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Axisflying Cineon C30 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£430Max flight time:7 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:1 km

Axisflying Cineon C30 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.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

85%

5.6

Technical score

15%

7.0

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Review score 15% · 7.0 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.3 of the 4 needed; the rest counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. A video or a short review counts less than a full test.
▼Worse than 67% of drones
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components

26%

5.5

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

4.0

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 66% of drones
7.0

Review score

Review score
7.0/ 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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

6.3%

7.0

CLTech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 93% of drones
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    N/A~ £430

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Technical Specifications of drone Axisflying Cineon C30

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

26%

5.5

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

4.0

Safety

16%

5.9

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

5.6
Review score
Review score
7.0/ 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, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Grades by review (1)
1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 1

6.3%

7.0

CLTech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Axisflying Cineon C30 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

6.6
Max flight time
7 min
Max flight time
7 min
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 7 min, shorter than 92% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
Max flight distance
5 km
Max flight distance
5 km
▲ Better than 64% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 5 km, farther than 64.1% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
21 m/s
Max flight speed
21 m/s
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 21 m/s, faster than 88.6% of drones and equal to 6.3% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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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
?
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
N/A
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)
no
Return to Home (RTH)
no
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 1 km, farther than 48% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
O3
Video transmission system
O3
▲ Better than 87% of models
This drone uses O3 for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 86.7% and the same as that used by 4.1%.
Live view quality
1080p@100 fps
Live view quality
1080p@100 fps
★ Better than 93% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@100 fps, higher-quality than 93.2% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Remote control
no
Remote control
no
▼ Worse than 96% of models
This drone does not have a handheld remote controller. 95.5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh, smaller than 63.7% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery not included; recommended 1,050-1,500 mAh
Battery energy
23.31 Wh
Battery energy
23.31 Wh
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 23.31 Wh, higher than 65.9% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
?
Weight
273 g
Weight
273 g
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 273 g, heavier than 63.9% 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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Axisflying Cineon C30 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 6 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    21 m/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (21 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    21 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone supports 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@100 fps
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@100 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@100 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • 4 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    5 km
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (5 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    5 km vs 1 km
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
    Built around a dedicated FPV flight camera system.
  • 35.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    27 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (27 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    27 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 6 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    21 m/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (21 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    21 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 4 km longer flight distance
    Max flight distance
    5 km
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a longer max flight distance than the average drone (5 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    5 km vs 1 km
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
    Built around a dedicated FPV flight camera system.
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • More frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This drone supports 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@100 fps
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@100 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@100 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • More capable transmission system
    Video transmission system
    O3
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    This drone uses O3 for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    O3 vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 35.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    27 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (27 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    27 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    ▼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • 6.13 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    23.31 Wh
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (23.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    23.31 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 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
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    7 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 4 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    0
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (0 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    0 vs 4
  • 6.47x less popular
    Axisflying Cineon C30 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    Axisflying Cineon C30 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.56 vs 7.1).
    6.56 vs 7.06
  • 2.15x more expensive
    Axisflying Cineon C30 is more expensive than the average drone (£430 vs £200).
    £430 vs £200
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    7 min vs 20 min
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • 1 years older release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2022 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2022
    2022 vs 2023
  • 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 color profile options
    Color profiles
    none
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    none vs Normal
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • 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
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 4 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    0
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (0 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    0 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • No altitude hold
    Altitude hold
    no
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This drone does not support altitude hold, while the average drone does.
  • No handheld remote
    Remote control
    no
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    This drone does not have a handheld remote controller, while the average drone does. 95.1% of drones offer one.
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    None
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    This drone uses the None companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    None vs HS FPV
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • 700 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,500 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    Battery not included; recommended 1,050-1,500 mAh
    1,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 11% higher weight
    Weight
    273 g
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is heavier than the average drone (273 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    273 g vs 246 g

Video reviews

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

7.0
CLTech
≈ estimated
13/11/2022
First flight · beginner FPV trainer impressions
Verdict
Axisflying Cineon C30 is a good, low-cost trainer for beginners, though signal breakup and a weak video link hold it back.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

What we like about Axisflying Cineon C30

  • Quick-release guard design allows for disassembly in approximately one minute for easy maintenance.
  • High-torque C204 motors provide strong wind resistance and power for carrying action cameras like a full-size GoPro.
  • Excellent stability and 'jello-free' footage thanks to a triangular shock-absorbing gimbal system.
  • Robust build quality using T700 carbon fiber and high-strength M3-7075 standoffs.
  • Relatively quiet operation due to a newly designed ducted aerodynamic layout, making it suitable for filming near people.
  • Standard inclusion of a beeper to help locate the drone after a crash.

What we don't like about Axisflying Cineon C30

  • Relatively short flight times, typically averaging around 6–7 minutes depending on the battery and payload.
  • Total weight (approx. 273g without battery) can impact agility and responsiveness in dynamic flight scenarios compared to lighter builds.
  • Lack of standard GPS on some versions, though mounts and optional kits are available.
  • Maintenance complexity for internal components; while guards are easy to swap, accessing some internal electronics may still require more effort.

Verdict

The Axisflying Cineon C30 is a 3-inch cinewhoop built on a 138mm wheelbase T700 carbon fiber frame, featuring a high-performance 40A/F411 AIO flight controller and powerful C204 motors (3500KV for 4S or 2910KV for 6S). Designed for stable cinematic captures, it utilizes a triangular shock-absorbing gimbal to eliminate jello and a ducted aerodynamic layout to minimize flight noise, while providing roughly 7 minutes of flight time. Its main pros include a revolutionary quick-release guard system for one-minute maintenance, superior wind resistance for its size, and a durable build reinforced by M3-7075 standoffs. However, users may find its 273g weight slightly high for aggressive freestyle maneuvers and should note the flight time is relatively short when carrying heavier payloads like a full-size GoPro.

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