Affordable GPS drone features controller with touchscreen and optional obstacle avoidance

The LYZRC L300 Ultra is a recently launched drone available as a direct import from Banggood, with prices starting at around $94, excluding shipping fees and potential import duties. At this entry-level price point, buyers will receive the product with one single battery and no obstacle avoidance, which otherwise appears as an attachment on top of the drone’s body. The version with obstacle avoidance and two batteries will set you back $124 – still a fairly reasonable price. However, it’s worth noting that such accessible pricing usually comes with considerable drawbacks, particularly in camera quality and flight performance. For context, even the most basic DJI drone, the Neo, starts at around $200.

Attached to the gimbal are two camera sensors: The bottom lens offers a 720p resolution, whereas the main camera can capture videos at 1080p and still images at 4K. The L300 Ultra's controller features an integrated touchscreen, eliminating the need to mount a smartphone. Nonetheless, the drone still supports connection to an app. According to official specifications, the quadcopter has a take-off weight of 356.2 g (12.6 oz), placing it outside the category of drones under 250 g. Both the remote control and video transmission are rated for distances up to 800 m (2625 ft), though the effective ranges are highly dependent on environmental interferences such as buildings and other obstacles. The L300 Ultra promises an estimated flight time of 28 minutes and a maximum altitude of 120 m (394 ft). Thanks to its GPS support, the drone can automatically return to its take-off point with the push of a button.