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Toladrone TL16GPS Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Max flight time:15 minVideo resolution:4KMax transmission distance:0.2 km

Toladrone TL16GPS Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 60% of models
Score components

85%

6.5

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%.
▲Better than 60% of drones
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

26%

6.7

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.7

Battery & Design

▲Better than 62% 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 TL16GPS

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

26%

6.7

Flight

24%

6.4

Camera

20%

6.9

Safety

16%

5.8

Connectivity

14%

6.7

Battery & Design

6.5
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
6.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Toladrone TL16GPS has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Max flight time
15 min
Max flight time
15 min
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 15 min, shorter than 64% of drones and equal to 8% of drones.
Max flight distance
?
Max flight speed
?
Max wind resistance
?
Max service ceiling (ASL)
?
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Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone records video at 4K, higher than 45.5% of drones and equal to 10.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
?
Main camera megapixels
8.29 MP
Main camera megapixels
8.29 MP
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 8.29 MP, lower than 63.3% of drones and equal to 1.3% of drones.
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)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This drone supports GPS. 35.3% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS
GNSS systems supported
GPS
▼ Worse than 51% of models
This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, which are less comprehensive than those of 50.8% and the same as those of 14.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
N/A
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Max transmission distance
0.2 km
Max transmission distance
0.2 km
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 0.2 km, shorter-range than 69.4% of drones and equal to 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
?
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
2,200 mAh
Battery capacity
2,200 mAh
▲ Better than 50% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 2,200 mAh, larger than 49.7% of drones and equal to 4.2% of drones.
Battery energy
8.14 Wh
Battery energy
8.14 Wh
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 8.14 Wh, lower than 66.5% of drones and equal to 1.2% of drones.
Charging time
?
Weight
201.5 g
Weight
201.5 g
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 201.5 g, lighter than 60.3% 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 TL16GPS vs the average drone

246810TotalFlightCameraSafetyConnectivityBattery & Design
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, 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.
  • 47 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (50 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    50 x vs 3 x
  • 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
  • 18.1% lower weight
    Weight
    201.5 g
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (201.5 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    201.5 g vs 246 g
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 55 mm shorter body length
    Length
    220 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (220 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    220 mm vs 275 mm
  • 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 °
  • 8.1% better value for money
    GPS
    7.63
    ▲ Better than 35% of models
    This drone has better value for money than the average drone (7.63 vs 7.1).
    7.63 vs 7.06
  • 47 x higher digital zoom
    Digital zoom
    50 x
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >16 x
    This drone offers more digital zoom than the average drone (50 x vs 3 x). The average drone offers 3 x of digital zoom.
    50 x vs 3 x
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 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 °
  • Supports waypoint flight
    Waypoint flight
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This drone supports waypoint flight, 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.
  • 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
  • 18.1% lower weight
    Weight
    201.5 g
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (201.5 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    201.5 g vs 246 g
  • 55 mm shorter body length
    Length
    220 mm
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (220 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    220 mm vs 275 mm
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    Wi-Fi
    ▼ 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 video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K 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)
  • 5 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    15 min
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (15 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    15 min vs 20 min
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Fewer frequency bands
    Operating frequency bands
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • 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 °
  • 5 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    15 min
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (15 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    15 min vs 20 min
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K 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)
  • More basic stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    None (Fixed)
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone uses None (Fixed) image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    None (Fixed) vs EIS (Digital)
  • Narrower tilt range
    Camera tilt range
    -90 to 0 °
    ▼ Worse than 33% of models
    This drone has a narrower tilt range than the average drone (-90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °).
    -90 to 0 ° vs -90 to 20 °
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    3840 x 2160 px
    ▼ Worse than 50% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    3840x2160 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • 3.71 MP less camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    8.29 MP
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
    This drone has fewer main camera megapixels than the average drone (8.3 MP vs 12 MP). The average drone has 12 MP on the main camera.
    8.29 MP vs 12 MP
  • Fewer GNSS systems
    GNSS systems supported
    GPS
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    This drone supports GPS GNSS systems, while the average drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou.
    GPS vs GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ 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, 5 GHz
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz operating frequency bands, while the average drone supports 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz.
    2.4 GHz, 5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz
  • Basic companion app
    Companion app
    Toladrone
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This drone uses the Toladrone companion app, while the average drone uses HS FPV.
    Toladrone vs HS FPV
  • 0.8 km shorter transmission range
    Max transmission distance
    0.2 km
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
    This drone has a shorter max transmission distance than the average drone (0.2 km vs 1 km). The average drone reaches 1 km of transmission distance.
    0.2 km vs 1 km
  • More basic controller
    Controller model
    TL16LCD
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This drone uses the TL16LCD controller, while the average drone uses LiteRadio 4 SE.
    TL16LCD vs LiteRadio 4 SE
  • 9.04 Wh less battery energy
    Battery energy
    8.14 Wh
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
    This drone has lower battery energy than the average drone (8.1 Wh vs 17.18 Wh). The average drone battery has 17.18 Wh of energy.
    8.14 Wh vs 17.18 Wh

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Toladrone TL16GPS

  • Stable flight performance even in light wind conditions
  • Beginner-friendly with easy setup and intuitive controls
  • Reliable GPS-assisted features including accurate Auto Return-to-Home
  • Lightweight design (under 249g) avoids the need for FAA registration in the US
  • Quiet and durable brushless motors compared to standard brushed models
  • Motorized 90° adjustable 4K camera lens for versatile shooting angles

What we don't like about Toladrone TL16GPS

  • Charging time for the flight battery is considered long by some users
  • Requires manual GPS calibration before every single flight session
  • Lightweight build makes it highly susceptible to drifting in stronger winds
  • The smartphone clamp on the remote controller may not hold larger phones securely
  • Standard retail packages often only include one battery, limiting initial flight sessions

Verdict

The Toladrone TL16GPS is a beginner-friendly foldable drone weighing under 249g, featuring a 4K Ultra HD camera (3840x2160) with a 110° wide-angle lens and 90° motorized adjustment. Key characteristics include high-performance brushless motors reaching 10,000 RPM, GPS-assisted flight with auto-return, and 5G Wi-Fi FPV transmission for stable real-time footage. Its main pros are the intelligent flight modes—such as Follow Me, Waypoint Flight, and Point of Interest—and stable hovering supported by optical flow positioning. Some cons include its lightweight design making it susceptible to wind and the requirement for manual calibration before every flight.

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