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4DRC V13 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Max flight time:13 minVideo resolution:1080pMax transmission distance:0.05 km

4DRC V13 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.7

Overall score

Score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

100%

4.7

Technical Score

No expert review graded yet
So the overall score is the technical score alone. With 3 full tests, experts would count 25%.
â–¼Worse than 96% of drones
4.7

Technical Score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

26%

2.5

Flight

24%

5.3

Camera

20%

4.6

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 90% of drones
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Review score

Review score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
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Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Technical Specifications of drone 4DRC V13

Technical Score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

26%

2.5

Flight

24%

5.3

Camera

20%

4.6

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

4.7
Review score
Review score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, first looks half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: The review score is 25% of the overall score with 3+ full tests, less with fewer.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its overall score is our technical score alone.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
4DRC V13 has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.8
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

4.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.3
Max flight time
13 min
Max flight time
13 min
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 13 min, shorter than 75% of drones and equal to 2.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.1 km
Max flight distance
0.1 km
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.1 km, shorter-range than 75.1% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Max flight speed
4 m/s
Max flight speed
4 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 4 m/s, slower than 90.5% of drones and equal to 6.3% of drones.
Max wind resistance
3.3 m/s
Max wind resistance
3.3 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 3.3 m/s, lower than 88.5% of drones and equal to 7.2% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
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Video resolution
1080p
Video resolution
1080p
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This drone records video at 1080p, lower than 71.8% of drones and equal to 11.9% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
1.92 MP
Main camera megapixels
1.92 MP
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 1.92 MP, lower than 99.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
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Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone does not support Return-to-Home (RTH). 67.5% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This drone supports none GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 65.8% and the same as those of 34.2%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
0.05 km
Max transmission distance
0.05 km
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.05 km, shorter-range than 85.2% of drones and equal to 9.2% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@25 fps
Live view quality
1080p@25 fps
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps, higher-quality than 50% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
Battery capacity
1,300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,300 mAh, smaller than 68.4% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
4.81 Wh
Battery energy
4.81 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 4.81 Wh, lower than 80% of drones and equal to 1.8% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
â–² Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
100 g
Weight
100 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 100 g, lighter than 86.6% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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4DRC V13 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 59.3% lower weight
    Weight
    100 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (100 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    100 g vs 246 g
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 8x cheaper
    4DRC V13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 10.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    52 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (52 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    52 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 8x cheaper
    4DRC V13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 59.3% lower weight
    Weight
    100 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (100 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    100 g vs 246 g
  • 10.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    52 mm
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (52 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    52 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p vs 4K/100 fps
  • 7.4 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    3.3 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (3.3 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    3.3 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 11 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    4 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (4 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    4 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • 12.2% worse value for money
    4DRC V13 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.27 vs 7).
    6.27 vs 7.03
  • 7.4 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    3.3 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (3.3 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    3.3 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 11 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    4 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (4 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    4 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 7 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    13 min
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (13 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    13 min vs 20 min
  • 0.9 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.1 km
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.1 km vs 1 km
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • 2 years older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2021 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2021 vs 2023
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1920 x 1080 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1920x1080 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • 10.08 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    1.92 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (1.9 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    1.92 MP vs 12 MP
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    0 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    2 vs 4
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 59.8% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    100 g
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (100 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    100 g vs 249 g
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 0.95 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.05 km
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.05 km vs 1 km
  • 900 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1300 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,300 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 12.37 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    4.81 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (4.8 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    4.81 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

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What we like about 4DRC V13

  • About 13 minutes per battery, long for its class
  • Foldable and easy to carry
  • Altitude hold and headless mode for beginners
  • 1080p live view on a phone
  • Very low price

What we don't like about 4DRC V13

  • Small 1.92 MP sensor gives soft video
  • No GPS or return-to-home
  • Brushed motors wear faster
  • Older 2021 design

Verdict

The 4DRC V13 is a foldable beginner drone with a 1080p camera, sold to both kids and adults as an easy first step into flying. Its standout point is battery life: each pack is rated for about 13 minutes, which is longer than most toy-class drones manage. The camera uses a small 1.92 MP sensor and streams video to a phone over Wi-Fi, so footage is good enough for casual sharing but not for anything sharp or smooth. Altitude hold and headless mode take care of the trickier parts of control. Brushed motors keep the price down but are less durable than brushless designs, and there is no GPS, so the drone drifts outdoors and cannot return home by itself. Launched in 2021, it is an older design, yet it remains a cheap and simple way to start.

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