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DEERC D12 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Max flight time:6 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:?

DEERC D12 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert 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
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

85%

5.4

Technical score

15%

7.0

Review score

Review score 15% · 7.0 · no independent reviews yet
Until reviews appear, its review part counts as 7/10. Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%.
â–¼Worse than 71% of drones
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 70% of models
Score components

26%

6.0

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

3.9

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

8.8

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 70% of drones
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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, 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
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of drone DEERC D12

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

26%

6.0

Flight

24%

3.7

Camera

20%

3.9

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

8.8

Battery & Design

5.4
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, 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet, so its review part counts as 7/10.
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
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Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
DEERC D12 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 57.4% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Max flight time
6 min
Max flight time
6 min
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 6 min, shorter than 96% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
Max flight distance
?
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
N/A
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
N/A
Main camera megapixels
N/A
Max movie bitrate
N/A
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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
?
Transmission latency
N/A
Video transmission system
?
Live view quality
N/A
Remote control
no
Remote control
no
â–¼ 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
4,500 mAh
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh, larger than 84.5% of drones and equal to 1.6% of drones.
Battery energy
51.3 Wh
Battery energy
51.3 Wh
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 51.3 Wh, higher than 78.2% of drones and equal to 1.8% of drones.
Charging time
40 min
Charging time
40 min
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 40 min, faster than 97.5% of drones.
Weight
33 g
Weight
33 g
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 33 g, lighter than 95.9% of drones.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
This drone does not have a removable battery. 100% of drones have a removable battery.
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DEERC D12 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (4500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 86.6% lower weight
    Weight
    33 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (33 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    33 g vs 246 g
  • 50 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (40 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    40 min vs 90 min
  • 34.12 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    51.3 Wh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 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.
  • 126 mm narrower width
    Width
    115 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (115 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    115 mm vs 241 mm
  • 160 mm shorter body length
    Length
    115 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (115 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    115 mm vs 275 mm
  • 10x cheaper
    DEERC D12 is cheaper than the average drone (£20 vs £200).
    £20 vs £200
  • 10x cheaper
    DEERC D12 is cheaper than the average drone (£20 vs £200).
    £20 vs £200
  • 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.
  • 2,300 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    4,500 mAh
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (4500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 86.6% lower weight
    Weight
    33 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (33 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    33 g vs 246 g
  • 50 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    40 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (40 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    40 min vs 90 min
  • 34.12 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    51.3 Wh
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    51.3 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 126 mm narrower width
    Width
    115 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (115 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    115 mm vs 241 mm
  • 160 mm shorter body length
    Length
    115 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (115 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    115 mm vs 275 mm
  • 12.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    50 mm
    â–² 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
  • 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
  • 14 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    6 min
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (6 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    6 min vs 20 min
  • 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.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 14 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    6 min
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (6 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    6 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    none vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Fewer video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone supports none video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    none vs H.264/AVC
  • 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.
  • Fewer video format options
    Video formats
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This drone supports none video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    none vs MP4
  • Fewer color profile options
    Color profiles
    none
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
  • 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.
  • No CMOS sensor
    CMOS sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This drone does not have a CMOS sensor, 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 POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 86.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    33 g
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (33 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    33 g vs 249 g
  • 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.
  • No handheld remote
    Remote control
    no
    â–¼ 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.
  • No wireless file transfer
    Wireless file transfer
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Deerc FPV
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This drone uses the Deerc FPV companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Deerc FPV vs HS FPV
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    This drone does not have a removable battery, while the average drone does.
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    blue
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This drone comes in blue, while the average drone comes in gray.
    blue vs gray

Third-party reviews

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What we like about DEERC D12

  • Extremely easy for beginners and children as young as 6 to operate
  • Hand-controlled flight with 5 infrared sensors allows for interactive play without a remote
  • Durable ABS material and full propeller guards make it crash-resistant and safe for indoor use
  • Engaging 7-color LED light show with multiple modes for low-light flying
  • Portable and compact design suitable for small indoor spaces like bedrooms
  • Capable of performing 360-degree flips and automatic hovering

What we don't like about DEERC D12

  • Strictly for indoor use; it is too lightweight to handle even a light outdoor breeze
  • Short flight time per charge, typical of mini-drones in this class
  • Sensors can sometimes be less responsive in areas with bright sunlight or mirrors
  • Does not include a standard remote control, which may limit precision for some users

Verdict

The DEERC D12 is a hand-operated, mini UFO drone designed for indoor use, featuring five advanced infrared motion sensors that allow for gesture-controlled flight without a traditional remote. Key specifications include 360-degree flips, two adjustable speed modes, and a lightweight, durable ABS frame with full propeller guards for safety. Its primary advantages are its extreme ease of use for children and beginners, anti-collision technology, and a portable design that charges conveniently via USB. However, notable drawbacks include its lack of a camera, limited flight time per charge, and restricted suitability for outdoor environments where wind or bright light can interfere with its infrared sensors.

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