As always, nice job on the review! A minor note: your link currently goes to the T18 without the case and only 1 battery ($140 w/coupon). The one with a case and extra battery, also on Amazon, hits in at $190. I'm not sure about the value at those prices, but that's kind of up to individuals. But thank you for your video. I always find them well-done, interesting & helpful.
Howdy, Kelly! Looks like a good small beginner drone for kid or adults. Getting two batteries is a bonus! The bug question is, are additional batteries available easily? Looks like a fun beginner drone for my grandsons, and maybe even me too, LOL! Thanks again for another fun and balanced review, take care! AND, a big shout out to Philip also!
Bought my T18 about 3 years ago now. It did not come with an extra battery or a hard case. I think I paid $129 at the time. It is fun to fly and good to learn on. The photos are pretty good but the lack of gimbal makes you not waste time with video.
I have this exact drone. In order to change the speed from 1,2 or 3, you push straight down on the left joystick like you're trying to push it into the controller body buy you don't have ro push hard before it clicks a d the speed icon will change.
Sub 7-minute flight time, no adequate warning for low battery, and nearly the price of a much better gps drone is a thumbs-down product, not a “I like this little guy!” recommendation. The RCSaylors comment about drone reviewers who hesitate to be candid about bad products. Seems like this is one of those videos. BTW, you might want to ditch the multiple camera angles but mostly side-view format. This video reminded me of those health insurance TV ads put together by some chick who is six months out of getting her degree in marketing who thinks that the sideview makes someone seem more “relatable.” All you need to do is walk towards the camera like you’re in a car dealership commercial and speak in a soft, so-sincere-you’re-convinced-the-audience-members’-families-will-die-if-they-don’t-buy-your-product voice and you’ll be ... well... unwatchable.
Drones at this price usually have crappy cameras. In fact even more expensive drones also have terrible image quality until you get into the DJI's with 12 MP cameras.
@@mikeskor6230 Gee, thanks for that helpful Marie Antoinette reply. Were you wearing your Captain Obvious hat or your DJI Fanboi hat when you wrote that? Except, the Breeze isn't bad and the Parrot Bebops are better and very respectable as far as image quality. Do DJI drones probably have the best cameras? Yes, but you pay through the nose for that quality.
For only around $100 more I would rather get the Hubsan Zino. With it you get a 4k camera and a three axis gimbal. The T18 does have a nice case, I will give it that.
Well that’s neat the controller looks just like a PlayStation 4 controller I’d definitely be SUPER good at flying that since I play on PlayStation lol this was a great review of this Little guy always enjoy watching your reviews.
I always watch your videos. There was something wrong with the white balance on the second camera, it was distracting, otherwise it was a great review. Wish I was going to spin up but I live in Canada and it’s very expensive to fly to Texas.
I just got this drone Potensic T18 for Christmas form my wife nad noticed that your drone came with a nice metallic box... mine came in a cardboard box...where did you get your drone case??
Thanks for your reply... My version only came with one battery, your case there shows space for up to three batteries... I am thinking maybe I should investigate more
The toy drone market is flooded with this type now and they don’t appear to be improving much. What’s your thoughts on the latest DJI rumours about them entering the fpv market?
Looks like a decent low budget drone! It is to bad that they didn’t add some sort of gimbal. It kind of reminds me of the Parrot AR Drone. What is the range on this? Nice video, Thank you!
Can’t see the point Kelly when there’s better cheaper brushless drones now it’s a £50 drone with tech off two years ago sorry mate it’s a definite no from me
@@wolfymaceastern6072 Ooh I like that F11. I've heard a lot about brushless motors. Don't know what the difference is. I'm a complete noob. I may get that F11. Thanks man.
