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RED5 FPV101 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Max flight time:8 minVideo resolution:480pMax transmission distance:0.04 km

RED5 FPV101 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components

85%

5.1

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 79% of drones
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

3.7

Safety

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 76% 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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<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.
No expert tests yet
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Technical Specifications of drone RED5 FPV101

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components:

26%

4.8

Flight

24%

5.6

Camera

20%

3.7

Safety

16%

5.2

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

5.1
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
3.2/ 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 69% of models
Popularity:
RED5 FPV101 has a popularity score of 3.2 points, which is lower than that of 69.3% of products in this category.
3.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
Max flight time
8 min
Max flight time
8 min
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 8 min, shorter than 88.5% of drones and equal to 2.5% 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
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
480p
Video resolution
480p
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
This drone records video at 480p, lower than 89.6% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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
no
Obstacle detection
no
â–¼ 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
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
N/A
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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.
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
480p@? fps
Live view quality
480p@? fps
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 480p@? fps, lower-quality than 91.7% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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
1,200 mAh
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh, smaller than 72% of drones and equal to 4.2% of drones.
Battery energy
4.44 Wh
Battery energy
4.44 Wh
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 4.44 Wh, lower than 82.4% of drones and equal to 4.1% of drones.
Charging time
60 min
Charging time
60 min
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 60 min, faster than 80% of drones and equal to 8.8% of drones.
Weight
98 g
Weight
98 g
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 98 g, lighter than 87.1% 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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RED5 FPV101 vs the average drone

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  • 60.2% lower weight
    Weight
    98 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (98 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    98 g vs 246 g
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 85 mm shorter body length
    Length
    190 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (190 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    190 mm vs 275 mm
  • 51 mm narrower width
    Width
    190 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (190 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    190 mm vs 241 mm
  • 3.64x cheaper
    RED5 FPV101 is cheaper than the average drone (£55 vs £200).
    £55 vs £200
  • 7.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    55 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (55 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    55 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 3.64x cheaper
    RED5 FPV101 is cheaper than the average drone (£55 vs £200).
    £55 vs £200
  • 2 years newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is newer than the average drone (2025 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 60.2% lower weight
    Weight
    98 g
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (98 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    98 g vs 246 g
  • 30 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    60 min
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (60 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    60 min vs 90 min
  • 85 mm shorter body length
    Length
    190 mm
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (190 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    190 mm vs 275 mm
  • 51 mm narrower width
    Width
    190 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (190 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    190 mm vs 241 mm
  • 7.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    55 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (55 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    55 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    480p
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (480p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    480p vs 4K/100 fps
  • 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
  • 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
  • 12 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    8 min
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (8 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    8 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.
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    480p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 2.05x less popular
    RED5 FPV101 is less popular than the average drone (3.15 vs 6.5).
    3.15 vs 6.47
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    RED5 FPV101 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.8 vs 7.1).
    6.8 vs 7.06
  • 12 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    8 min
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (8 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    8 min vs 20 min
  • 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    480p
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (480p vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    480p vs 4K/100 fps
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    640 x 480 px
    â–¼ 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
    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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    0
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 60.6% higher takeoff weight
    Max takeoff weight
    98 g
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >1.1k g
    This drone has a higher max takeoff weight than the average drone (98 g vs 249 g). The average drone has a max takeoff weight of 249 g.
    98 g vs 249 g
  • 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
  • Lower live view quality
    Live view quality
    480p@? fps
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This drone has worse live view quality than the average drone (480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    480p@? fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 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.
    0.04 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    RED5 UFO
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone uses the RED5 UFO companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    RED5 UFO vs HS FPV
  • 1,000 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,200 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1200 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,200 mAh vs 2,200 mAh
  • 12.74 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    4.44 Wh
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (4.4 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    4.44 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Third-party reviews

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What we like about RED5 FPV101

  • Beginner-friendly with intuitive one-key take-off and landing features
  • Compact and lightweight foldable design makes it highly portable
  • Responsive flight controls and decent speed settings for its price class
  • Fun extra features like a 360-degree stunt flip mode
  • Affordable entry-level price point, often cited as good value for a gift

What we don't like about RED5 FPV101

  • Short flight time, with many users reporting only 6 to 13 minutes of use
  • Extremely long battery charging time, often exceeding 1-3 hours
  • Fragile build quality with flimsy arms that can snap during rough landings
  • Highly susceptible to wind; difficult to control even in gentle breezes
  • Connectivity and app issues, including poor video streaming and laggy live feeds
  • Limited operational range, typically around 30 to 40 metres
  • Instructions can be poorly translated or difficult for novices to follow

Verdict

The RED5 FPV101 is a compact, foldable quadcopter weighing just 98g, making it exempt from UK CAA registration. It features a built-in 480p SD camera capable of live-streaming footage to a smartphone via Wi-Fi and is powered by a 1200 mAh lithium-polymer battery that provides approximately 8 minutes of flight time. Key pros include its ultra-lightweight portability, beginner-friendly flight modes like one-key takeoff/landing, and the ability to perform 360° flips and gyroscopic stabilization for steady flight. Main cons include a relatively short battery life and lower-resolution camera quality compared to more advanced models.

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