DEERC D13 Review | 95 Data compared

Technical Specifications of drone DEERC D13

Overall score

5.3

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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

4.8

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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

DEERC

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

5.4

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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

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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

4.3

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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

6.2

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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

6.0

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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

DEERC D13 vs the average drone

Why is DEERC D13 better than the average drone?

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Obstacle detection included
DEERC D13 includes obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
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
DEERC D13 includes obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
39.8% lighter weight
DEERC D13 is lighter than the average drone (150 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
DEERC D13 is lighter than the average drone (150 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.150 g vs 249 g
91.5 mm more compact width
DEERC D13 is narrower than the average drone (155 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
What it is: The physical width describes the drone's side-to-side size: the second W value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
When it matters: When you want a clearer picture of the drone's footprint and how much lateral space it needs in use or in a case.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=300
DEERC D13 is narrower than the average drone (155 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.155 mm vs 246.5 mm
25 mm more compact height
DEERC D13 has a lower height than the average drone (40 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.
What it is: The physical height describes the drone's vertical size: the third H value in its Length x Width x Height (L x W x H) dimensions set.
When it matters: When you care about overall size, packing clearance, or how tall the drone sits in storage or transport.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <=120
DEERC D13 has a lower height than the average drone (40 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.40 mm vs 65 mm
3 year/s newer release date
DEERC D13 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.
November 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
DEERC D13 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.2024 vs 2021
10x cheaper
DEERC D13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £250).
DEERC D13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £250).£25 vs £250
Supports headless mode
DEERC D13 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
DEERC D13 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
Obstacle detection included
DEERC D13 includes obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
Supports headless mode
DEERC D13 supports headless mode, while the average drone does not.
39.8% lighter weight
DEERC D13 is lighter than the average drone (150 g vs 249 g). The average drone weighs 249 g.
91.5 mm more compact width
DEERC D13 is narrower than the average drone (155 mm vs 246.5 mm). The average drone width is 246.5 mm.
25 mm more compact height
DEERC D13 has a lower height than the average drone (40 mm vs 65 mm). The average drone height is 65 mm.
3 year/s newer release date
DEERC D13 is newer than the average drone (2,024 vs 2,021). The average drone was released in 2,021.

Why is DEERC D13 worse than the average drone?

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16 min shorter flight time
DEERC D13 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.
10 km/h slower flight speed
DEERC D13 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
1.96 km shorter flight distance
DEERC D13 has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0 km vs 2 km). The average drone can fly up to 2 km.
Stored as control-range fallback.
Non-foldable design
DEERC D13 does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
Less advanced motor type
DEERC D13 uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless.
Fewer photo format options
DEERC D13 supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
1 axis lower gimbal axes
DEERC D13 has fewer gimbal axes than the average drone (0 axis vs 1 axis). The average drone has 1 axis gimbal axes.
No memory card slot
DEERC D13 does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
3x lower digital zoom
DEERC D13 offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0x vs 3x). The average drone offers 3x of digital zoom.
No CMOS sensor
DEERC D13 does not have a CMOS sensor, while the average drone does.
128 GB lower max external memory supported
DEERC D13 supports less external storage than the average drone (0 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
No GPS
DEERC D13 does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
No return-to-home
DEERC D13 does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
No waypoint flight
DEERC D13 does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
No subject tracking
DEERC D13 cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
No POI mode
DEERC D13 does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
3 fewer intelligent flight mode/s
DEERC D13 has a lower n. of intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone value is 4.
POI
No compass
DEERC D13 does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
No beginner mode
DEERC D13 does not include beginner mode, while the average drone does.
Basic companion app
DEERC D13 uses the Deerc FPV companion app, while the average drone uses FreeFlight Pro.
Fewer frequency bands
DEERC D13 supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
1.47 km shorter transmission distance
DEERC D13 has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0 km vs 1,507 km). The average drone reaches 1,507 km of transmission distance.
Video range is about 0.03 km.
No wireless transfer
DEERC D13 does not support wireless file transfer, while the average drone does.
1,850 mAh lower battery capacity
DEERC D13 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (380 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
15.91 Wh lower battery energy
DEERC D13 has lower battery energy than the average drone (1.4 Wh vs 17.32 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.32 Wh of energy.
16 min shorter flight time
DEERC D13 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of 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
DEERC D13 offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (7 min vs 23 min). The average drone offers 23 min of max flight time.7 min vs 23 min
10 km/h slower flight speed
DEERC D13 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
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
DEERC D13 reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6 km/h vs 16 km/h). The average drone reaches 16 km/h.6 km/h vs 16 km/h
No GPS
DEERC D13 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
DEERC D13 does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
No return-to-home
DEERC D13 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
DEERC D13 does not include return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
No waypoint flight
DEERC D13 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
DEERC D13 does not support waypoint flight, while the average drone does.
No subject tracking
DEERC D13 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
DEERC D13 cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
No POI mode
DEERC D13 does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
What it is: Indicates whether the drone can orbit a selected subject or point automatically.
When it matters: When you want the drone to orbit a subject automatically.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: POI mode available
DEERC D13 does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
1,850 mAh lower battery capacity
DEERC D13 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (380 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.
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
DEERC D13 has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (380 mAh vs 2,230 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2,230 mAh.380 mAh vs 2,230 mAh

Third-party reviews

What customers like about DEERC D13?

Equipped with intelligent obstacle avoidance sensors for safer indoor and outdoor flying
Includes 6 vibrant LED light modes, making it visually appealing for night flights and flips
Highly user-friendly for beginners with one-button take-off/landing and altitude hold
Comes with 3 rechargeable batteries, providing a combined flight time of approximately 21 minutes
Durable, crash-resistant frame with extra propellers included for maintenance after rough landings

What customers dislike about DEERC D13?

Short individual battery life, requiring frequent swaps after only 7 minutes of flight each
Limited flight range typical for mini toy drones, best suited for backyard or indoor use
Lightweight design makes it susceptible to being blown off course in even light breezes
Camera quality (if included in specific bundle) is often described as rudimentary or grainy
Some users reported reliability issues with battery charging connections or faulty units out of the box