KF100 Max: Affordable DJI drone alternative offers drop feature and 4K camera

Attentive readers may remember the KF100 Max, which is now also available on Amazon. However, both sales and shipping are handled by a third-party seller rather than Amazon itself. If ordered today, buyers can expect delivery between June 12 and June 13, which is still next week. The KF100 Max comes with a feature that DJI consumer drones do not offer, namely the ability to drop small payloads. Users should check their local regulations very carefully in this regard. The same applies to the rather high takeoff weight of 1.64 to 1.65 pounds. As a result, operation requires the certificate of competency A1/A3 in EU countries.

The drone ships with a remote control that has an integrated screen. This means a smartphone is not required. The advertised transmission range is up to 3.7 miles. Users do not necessarily have to control the drone manually the entire time. Thanks to its integrated GPS module, the KF100 Max can fly waypoints and also return automatically to its takeoff point. A 4K camera is installed, which can record video at a resolution of up to 3840 x 2160 pixels and photos at up to 7680 x 4320 pixels. On Amazon, customers can get the drone with three batteries for $499. Runtime is listed at up to 50 minutes per battery. The version with two batteries costs $449. So far, there is only a single Amazon customer review, although the KF100 Max can already be seen in action in several videos.