@arbdef@BIGRHAWQS@txstiger Although the Amazon listing is confusing, I finally concluded from it and the Q&As that the drone uses one battery and comes with 2 extras.
This is a rather tasteless cosmetic knockoff of the much more expensive (and much more capable) DJI Mavic, by the looks of it. I’m sure it flies well for the price, but I cannot speak for the quality of the camera, other than that these cheaper drones often shoot mediocre video footage.
Its technically cheaper on banggood’s website but I would say pass on this toy drone.
The drone’s model is the E58 and like usual its cloned to death in china. You will find it under a myriad of names but they are all essentially the same device.
It looks like a cheap clone of the cheap clone of a Mavic Mini I bought earlier this year from China. It was a good trainer before I spent real money and got the actual Mini. It was worth the money to learn how to fly FPV and not so scary when I crashed.
Right now, if you want a real drone I suggest the DJI Mini or Mavic Pro. I bought a broken Mavic air , repaired, all for only $300 and sold my Phantom 4 for 1k
@Glucose Not true - the standard Mavic Mini packages is $359 right now, and Costco has a package with some extras for $389. And the new DJI Mini 2 is $459 - only the Fly More package is over $500 at $599.
@Kidsandliz@shahnm yeah, you can take a real helicopter to the north pole and fly your drone after landing. LOL! BTW, I think Santa’s at the south pole for the winter. Labor is cheaper in the south too to make toys.
I received the drone today and the box says that 3.7 volt batteries are included, however there were none in the box. I see I need 3 AA batteries for the controller, which is fine. I will need the 3.7 volt batteries to use the drone, otherwise it is a piece of useless junk.
Specs
What’s in the Box?
Price Comparison
$69.59 (for similar) at Amazon
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Thursday, Jan 28 - Tuesday, Feb 2
Ehhh. I still have a few micro ones from Meh around, and a few bigger ones that are still in the box years later.
This one looks decent.
Only two of the blades are replaceable?
@awk Three drone strikes and you’re out!
KuoH
Flight time? Am I missing what should be some of the most pertinent info?
@txstiger 7-9 minutes with light to no wind according to Amazon description.
@BIGRHAWQS @txstiger different device. That one has 3 batteries this is a single.
@arbdef @BIGRHAWQS @txstiger Although the Amazon listing is confusing, I finally concluded from it and the Q&As that the drone uses one battery and comes with 2 extras.
What is the resolution of the camera?
In other words, not even 720p.
Meh.
Verrrrrrry een-tay-rest-ink.
@cfg83 and not eeeven that expeeeenseeeve!
/giphy very-interesting
Looks like a Mavic
@sportykev nice lookin clone.
Where’s the banana? I need visual proof, not vague numbers.
headless? i think not.
@carl669 it is like marriage
Specs above say recommended for ages 14 and up.
Picture 5 clearly shows the box says it’s for ages 12+.
Makes me wonder which of the other specs are inaccurate as well…
@bakerzdosen the drone has a head. see above.
I had a similar one that I bought from AliExpress and it was not controllable. It had a mind of its own. It looked the same just a different brand.
@mzkhadir who cares, it not even related
@idontlikeu it is related because it is a E58 drone.
https://www.heartlandamerica.com/vistatech-quadcopter-drone-with-camera.html
Another listing that has less info than meh…wasn’t sure that was possible?
Amazon link provided by Meh is for a “similar” drone … . what appears to be the exact same product is $49.99 (including shipping)
https://www.heartlandamerica.com/vistatech-quadcopter-drone-with-camera.html
MEH!
PS still annoyed by my failure at obtaining any IRK during last Mehrathon
This is a rather tasteless cosmetic knockoff of the much more expensive (and much more capable) DJI Mavic, by the looks of it. I’m sure it flies well for the price, but I cannot speak for the quality of the camera, other than that these cheaper drones often shoot mediocre video footage.
@PooltoyWolf Unlike the Mavic series, this doesn’t have a Gimble - so the image is gonna be very shaky.
@banksnld Absolutely!
“It’ll hold” it is “altitude”?
It’ll hold “it’s” altitude…?
