Overview of the BLADE Nano QX RTF Quadcopter

BLADE Nano QX RTF QuadcopterAre you searching for a high quality small drone at a low price point? If so, the BLADE Nano QX RTF Quadcopter drone may be an excellent choice. This drone weighs in at a mere .58 ounces. With a length of 5.5 inches, it can fit in the palm of a hand. The BLADE Nano QX RTF Quadcopter is available at prices ranging from $50 to $100, and is designed for indoor use although some users do report using it outside.

This quadcopter is great for beginners, and it is also a safe drone for children to fly. No assembly is required. You simply need to charge the battery with the drone on a level surface (so that the quad can know what level is) and it is ready to fly.

Durability and Safety

It has a tough construction and is not likely to break itself or other objects when it crashes. The frame is made from a single piece of plastic and one printer circuit board. The canopy fits on top and the battery is placed underneath. There are prop guards to protect the blades as well as anything the drone may crash into. Please note if you are planning on allowing a child to use this drone, you can still insert your fingers into the blades. This drone is recommended for ages fourteen and up.

The quadcopter is equipped with SAFE technology – Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope. This helps make the quad much more stable than it would be otherwise. For beginners, flying in stability mode prevents doing flips or flying the drone at an angle that is difficult to recover from. Experts can turn the SAFE mode off and fly in agility mode which allows you to practice acrobatic moves on an inexpensive drone. This drone does not have an auto-flip feature and will require some practice to master flips.

Battery and Flight Time

The battery is a small 150 mAh lithium polymer pack. It takes 25–40 minutes to charge and provides anywhere between 5–10 minutes of flight time. The battery is easy to replace and spare batteries are easy to find and relatively inexpensive. It might be wise to purchase extras and have them charged to allow for additional flight time and enjoyment.

It comes with a 2.4 GHz, 4 channel mode 2 transmitter. The BLADE Nano QX RTF Quadcopter drone is a two-stick remote control which allows you to tilt the drone left or right, rotate left or right, ascend and descend, and move left and right. The remote requires four AAA batteries and provides a range of about 20–40 feet which is great for indoor flying. The range drops if the battery is not fully charged or if the drone is used in cold temperatures.

Conclusion

This is a great choice if you are considering purchasing a more advanced drone because it allows you to master flying a drone without damaging a more expensive machine. The BLADE Nano QX RTF Quadcopter drone comes with four spare rotor blades and a spare canopy. No tools are required to replace these parts.

Due to the quad’s nano size, cameras cannot be used with this drone. The BLADE is made by Horizon Hobby which is an established company known for a high quality product and excellent customer service.

Other drones we recommend at a lower price point are the Sky Viper Video V950HD (review) and UDI U818A (review).

Author: Stacey Miller
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