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Snaptain SP650 Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Max flight time:12 minVideo resolution:1080p/25 fpsMax transmission distance:0.08 km

Snaptain SP650 Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 17 expert and video 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
✕
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 81% of models
Score components

85%

5.0

Technical score

15%

7.6

Review score ( 0 · 17)

Review score 15% · 7.6 · based on 17 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.
â–¼Worse than 81% of drones
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 81% of models
Score components

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

4.7

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

â–¼Worse than 81% of drones
7.6

Review score

Review score
7.6/ 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 64% of models
Grades by review (17)
17 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 9

6.1%

6.5

Jay Drone

6.1%

8.0

Drones & Dogs

6.1%

8.0

BoilerDan1

6.1%

8.0

bryansbikes

6.1%

8.0

edrone

6.1%

8.0

RC Escape

6.1%

7.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

6.1%

7.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

6.1%

7.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 64% of drones
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Best prices

    N/A~ £70

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Technical Specifications of drone Snaptain SP650

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

26%

3.7

Flight

24%

5.4

Camera

20%

4.7

Safety

16%

5.7

Connectivity

14%

6.2

Battery & Design

5.0
Review score
Review score
7.6/ 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 64% of models
Grades by review (17)
17 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 9

6.1%

6.5

Jay Drone

6.1%

8.0

Drones & Dogs

6.1%

8.0

BoilerDan1

6.1%

8.0

bryansbikes

6.1%

8.0

edrone

6.1%

8.0

RC Escape

6.1%

7.0

PERTH WEST OZ RC

6.1%

7.0

BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C

6.1%

7.0

Open Circuit RC & Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Snaptain SP650 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
1.0
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
12 min
Max flight time
12 min
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 12 min, shorter than 78% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Max flight distance
0.0732 km
Max flight distance
0.0732 km
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 0.0732 km, shorter-range than 86.2% of drones.
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
5.5 m/s
Max wind resistance
5.5 m/s
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 5.5 m/s, lower than 80.6% of drones and equal to 3.6% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
150 m
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 150 m, lower than 65.7% of drones and equal to 3% of drones.
Altitude limit set in the app.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
1080p/25 fps
Video resolution
1080p/25 fps
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This drone records video at 1080p/25 fps, lower than 68.3% of drones and equal to 2% 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
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 2 MP, lower than 85.3% of drones and equal to 13.3% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
?
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What reviewers say
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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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
0.08 km
Max transmission distance
0.08 km
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.08 km, shorter-range than 78.6% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
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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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
Battery capacity
1,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,000 mAh, smaller than 79.3% of drones and equal to 3.1% 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
125 g
Weight
125 g
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 125 g, lighter than 80.4% of drones and equal to 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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Snaptain SP650 vs the average drone

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  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • 49.2% lower weight
    Weight
    125 g
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (125 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    125 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.
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° vs 90 °
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • 2.86x cheaper
    Snaptain SP650 is cheaper than the average drone (£70 vs £200).
    £70 vs £200
  • 2.86x cheaper
    Snaptain SP650 is cheaper than the average drone (£70 vs £200).
    £70 vs £200
  • 30 ° wider field of view
    Field of view
    120 °
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <79 ° – >130 °
    This drone has a wider field of view than the average drone (120 ° vs 90 °). The average drone has a field of view of 90 °.
    120 ° vs 90 °
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    1-Axis Mechanical
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This drone uses 1-Axis Mechanical image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    1-Axis Mechanical vs EIS (Digital)
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, 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.
  • 49.2% lower weight
    Weight
    125 g
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (125 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    125 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
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    proprietary
    â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
    This drone uses proprietary for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    proprietary vs micro-USB
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/25 fps 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
  • 5.2 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    5.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 8 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    12 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (12 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 6.47x less popular
    Snaptain SP650 is less popular than the average drone (1 vs 6.5).
    1 vs 6.47
  • 4.2% worse value for money
    Snaptain SP650 has worse value for money than the average drone (6.77 vs 7.1).
    6.77 vs 7.06
  • 5.2 m/s lower wind resistance
    Max wind resistance
    5.5 m/s
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
    This drone handles weaker wind than the average drone (5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s). The average drone handles wind up to 10.7 m/s.
    5.5 m/s vs 10.7 m/s
  • 8 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    12 min
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (12 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    12 min vs 20 min
  • 0.93 km shorter flight distance
    Max flight distance
    0.0732 km
    â–¼ Worse than 86% 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.
    0.0732 km vs 1 km
  • 3,350 m lower service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    150 m
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a lower max service ceiling than the average drone (150 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Altitude limit set in the app.
    150 m vs 3,500 m
  • 4 years older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This drone is older than the average drone (2019 vs 2023). The average drone was released in 2023.
    September 2019
    2019 vs 2023
  • Simpler motor design
    Motor type
    brushed
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone uses brushed motors, while the average drone uses brushless motors.
    brushed vs brushless
  • Non-foldable design
    Foldable design
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not have a foldable design, while the average drone does.
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p/25 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (1080p/25 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    1080p/25 fps 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)
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    2976 x 1680 px
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (2976x1680 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    2976x1680 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 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 °
  • 10 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (2 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    2 MP vs 12 MP
  • 3 x lower digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    0 x
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers less digital zoom than the average drone (0 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    0 x vs 3 x
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 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 compass
    Compass
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 2 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (2 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    POI, TapFly
    2 vs 4
  • 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.
  • 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
    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
  • 0.92 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.08 km
    â–¼ Worse than 79% 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.
    Value reflects maximum control/transmission range; FPV video range can be lower.
    0.08 km vs 1 km
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Snaptain Nova
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone uses the Snaptain Nova companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Snaptain Nova vs HS FPV
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    SP650R
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone uses the SP650R controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    SP650R vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 1,200 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1000 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,000 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
  • 49.5 mm taller body height
    Height
    112 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is taller than the average drone (112 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    112 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 28 mm wider width
    Width
    269 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is wider than the average drone (269 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    269 mm vs 241 mm

