Customer Ratings & Reviews

Dont waste your money cheap quality look for other options

The SNAPTAIN S5C Elite Drone is a good drone for beginners or those that don’t have the need for a high tech drone. I’ve always wanted a drone but didn’t want to spend a lot of money because I didn’t wanted to crash or break it because of my inexperienced flying capability. This one is perfect, because it’s geared towards beginners and I also won’t be as upset if I happen to crash it. I will use this drone to practice my skills before moving up to a more expensive drone. The drone comes well packaged and it included soft shell carrying case. It comes with two rechargeable batteries. Each battery has its own USB-C port for charging. Having the charging port on each battery allows you to fly the drone while the other battery is being charged. When you run out of juice you can simply swap the batteries. The drone has a front camera that can be used to take photos or record videos. The drone can connect to your phone using the app, which then allows you to connect to the drone’s built in WiFi network. The photos and videos can be saved to your phone’s album via its WiFi signal. For better high-definition quality it’s best to save the photos and videos on a memory card. The drone supports a micro SD memory card up to 64 GB using the FAT32 format. The drone and phone holder both come folded into a compact design. You have to fold the front legs of the drone out first and then the rear legs. The joystick phone holder has two handles that can be folded out for better grip. When placing your phone in the joystick phone holder I would highly suggest that both the joystick and drone is turned off. I made the mistake of trying to put my phone in the holder while both were on. While trying to get my phone in the holder I accidentally hit a combination of buttons that put the drone in flying mode. Since I was indoors at the time and didn’t want the drone flying all over the place, I quickly trapped the drone which hurt because of the spinning blades. That’s probably one of the reasons why the manufacturer suggests those that use this drone be 14 years or older. The remote has quite a few options for flying the drone. There’s a one key take-off and landing button, emergency stop button, circle fly button, 3D flip button, 2 speeds control button, power button, take photo button, record video button, camera down button, camera up button, as well as up, down, turn left, turn right, left, right, forwards, and back buttons. There are quite a few buttons to learn when flying the drone. They included a cardboard cutout that has a description of the buttons. Unfortunately, the remote itself does not have the descriptions printed on it. Even the illustrations on the remote are difficult to read. They painted a light gray icon on blue buttons, which makes it very difficult to read. They probably should have used white paint on blue buttons instead. Once you get the hang of it the drone does a great job flying, taking photos, and recording videos.

As a beginner drone pilot, the Snaptain S5C Elite offers an excellent introduction to the world of drones. Its user-friendly design and features make it a solid choice for those just starting to experience drone life. The drone's 1080p HD camera delivers a decent quality for casual photography and videography, perfect for capturing your first aerial shots. The Wi-Fi FPV transmission works well, allowing real-time smartphone viewing and enhancing the flying experience. One of the standout features of the Snaptain S5C Elite is its ability to empower you, the beginner pilot. The one-key start/landing function, combined with altitude hold, takes the stress out of takeoff and landing, giving you a sense of control. The headless mode, a true game-changer for beginners, simplifies orientation, ensuring the drone moves in the intended direction regardless of its position, boosting your confidence in operating the drone. The Snaptain S5C Elite app is a tool and a companion that adds a fun, interactive element to your flying experience. Its voice and gesture control features allow you to communicate with the drone in a unique way, sparking your curiosity and excitement. The trajectory flight feature, where you can draw a flight path on your smartphone for the drone to follow autonomously, opens up a world of possibilities, making your flying experience more engaging and less intimidating. Battery life is about 8-10 minutes per charge. Fortunately, it comes with two batteries, doubling your flight time. Durability is decent; it can handle minor crashes, typical for beginners, without significant damage. Overall, the Snaptain S5C Elite is a budget-friendly, beginner-oriented drone that offers fun and functionality, making it an excellent choice for new pilots eager to explore the skies.

