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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 252 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

  • Range

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the S5C Elite 1080p Drone's ease of use, camera quality, and overall performance. Many reviewers highlight the battery life and find the drone to be a great value for its price. Criticisms include concerns about wind resistance, range, and the drone's size, with some users experiencing issues during initial flights.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    greaaat

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

    This drone is fantastic! The video and photo quality are very clear and smooth, even while flying. It’s easy to control and very stable in the air, which makes it great for beginners and experienced users alike. The battery life is good, and the drone responds quickly to the controls. I also like the safety features and how compact it is, making it easy to carry and travel with.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    100% recommended

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

    Excellent drone at a very good price, easy to use, sharp camera, good stability, incredible adventure companion for the city, the mountains, or the beach. I love my drone, for me it's a 10/10.

    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:support@snaptain.com snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Everything is really good quality. It works really well, exactly what I expected from this drone. It takes some learning but putting it together was easy.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift!

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

    Great gift for my son. He loves it. Fun and easy to operated

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drone

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

    Great gift for my son. Works amazing. Battery has great life too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Snaptain 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 product. Easy to use and safe for kids! It's been a crowd pleaser for sure! Even when it's hit obstacles it hasn't caused major damage or been damaged itself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for beginners!

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far so good, we took it out in the yard on the first nice day with no wind and so easy to use and manuever! The camera quality is fantastic for a budget drone! We are excited for the fun we can have with it this summer!

    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:support@snaptain.com snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great drone!

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

    We love this drone. It was very simple to set up and runs great! My fiancé had a blast flying it all around our house. It is absolutely worth the price and such a fun product!

    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:support@snaptain.com snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Funsized and handy

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

    Nice compact size, its good for practice before getting some of the higher end ones, and a 15 minute battery is pretty good. Over all its a fun little quad copter that works great.

    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:support@snaptain.com snaptain

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    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.

    This is a great beginner drone. I bought it for my 12 year old and he flies it not connected to a mobile device. The run time is great especially because it comes with 2 batteries and multiple replacement blades. I will be buying qnother one for my other son!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    My Drone

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

    Pros: This drone is easy to fly, making it a great choice for beginners. It performs well for taking photos and videos in calm conditions, delivering good quality for its price range. Cons: However, its lightweight design becomes a drawback in windy conditions, where it tends to lose stability and control. This limits its use to days with very little wind. Verdict: A decent entry-level drone for calm weather photography, but not reliable in breezy environments.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Drone

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its a good affordable drone can’t go wrong with it.If you’re trying to check out this drone its great.

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

    Really cool

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

    This drone is seriously impressive. The video quality is super clear, the controls are smooth, and it’s really easy to fly even for beginners. Battery life lasts longer than expected, and the range is great too. Perfect for cool aerial shots, exploring, or just having fun outside. Definitely worth checking out for anyone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    this drone is good for starts

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

    my husband loves it he flies it on the weekend we take it when we go out of town we take it with us place we go

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good family fun

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

    This drone is a great starter device the controls are easy to learn. I recommend this product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New to drones

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

    This drone is very beginner friendly, very satisfied with product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great choice

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

    Easy to use, intuitive, new user friendly. Very reliable drone.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Drone Review

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

    east to set up and use. My grandson loves it and is having the time of his life.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Drone

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

    Super easy and fun! Bought one for my husband for work, but started playing with my 13 year old granddaughter trying it out. We had so much fun I bought her one for her birthday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Gift for Beginner/Youth

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

    Pretty good, especially for the price the only thing for me that holds it back from the 5* threshold is the app for the camera. It's clean and works pretty well It's just a matter of find the right app was more difficult then I bargained for apparently this company has three independent apps for there drone lineup. 100% perfect drone for a beginner/youth that are just starting to get into drones.

    I would recommend this to a friend