Customers love the SP680 2.7k Drone's ease of use and camera quality, frequently praising its user-friendly design and decent image capture for the price. However, some users experienced challenges with the drone's wind resistance and stability, particularly in breezy conditions, noting difficulties with control and smooth landings. The drone's lightweight design, while contributing to its affordability, was also cited as a factor affecting its performance in windy environments. Concerns were also raised regarding the responsiveness of the controls and the drone's ability to maintain a stable position.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Recommend to purchase. Works good and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lightweight, durable (so far). Great for beginners
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a wonderful starter device. Even though it's lightweight it's fairly durable, too. My 12 year old has flown it into a tree at least twice trying to get the hang of it! It would be nice if the quickstart guide actually had a few more details as far as starting-there does seem to be a delay on start up. Hadn't been able to try the camera, yet.
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]
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gift
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this as a graduation gift and they were excited to receive it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Drone
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For a beginner or someone just wanting to have fun. My professional husband wasn't thrilled. He stated it is hard to control and "has a mind of its own".
No, I would not 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 apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please follow these steps to troubleshoot.
1. Ensure the drone and remote have enough power. 2. Restart the drone first, then switch on the remote control. 3. Pair and calibrate the drone with the remote before each flight. 4. Use the trim function to adjust the drone. 5. Fly the drone in a breezy environment without obstacles to avoid interference signals.
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!
Pros mentioned:
Camera quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cool and cheap
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to use and nice camera quality for the price.
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 24-month warranty, and anytime you need help just let us know. Email:[email protected]
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Cons mentioned:
Landing, Stability, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice starter drone
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The drone is not that difficult to assemble. All parts and tools are included. They supply 3 batteries, one in the drone, two in the box. Flying time per battery is 12 minutes. The drone and remote must be paired each time you turn the drone and remote on. Not a problem and understandable. The drone also has to be calibrated each time you turn on the drone and remote (controller). It's usually windy here so had to wait for calmer days to try to fly.
First flight: Taking off from the ground is easy using the remote. Drone is very quick to respond to all controls and with practice can be controlled easily. I had difficulties adjusting the trim to get the drone to hover in one spot. I think with more practice I'll get it down. If you use the take off/ land button on the remote, the drone drops rapidly and lands hard. Twice the hard landing flipped the drone over. The propellers continued to spin and I had to pull the left control stick to the back and hold for 3 seconds to stop the props. My concern is that if that happens too often the plastic gear that drives the props might get damaged. The drone is very quick on response and flies easily, but to the novice it may be too difficult to control. There was little wind when I tested the drone this day, so I could not evaluate the effect wind might cause. I tried the app on my phone, but it was a little too complicated to use on this initial flight. A thorough reading of the manual to completely understand how the app works is necessary. Because of this I didn't get to use the photo/video buttons. I had great difficulties trying to hover the drone because the trim buttons weren't as responsive as I had hoped. I did not attempt to use the one key return, or headless mode because I ran out of battery power. I think that with more practice I'll be able to fly the drone successfully using all of the features. A good drone for a beginner, fun and a challenge to concentration. Not a drone to lose focus on.
Second flight: I flew the drone in calm weather and was pleased that it responded well to the trim buttons. After hovering, I rotated the drone successfully and went into "headless" mode. It responded very well. I attached my phone (Samsung) to the remote and discovered that the clamp pushed the side button and turned the screen off. Again I couldn't use the app. I'll probably cut a slot in the top of the clamp to correct this. The wind kicked up and was measured at 9 mph gusting to 14 mph. The drone was extremely difficult to control, so as the manual suggested, I switched to high speed and brought it under control. However, trim was not successful and a high gust took my control away. I dropped the altitude to approximately 50 feet and tried to regain control unsuccessfully. The wind was taking my drone into trees so I had to land it roughly. Again the drone flipped over and the propellers continued to spin. This drone is very light and should fly in very calm winds.
All in all, I would recommend this drone as a starter drone and then move up to a larger more durable drone as the pilot's experience and skill develops. I enjoyed flying this drone, and look forward to learning everything it has to offer. My husband contacted support twice. The first was to ask what was the effective range before losing control and 2nd was to inquire about replacement parts. He received no reply from either email.
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]
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Drone gone wild
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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 definitely a starter drone. Takes off too fast to maneuver properly, but sturdy enough to take some falls. However I would not buy this model again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to operate
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice construction, easy assembly and nice controls.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not Worth the Money!
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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.
Do not waste your money.
We have many years of drone experience but needed an additional drone shot, so we purchased this drone to help get a quick shot to go along with our more expensive drone.
It took an hour to stabilize to get in the air, and once in the air, it took off and did not respond to the controller.
This Drone was lost over a lake in deep water!
By the way we did not get the shots!
No, I would not 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 really appreciate your feedback to make this item better. I would like to present our deepest apologies for all the inconvenience.
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!
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Gift
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great idea for a gift, just have to read the instructions on how to use it.
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!
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Drone
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its only good for a one time but its slow but it will brake easy
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 really appreciate your feedback to make this item better. I would like to present our deepest apologies for all the inconvenience.
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!
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Worked good
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The unit worked well very easy to operate even with a broke joystick. returned.
No, I would not 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 apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
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!
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 2 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.
Battery doesn’t last long. It’s hard to calibrate it and it’s really light.
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 really appreciate your feedback to make this item better. I would like to present our deepest apologies for all the inconvenience.
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!
Cons mentioned:
Landing
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Still learning
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great gift. But having a hard time landing smoothly!
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 really appreciate your feedback to make this item better. I would like to present our deepest apologies for all the inconvenience.
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!
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Garbage
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This drone is a knock off it's cheap and it don't do much of anything. The price is to out ragis for this item it's not worth the money that's for sure and they won't make it better either so that you feel like you have gotten a good deal they just blow it off and pretty much tell you to suck it up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Poor quality
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Literally plugged the battery in turned around to grab the other one and the first one caught on fire
No, I would not 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 apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Could you please reach out to us via [email protected] about this issue?
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!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gift
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this for my nephew, who has a track and field timing business. He loves to use it for aerial shots of his races. This is a great gift.
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]
Pros mentioned:
Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A great (early) Xmas gift
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I got this for my Son. Told him that it’s his Xmas present (wrapped up) and that I have no problem if he….(he anticipated I knew what I was going to say, and just teared away at the wrapping)…anyhooo! He was excited that he took the time assembling to then fly indoors. Mind u he didn’t bother syncing up to his phone yet! This is an affordable drone for those that done want to shell out “DJi” Drone money. Worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Beginning level drone
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good for flying in NO wind with short flight path. Very beginner friendly. Delayed reaction times caused flight loss several times
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good little drone, but...
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Plenty of power for the weight, but the weight is so little that even a slight breeze will toss it around like a leaf. I had to put it on high power and turn it into the breeze just to get it to hover. And as of my third flight session, the camera no longer records.