SIMREX Drone with Camera 1080P, One Key Start, Waypoint Flying, Headless Mode, Auto Follow, 3D Flip, 3 Speeds, Remote Control for Children and Adults, Black

I bought the Simrex X800 drone as a Christmas present for my son. He had a few drones picked out in his Amazon “cart” that seemed to be much more focused as a toy. I came across this one because it seemed to have better features compared to the others he selected and was a little more geared towards a starter drone and not just a cheap toy drone. He really wanted a drone with a camera and one you could use a phone with attached to the controller. This had that and seemed to be at a great price. When he opened this one up on Christmas, he couldn’t wait to try it out! This drone is a lot of fun and easy to setup. I installed the Simrex app on my phone and was able to connect easily without issue. I showed my son how to turn on the drone and connect the controller but I did help with the app startup and connection. The camera’s quality is actually better than expected. For this price range, you typically get 720p but this definitely looked 1080p as listed. We have flown the drone a few days and it is a blast. One of the days was fairly windy, so it did struggle to maintain a perfect position. This would be expected as wind impacts even more expensive drones. Having 2 batteries is nice. We get about 20 minutes of fly time for each battery. This does vary a little depending on aggressive you fly the drone. The controls are pretty subtle which I like for my son. What I mean is this drone isn’t too fast where it can get away from you pretty quickly if you don’t know what you are doing. I would say this is a great beginner’s drone as it gets you used to drone controls. My son did want it to zip around like the racing drones so he was a little disappointed at first. I told him this drone is more for fun and taking cool videos and photos. I showed him the flip mode and he was having the drone do front flips, back flips, and side flips all over the place. That is by far his favorite part. We have used the emergency stop function a few times and it has worked great! It has saved us from getting stuck in trees or crashing into solar panel roofs. You just have to make sure you really want the drone to stop because it will immediately shut off and come crashing down. We take the drone to a big grass park nearby so we are not concerned with the crash landings. It seems to hold up just fine landing in the grass. The are a few cons that I can think of… (1) The battery life, which is pretty much an issue with a lot of budget drones, at least you get 2 with this one! (2) The controller’s phone mounting adapter. The mounting clamp for the phone can be a little precarious which makes me worried as my son is running around chasing the drone that is flying through the air. It hasn’t fallen out yet, but I feel like it might just be a matter of time since the controller is so light and the phone is so heavy. I would take caution while using the controller with the phone and with kids holding the controller. Not a deal breaker if you use this responsibly, as you should with all drones. Overall I think this is a great beginner’s drone to get into the hobby and not have to worry about destroying expensive equipment as you learn. I am very pleased with it and I know my son loves it!

It is small and functional for beginners it is resistant to shocks since it has fallen several times and continues to work the quality of the camera is not very good but it serves to start

Decent quality and design for a very low price point. Great to play around with and not worry about damaging a super expensive drone.

**Simrex Drone With Camera 1080P – Fun Concept, But Limited Usefulness** I picked up the Simrex Drone hoping for a fun, easy-to-use quadcopter experience for beginners. It delivers on some promises – the 1080P camera is decent for a toy drone, the controls are intuitive, and it includes features like altitude hold, headless mode, and 3D flips that sound great on paper. But the reality doesn’t quite live up to the potential. **Biggest Issue: Indoor-Only Use (Practically Speaking)** Here’s the deal-breaker for me: buried in the product description is a critical note – *“This drone is recommended for indoor use. If flying outdoors, please run in windless conditions.”* Translation? It’s too light to fly outside unless the weather is perfectly still – which is rare. And inside? You better have a wide-open space free of furniture, pets, and breakables. Even then, it feels more stressful than fun. Other Observations: Camera: It's there. It works. But unless you want grainy pictures of your ceiling fan, it's not exactly useful indoors. Controls: Responsive, but not refined. Great for learning basic drone mechanics, but you’ll outgrow it fast. Battery Life: Short, as expected at this price point. I get the idea – this is an entry-level drone meant for beginners and casual use. But it lives in a weird in-between zone: not stable or rugged enough for outdoor use, and too confined and pointless indoors. Honestly, for the same price, I’d rather practice on a drone flight simulator or grab a selfie stick and take clearer, steadier photos. **Rating: 2.5 out of 5** Great for a one-time gift or a quick introduction to drone flying, but not something I see myself reaching for again.

I bought this as fun project and toy to use with my two young kids. This is the first drone I've bought in many years and I am very pleased with the purchase. The drone is very lightweight, but seems to be fairly sturdy. It's survived being knocked around a bit with no problems so far. We live right next to an airport, so I've been mostly using it indoors, but I've been very happy with the picture quality and how the drone handles. It's definitely not a high end drone, but for the price I think it's excellent. Would recommend.