How about “It’ll hold its altitude”?
@mehvid1 somebody at Meh has been playing “Pin the Apostrophe on the Its” again.
@mehvid1 Hey now, I think you need to hold your attitude…
you’re an all-star
@TheMonkeyKing Probably true. Woke up way too early and blood sugar was way off.
@Kenbo
Just inexpensive enough to not totally regret it if it’s no good, but also so inexpensive that the expectations are already pretty low.
/giphy wonderful-delectable-poem
You can check out a review video here
Its technically cheaper on banggood’s website but I would say pass on this toy drone.
The drone’s model is the E58 and like usual its cloned to death in china. You will find it under a myriad of names but they are all essentially the same device.
@packetspyke “These antennae look cool, but they’re actually just decorative”
Moneyball on finding the best review. Thanks.
It looks like a cheap clone of the cheap clone of a Mavic Mini I bought earlier this year from China. It was a good trainer before I spent real money and got the actual Mini. It was worth the money to learn how to fly FPV and not so scary when I crashed.
DO NOT BUY! Sorry meh…
Right now, if you want a real drone I suggest the DJI Mini or Mavic Pro. I bought a broken Mavic air , repaired, all for only $300 and sold my Phantom 4 for 1k
@Glucose DO BUY if you have a teenager interested in drones!! DJI’s don’t run under $500
Expect crashes. I doubt it handles wind well, there’s no GPS for landing/navigating.
Like I said good for 12yo-16yos! Only fly around the house!! (Outside ofc)
@Glucose I got 2 for my boys. Both 12. Both prone to breaking things. Couldn’t agree more.
@billlbo yeeeeep. It’s funny they designed it like DJI’s, here’s mine https://imgur.com/gallery/qP5h3nk
But that’s $1000+ with batteries
@Glucose Not true - the standard Mavic Mini packages is $359 right now, and Costco has a package with some extras for $389. And the new DJI Mini 2 is $459 - only the Fly More package is over $500 at $599.
You won’t get very far on one battery and no charger, will you? Meh!
@nigebirch Better refrigerate that battery then!
@shahnm yeah, boy!
@nigebirch @shahnm Or fly the drone at the cold north pole and while you are at it spy on Santa? (snicker)
@Kidsandliz @shahnm yeah, you can take a real helicopter to the north pole and fly your drone after landing. LOL! BTW, I think Santa’s at the south pole for the winter. Labor is cheaper in the south too to make toys.
Similar WITH CASE at Newegg for $50 https://www.newegg.com/holy-stone-1080p-foldable-hs350-black/p/380-0027-00040
perfect gift for my 10 year old, santa can’t afford a mavic
I still haven’t fully unpacked the 2 for $20 drone I bought last year. Neither has my brother, who received the spare.
This will replace the one I got off of Meh last year that flew off into the distance, never to be seen again.
/giphy glittering-wondrous-wreath
@goffstock It was last seen over the Pacific, flying back to China.
@goffstock maybe this new one will find your old one.
@Stumpy91 Or fly away again to join it in freedom
@goffstock @Stumpy91 The “Home” button doesn’t specify which home, so technically it’s not a lie.
@mehvid1
I can relate to this…
I wonder if the phone app actually works. They don’t always.
Yeah, ok.
/image blustery-amazed-angel
/giphy blustery-amazed-angel
I received the drone today and the box says that 3.7 volt batteries are included, however there were none in the box. I see I need 3 AA batteries for the controller, which is fine. I will need the 3.7 volt batteries to use the drone, otherwise it is a piece of useless junk.
@leebrown73 If you haven’t done so already, contact meh support about the missing battery.
https://meh.com/support
Had to push start one of the motors, kinda like the old style planes. Hoping for a replacement but this may wind up in the skeet range.
@78firebird Meh didn’t let me down. The products might be meh, but the support is excellent!
Thanks!
Mine was JUST delivered today. Odd that it also came with a big box of ballots…
Where is the phone app? iPhone thanks!
@claynferno I’m looking for the app, as well. But, for Android. Have you had any luck finding it?
How can I get another battery for this?