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Parrot Mambo FPV Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Max flight time:10 minVideo resolution:720p/30 fpsMax transmission distance:0.1 km

Parrot Mambo FPV Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 20 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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 90% of models
Score components

85%

4.5

Technical score

15%

8.4

Review score ( 9 · 11)

Review score 15% · 8.4 · based on 20 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 90% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

26%

2.2

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

3.9

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

▼Worse than 94% of drones
8.4

Review score

Review score
8.4/ 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 71% of models
Grades by review (20)
9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 11 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.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
2

8.4%

8.0

techradar.com

8.4%

8.0

tomsguide.com

Video reviews 3

3.4%

9.0

Ian in London

3.4%

9.0

Striker Blade Co.

1.7%

7.0

Helderhugo

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 71% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone Parrot Mambo FPV

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

26%

2.2

Flight

24%

5.5

Camera

20%

3.9

Safety

16%

6.0

Connectivity

14%

6.3

Battery & Design

4.5
Review score
Review score
8.4/ 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 71% of models
Grades by review (20)
9 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 11 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.
Text reviews 2
✓ explicit
2

8.4%

8.0

techradar.com

8.4%

8.0

tomsguide.com

Video reviews 3

3.4%

9.0

Ian in London

3.4%

9.0

Striker Blade Co.

1.7%

7.0

Helderhugo

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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 57% of models
Popularity:
Parrot Mambo FPV has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 56.9% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.5
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
0.1 km
Max flight distance
0.1 km
▼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.1 km, shorter-range than 75.1% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Max flight speed
8.3 m/s
Max flight speed
8.3 m/s
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 8.3 m/s, slower than 62% of drones.
Max wind resistance
4 m/s
Max wind resistance
4 m/s
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 4 m/s, lower than 86.3% of drones and equal to 0.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
120 m
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 120 m, lower than 70.2% of drones and equal to 20.2% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
720p/30 fps
Video resolution
720p/30 fps
▼ Worse than 84% of models
This drone records video at 720p/30 fps, lower than 84.2% of drones and equal to 2.5% 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
0.1 km
Max transmission distance
0.1 km
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.1 km, shorter-range than 71.9% of drones and equal to 6.1% 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@30 fps
Live view quality
720p@30 fps
▼ Worse than 57% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 720p@30 fps, lower-quality than 56.8% of drones and equal to 22.9% 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
550 mAh
Battery capacity
550 mAh
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 550 mAh, smaller than 90.2% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
2.4 Wh
Battery energy
2.4 Wh
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 2.4 Wh, lower than 94.1% of drones.
Charging time
30 min
Charging time
30 min
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 30 min, faster than 98.1% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
73 g
Weight
73 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 73 g, lighter than 91.2% 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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Parrot Mambo FPV vs the average drone

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  • 60 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    30 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (30 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    30 min vs 90 min
  • 70.3% lower weight
    Weight
    73 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (73 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    73 g vs 246 g
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • 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.
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    ▲ 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
  • More polished companion app
    Companion app
    FreeFlight Mini
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone uses the FreeFlight Mini companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FreeFlight Mini vs HS FPV
  • More video format options
    Video formats
    MP4, MOV
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This drone supports MP4, MOV video formats, while the average drone supports MP4.
    MP4, MOV vs MP4
  • FPV camera
    FPV camera
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This drone has an FPV camera, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 1 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    1 GB
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (1 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    1 GB vs 0 GB
  • 20 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    110 °
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (110 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    110 ° vs 90 °
  • 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 polished companion app
    Companion app
    FreeFlight Mini
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone uses the FreeFlight Mini companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    FreeFlight Mini vs HS FPV
  • 60 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    30 min
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (30 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    30 min vs 90 min
  • 70.3% lower weight
    Weight
    73 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (73 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    73 g vs 246 g
  • 22.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    40 mm
    ▲ 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
  • 95 mm shorter body length
    Length
    180 mm
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (180 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    180 mm vs 275 mm
  • 61 mm narrower width
    Width
    180 mm
    ▲ 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p/30 fps 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
  • 6.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    4 m/s vs 10.7 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.
  • 9.1% worse value for money
    Parrot Mambo FPV has worse value for money than the average drone (6.47 vs 7.1).
    6.47 vs 7.06
  • 6.7 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    4 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (4 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    4 m/s vs 10.7 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
  • 6.7 m/s slower flight speed
    Max flight speed
    8.3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a lower max flight speed than the average drone (8.3 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    8.3 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 3,380 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    120 m
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (120 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    120 m vs 3,500 m
  • 6 years older release date
    Release date
    2017
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2017 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2017
    2017 vs 2023
  • 2 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    2 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (2 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    2 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 0.9 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.1 km
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
    This drone has a shorter max flight distance than the average drone (0.1 km vs 1 km). The average drone can fly up to 1 km.
    0.1 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
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    720p/30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    720p/30 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    fixed °
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    fixed ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    640 x 480 px
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (640x480 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    640x480 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    0
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 70.7% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    73 g
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (73 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    73 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@30 fps
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    720p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 0.9 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.1 km
    ▼ Worse than 72% 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.
    0.1 km vs 1 km
  • 1,650 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    550 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (550 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    550 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 14.78 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    2.4 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (2.4 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    2.4 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • Plainer color finish
    Color
    black, white
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    This drone comes in black, white, while the average drone comes in gray.
    black, white vs gray

