +Ease of use: the drone boots up easily, has videogame-like controller and has buttons to automatically take off and land. The controller also comes with an overlay that describes what all the buttons do. The buttons can be activated through this if you really need, but i'm not sure that's intended +Controller: as said before, it's videogame-like and will likely feel very familiar to most users. It also has a bracket that holds your phone, which shows what your drone camera sees. +Camera: the quality is solid for such a little thing and it's easy to use via the controller and app. Don't expect to shoot Marvel movie worthy shots on it, but it'll do the job. +Packaging: comes with a case with foam inserts so your drone is always protected and always portable. +App: very easy to use and intuitive. +Value: great price for an entry level drone. Allows you to try the hobby without sinking hundreds or thousands in. What's not so great: -Flight time: each battery gives you about 15 minutes of flight time. I'm not sure what's standard in drones, but it just seems awfully brief. -Flight assists: this will get carried by the wind as there's nothing built in to compensate. Understandable at this price point, but just be aware you need good conditions to fly. All in all, a fun gadget to enjoy on a nice day.

Drones have really come a long way. We knew that with fancy military drones and professional models. But the Snaptain S5C Elite Drone is a beginner drone that is pretty freaking cool. Years ago my parents got a different starter drone (totally different brand) that just flew away, couldn’t be controlled, and got stuck in a huge tree. But now you can get the snaptain for under $100 and it’s so much fun! Seriously, the price point is incredibly reasonable for the quality and features you get. It’s a fantastic value for those who want to dip their toes into drone flying without breaking the bank. The build quality is sturdy, and the design is sleek, making it feel like a much more expensive drone. The user-friendly controls are perfect for beginners. Plus I love that it comes with an actual controller and you don’t have to use your phone. I find it so much easier and user friendly to have actual controls versus using the touchscreen on your phone. The drone’s camera quality isn’t stupendous but I don’t think this is the drone you go for if you’re expecting the best camera/video. It’s in line with the price range, so go in with reasonable expectations and I think you’ll be happy. Battery life is decent. Depending on wind, you get around 10-15 minutes of flight time. Again, I’d consider that right in line with the price point. Overall, the Snaptain S5C Elite Drone is a perfect starter drone. It combines affordability, ease of use, and impressive features, making it an excellent choice for beginners.

The Snaptain S5C Elite its cute but at the same time had the same vision as a professional drone. very cheap, it has good features and is a nice introduction into higher end devices. The case is pretty solid, with cutouts for all the accessories. There are two batteries that charge with USB C directly and a second set of blades included. Screwdriver is included as well to swap blades as well as open up the remote to add batteries. This isn't rechargeable as well; it takes a few AAA batteries. The remote is pretty light and cheap feeling, so when you clip your phone to it, it will be very top heavy and want to lean back on you. There are many controls and a nice template overlay to see what's what. Pairing is pretty simple, just turn on the drone open your phone and then connect to the Snaptain Wifi that it. Once it's that done, you open the app and can see the feed. You need practice to fly the drome. The controller has some built in buttons that help you get wide shots, trick flips and quick launch. Battery is decent, but long enough. Really good camera is better than expected.

Snaptain S5C Elite drone is amazing! The drone is built with good quality materials which ensure it is durable even it crashed from high to low. It’s easy to operate and its fly stability is awesome. The camera can catch HD picture or video which add extra fun. I highly recommend it!

Picked this up for my son. He is 11 and always wants to fly my drone! This unit is a nice budget unit. It flies nice albeit a little wobbly but for the price, its good. Its very light weight so can be pushed around in moderate wind. I let him set everything up. He got the app installed and got it all plugged in. Although he couldn't get the phone/app to work. But otherwise was able to visually fly the drone with the controller. Really love the included template with the controller. While I was familiar with the controls from my drones. This was all new to him! Specifically the 1 button take off/ land function. Overall it all works well. I do like the small case for storage as well. But there are a couple of things. 1. Battery - there are 2 - but they only include the cable. They will not charge on my Phone fast charger. Had to find an older slower charger. Not a big deal but kinda frustrating to have to remember. 2. App setup - he was able to get the app and setup on his phone. But we missed the part about connecting it to wifi. Which is different from all our other drones. Once we read the manual we were able to successfully connect. It worked pretty well. But can be a difficult process for a younger pilot. 3. build is mostly plastic. So not sure about long term durability. He did fly it into the wall a couple times on his first few flights LOL - but did not sustain any noticable damage. My first unit received had an issue with the armature. I reached out to the vendor and they quickly replied and got me a return label and shipped me a new unit.

This drone delivers excellent performance with stable flight and user-friendly controls, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced pilots. Its compact design allows for easy portability, and the battery life is impressive, ensuring longer flight times. Whether you're using it for casual flying or capturing high-quality footage, this drone offers great value for its price.

Perfect gift for my 7 year old grandson! Good and easy to use for beginners. Battery lasts a little longer than what it says.

Super nice easy to use youth kids can use it highly recommended

This drone is a great deal. You don’t need to pay hundreds of dollars this is a great beginner drone for those that want to experience a high-quality. The drone is very easy to operate. Camera quality as well is great with the drone. I love being able to take group photos from a distance. I would highly recommend this product for those that want to experience a drone and never thought that they could.

The S5C Elite Drone is a versatile and user-friendly drone, perfect for beginners and hobbyists. It offers decent flight time and video. Controlled via remote or app (I used IOS), it features autonomous flight modes like landing and hover. While it lacks obstacle avoidance, its ease of use and solid performance make it a great choice for those looking to explore drone flying.

It's exactly what you want for the price. Great for kids.

excellent! i absolutely love it! definitely something to recommend to everyone.and it’s also great for beginners

Perfect affordable drone! Very user friendly, cant beat the price considering all the feautures it comes with!

Excellent for anyone and beginners alike , tons of fun all day. Long battery life means lot of fun

Don't stay busy with looking on reviews while in the mean while we can try out the product yourself don't be crazy by this you will love this 100% great remote controller great app

This drone is perfect for the price. It is sturdy, well built and comes with two batteries. Great camera and is really easy to fly. The drone comes fully assembled. For $99 its hard to beat.

Great little starter drone to have to get into the hobby without spending too much money and have some fun!!

Great for the price omg! Would definitely recommend to family and friends great idea for a gift.