Stan Cook dji should come out with a flying saucer shape drone. The landing gear would be mechanical in and out of the body of the drone the camera gimbal would also be inside the middle of the drone, basically cutting it in half so it could go around the craft 360 degrees and another camera inside the craft that could look up and down. Good old ufo 🛸 look. Unfortunately there is not to many new designs that could be achieved anymore other than the traditional looking drone and a drone that looks like a bug. Until new technology comes along and we don’t need propellers any more, we are stuck with 4 propellers or one propeller.
@@akaredcrossbow What a great idea. You should write it up, make the design and send it off. Maybe they will hire you. Until then we will just have to wait for the next big thing.
or suggest akaredcrossbow to contact a Chinese manufacturer and have them make them, of course you need to give up the patent so the manufacturer can mass produce copycats.
Great review, real intresting to watch these cheaper alternatives. I mean some competative action against DJI would be good for us consumers. With that said...LOVE my M2P! Thanks for doing these reviews and for sharing your thoughts, always intresting stuff! Thumbs up from Sweden
of course a review will be favorable when the products are given free. bad reviews, when honest, will mean no more free products from that company and others due to the bad review
As always, nice job on the review! A minor note: your link currently goes to the T18 without the case and only 1 battery ($140 w/coupon). The one with a case and extra battery, also on Amazon, hits in at $190. I'm not sure about the value at those prices, but that's kind of up to individuals. But thank you for your video. I always find them well-done, interesting & helpful.
The remote, camera and flight characteristics appear to be identical to the SJ R/C S20W. It's amazing how similar many of the toy drones are.
Howdy, Kelly! Looks like a good small beginner drone for kid or adults. Getting two batteries is a bonus! The bug question is, are additional batteries available easily? Looks like a fun beginner drone for my grandsons, and maybe even me too, LOL! Thanks again for another fun and balanced review, take care! AND, a big shout out to Philip also!
Bought my T18 about 3 years ago now. It did not come with an extra battery or a hard case. I think I paid $129 at the time. It is fun to fly and good to learn on. The photos are pretty good but the lack of gimbal makes you not waste time with video.
I have this exact drone. In order to change the speed from 1,2 or 3, you push straight down on the left joystick like you're trying to push it into the controller body buy you don't have ro push hard before it clicks a d the speed icon will change.
I know this drone has a camera that takes pictures and records video but does that video have Audio also???🤔Thanks
Sub 7-minute flight time, no adequate warning for low battery, and nearly the price of a much better gps drone is a thumbs-down product, not a “I like this little guy!” recommendation.
The RCSaylors comment about drone reviewers who hesitate to be candid about bad products. Seems like this is one of those videos.
BTW, you might want to ditch the multiple camera angles but mostly side-view format. This video reminded me of those health insurance TV ads put together by some chick who is six months out of getting her degree in marketing who thinks that the sideview makes someone seem more “relatable.” All you need to do is walk towards the camera like you’re in a car dealership commercial and speak in a soft, so-sincere-you’re-convinced-the-audience-members’-families-will-die-if-they-don’t-buy-your-product voice and you’ll be ... well... unwatchable.
Drones at this price usually have crappy cameras. In fact even more expensive drones also have terrible image quality until you get into the DJI's with 12 MP cameras.
@@mikeskor6230 Gee, thanks for that helpful Marie Antoinette reply. Were you wearing your Captain Obvious hat or your DJI Fanboi hat when you wrote that?
Except, the Breeze isn't bad and the Parrot Bebops are better and very respectable as far as image quality. Do DJI drones probably have the best cameras? Yes, but you pay through the nose for that quality.
For only around $100 more I would rather get the Hubsan Zino. With it you get a 4k camera and a three axis gimbal. The T18 does have a nice case, I will give it that.
You have to do anything special to get the camera part to work?
Nice drone, I would consider others because of the price, but still good for a begginer... :) Great review!
I think an digital image stabilization would make it much better
I think the MJX BUGS 5W is a better pick, but its cool that potensic also came out with a drone at the price point.
Thanks for commenting Nathan!
Thank you for the video. Just got mine today.
Great video Kelly! I like how you dive into the features and landing with low battery. LOL!
