Captain Drone, I really appreciate your thorough and unbiased reviews. I ordered the SJRC Z5 5G model for its WiFi range. If it gives me 300 - 400 m. as advertised I'll be a happy camper. Haven't seen any other drone in this price range that provides close to 600 m. control distance or 14 minutes of flight time. Best part is its sub-250 gram weight so not (yet) subject to Transport Canada Drone Regulations. If you ever get bored I'd like to see a comparison review of the SJRC Z5 5G versus the C-Fly Dream (another sub 250 gram drone). I also hope at some point in the near future DJI comes out with A Spark Lite, perhaps a hybrid Ryze Tello/ DJI Spark combo giving us the low weight, high performance that would tempt me to bust the piggy bank wide open. Cheers!

Captain. a great video as always.just ordered a z5 after watching you fly it. Awsome Sir.

Love your reviews thinking of getting z5 upgrade iv got bugs 2c iv had over 12 months love it and iv got the tello love it thank u

Looks Military. I like it a lot! Thanks for posting!

Captain! I’m glad that your hands didn’t freeze! Your cold weather drone flying gloves are awesome! I am in the process of making a pair myself. Great review for a nice little drone that seems to fly very well. This would be another nice beginner drone and Christmas gift. Keep them coming-I always look forward to my notification that a new one is available! Until next time...😃🛩

I bought this drone and have had it for about a week now. Love it. Thanks for the recommendation. I have a few questions if you wouldn't mind answering. Thanks

I love this drone..

Looks quite a good deal for a gps drone with 1080p and adjustable camera, it also has a nice design.

T Our Captain is in top form. If one has not "tasted" DJI or Autel I'm quite sure that this would be an option. Only one real issue is that there are no legs which means that it will be easy to damage the camera lens. Thank you for your enthusiasm.

I do not have it with anyone, indeed beautiful review but .... there was one, I say a review of brushless drones which says that motors have a maximum life cycle of 6 hours ... if a few bumps happen even less ... divide the price for 6 hours (maximum!) and then you see how much the drone costs you per hour .... maybe you took it with 2 batteries for 120 €, a little bit for a maximum of 6 flight hours (probably much less)

Thank you, Steven, very nice GPS starter drone for the money. Thank you for the very nice review!

Can't wait to see the Z11 you mentioned in your Christmas Video. Hopefully bigger size will equalite to more features and higher quality camera and gimbal as well.

Love this guy his videos great, and a good flyer :D

i bought a copy of the drone on wish for 25 dollars and on the first flight it went flying to my neighbors backyard but i got it back because i got control back. at lest it had 1 day shipping.

Great video

Very nice capt! I dont know if its my hearing but those motors sounded a bit LIKE brushless motors. Is it just me??

I like your videos. Very complete explanation. As the RC monitor does not, I would like to know if it had lost telemetry information in the application video in long range

That’s a cool little drone! Great work captain!

Looks like a really good drone for the price.

Wow. I think this is also sold as the Contixo F22, but the SJRC label is cheaper...

I was watching to see if this gave a Black Hole Sun... Doesn't look like it does! I like this Quad... Great price and features!

I have the SJRC 5w20 , which I like . This a good looking folding drone with good features . Nice review Captain Drone ! New sub !

Thanks Captain Drone!

camera quality is pretty bad but considering it's only $100 it's not that too shabby

Thanks a lot now I can get a new drone but can it fly indoors.

Great video. I give it a cold thumbs up.

Captain I have become a huge fan I have unsubscribed from several other channels you are precise and trustworthy I have dabbled with several drones for a year had 3 fly aways and purchased some that were crap. My question with all I spent I could have a DJI but water under bridge what GPS drone would you recommend for me on low budget around 100 dollars I am not at this point concerned a lot about photos I would like one that I can fly at a distance and if I lose orientation or go too far It will come back once I feel comfortable I will go to DJI any suggestions would be greatly appreciated If you have an assortment of batteries so hoping I could use them as back up but not a consideration if you recommend one thank you Captain keep up the awesome work I never leave your channel without learning something

I had just went to that site and bought one of those Z5s I got one with an extra battery for $120 total!