Video reviews

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

9.0
Ian in London
≈ estimated
13/01/2018
Hands-on review · unboxing, setup and outdoor flight test
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is a fun beginner drone with a complete kit, but its range is short.
9.0
Striker Blade Co.
≈ estimated
22/12/2017
Hands-on review · battery test and beginner suitability
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is presented as the best drone on the market today, mainly as a stepping stone to photography and racing.
7.0
Helderhugo
≈ estimated
01/02/2018
First flight · unboxing and indoor flying
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is very stable and easy to maneuver, though indoor flights showed connection drops and doorway collisions.
Not graded
Brand video
Shop video

What reviewers agree on

Based on 9 · 12

Stable, tough and easy to fly with fun extras, but very short flight time, a poor camera and limited range disappoint.
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8.0
techradar.com
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10/10/2017
Review · FPV mini-drone
Verdict
The Parrot Mambo FPV is a tough, easy-to-launch mini drone for learning first-person flying, but its 8-minute flights are short.
8.0
tomsguide.com
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06/11/2017
Review · Beginner mini drone
Verdict
The Parrot Mambo FPV is a fun, easy mini drone for learning to fly, but its 8-10 minute battery life and 400-foot video range hold it back.
10
lesnumeriques.com
✓ explicit
21/10/2018
Summary review · Robust minidrone
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is an easy-to-fly, sturdy minidrone for indoor fun, but 6 to 9 minute flights and a 20 meter Bluetooth range limit it.
8.0
leprogres.fr
≈ estimated
23/10/2017
Detailed review · Indoor minidrone
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is a stable indoor minidrone for beginners, with fun flips and accessories, but short battery life and unsteadiness in light breezes hold it back.
8.0
nerdvana.it
≈ estimated
30/06/2018
Summary review · Indoor mini-drone
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is a sturdy, beginner-friendly mini-drone with modular parts, but its very short battery life and sensitivity to wind hold it back.
8.0
iphoneitalia.com
≈ estimated
20/11/2017
Summary review · Starter FPV kit
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is a stable, durable starter drone that hovers on its own, but 8 to 10 minute flights and its light weight keep it mostly indoors.
9.0
macitynet.it
≈ estimated
18/11/2017
Summary review · Modular beginner drone
Verdict
Parrot Mambo FPV is a stable, crash-resistant beginner drone with add-on parts and entry-level racing for indoor play, though short flights and wind hurt it outdoors.

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What we like about Parrot Mambo FPV

  • Extremely easy and intuitive to fly, even for children and beginners
  • Remarkable flight stability due to downward-facing sonar and optical sensors
  • Highly durable design that withstands crashes into walls and trees without breaking
  • First-person view (FPV) goggles provide an immersive racing experience
  • Fun automatic features like the 'throw-to-launch' mode
  • Compact and lightweight, making it safe for indoor flying and exempt from FAA registration

What we don't like about Parrot Mambo FPV

  • Very short battery life, typically lasting only 6–10 minutes per charge
  • Noticeable video lag or latency when using the FPV headset via smartphone
  • Camera resolution (720p) is relatively low compared to more advanced drones
  • Complex setup process for syncing the app, controller, and camera in the correct order
  • Limited flight range and occasional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connection drops
  • FPV camera significantly drains the battery further, sometimes cutting flight time to 4-5 minutes

Verdict

The Parrot Mambo FPV is a lightweight 63g nano-drone designed for entry-level racing and immersive flight, featuring a removable 720p HD camera (30 fps) and three distinct piloting modes (Easy, Drift, and Racing) to accommodate different skill levels. It offers a maximum speed of 30 km/h (18 mph) and a 100-meter range when used with the included Parrot Flypad controller, while maintaining stability through advanced sensors like an ultrasonic sensor, pressure sensor, and 3-axis IMU. Main pros include its intuitive handling, robust modular design that supports fun accessories like a cannon or grabber, and the inclusion of Cockpitglasses 2 for a first-person view experience. However, it is limited by a short flight time of approximately 8–10 minutes, high latency in the FPV video stream, and poor performance in even light wind conditions due to its small size.

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