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Ameta S20 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Max flight time:25 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:0.3 km

Ameta S20 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 1 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

96%

5.7

Technical Score

4%

6.0

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Based on 1 video review
Experts get the full 25% only from 3 full tests (a first look counts as half a test). This model has fewer, so experts count 4% here. The technical score makes up the other 96%. A video review counts half as much as a written full test.
▼Worse than 68% of drones
5.7

Technical Score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

26%

3.1

Flight

24%

5.9

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 63% of drones
6.0

Review score

Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 4%.
Video reviews 1

100%

6.0

SteffenRC

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 95% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Ameta S20

Technical Score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

26%

3.1

Flight

24%

5.9

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

8.1

Battery & Design

5.7
Review score
Review score
6.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in this model’s overall score: 4%.
Video reviews 1

100%

6.0

SteffenRC

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.0
Popularity
Popularity
7.0/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Popularity:
Ameta S20 has a popularity score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 56.4% of products in this category.
7.0
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.0
Max flight time
25 min
Max flight time
25 min
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 25 min, longer than 54.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.3 km
Max flight distance
0.3 km
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 65.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Max flight speed
5 m/s
Max flight speed
5 m/s
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 5 m/s, slower than 77.9% of drones and equal to 10.1% of drones.
Max wind resistance
2 m/s
Max wind resistance
2 m/s
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 2 m/s, lower than 97.1% of drones and equal to 2.2% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
3,000 m
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 3,000 m, lower than 51.5% of drones and equal to 6.7% of drones.
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Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone records video at 4K, higher than 45.5% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
?
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Obstacle detection
no
Obstacle detection
no
▼ Worse than 31% of models
This drone does not support obstacle detection. 31% of drones support obstacle detection.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
none
GNSS systems supported
none
▼ 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
0.3 km
Max transmission distance
0.3 km
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.3 km, shorter-range than 62.2% of drones and equal to 6.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ 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
720p@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, larger than 72.5% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
?
Charging time
?
Weight
185 g
Weight
185 g
▲ Better than 63% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 185 g, lighter than 63.4% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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Ameta S20 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2025 vs 2023
  • 24.8% lower weight
    Weight
    185 g
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (185 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    185 g vs 246 g
  • 5 min longer flight time
    Max flight time
    25 min
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers longer max flight time than the average drone (25 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    25 min vs 20 min
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    2025 vs 2023
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 24.8% lower weight
    Weight
    185 g
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (185 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    185 g vs 246 g
  • 12.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    50 mm
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (50 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    50 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 8.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    2 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    ▼ 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
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    1 vs 4
  • 0.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    0.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    0.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • 8.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    2 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    2 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 10 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    5 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    5 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    2 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    2 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • 0.7 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.3 km
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • 500 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    3,000 m
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3000 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    3,000 m vs 3,500 m
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ 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 °
  • 12 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    78 °
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (78 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    78 ° vs 90 °
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    ▼ 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
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    1 vs 4
  • 0.2 m worse hover accuracy
    Hover accuracy (horizontal)
    0.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <0.3 m – >1.4 m
    This drone has worse horizontal hover accuracy than the average drone (0.5 m vs 0.3 m). The average drone has horizontal hover accuracy of 0.3 m.
    0.5 m vs 0.3 m
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 25.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    185 g
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (185 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    185 g vs 249 g
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    AMETA Drone
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone uses the AMETA Drone companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    AMETA Drone vs HS FPV
  • 0.7 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.3 km
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.3 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.3 km vs 1 km
  • 55 mm longer body length
    Length
    330 mm
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is longer than the average drone (330 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    330 mm vs 275 mm
  • 39 mm wider width
    Width
    280 mm
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (280 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    280 mm vs 241 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
SteffenRC
≈ estimated
21/12/2025
Hands-on review · setup, windy flights and camera test
Verdict
Ameta S20 is a simple, fun, affordable beginner drone, but its 720p camera and jerky footage are real limits.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Ameta S20

  • About 25 minutes from a 3000 mAh battery
  • GPS return-to-home, follow-me and waypoints
  • Light 185 g foldable design
  • Brushless motors for steadier flight
  • 4K recording at a low price

What we don't like about Ameta S20

  • No gimbal, so footage is not stabilised
  • Short Wi-Fi range of about 300 m
  • Not suited to long-distance flights
  • Lesser-known brand

Verdict

The Ameta S20 is a foldable GPS drone for children and adults that pairs a large 3000 mAh battery with a light 185 g body. That combination gives a rated flight time of about 25 minutes, well above typical toy drones. GPS adds return-to-home, follow-me tracking and waypoint flights, so the drone can find its way back if the signal weakens or the battery runs low. Brushless motors make it steadier and more durable than brushed rivals. The camera records 4K, but without a gimbal the footage moves with the drone, and the Wi-Fi link has a short range of about 300 m. Staying well under 250 g keeps it easy to carry and simpler to fly in many places. For families who want GPS safety and long flights on a modest budget, the S20 is a solid pick.

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