Well that’s neat the controller looks just like a PlayStation 4 controller I’d definitely be SUPER good at flying that since I play on PlayStation lol this was a great review of this Little guy always enjoy watching your reviews.
Exactly it's like a ps4 controller but a little heavier feeling
I always watch your videos. There was something wrong with the white balance on the second camera, it was distracting, otherwise it was a great review. Wish I was going to spin up but I live in Canada and it’s very expensive to fly to Texas.
. Great Review!!!
. 👍😀👍
Looks like a really nice drone!!! Hope you have a great weekend!
I missed your channel...awesome toy drone...i love toy drones....
Thanks! I'm back!
I just got this drone Potensic T18 for Christmas form my wife nad noticed that your drone came with a nice metallic box... mine came in a cardboard box...where did you get your drone case??
John Fletcher exactly
I just got mine
Sorry, I don't know. I thought they all came with the metallic case. It's a good drone thought, so you should enjoy flying it!
@@anthonyperson4239 So Anthony are you saying you received your drone for xmas and it came with the metallic case??
Thanks for your reply... My version only came with one battery, your case there shows space for up to three batteries... I am thinking maybe I should investigate more
how long it can work
The toy drone market is flooded with this type now and they don’t appear to be improving much. What’s your thoughts on the latest DJI rumours about them entering the fpv market?
For that price neighborhood, you can get a superior Hubsan H201s.
Looks like a decent low budget drone! It is to bad that they didn’t add some sort of gimbal. It kind of reminds me of the Parrot AR Drone. What is the range on this?
Nice video, Thank you!
Not first, but I’m still here. 🙂
How long is the battery life for the controller?
Can’t see the point Kelly when there’s better cheaper brushless drones now it’s a £50 drone with tech off two years ago sorry mate it’s a definite no from me
You got any suggestions on a GPS drone for similar price?
Andrew Geahan the xs812 or go brushless with the f11
@@wolfymaceastern6072 Ooh I like that F11. I've heard a lot about brushless motors. Don't know what the difference is. I'm a complete noob.
I may get that F11. Thanks man.
Hey, could you check out the AEE mach 1?
It seems to be around the size of the spark, but it has a 4k camera.
Good starter done.
Nice job
Nice tutorial,, thanks!
Cute little drone but once again we see a company that clones the look of the DJI Phantoms. Time for DJI to change that design.
Stan Cook dji should come out with a flying saucer shape drone. The landing gear would be mechanical in and out of the body of the drone the camera gimbal would also be inside the middle of the drone, basically cutting it in half so it could go around the craft 360 degrees and another camera inside the craft that could look up and down. Good old ufo 🛸 look.
Unfortunately there is not to many new designs that could be achieved anymore other than the traditional looking drone and a drone that looks like a bug. Until new technology comes along and we don’t need propellers any more, we are stuck with 4 propellers or one propeller.
@@akaredcrossbow What a great idea. You should write it up, make the design and send it off. Maybe they will hire you. Until then we will just have to wait for the next big thing.
or suggest akaredcrossbow to contact a Chinese manufacturer and have them make them, of course you need to give up the patent so the manufacturer can mass produce copycats.
Great review, real intresting to watch these cheaper alternatives. I mean some competative action against DJI would be good for us consumers. With that said...LOVE my M2P! Thanks for doing these reviews and for sharing your thoughts, always intresting stuff! Thumbs up from Sweden
Great review as always 👍
I have same drone you got
Hi
I loved the review and the landing very big like.
Got this drone, need a tutorial on battery removal!
I wasn’t really impressed. Thanks for the demo.
You crashed my drone! LOL
of course a review will be favorable when the products are given free. bad reviews, when honest, will mean no more free products from that company and others due to the bad review
u didnt sound to excited about this one
No gumball and no stabilization = trash
u look like netanyahu
Really cool but camera is pants
I judge a drone by its flight time and 5-10 minutes isnt worth it to me.
Very cheap, like a syma x5c
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