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DEERC D13 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Max flight time:7 minVideo resolution:N/AMax transmission distance:0.04 km

DEERC D13 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

4.9

Overall score

Score
4.9/ 10
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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 96% of models
Score components

85%

4.5

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 96% of drones
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 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 94% of models
Score components

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

3.8

Camera

20%

5.0

Safety

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 94% 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 D13

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

3.8

Camera

20%

5.0

Safety

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

5.9

Battery & Design

4.5
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
4.7/ 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 63% of models
Popularity:
DEERC D13 has a popularity score of 4.7 points, which is lower than that of 61.9% of products in this category.
4.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

60%

4.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.4
Max flight time
7 min
Max flight time
7 min
â–¼ 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
0.04 km
Max flight distance
0.04 km
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.04 km, shorter-range than 94.5% of drones and equal to 2.8% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
6 m/s
Max flight speed
6 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 6 m/s, slower than 76% 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
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
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
â–² Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% 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
forward/backward/left/right
Obstacle sensing directions
forward/backward/left/right
â–² Better than 71% of models
This drone senses obstacles in forward/backward/left/right directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 70.9% and the same as that of 2%.
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Max transmission distance
0.04 km
Max transmission distance
0.04 km
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.04 km, shorter-range than 94.9% of drones and equal to 2.6% of drones.
Video range is about 0.03 km.
Transmission latency
N/A
Video transmission system
?
Live view quality
N/A
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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Battery capacity
380 mAh
Battery capacity
380 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 380 mAh, smaller than 92.8% of drones.
Battery energy
1.406 Wh
Battery energy
1.406 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 1.406 Wh, lower than 95.3% of drones.
Charging time
90 min
Charging time
90 min
â–² Better than 44% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 90 min, faster than 43.8% of drones and equal to 18.8% of drones.
Weight
150 g
Weight
150 g
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 150 g, lighter than 73.7% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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DEERC D13 vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 39% lower weight
    Weight
    150 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (150 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    150 g vs 246 g
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (40 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    40 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 86 mm narrower width
    Width
    155 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (155 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    155 mm vs 241 mm
  • 8x cheaper
    DEERC D13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • 8x cheaper
    DEERC D13 is cheaper than the average drone (£25 vs £200).
    £25 vs £200
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 39% lower weight
    Weight
    150 g
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (150 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    150 g vs 246 g
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (40 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    40 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 86 mm narrower width
    Width
    155 mm
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (155 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    155 mm vs 241 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
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 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.
  • 9 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 1,820 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    380 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (380 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    380 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 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.
  • 9.8% worse value for money
    DEERC D13 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.43 vs 7.1).
    6.43 vs 7.06
  • 13 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    7 min
    â–¼ 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
  • 9 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    6 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (6 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    6 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 0.96 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.04 km
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    Limited by the controller range.
    0.04 km vs 1 km
  • 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
    JPEG
    â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG 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.
  • More basic focus system
    Focus system
    none
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This drone uses none for focusing, while the average drone uses fixed focus.
    none vs fixed focus
  • 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.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    â–¼ 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.
    POI
    1 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.
  • 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.
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 0.96 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.04 km
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    Video range is about 0.03 km.
    0.04 km vs 1 km
  • 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
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    2.4GHz Transmitter
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This drone uses the 2.4GHz Transmitter controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    2.4GHz Transmitter vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 1,820 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    380 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (380 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    380 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 15.77 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    1.406 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (1.4 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    1.406 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Third-party reviews

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What we 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 we don't like 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

Verdict

The DEERC D13 is a beginner-friendly mini drone designed primarily for kids, featuring intelligent 360-degree obstacle avoidance sensors and six vibrant LED lighting modes for enhanced visibility and safety during indoor or nighttime flights. Key technical specifications include a total flight time of approximately 21 minutes provided by three modular rechargeable batteries (roughly 7 minutes each), three adjustable speed levels, and a compact, crash-resistant frame with protective guards. Main advantages include its 'throw-to-go' capability, one-button take-off and landing, and the ability to perform stunts like 360-degree flips and circle fly modes, making it highly accessible for novice users. Notable drawbacks include a lack of a high-definition camera on standard toy versions, limited wind resistance due to its lightweight mini-build, and a short individual battery cycle that requires frequent swaps for extended play sessions.

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