The motha licka flew away on me and I couldn’t can’t find it

This entry level drone comes with the drone, remote, 2 batteries, a USB charging cable, a quick start guide, user manual, 8 extra blades, screws and even a little screwdriver for replacing the blades. You will need 3 AAA batteries for the remote. This all comes in a nice carrying case with cushion cutouts to keep everything safe. The only thing you need to supply is your cell phone. I have never used a drone before, so this was a unique experience for me. I first charged the batteries and downloaded the Snaptain FPV app onto my phone. If you would like a better quality video, insert a micro SD card (no bigger than 64GB). I then installed the battery into the drone and the AAA batteries in the remote. I placed my phone into the phone holder on the remote and unfolded the arms to the drone. You will need to find a nice flat area to place the drone on the ground and make sure there is nothing close you might hit. I followed the instructions, on the quick guide, to turn on the drone and remote then pressed the One Key Take-off button. The drone then rose up and was ready for me to navigate it where ever I wanted. I was glad for the remote guide that slips right over the remote, so that I have simple instructions on how to maneuver the drone. The left joystick will raise and lower the drone by pushing it up or down and turns it left or right by pushing left or right on the joystick. The right joystick will move the drone forward or backward by pushing up or down on it and move it left or right by pushing the joystick left or right. It is simple enough for even me to maneuver the drone without a problem. There are buttons on the front of the drone so that you can take a photo, record video and move the camera up and down for a better video. For the price range of this drone, you are getting in on a basic entry level. I think this is great for learning on how a drone operates. The camera will take video at 1080p, which is average for a drone camera and the quality is pretty good. I highly recommend this drone for those just starting out and learning most of what you will need to know about drone flight. It is easy to use and so much fun! I had anticipated a fun time with the drone, but didn’t realize exactly how much fun they actually are. This drone seems to take a bit of a beating which is great since as a new operator you would need something like this for training. At this price, you can’t go wrong.

Not so good, the quality is poor, difficult to manuver

Worst purchase ever. On first flight Casper took it to the great beyond. No return protocol worked and I literally saw my money fly away.

Complete garbage then if return restocking fee what a joke i just stepped on it and crushed it i spend thousands at best buy but not anymore if there gonna sell junk like this i coulda got this from temu

1 of the propellers did not work right out of the box.

The clarity of pictures and videos is sub par. Good for a beginner to learb the basics. Easy to controll

i got this as a gift for my dad and within the third use, one of the motors stopped working and i had to return and exchange it, lets hope this next one doesn’t break

I bought this to take some pictures outside with my family on Christmas Day but the picture quality wasn't 1080p as advertised, more like Nintendo 3DS XL quality, and the controls distance wasn't as advertised either, I sent it out and at about 25 feet away it went into safe landing mode and shut off once it landed.

I have flown this a couple of times and it is fun. I added an sd card but I cannot figure out how to get camera to work. May be my fault but I think the instructions could be better.

