I bought the same drone and figured out the issue with the batteries. They stop charging too early. I found that once they stop charging, you need to disconnect and reconnect them, they will then charge for at least another hour. So you were right, it is indeed an issue with the batteries.
Good honest review Dan! I love the looks of this thing , too bad it had a hard time getting off the ground. You stayed persistent too. Once you got it going, it seemed to be a pretty nice flyer and really quiet too! I hope the manufacturer/seller comes forward with some answers for you, at least to redeem themselves. Great job on this bud!👍🏻🍻😎
Thanks Robby, it did fly good once it was cooperating. The manufacturer wasn’t very helpful they told me to charge the batteries and try all 3 which I clearly did in this video. They also asked that I not publish this video
I would recommend the Holy Stone HS175d it’s a bit more expensive but does currently have some good discounts which brings it to near the same price as the S166 Checkout this video I filmed with it. Links are in the comments of the video if you’d like to look into it more . th-cam.com/video/k6YtSaItBf4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qd3jCJg8JyW_be1t
Great honest review Dan, these below average drones do need calling out, people that watch this video will know to buy something else much better. As you know brother i had one very recently from 4DRC that was a turd and even flew away.
Thanks Brad. I’m not sure the company will be doing anything to correct this drone. If you look back on my community page I posted an email they sent me regarding their displeasure with this video
This company sent me a brushless gps drone with 360 obstacle avoidance and I'm not expecting much especially after seeing how badly this brushed one from them flies. They are nagging me to get it reviewed but I'm in no rush plus the weather has been too windy to test the obstacle avoidance.
Yeah unfortunate that this drone didn’t perform. They suggested I try all 3 batteries and to make sure that I charged them before testing as if I didn’t already do that.
@@valentino_govoni_official I have the $50 HYTOBP M*Max which is supposed to have a 1800 mAh, 1S battery. I've done some testing of the cells directly out of one of these battery packs and it's about 900 mAh at best in charge in from full discharge, but it's internal resistance is much higher than decent made for RC hobby RC aircraft lipoly cells made now, and in a discharge test was only able to get about 500 mAh out. Physically the cells in my drone look like RC hobby Lipoly cells from the early 2000's, and they always come out of the drone quite warm, which means they're not specifically designed for the amperage these drone require, just barely which could explain why the cells don't deliver decent flight times.
I’ve had a few people comment with this issue. Here’s the steps just in case you missed something 1. Power drone on 2. Connect your phone to the drones wifi 3. Open the app
I just got this Drone I charged it and I brought outside as soon as I flew it it gave a signal low battery and dropt from the sky and it broke so can you tell me how to replace it ?
Oh that sucks that it’s not allowing you to connect Not sure if this will help but try these steps once you’ve downloaded the app 1. Power on drone and connect to controller 2. Connect to drone wifi in your phones wifi 3. Open app and connect
@@Van_City ok thanks, I have went through everything and I cannot find where to turn in the video 180°… I’ll send it back to Amazon they can figure it out……. I’m not very impressed either.
Thank you for the review I wish I would’ve watched it before I received this absolute piece of junk. Same problem as you can’t get any service back to Amazon it goes do not waste your money on this absolute piece of junk. All it will do is frustrate you,happy flying everyone.
Just got this tonight.
Lost my first 2 cheaper drones
This one’s AMAZING!!
The batteries on yours must have been a glitch cus mine work great.
Awesome glad it’s working for you 👍💯
I bought the same drone and figured out the issue with the batteries. They stop charging too early. I found that once they stop charging, you need to disconnect and reconnect them, they will then charge for at least another hour. So you were right, it is indeed an issue with the batteries.
Hey thanks for the info good to know. I’ll pull mine out again and give it another try 👍💯
@@Van_City No problem! I can get about 15 minutes of flight time out of one battery now.
Like button smashed.. thanks for the video Dan.. that is why people gotta watch the reviews like this before purchasing
Appreciate it DeAndre have a great day bro 👍💯💥
Good honest review Dan! I love the looks of this thing , too bad it had a hard time getting off the ground. You stayed persistent too. Once you got it going, it seemed to be a pretty nice flyer and really quiet too! I hope the manufacturer/seller comes forward with some answers for you, at least to redeem themselves. Great job on this bud!👍🏻🍻😎
Thanks Robby, it did fly good once it was cooperating. The manufacturer wasn’t very helpful they told me to charge the batteries and try all 3 which I clearly did in this video. They also asked that I not publish this video
thank you
Nice drone💪✅️
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After letting them drain. I now get 30 minutes on a single battery. No issues yet
Awesome 👍💯
Straight forward. Great review.
