| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Flight Time | 5 mins |
| Charge Time | approx. 30 mins |
| Control Distance | about 30m |
| Size | 8 x 8 cm |
| Weight | 21.5g |
The EACHINE E010 was the second out of three drones I received for my birthday this year. I picked this one out primarily because my dad thought it was cool-looking and durable.
This drone, along with the JJRC H20, were the first two quads with removable batteries I've owned. Obviously, this is a benefit since you can easily purchase and install a new battery, and have extras on hand for additional flight time. It's a little unnerving to remove it from the drone. The E010, unlike the H20, does not have an on/off switch. Instead, removing and inserting the battery acts as the on/off switch. The battery plugs right into the circuit board and is easier to take out if you have nails to get a grip on it.
The guide for this drone is not well translated. I ended up taking Google Translate's camera feature to correctly translate the manual to English. There are a lot of terms within the manual that should be clearer, such as 'headless mode' translated into English as 'carefree mode.'
However, in this case, carefree mode might be a more apt name for the feature. I have yet to get this model to (what I assume to be) correctly fly headless-ly. It doesn't seem to rely on the location of the controller as most models advertise, nor the way the drone was facing at the beginning of the flight as the Mini Sky Phantom does. If anything, it seems to rotate the controls by 90DEG, which can be nice to practice flying the drone while it's facing a different direction.
Although so far this review is sounding a little negative, I do actually like this drone a lot. The first thing I noticed about it while flying was the stiff-ness of the controller and how the drone reacts to input. Stiff sounds like a bad thing, but compared to the other extremely temperamental and sensitive drones, a drone that REALLY does what you tell it to is a welcome alternative.
The E010 is a stable-feeling drone, both in flight ability and structure. It has crashed a few times with no damage (yet, knock on wood). It allows you to switch into a high speed mode, which is well-suited for outdoor flying since it fights the wind better than the slowest mode. I've seen this particular model recommended for beginner fliers, and I would wholeheartedly agree! It's strong, stable, and powerful enough to have some real fun for both new and experienced fliers.
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Features | ★★★★★☆☆ |
| Battery Life | ★★★★★★★ |
| Control | ★★★★★★★ |
| Durability | ★★★★★★★ |
| Price | ★★★★★★★ |
| Total: ★★★★★★★ | |
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