The Snaptain S5C Elite drone is definitely a drone aimed at beginners, but it offers lots of nice features at an affordable entry level price. For starters, it comes with two batteries which provide up to about 30 minutes of flying time. It’s packed in a nice compact zippered carrying case with room for the drone, controller, batteries, etc. The batteries charge using a standard USB-C cable that is included, but you will need to have a power delivery wall plug with USB-A connector or just use your own cables from other devices around the house. Best Buy mentions the drone is also supplied with 2 landing skids and protective propeller guards, but none were included, and the unboxing video from Snaptain didn’t show those items either. Prepping for Takeoff and First Flight: I highly recommend reading the instruction booklet thoroughly from cover to cover before your first flight to familiarize yourself with all controls and features of the drone. Once you’re in the air, things can happen fast and that’s not the time to search the manual. You really need to be thinking about two or three steps ahead as you maneuver any drone for that matter. Controls are intuitive and logically arranged on the controller. My iPhone 12 Pro Max fit the controller easily and felt safe with enough tension to hold it securely. I had no issues whatsoever connecting my phone via WiFi to the controller. More expensive drones from Snaptain have rechargeable batteries in their controllers, but the S5C requires 3 AA batteries (not included). Once both devices (drone and controller) are powered on, takeoff is a simple as pressing and holding a button for about 3 seconds and the drone will activate the propellers and lift off the ground to about eye level height. The first thing that surprised me was how quiet the drone is. I have some experience flying a drone and larger drones tend to be much louder which unfortunately can draw unwanted attention. That’s not the case with the S5C…it’s pretty much whisper quiet. There are two speed settings and I found setting 1 to be plenty fast and saw no reason to go faster. Landing: Landing is as simple as taking off…just press and hold the same takeoff button for about three seconds and the drone will safely drop to the ground with a gentle touchdown. My first flight was in the morning under calm conditions and the drone flew perfectly, but struggled landing in fairly short grass with the blades “mowing the lawn”. I recommend landing on a hard surface which seems counterintuitive. My second flight involved more breezy conditions and it was a bit more challenging. I suspect operator error but the drone did take off on me, but I was able to quickly land it in the street and fortunately no cars were around. As I mentioned earlier, things happen fast and familiarity with the controls is essential to safe flight. This happened a second time in the same breezy conditions and this time caused some minor propeller damage. Fortunately, the S5C Elite comes with spare props, although I am unsure about where to get more as the Snaptain website didn’t show any for the S5C Elite. Hopefully that’s something that will be included on their website soon. Photos and Video: The onboard camera takes photos with 1920x1080 pixel resolution in jpeg format. Files sizes on the micro-SD card were just over 2 megapixels. Videos are saved as .mp4 files and file size of a 15-second video was around 7MB. Not surprising, there is no stabilization and videos are shaky in any kind of wind. Camera controls are simple and easy to operate. The photos and video are also stored on your phone for easy access, and you don’t really need a memory card. Overall impression: If you are looking for a drone that is inexpensive and easy to fly, the S5C Elite fills the niche nicely. Snaptain has assembled a complete drone kit that is perfect for beginners or even someone experienced in flying drone who just want a drone to play around with and not worry about crashing a more expensive drone. Of course there are drones out there with GPS tracking, collision avoidance, camera following, etc., but those come at a cost and the Snaptain S5C Elite will get you up in the air with the best of them still offer the thrill and excitement of flying a drone for a lot less money.

Awesome drone for beginners. This kit has almost everything you need. In the box you will get a nice protective carry case, 2 batteries, a remote control, the drone, the quick start guide and manual, a charging cable, and extra propellers. To get started you will want to charge both batteries. They don’t take too long to charge and once fully charged you may get 10-15 min max use time out of each battery. You will need to provide your own AAA batteries for the remote control and you will likely want to provide your own microsd card (up to 64GB) to capture 1080p video during flight. It will send images to your phone but those will only be 720p. While the batteries are charging, I would suggest using this time to become familiar with the remote control and the features of the drone. Not only will it fly up and down, and spin side to side, but you have some special features you can control from the remote control like circle flight and 3D flip. It is a solid drone but small compared to some of the more expensive models. It will be affected by wind outside. I would suggest starting in a wide open space and do not take it very far off the ground until you become more comfortable controlling it. I found it a little difficult to keep it hovering in one place, the wind kept wanting to move it. I really like the remote control. It has a lot of good features. For one, it has fold out hand rests that help you grip the controller more like a gaming controller. This made me feel more secure holding it especially when my iPhone 13 Pro Max was secured to the top of it. You have buttons that allow you to move the samer up and down during flight. You can initiate the 3D Flip and the circle flight from the controller and there is even an emergency stop button. As for the circle flight and the 3D flip. Due to the wind I was not overly successful in navigating the circle flight. It wanted to move around me but the wind kept pushing it sideways. I also notice as soon as I initiate a 3D flip, the wind really affects it and begins moving it. I noticed it struggles to move BACKWARDS into the wind. I would need to spin it so it was sideways to the wind or forward to the wind and then I had better luck moving it back into the wind toi get it back to my starting position. The camera is good, there is no sound though. NOt sure that is an issue simply mentioning it here. I did notice there is a lot of jumping around in the recording. I wish it had better image stabilization so the video was more smooth. I could initiate the start and stop of recoding from the touch interface on my phone or there are dedicated buttons on the remote control as well. All in all this is a really good beginner drone. A few items could be improved upon like better image stabilization. Not sure what the 3D flip is for other than a “cool” to see feature. If you are recording when it flips you basically don't get any video it is too fast for the camera to capture anything of use. But it is fun to watch it flip.