Awesome review 👏

Your reviews are really good and informative. I bought one of these a few days ago. Initially the drone flew off in a random direction. Then I calibrated the gyro (not mentioned in your review) and it flew nicely. The version I have is 5G 1080p. The handbook specifies a weight of 266g. When I weighed it on the kitchen scales it registered 277g but the scales are old and out of calibration (I checked using coins). But, being greater than 250g, I shall have to register it, which is a slight nuisance. Also the battery on this model is 1500mAh. Another review highlighted that the camera only rotates upwards to about 5 deg below horizontal, which is a shame. I’m looking forward to flying it in a big open area when the weather improves, which is pretty much non-stop rain here in England.

This is a clone ( or the opposite ) of the deerc de 25 from Holystone ! May be the maker is the same ! Only the distributor change !

The color of the video from the drone is a bit grey. Very low contrast and color saturation (I hope that was the correct word. It's late in Germany and I am to lazy to look it up 😂)

I brought it and it’s good

Tanks

I'm just not a huge fan of looking at the unstabilised imagery from a drone. I've been using my home-built drone utilising the Drift mode in Ardupilot (DJI A3 has drift mode I believe also) but I'm yet to attach a camera. But I'm thinking it would be a much more enjoyable viewing experience. Wish these little drones, with fixed cameras, could add Drift mode.

I would buy that Drone 👈 thanks Captain Drone for the Great video as usual 👍hey Captain Drone you need some boots on 😁

I’ve got it. It’s cool and the only problem is that controller is not charging. Kind of a deal breaker:(

That is nice. I'm still waiting for the Mavic Air clone that has all its functions but not the $1000 price tag. As for now I'm thoroughly enjoying the Bugs 5W

Hey, loved your video. Just wanted to know the difference between Ronshin, Dishykooker, Meiyieu, etc, models? Are they all the same? They have different prices. Any recommendations?

Mate , i have the same drone, and i cant make it land. After it takes off it stays in the air, obviously i can go higher but when i try to take it down its hovering above ground and it doesnt want to land, i have to crash it first....even if i keep pressing down....

A nice looking little drone

Looking like anther winner Captain

I was wondering if you have figured out how to disable the beep or quiet it? Thanks for the reviews I really enjoy them.

Another great informative video 👌

watching from Nepal 🇳🇵

I cannot see the video in the app... Can you help me pls?

Could you possibly do a full review on its better version, the SJRC F11? There isn't a single English or helpful review on it. On paper it looks amazing and the few Asian videos I viewed it looked very amazing but still need a detailed English review.

The brushed motors are a deal breaker for me. In my experience you'll be lucky to get 6 hours flight time before a motor burns out. That's just my opinion, I would have probably bought one 2 years ago myself, of course 2 years ago 99.00 wouldn't buy much of anything, especially not one with GPS. I do believe for just maybe 50.00 more you could get a business model. As I said, just an opinion.

Lol half spark half parrot anafi type drone, I like it 👍 Lol it cracks me up how they class that as a 1080p camera though, poor lens may be?

Love the channel I've just bought the z5 5g 1080p just weighed it it's 256 grm yet the one you tested was 242 any ideas many thanks

great video nice little drone for a newbie ..

Thanks for the review, not a bad drone. I still think the MJX Bugs drones are a better value.

HI, maybe you can halp me, i buyed this drone and a microSD card. But the videos the drone save on the card are not openable, the pictures work fine and videos from other sources on the card work fine only the videos saved by the drone are broken. What can it be ? Also the drone was selled as 5G but is only 2.4G from china, so maybe its just a scam..

Hi great review what would you suggest as a good upgrade on a budget from a tello

Nice. The small chinese companies are getting better. This drone only needs a better stabilized camera and it would be perfect drone for many buyers. A pitty that nearly all cheap drones are 10 percent away from being perfect.

Nice video! Nice drone. But I really like those gloves! Where do you get them and how much?

Is this essentially the Contixo f22 w/o the belly drift cam? Looks like different app as well..

Wow, do I ever like that quad. I will check your link for price and shipping. Thanks for sharing. ✌

pretty impressive drone! What do you think of the sound levels in comparison to a mavic air?

Sir having just bought one, I'm a drone newbie! How do I calibrate the thing indoors? Mine is stuck on the app searching for GPS, which it won't find. I tried the top left button, still no motor spin.

Highly comparable to my HS120D. Same features. Identical transmitter w/ the same annoying beeps. HS120D different design doesn't fold. It's more of the swollen X shape. The battery doesn't have the indicator lights on it either. $149.

Hi, thanks for great review, but how to use your discount code? Do not see any input fields there to enter it.