Video reviews

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

8.0
Drones & Dogs
≈ estimated
28/07/2022
Hands-on review · budget flight test
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is a decent beginner flyer at a low price, though its camera is not cinematic quality.
9.0
Drones & Dogs
≈ estimated
10/07/2022
First flight · battery and range test
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 performs better than expected for the price, with decent range and around 11 minutes of flight per battery.
8.0
BoilerDan1
≈ estimated
27/08/2020
Hands-on review · unboxing, setup and first flights
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 performs well overall for a beginner, though it drifts and the camera is adjusted by hand.
6.5
Jay Drone
✓ explicit
17/09/2019
Hands-on review · flight test and app setup
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is a stable flyer, but the app struggled to connect.
7.0
PERTH WEST OZ RC
≈ estimated
16/09/2019
Hands-on review · two battery flights and feature test
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is a decent little beginner drone, though its gesture photo mode failed in testing.
7.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
≈ estimated
14/09/2019
Hands-on review · phone and virtual stick flight test
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is a fun, toy-grade flyer that works from the phone, though gesture controls failed and Wi-Fi is slow.
7.0
Open Circuit RC & Tech
≈ estimated
13/09/2019
Flight review · camera, FPV and wind handling
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is fine for flying close to home, but range is just okay and the camera is not stabilized.
8.0
bryansbikes
≈ estimated
11/09/2019
Hands-on review · flight test and battery life
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is small and great for backyard flying, though it is not meant for long-distance use.
9.0
BIG DRONE FLYER77 R/C
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11/09/2019
Hands-on review · flight test and features
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is an excellent beginner flyer that impressed the tester.
8.0
edrone
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11/09/2019
Hands-on review · flight, phone control and feature test
Verdict
Snaptain SP650 is a decent toy-grade flyer: easy, stable and durable, but gimmick modes and phone control fall short.

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Reviewers like the easy handling and decent flight time, but it struggles in wind and the footage lacks stabilization.
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What we like about Snaptain SP650

  • Good camera quality with clear 1080p pictures and video, especially when saved directly to an SD card
  • Includes two batteries in the box, providing a combined flight time of approximately 24-30 minutes
  • Features multiple flight modes such as altitude hold, one-key takeoff/landing, and 360-degree flips
  • Stable flight performance even in light wind conditions thanks to its three speed levels
  • Lightweight design (125g) means it does not require FAA registration

What we don't like about Snaptain SP650

  • Reports of unreliable Wi-Fi connection and short transmission range
  • Smart features like voice control, gesture controls, and trajectory flight are often cited as inconsistent or non-functional
  • The drone uses brushed motors, which can overheat if not given a short cooling break between battery swaps
  • Instructions can be difficult to follow for some users, leading to a steep learning curve
  • Small parts like landing pads may require re-gluing or may fall off during rough use

Verdict

The Snaptain SP650 is a beginner-friendly 4-axis quadcopter featuring a 1080p FHD camera with a 120° wide-angle lens and a manually adjustable 90° tilt. It offers a combined flight time of approximately 24 minutes using two 3.7V 1000mAh modular batteries, and operates within a control range of about 80 meters (240 feet). Key characteristics include voice and gesture control, altitude hold, 360° flips, and custom trajectory flight via the Snaptain Nova app. Main pros are its lightweight 125g design (no registration required), ease of assembly, and stable flight performance for novices. However, notable cons include its lack of GPS for return-to-home accuracy, vulnerability to moderate winds, and a long charging time of approximately 120 to 180 minutes per battery.

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