The Snaptain - S5C Elite 1080p Drone is a high-quality, entry-level drone that is a whole lot of fun to play with. This has been my first experience flying any sort of drone and to be honest, I was a little nervous before my first flight. I was worried there was going to be too much of a learning curve to start enjoying the drone right away and I was afraid I might crash the drone and damage it before really getting a feel for it, but my worries quickly dissipated as soon as I tested it out for the first time. Since this is my first experience with any sort of drone, I don’t know if this particular feature is customary with most drones, but the biggest thing that made flying the S5C Elite so much easier is the single button on the remote control that can be used for taking off and landing. It removes all the guesswork and having to judge how fast you are approaching the ground for a landing which is one of the things I was most worried about because I certainly didn’t want to risk landing too hard and damaging the drone. This button takes all of those worries away and makes it incredibly easy to take-off and land without any problems. One of the other really cool things I like about the S5C Elite is the fact that it comes with two rechargeable batteries. Each battery provides about 15 minutes of flight time which I think is a very decent amount of time. The S5C Elite also has a built-in 1080P FHD camera which adds another level of enjoyment to flying the drone around and makes it so you can record all sorts of things from a new and unique vantage point. It comes packaged in a nice protective case and folds into a more compact configuration for storage and transportation purposes inside the case. Included in the package are extra propellers, screws, and a mini screwdriver for when it comes time to replace the propellers. This is a very nice addition which ensures you will be able to enjoy the S5C Elite for a long time. Overall, the Snaptain - S5C Elite 1080p Drone is a great entry-level drone that is a lot of fun to play and experiment with and I highly recommend it!

Battery lasted less than stayed time and one of the propellers quit working soon after we got it up and going.

I received the Snaptain S5C Elite 1080p Drone with Remote Controller, this is my first time using and it is great for beginners. This drone provides a very nice flying experience.With features like one-button takeoff and landing, and 360° flips, new users can focus on enjoying their flight rather than struggling with complicated maneuvers. Snaptain drones inspires creativity and fun. Equipped with a 1080P camera featuring a 90° adjustable wide-angle lens, the S5C Elite allows users to record their adventures and capture unique perspectives from the sky. Whether you're on a family outing or exploring your backyard from above, this camera makes it easy to share your experiences with friends and family. The S5C Elite is equipped with 2 powerful batteries, offering up to 30 minutes of flight time. This extended flight duration allows users to fully immerse themselves in the flying experience without frequent interruptions for recharging. The brushless motor on the S5C Elite ensures stable and powerful performance but also enhances flight stability and overall drone control, reducing the common frustrations that beginners might face with less stable drones. The motor's reliability and efficiency make it easier for new users to control the drone, enhancing their confidence and enjoyment. Overall, Its user-friendly, extended flight time, and capability to capture daily life from new angles all work together to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience. This makes the S5C Elite the perfect choice for those looking to explore the exciting world of drone flying.

I bought the drone on Wednesday. The left front door propeller stopped working on Friday. I used the drone three times. I do not recommend the product

I wanted to start off by saying this is the very first drone I have owned. I have always wanted one but I didn't want to spend a lot of money in case I was not interested. So setting up the app and pairing was not bad, note that I did have to shut off my phone's celluar signal to pair via WiFi, no biggie. I like the carrying case that this comes with. It fits nicely in my backpack with my digital camera. I was able to take and hover with no issues, with cheap drones from China that I've tried in the past, I would never even get them to take off. The liftoff button is key here. I had a lot of fun learning to fly this before I even tried to take pictures and record video. This is a fun learning process. This drone is also very durable, I crashed into my house and cars a couple times and it is still intact. Note that you can put a SD card in this drone, but without it the pictures will be saved to your phone. The SD card is a nice option. I give this five stars and I recommend this drone to all beginners, it is easy to use and a great introduction to drones.