Ameta S20 Lite Review | 95 Data compared

Technical Specifications of drone Ameta S20 Lite

Overall score

5.1

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Popularity

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.

Flight

2.7

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Max flight time

What it is: The quoted endurance shows how long the drone can stay airborne on one battery in ideal conditions.

When it matters: When you want longer flights from each battery.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=30

Max flight distance

What it is: The range figure indicates how far the drone can travel while maintaining control and telemetry.

When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=10

Max flight speed

What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.

When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=50

Max wind resistance

What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.

When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=10.5

Camera

5.3

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Video resolution

What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.

When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 4K+

4K camera

What it is: Indicates whether the drone supports 4K or higher video recording.

When it matters: When you want a drone that can record in 4K or a higher video resolution.

Importance: LOW

Sensor size

What it is: The sensor format value describes the physical light-collecting area.

When it matters: When you shoot in more difficult lighting.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1 inch or larger

Main camera megapixels

What it is: The megapixel count states how many millions of pixels the main sensor captures per photo.

When it matters: When you want more detail for photos or cropping.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=12

Max movie bitrate

What it is: The bitrate indicates how much video data is recorded each second, usually in Mbps.

When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100

Safety

4.2

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Obstacle detection

What it is: Indicates whether the drone can detect obstacles and warn the pilot or avoid them automatically.

When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Omnidirectional

Return to Home (RTH)

What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically return to its takeoff point when needed.

When it matters: When signal drops or the battery gets low.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Smart RTH

GPS

What it is: Indicates whether the drone can use GPS positioning for navigation and stabilisation.

When it matters: When you want steadier flight and more reliable positioning.

Importance: MEDIUM

GNSS systems supported

What it is: Lists the satellite navigation systems the drone can use, such as GPS, Galileo, or GLONASS.

When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: GPS+Galileo+GLONASS

Obstacle sensing directions

What it is: The listed sensing coverage shows which directions the drone can monitor for obstacles.

When it matters: When you fly near trees, buildings, or other obstacles.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Omnidirectional

Connectivity

5.8

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Max transmission distance

What it is: The maximum transmission distance indicates the farthest stable control-and-video link under ideal conditions.

When it matters: When you plan longer routes and want more range margin.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=10

Transmission latency

What it is: The transmission latency measures delay between camera capture, pilot view, and control response.

When it matters: When you want the live view to feel more responsive.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=130

Video transmission system

What it is: The transmission system value identifies the radio-link technology used for control and live feed.

When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: Digital low-latency

Live view quality

What it is: The live-view mode defines resolution and frame rate of the pilot feed.

When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 1080p+

Remote control

What it is: Indicates whether a dedicated handheld remote controller is included or supported.

When it matters: When you want easier control and monitoring in the field.

Importance: LOW

Good value: Dedicated controller

Battery & Design

6.5

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Battery capacity

What it is: The battery capacity shows how much electric charge the pack can store, commonly in mAh.

When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3500

Battery energy

What it is: The battery energy figure, usually in Wh, describes total available energy in the pack.

When it matters: When you want longer sessions before changing batteries.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=40

Charging time

What it is: The charging time measures how long a depleted battery needs to reach full charge.

When it matters: When you want shorter turnaround between flights.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=90

Weight

What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.

When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.

Importance: LOW

Good value: <=900

Removable battery

What it is: Indicates whether the flight battery can be removed and swapped by the user.

When it matters: When you want to swap batteries quickly between flights.

Importance: LOW

Ameta S20 Lite vs the average drone

Why is Ameta S20 Lite better than the average drone?

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TapFly supported
Ameta S20 Lite supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can fly toward a tapped point on screen automatically.
When it matters: When you want easier straight-line shots with less manual control.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: TapFly available
Ameta S20 Lite supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
More frequency bands
Ameta S20 Lite supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
What it is: The supported bands list shows which radio frequencies the drone can use for control and video.
When it matters: When link reliability matters in crowded radio environments.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: Dual-band 2.4/5.8 GHz
Ameta S20 Lite supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
33.7% lighter weight
Ameta S20 Lite is lighter than the average drone (165 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
What it is: The measured mass of the drone body and flight hardware, usually in grams.
When it matters: When you want the drone to be easier to carry or pack.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=900
Ameta S20 Lite is lighter than the average drone (165 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.165 g vs 249 g
3 year/s newer release date
Ameta S20 Lite is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
September 2,024
What it is: The launch period shows how recent the drone platform and software generation are.
When it matters: When you care about how recent the platform is.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2023
Ameta S20 Lite is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.2024 vs 2021
Burst mode included
Ameta S20 Lite includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the camera can capture multiple photos in rapid succession.
When it matters: When you want a better chance of catching the right moment.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=5 fps
Ameta S20 Lite includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
Supports headless mode
Ameta S20 Lite supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone offers a headless mode that keeps controls relative to the pilot position.
When it matters: When you want simpler directional control that is easier to learn for beginner flying.
Importance: LOW
Ameta S20 Lite supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
10.5% higher user score
Ameta S20 Lite has a higher user score than the average drone (8.84 vs 8,000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters: When you want to know how a drone performs in real flights and how reliable it is for stability, video capture, and controls according to user feedback.
Ameta S20 Lite has a higher user score than the average drone (8.84 vs 8,000).8.84 vs 8
Higher photo resolution
Ameta S20 Lite supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4,096x3,072 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP). The average drone supports 4,000x3,000 MP photo resolution.
What it is: The photo resolution shows output pixel dimensions of still images.
When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=12
Ameta S20 Lite supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4,096x3,072 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP). The average drone supports 4,000x3,000 MP photo resolution.4,096x3,072 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP
Burst mode included
Ameta S20 Lite includes burst mode, while the average drone does not.
Higher photo resolution
Ameta S20 Lite supports higher photo resolution than the average drone (4,096x3,072 MP vs 4,000x3,000 MP). The average drone supports 4,000x3,000 MP photo resolution.
TapFly supported
Ameta S20 Lite supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
Supports headless mode
Ameta S20 Lite supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
More frequency bands
Ameta S20 Lite supports 2.4 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
33.7% lighter weight
Ameta S20 Lite is lighter than the average drone (165 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
3 year/s newer release date
Ameta S20 Lite is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
10 mm more compact height
Ameta S20 Lite has a lower height than the average drone (55 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.

