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DEERC D20 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Max flight time:10 minVideo resolution:720pMax transmission distance:0.04 km

DEERC D20 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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 83% of models
Score components

85%

4.9

Technical score

15%

8.2

Review score ( 0 · 14)

Review score 15% · 8.2 · based on 14 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▼Worse than 83% of drones
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

4.4

Safety

16%

5.4

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 84% of drones
8.2

Review score

Review score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Grades by review (14)
14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 11

9.1%

10

Reviews Unscripted

9.1%

9.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

9.1%

9.0

Toronto RC

9.1%

9.0

Don Joyce

9.1%

8.0

ROOT TV

9.1%

7.0

Drones & Dogs

4.5%

9.0

FreshTake

4.5%

9.0

CWOM Studios LLC

4.5%

9.0

PJRC RECOVERY

4.5%

8.0

Samax Studio

4.5%

7.0

DIY Life Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 59% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone DEERC D20

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

4.4

Safety

16%

5.4

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

4.9
Review score
Review score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Grades by review (14)
14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Video reviews 11

9.1%

10

Reviews Unscripted

9.1%

9.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

9.1%

9.0

Toronto RC

9.1%

9.0

Don Joyce

9.1%

8.0

ROOT TV

9.1%

7.0

Drones & Dogs

4.5%

9.0

FreshTake

4.5%

9.0

CWOM Studios LLC

4.5%

9.0

PJRC RECOVERY

4.5%

8.0

Samax Studio

4.5%

7.0

DIY Life Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
▲ Better than 88% of models
Popularity:
DEERC D20 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 88.1% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.7
Max flight time
10 min
Max flight time
10 min
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 10 min, shorter than 81% of drones and equal to 6% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.04 km
Max flight distance
0.04 km
▼ 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
3.4 m/s
Max flight speed
3.4 m/s
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 3.4 m/s, slower than 98.1% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
720p
Video resolution
720p
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This drone records video at 720p, lower than 88.1% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
4K camera
no
4K camera
no
▼ Worse than 55% of models
This drone does not support 4K video. 54.6% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.04 km
Max transmission distance
0.04 km
▼ 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.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
▼ Worse than 44% of models
This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 8.2% and the same as that used by 47.7%.
Live view quality
720p@20 fps
Live view quality
720p@20 fps
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@20 fps, lower-quality than 83.3% of drones and equal to 5.2% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Battery capacity
500 mAh
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, smaller than 91.2% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
1.85 Wh
Battery energy
1.85 Wh
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 1.85 Wh, lower than 94.7% of drones.
Charging time
80 min
Charging time
80 min
▲ Better than 66% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 80 min, faster than 66.3% of drones and equal to 4.4% of drones.
Weight
69 g
Weight
69 g
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 69 g, lighter than 92.3% 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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DEERC D20 vs the average drone

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  • 72% lower weight
    Weight
    69 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (69 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    69 g vs 246 g
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 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.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • 124 mm narrower width
    Width
    117 mm
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (117 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    117 mm vs 241 mm
  • 20.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    42 mm
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (42 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    42 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • 5.71x cheaper
    DEERC D20 is cheaper than the average drone (£35 vs £200).
    £35 vs £200
  • 54.5% more popular
    DEERC D20 is more popular than the average drone (10 vs 6.5).
    10 vs 6.47
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, AVI
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This drone supports MP4, AVI video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, AVI vs MP4
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 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.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 72% lower weight
    Weight
    69 g
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (69 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    69 g vs 246 g
  • 124 mm narrower width
    Width
    117 mm
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (117 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    117 mm vs 241 mm
  • 20.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    42 mm
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (42 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    42 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 10 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    80 min
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (80 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    80 min vs 90 min
  • 79 mm shorter body length
    Length
    196 mm
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (196 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    196 mm vs 275 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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
  • 11.6 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    3.4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (3.4 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    3.4 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 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.
  • 4.7% worse value for money
    DEERC D20 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.74 vs 7.1).
    6.74 vs 7.06
  • 11.6 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    3.4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (3.4 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    3.4 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 10 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    10 min
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (10 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 0.96 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.04 km
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • 3 years older release date
    Release date
    2020
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2020 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    June 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    manual only °
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    manual only ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    1280 x 720 px
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (1280x720 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    1280x720 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • Fewer photo format options
    Photo formats supported
    JPEG
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This drone does not have a memory card slot, while the average drone does.
  • 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
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 10 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    80 °
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a narrower field of view than the average drone (80 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    80 ° vs 90 °
  • 128 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    0 GB
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, 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.
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (3 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    POI, Waypoint Flight, TapFly
    3 vs 4
  • 72.3% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    69 g
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (69 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    69 g vs 249 g
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ Worse than 44% of models
    This drone uses Wi-Fi for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    Wi-Fi vs SkyLink 2.0
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    720p@20 fps
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@20 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
    0.04 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Deerc FPV
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 1,700 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    500 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (500 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    500 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 15.33 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    1.85 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (1.9 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    1.85 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    silver
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone comes in silver, while the average drone comes in gray.
    silver vs gray

