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Toladrone TD12LCD Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Max flight time:20 minVideo resolution:1080pMax transmission distance:0.06 km

Toladrone TD12LCD Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

85%

6.2

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%.
▼Worse than 51% 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

26%

7.2

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

4.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

▲Better than 51% 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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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 Toladrone TD12LCD

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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

26%

7.2

Flight

24%

6.2

Camera

20%

4.3

Safety

16%

6.2

Connectivity

14%

6.8

Battery & Design

6.2
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
▼
<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
7.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Toladrone TD12LCD has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 65.8% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Max flight time
20 min
Max flight time
20 min
▼ 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
?
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
1080p
Video resolution
1080p
▼ 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
▼ 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
▼ 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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Max transmission distance
0.06 km
Max transmission distance
0.06 km
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.06 km, shorter-range than 83.2% of drones and equal to 1.5% 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
1080p@30 fps
Live view quality
1080p@30 fps
▲ Better than 61% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@30 fps, higher-quality than 60.9% of drones and equal to 18.8% 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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Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
▼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh, smaller than 56.5% of drones and equal to 3.1% of drones.
Battery energy
6.66 Wh
Battery energy
6.66 Wh
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 6.66 Wh, lower than 72.4% of drones and equal to 0.6% of drones.
Charging time
120 min
Charging time
120 min
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 120 min, slower than 65% of drones and equal to 11.3% of drones.
Weight
112 g
Weight
112 g
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 112 g, lighter than 85.1% of drones and equal to 0.5% 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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Toladrone TD12LCD vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • 54.5% lower weight
    Weight
    112 g
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (112 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    112 g vs 246 g
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • 81 mm narrower width
    Width
    160 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (160 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    160 mm vs 241 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
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • Supports TapFly
    TapFly
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This drone supports TapFly, while the average drone does not.
  • Built-in display
    Display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    This drone has a built-in display, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@30 fps
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@30 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 54.5% lower weight
    Weight
    112 g
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (112 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    112 g vs 246 g
  • 81 mm narrower width
    Width
    160 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (160 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    160 mm vs 241 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
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    ▼ 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
    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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    1080p
    ▼ 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
    ▼ Worse than 41% of models
    This drone supports JPEG photo formats, while the average drone supports JPEG, DNG (RAW).
    JPEG vs JPEG, DNG (RAW)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ 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 °
  • No 4K video
    4K camera
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support 4K video, while the average drone does.
  • 96 GB lower memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    32 GB
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports less external storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    32 GB vs 128 GB
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    none
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports none GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    none vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No subject tracking
    Subject tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    This drone cannot track subjects, while the average drone can.
  • No return-to-home (RTH)
    Return to Home (RTH)
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone does not support return-to-home (RTH), while the average drone does.
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No POI mode
    POI mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone does not support POI mode, while the average drone does.
  • 3 fewer flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    1
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers fewer intelligent flight modes than the average drone (1 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    TapFly
    1 vs 4
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • 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
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 0.94 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.06 km
    ▼ Worse than 83% 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.
    0.06 km vs 1 km
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    TD12LCD
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone uses the TD12LCD controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    TD12LCD vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 30 min longer charging time
    Charging time
    120 min
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges more slowly than the average drone (120 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    120 min vs 90 min
  • 10.52 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    6.66 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (6.7 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    6.66 Wh vs 17.18 Wh
  • 400 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,800 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1800 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,800 mAh vs 2,200 mAh

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What we like about Toladrone TD12LCD

  • Integrated LCD screen on remote eliminates the need for a smartphone connection
  • Beginner-friendly features such as one-key takeoff/landing and headless mode
  • Brushless motors provide a quieter and more durable flight experience
  • Stable hovering and positioning due to the optical flow sensor
  • Compact, foldable design with an included carrying case for portability
  • Excellent value for the price according to multiple hobbyist reviews

What we don't like about Toladrone TD12LCD

  • Flight stability is significantly reduced in windy conditions
  • Individual battery life is relatively short (roughly 10-15 minutes)
  • Video quality, while decent for the price, may not match modern 4K standards
  • Charging times between flights can be long
  • Limited availability of spare parts and extra batteries in some regions

Verdict

The Toladrone TD12LCD is a beginner-friendly foldable quadcopter featuring a 90° motorised adjustable 4K camera and a unique remote controller with a built-in LCD screen for real-time FPV image transmission. Powered by 10,000 RPM brushless motors, it offers level 3 wind resistance and approximately 20 minutes of flight time per 3.7V 1800mAh modular battery. Key characteristics include an optical flow positioning system for stable hovering, 3-speed modes, 360° flips, and support for up to a 32GB SD card. Main pros are its ease of use for novices, portability, and the immersive real-time feedback on the controller. Cons include reported issues with drifting in windy conditions, the camera quality being lower than professional-grade 4K equipment, and the inclusion of only one battery in some retail kits.

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