Why is Ameta S20 Lite worse than the average drone?

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8.7 m/s lower max wind resistance
Ameta S20 Lite 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.
11 km/h slower flight speed
Ameta S20 Lite reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
2 m/s slower descent speed
Ameta S20 Lite descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
5 min shorter flight time
Ameta S20 Lite offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (18 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
1.8 km shorter flight distance
Ameta S20 Lite has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.2 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
2 m/s slower ascent speed
Ameta S20 Lite climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
1,000 m lower max service ceiling
Ameta S20 Lite can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (3,000 m vs 4,000 m). The average drone reaches 4,000 m.
Lower video resolution
Ameta S20 Lite supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1,080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
Fewer photo format options
Ameta S20 Lite supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
1 axis lower gimbal axes
Ameta S20 Lite has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
12 ° narrower field of view
Ameta S20 Lite has a narrower field of view than the average drone (78 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
Narrower tilt range
Ameta S20 Lite offers a narrower camera tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °). The average drone offers a camera tilt range of -90 to 20 °.
No GPS
Ameta S20 Lite does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
No return-to-home
Ameta S20 Lite does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
No waypoint flight
Ameta S20 Lite does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
No subject tracking
Ameta S20 Lite cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
3 fewer intelligent flight mode/s
Ameta S20 Lite has a lower n. of intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone value is 4.
POI
0.2 m higher hover accuracy
Ameta S20 Lite 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.
No beginner mode
Ameta S20 Lite does not include beginner mode, while the average drone does.
10 °C higher min operating temperature
Ameta S20 Lite can operate only at a higher minimum temperature than the average drone (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average drone has a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
Basic companion app
Ameta S20 Lite uses the AMETA Drone companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
Lower live view quality
Ameta S20 Lite has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1,080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1,080p@25 fps.
1.31 km shorter transmission distance
Ameta S20 Lite has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.2 km vs 1,507 km). The average drone reaches 1,507 km of transmission distance.
11.4 Wh lower battery energy
Ameta S20 Lite has lower battery energy than the average drone (5.9 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
630 mAh lower battery capacity
Ameta S20 Lite has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1,600 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
38.5 mm larger width
Ameta S20 Lite is wider than the average drone (285 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
Lower video resolution
Ameta S20 Lite supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1,080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.
What it is: The listed recording format states maximum capture resolution and frame rate.
When it matters: When video quality matters for your footage.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: 4K+
Ameta S20 Lite supports lower video resolution than the average drone (1,080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone supports 4K/100 fps video resolution.1,080p vs 4K/100 fps
8.7 m/s lower max wind resistance
Ameta S20 Lite 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.
What it is: The wind resistance rating shows how much wind speed the drone can handle while staying controllable.
When it matters: When you fly in windy conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=10.5
Ameta S20 Lite 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
11 km/h slower flight speed
Ameta S20 Lite reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
What it is: The maximum horizontal speed defines how quickly the drone can move across a scene.
When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=50
Ameta S20 Lite reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (5 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.5 km/h vs 16 km/h
No GPS
Ameta S20 Lite does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can use GPS positioning for navigation and stabilisation.
When it matters: When you want steadier flight and more reliable positioning.
Importance: MEDIUM
Ameta S20 Lite does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
No return-to-home
Ameta S20 Lite does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically return to its takeoff point when needed.
When it matters: When signal drops or the battery gets low.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: Smart RTH
Ameta S20 Lite does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
No waypoint flight
Ameta S20 Lite does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can follow saved waypoint routes automatically.
When it matters: When you want repeatable routes or automated flights.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: Waypoint flight available
Ameta S20 Lite does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
No subject tracking
Ameta S20 Lite cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can automatically follow a selected person, vehicle, or object.
When it matters: When this part of flying or filming matters to you.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: Reliable AI tracking
Ameta S20 Lite cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
2 m/s slower descent speed
Ameta S20 Lite descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
What it is: The descent speed indicates how quickly the drone can reduce altitude.
When it matters: When you want quicker movement or smoother tracking of fast subjects.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=4
Ameta S20 Lite 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

Third-party reviews

(Reviews last updated: Apr 2026)

What customers like about Ameta S20 Lite?

Beginner-friendly with easy one-button takeoff and landing features
Highly portable, lightweight (under 249g), and foldable design
Comes with two batteries providing a total flight time of approximately 36 minutes
Quiet and stable flight performance due to brushless motors
Affordable price point, often found for around $100-$150
Includes fun features like 360-degree flips and 'Circle Fly' mode

What customers dislike about Ameta S20 Lite?

Misleading camera specs; while advertised as 4K, video is often 1080p or 720p with poor detail
Lacks a gimbal or electronic image stabilization, leading to shaky and choppy footage
No GPS or obstacle avoidance, making it prone to drifting and crashing
Susceptible to wind due to its very lightweight plastic build
Limited flight range, with weak signal reported at approximately 100 metres
Lower build quality feels 'cheap' and may not be very durable after crashes

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