The Fx176C1 Quadcopter is intended for both the beginners and intermediate users, this quadcopter can realize accurate position and altitude hold thanks to its GPS technology. It is ideal for aerial photography and FPV navigation since there is no obstacle in at the front of the camera like landing gear or propellers.
Design
The Quadcopter is made of plastic in order to keep low weight and absorb every bump without breaking, comes with the remote control (with Mobile Phone Holder), a USB Cable, Screwdriver, four spare propeller and one pack of accessories. The built in battery is 700mAh so we suggest buy an extra pair to keep enjoying this little toy.
Features
This drone comes with four brushed motors optimal for beginners in the RC Drone world, at first sight looks like a basic Quadcopter toy but includes a GPS module that make this an affordable drone. This option gives Feilun FX176C1 new features like intelligent flight modes; it can follows you or you can program a point of interest and, thanks to its GPS capabilities, your investment is safe since the FX176C1 can return to owner in auto pilot if detect loss of signal or low battery level.
You can attach your smartphone as monitor using the stand for the 2.4GHz Wireless Remote Control, but if your RC runs out of batteries you can rely in the Feilun RC App so you can control the drone with your cellphone with the builtin wifi connection. Use this feature to capture video or take pictures with it 1Mpx FPV camera.
Review
This is the first properly autonomous drone from Feilun and with a price tag below 100 usd is one the cheapest alternative in the market. Made for beginners, this Drone is an affordable option with advances features that GPS gives, one of the best is auto return to the start point. Paired with the camera option, you can spot an object and program the quadcopter to follow it.
The only downside is the battery, it will last around 7 minutes of fly so be aware that you need and extra battery in order to keep having fun.
Conclusion
Is you want a real autonomous drone, Feilun Fx176C1 Quadcopter with its GPS built-in capabilities (more reliable than optical flow positioning) like headless mode for security. To sum it up, it’s a very good drone for beginners but we wish it would have been a bit cheaper. Use the coupon code RC18OFF to grab it for less than $91.00 usd.