This budget drone comes with display controller

There is a large selection of affordable drones, many of which are only available as direct imports. The YL01 is one such cheaper drone, with a current price of around $70. That gets customers the model with one battery. Additional shipping costs are charged. Import fees may apply depending on the buyer's location. At first glance, the specifications are fairly decent. For this comparatively low price, customers get the drone itself and a remote control with a display.

However, the transmission distance for both the control signals and the live video feed is severely limited. The specified 330 feet for the control signals is not comparable to higher-quality drones, such as those from DJI. Data transmission takes place via WiFi. According to the manufacturer, the camera offers HD resolution, meaning 720p rather than 1,080p. The takeoff weight is listed at 190 grams, so the gadget remains below the legal 250-gram limit in some regions. Optical flow positioning is supported. Accordingly, the camera’s image signals are processed for positioning.

There is no GPS module, although this would probably not be particularly useful anyway given the short range. In practice, the drone would no longer be reachable for control signals. However, it should still be possible to draw a flight plan on the display, which the drone then follows. The drone can roll in the air, which is more of a toy feature. Flight time is listed at around 12 minutes, with charging taking 60 minutes. Accordingly, even two batteries would not allow continuous operation. A smartphone connection is possible. Both Android and iOS devices are supported.