Hi have you ever know any problems saving the beginners mode.??? /getting out of beginners mode this is my First starting drone but having trouble with beginners mode

At the moment I love your videos

Is that wat the live feed is like and wat sort of distance can u get with live feed 5g and would u pick this drone or jjrc x8 cetus ?

Hi captain drone. This drone has 2.4g wifi or 5g wifi.

Hi, could you tell me which is better, this or the JJRC x5 epik? I think they are both good but which would you choose and why please? Thank you for your time.

Pardon my asking but what app are you using on your phone to access the camera of the drone?

Also during the follow me mode the image does back and forth rocking motion or it is stable?

Nice. Please review the F11 800 meters version

Just bought this drone because i thought it was under 250g but the booklet says it's weight is 266g with battery?

ive brought this one im in uk was so worried would be too heavy but is perfect let to fly it yet waiting on bash gaurds

How did you connect the drone to your phone

question captain. my z5 drone goes nd in circles when it takes off and when i try to correct it it goes all er the place.could you help me plz.

you wouldnt happen to know what size screws are used for fastening the props on are ?

Where can we find spare batteries? Or better yet the materials to build spare batteries?

I was wanting to buy this Z5 but was given a Potensic T18 for Christmas. Would you recommend exchanging it for the Z5 ? Thank you

I've said it looks good and I've complained a little bit. But I do kinda like this little drone and I going to look into getting one. 😁

Captain D, is there a SJRC website? Or is this drone manufacturer by another company?

Captain this looks like the Contixo f22, are they the same form and function?

Hello, I was just curious about where to go to buy the higher grade camera so I could upgrade. I would like to replace my existing for higher res shots. Thanks in advance!

Love that one mate 😅😉😉

@CAPTAIN DRONE Sjrc z5 or the Mjx x103w? What's more better than the price?

Does it have a geofence function?

Hey captain I'm in Jamaica 🇯🇲 I watch your show every day can you send me one of those drones please 🙏

Thank you for the great video :-). I want to order the Z5 with 2.4 GHz version radio/wifi. But im not sure if my Huawei P9 Lite Mini smartphone, with Android 7.0 Nougat system wull be abel to oprerate the Z5. I have downloadet the SJRC pro app, and lokks like it workes..i get the location mapp whre im am..but still not sure if i will work. Hope you can help me . Manny regards Jens

Hi Cptn Drone. Big Fan. Thank you for the reviews. Not my first drone. Just for fun the Z5 that was purchased thru geekbuying and it is having an issue with what I am guessing is the bearing or the housing of the rod that connects to the gear which connects to the motor. The motor spins freely and there is no visible damage on the gear but when I connect and spin both of them on the same spot ther is a click and the other props don't do that. I reached out to geekbuying and its been under 30 days of purchase but they are telling me that because of the shipping cost and the time it would take to ship it back to China that they would offer me a $40 refund. Not to happy with the offer. Any suggestions? And do you recommend the c fly dream? looking for drone at 250grams and under from now on... Any insight on dji spark 2? Thanks Cap

Hi there could you tell me if you have to calibrated every time you fly thanks

Cap! Can you trial the distance test? Return to home and low battery mode is good or not?

All good 👍👍

Which is better z5 or f11?

Is it good for the money?

Do the drones have a parachute option (automatic or manual) or shock absorbers on the drone's landing legs? And if not, would it be better if it had these features?

Is this Drone the 5G WiFi version ? Or 2.4G 👍

the video footage is pretty shaky.. may be the drone must be balanced at the props.. some drones with fixed cam have more stable video, hubsan H501S for example..

Hey Cap, how you doing? Just a quick one, when the Z5 was launched I bought one but recently when I took it out to fly, I'm not able to locate the drone on my WiFi list, could it be my phone software (android)?

So i’m going to buy this drone but i have 1 question, can it cirkel you?

I'm in doubt between these models: SJRC Z5 JJRC X5 epik BUGS 2SE EACHINE E511S What do You think guys?

Hai cap nice video... i want ask u,how about sjrc f11 camera? what different on this specs between z5 and f11?

Hey Captain, I know you probably aren't going to see this but I have a question. So I want to buy a drone under 250Grams and I want it to have a decent FPV range and a decent camera. I've been doing some research and I narrowed it down to 2 competitors. The Z5 and the C-fly dream. I was wondering if you could help me decide which one I should buy, if it isn't too much trouble. (I'm leaning towards the Dream since it has a gimbal) Thank you for your time!