Video reviews

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

10
Reviews Unscripted
✓ explicit
30/04/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing and flight demo
Verdict
DEERC D20 is a basic but durable beginner drone that flies well and is a favourite with newcomers.
7.0
Reviews Unscripted
✓ explicit
22/10/2022
Hands-on review · outdoor flights, durability and unboxing
Verdict
DEERC D20 is durable, easy and fun to fly, but it is a bit gimmicky, drifts in wind and has weak picture quality.
9.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
15/09/2021
Hands-on review · flight test and camera footage
Verdict
DEERC D20 flies excellently and comes highly recommended, though video quality is limited at this price.
9.0
Toronto RC
≈ estimated
13/04/2021
Hands-on review · flight test, flips and FPV
Verdict
DEERC D20 is a great flyer and a strong buy for its price, though the camera is unimpressive.
9.0
Don Joyce
≈ estimated
07/04/2021
Hands-on review · features, controls and flight demo
Verdict
DEERC D20 is a fun little drone with plenty of features that flies beautifully and is easy to recommend.
8.0
ROOT TV
≈ estimated
16/01/2021
Hands-on review · outdoor flights and phone control
Verdict
DEERC D20 is nothing special, but it is a fun, decent mini drone that is worth buying for casual flying.
7.0
Drones & Dogs
≈ estimated
25/06/2020
Flight review · first flights, camera and controls
Verdict
DEERC D20 is not the greatest, but for the price it flies well and impresses despite a weak camera.
7.0
DIY Life Tech
≈ estimated
28/02/2023
Short hands-on review · outdoor flight and auto landing
Verdict
DEERC D20 is a fun toy for calm days, though it is not very stable and its video quality is not great.
9.0
FreshTake
≈ estimated
17/12/2022
First flight · setup and beginner overview
Verdict
DEERC D20 is a good entry-level drone for kids and adults and a solid pick for beginners.
9.0
CWOM Studios LLC
≈ estimated
07/06/2022
First flight · unboxing and setup for beginners
Verdict
DEERC D20 is recommended as a beginner drone, though camera quality is not great.

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Reviewers find it easy to fly and fun for flips, but the camera is poor and it drifts rather than holding steady.
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What we like about DEERC D20

  • Beginner-friendly: Highly recommended as a starter drone for kids and novices due to easy-to-learn controls.
  • Good Value: Often cited as excellent value for its price point.
  • Stable Flight: Many users found it easy to control and surprisingly stable for its small size.
  • Included Accessories: Comes with two batteries for extra playtime and a sturdy carrying case.
  • Fun Features: Includes engaging functions like 360-degree flips, voice control, and gesture selfies.
  • Portability: The foldable design and compact size make it easy to transport.

What we don't like about DEERC D20

  • Wind Sensitivity: Extremely lightweight, making it difficult or impossible to control in even slight breezes.
  • Short Battery Life: Each battery typically provides limited flight time (around 8–10 minutes).
  • Average Camera Quality: Images and 720P video can be grainy, especially in lower light.
  • Durability Issues: Some users reported propellers or remote handles breaking after minor impacts.
  • Connectivity Problems: Occasional issues with connecting the companion app via Wi-Fi for camera functions.
  • Reliability Concerns: Some reviewers experienced motors or other components failing after only a few uses.

Verdict

The DEERC D20 is a beginner-friendly mini drone featuring a 720p HD FPV camera with an 80° wide-angle lens for live video transmission to smartphones. Key characteristics include its lightweight, foldable design (weighing just 69g), altitude hold for stable hovering, and modular batteries that provide approximately 10 minutes of flight each, totaling 20 minutes across the two included units. Its main pros are the intuitive controls like one-key start/landing, headless mode, and fun aerial stunts such as 360° flips, alongside safety features like emergency stop and propeller guards. However, common cons include a relatively short control and transmission range of roughly 40 metres (131 feet), a lack of GPS positioning, and susceptibility to drifting in even light winds.

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