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HYTOBP S166 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Max flight time:20 minVideo resolution:1080pMax transmission distance:0.12 km

HYTOBP S166 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.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

85%

6.2

Technical score

15%

7.3

Review score ( 0 · 1)

Review score 15% · 7.3 · based on 1 video
1 video counts as 0.5 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.
â–²Better than 52% of drones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components

26%

5.6

Flight

24%

5.8

Camera

20%

7.8

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

â–²Better than 54% of drones
7.3

Review score

Review score
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% 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

12.5%

9.0

Abraumax

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 81% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone HYTOBP S166

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

26%

5.6

Flight

24%

5.8

Camera

20%

7.8

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

6.2
Review score
Review score
7.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% 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

12.5%

9.0

Abraumax

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
HYTOBP S166 has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than that of 55.9% of products in this category.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.5
Max flight time
20 min
Max flight time
20 min
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 20 min, longer than 45.5% of drones and equal to 4.5% of drones.
Max flight distance
2 km
Max flight distance
2 km
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 2 km, farther than 51.9% of drones and equal to 3.3% of drones.
Limited by the controller range.
Max flight speed
8 m/s
Max flight speed
8 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 8 m/s, slower than 62.7% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
13.8 m/s
Max wind resistance
13.8 m/s
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 13.8 m/s, higher than 91.4% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Derived from the drone's Level 6 wind-resistance rating.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
1080p
Video resolution
1080p
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This drone records video at 1080p, lower than 71.8% of drones and equal to 11.9% of drones.
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
?
Main camera megapixels
?
Max movie bitrate
?
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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)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
Obstacle sensing directions
omnidirectional
â–² Better than 83% of models
This drone senses obstacles in omnidirectional directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 83.4% and the same as that of 16.6%.
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Max transmission distance
0.12 km
Max transmission distance
0.12 km
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.12 km, shorter-range than 71.4% of drones.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
Video transmission system
Wi-Fi
â–¼ 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
1080p@25 fps
Live view quality
1080p@25 fps
â–² Better than 50% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps, higher-quality than 50% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
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
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, larger than 72.5% of drones and equal to 2.1% of drones.
Battery energy
22.2 Wh
Battery energy
22.2 Wh
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 22.2 Wh, higher than 63.5% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
360 min
Charging time
360 min
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 360 min, slower than 96.9% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
230 g
Weight
230 g
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 230 g, lighter than 55.2% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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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HYTOBP S166 vs the average drone

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  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • 3.1 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    13.8 m/s
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Derived from the drone's Level 6 wind-resistance rating.
    13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 47 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (50 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    50 x vs 3 x
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 61 mm narrower width
    Width
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (180 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    180 mm vs 241 mm
  • 5.02 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    22.2 Wh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 3.1 m/s higher wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    13.8 m/s
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles stronger wind than the average drone (13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    Derived from the drone's Level 6 wind-resistance rating.
    13.8 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 47 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (50 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    50 x vs 3 x
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 800 mAh more battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a larger battery capacity than the average drone (3000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    3,000 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 61 mm narrower width
    Width
    180 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (180 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    180 mm vs 241 mm
  • 5.02 Wh more battery energy
    Battery energy
    22.2 Wh
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has higher battery energy than the average drone (22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    22.2 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 55 mm shorter body length
    Length
    220 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (220 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    220 mm vs 275 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ 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
  • 270 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    360 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (360 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    360 min vs 90 min
  • 7 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    8 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 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)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 7 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    8 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    8 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    â–¼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3840 x 2160 px
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 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.
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    3
    â–¼ 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.
    Follow Me, POI, Waypoint Flight
    3 vs 4
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    â–¼ 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
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    VS GPS PRO
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone uses the VS GPS PRO companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    VS GPS PRO vs HS FPV
  • 0.88 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.12 km
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.12 km vs 1 km
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    S166
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This drone uses the S166 controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    S166 vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 270 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    360 min
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (360 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    360 min vs 90 min
  • 15.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    78 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (78 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    78 mm vs 62.5 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Abraumax
≈ estimated
09/03/2024
Unboxing and hands-on review · flights, camera and battery
Verdict
HYTOBP S166 is fun to fly and good value for beginners, though its camera is not the best.
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Third-party reviews

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What we like about HYTOBP S166

  • Good flight stability even in mild wind conditions due to brushless motors
  • Generous flight time provided by the inclusion of three batteries
  • Lightweight design (under 249g) often bypasses certain registration requirements
  • Intuitive and easy-to-learn controls for absolute beginners
  • LCD remote provides useful real-time telemetry like altitude and distance

What we don't like about HYTOBP S166

  • Poor camera quality with significant graininess and lack of image stabilisation
  • Unreliable or ineffective infrared obstacle avoidance module
  • Manual calibration is required before every flight to prevent drifting or crashes
  • Mobile app setup can be fiddly with occasional connectivity issues
  • Propellers are fragile and chip easily during minor collisions
  • Controller feels low-quality and requires separate AAA batteries for power

Verdict

The HYTOBP S166 is a lightweight (under 249g), foldable GPS drone featuring a 4K adjustable motorized camera (0-90°) capable of 8MP stills and 1080P video. It is powered by 1503 brushless motors that provide level 6 wind resistance and a maximum control range of up to 2,000 metres. Key pros include its multi-battery flight time of up to 60 minutes, infrared obstacle avoidance, and intelligent flight modes like Follow Me, Waypoint, and Auto Return. However, common cons include grainy image quality in low-light conditions and a lack of electronic image stabilisation (EIS), which can lead to shaky video footage during flight.

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