Thanks Trey 👍💯
Nice honest review. Nothing wrong with what u said or did! Cant plz everyone!
Yeah I was surprised they emailed me with such an angry message. If I’m not being honest then why bother even reviewing it
What drone in this price range would you recommend? That can handle wind well and has good range and image? Thank you very much.
I would recommend the Holy Stone HS175d it’s a bit more expensive but does currently have some good discounts which brings it to near the same price as the S166
Checkout this video I filmed with it. Links are in the comments of the video if you’d like to look into it more .
th-cam.com/video/k6YtSaItBf4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=qd3jCJg8JyW_be1t
Great honest review Dan, these below average drones do need calling out, people that watch this video will know to buy something else much better. As you know brother i had one very recently from 4DRC that was a turd and even flew away.
Thanks Dave appreciate you checking it out 👍💯🍻
Great video Dan. Not a good experience with this one first off. I hope for the company figures the software out, it seems ok when it works.
Thanks Brad. I’m not sure the company will be doing anything to correct this drone. If you look back on my community page I posted an email they sent me regarding their displeasure with this video
This company sent me a brushless gps drone with 360 obstacle avoidance and I'm not expecting much especially after seeing how badly this brushed one from them flies. They are nagging me to get it reviewed but I'm in no rush plus the weather has been too windy to test the obstacle avoidance.
Yeah unfortunate that this drone didn’t perform. They suggested I try all 3 batteries and to make sure that I charged them before testing as if I didn’t already do that.
@@Van_City lol, that's what vendors usually do when they are desperate to blame the problems on something fixable.
@@RDsRCReviews looking forward to seeing your experience with the one you have. I believe you have the next model up from this one
i dont think these batteries are either 1000mah
I think they are 1000mAh I have other batteries that are comparable in size
@@Van_City did you opened it up and checked the real capacity?
@@valentino_govoni_official I have the $50 HYTOBP M*Max which is supposed to have a 1800 mAh, 1S battery.
I've done some testing of the cells directly out of one of these battery packs and it's about 900 mAh at best in charge in from full discharge, but it's internal resistance is much higher than decent made for RC hobby RC aircraft lipoly cells made now, and in a discharge test was only able to get about 500 mAh out. Physically the cells in my drone look like RC hobby Lipoly cells from the early 2000's, and they always come out of the drone quite warm, which means they're not specifically designed for the amperage these drone require, just barely which could explain why the cells don't deliver decent flight times.
By any chance, do you know who made the S166 drone
HYTOBP is the manufacturer
I am stuck with aircraft not connected just won’t connect to the app
I’ve had a few people comment with this issue.
Here’s the steps just in case you missed something
1. Power drone on
2. Connect your phone to the drones wifi
3. Open the app
Tell it like it is .........TY, Dan.
Thanks David appreciate you stopping by 👍💯
I just got this Drone I charged it and I brought outside as soon as I flew it it gave a signal low battery and dropt from the sky and it broke so can you tell me how to replace it ?
Had the same issues with it. If you bought it off Amazon you’re probably still within the return period.
I got this for my birthday yesterday. I got it to fly but the app WiFi won’t let me connect.
Oh that sucks that it’s not allowing you to connect
Not sure if this will help but try these steps once you’ve downloaded the app
1. Power on drone and connect to controller
2. Connect to drone wifi in your phones wifi
3. Open app and connect
Is there a way to save and transfer video?
Video is saved directly to your device through the app
i actually have this drone its not bad im deffinetly a beginner but i had the same issue i had good luck letting them all drain and recharging them
Thanks, I’ll see about giving it a try 👍💯
i have had alot of issues trying to get the gps to work so i can try the fallow me /set course out sadly wont load the google map
I’m sorry to hear this. Hopefully you can get it working
En français svp
Oui 👍
I have this drone when Wi-Fi is hooked up everything connected the picture or video is upside down… Any help would be highly appreciated
@@davebedard6478 there might be an option in the app to rotate the screen 180 degrees
@@Van_City ok thanks, I have went through everything and I cannot find where to turn in the video 180°… I’ll send it back to Amazon they can figure it out……. I’m not very impressed either.
Thank you for the review I wish I would’ve watched it before I received this absolute piece of junk. Same problem as you can’t get any service back to Amazon it goes do not waste your money on this absolute piece of junk. All it will do is frustrate you,happy flying everyone.
Yeah it’s definitely not one I would recommend.