11/13/2023 0 Comments Mini hand controlled drone![]() Once you’ve powered the drone on, the light on top will flash several times before turning green to indicate that it’s ready to fly. The frame completely encapsulates the propellers and connecting wires, so there’s no danger of either one being damaged as a result of a collision. You may also need to be careful when attaching and detaching the USB cable as the recharging port is located immediately below the frame, making it a little awkward to access. For example, if it hits an obstacle (such as a wall) it could drop to the floor, but the frame will allow it to bounce without breaking. ![]() As such, it won’t withstand anyone accidentally treading on it, but the outer rim is sturdy enough to protect the propellers against any knocks and drops. The UFO is, of course, made of plastic, with the frame being quite thin. It’s worth noting that no charger is provided, so you’ll need to plug it into a power strip with USB ports or a cell phone charger.Ĭharge time is about 40 minutes the USB plug glows red while charging and then simply goes off once the battery is charged. It’s built into the drone and isn’t detachable, so it must be charged by plugging the provided USB cable into the base and then into the charger of your choice. You may need to charge the drone’s battery first. (Hint: the power button is on the opposite side of the base from the USB charging port.) Since the plastic of the frame is highly reflective, it can also be a little tricky trying to read any text that might be printed on it. Unfortunately, it’s not really clear from the diagram as to where the button is located, as the arrow appears to be pointing toward the underside of the drone frame. This is accomplished by pressing the power button once and there’s a diagram in the booklet to help you locate the button. The instruction booklet is straightforward, but there were a couple of instances where it could be improved.įor example, the first step is to power the drone on. ![]() This is a small, very simple drone and, as such, there’s very little that needs to be done before it’s ready to fly. The drone fits snugly into the tray with no movement, so there’s little danger of the drone being damaged in transit, Assembly and Getting Started The drone, cable and booklets are contained within a molded, clear plastic tray that slides into the box. It’s not, however, made from the sturdiest of card and could potentially become easily damaged. With that in mind, it could make for a neat little birthday gift or stocking stuffer, especially given that the packaging itself is attractively designed. Bartlett About the DEERC UFO Mini-Droneīeing a mini-drone, it comes packaged in a pretty small box, measuring 5.75 x 2.25 x 5.5 inches and weighing just 3 ounces. A fun, inexpensive drone that younger kids can enjoy.Īll Photos Credit: Richard J.
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