Drocon Traveler U818A Plus FPV Drone with Built-In HD Camera Review
The Drocon Traveler U818A Plus drone is packed with features that make this an ideal drone for experts and beginners! Out of the box, it requires very little assembly. Just attach the landing gear and camera and it’s ready to go.
The on-board camera can shoot 720P HD video and is also used for FPV flight. FPV viewing is achieved through a WiFi connection with a smartphone. In the package, there is also a 4GB micro SD card included so you can start recording with the Drocon drone right away!
The battery lets you fly for up to 15 minutes which is about 2 to 3 times longer than you get with other drones of this size. The remote is simple with one button take-off plus headless mode button so you don’t have to worry about directional orientation when flying.
At the top of the remote, there’s a slide out phone mount bracket. This mount holds phones securely and allows you to see the view from the drone’s camera on your screen.
Connecting the Drocon Traveler to your smartphone is easy with its built-in WiFi network. With the drone powered on, find the drone’s hub in your Wifi settings. Once connected, you’ll be able to use FPV or First Person View on your smartphone. Please see my video review to see all the cool features of this drone!
Another cool thing you can do is view the recorded video from the drone’s SD card right on your phone without a computer! This is really hand when you’re out in the field.
Your phone can also double as a remote control and for an immersive flying experience, you can activate VR mode and use VR goggles during your flight and fly from the perspective from the front of the drone. Just use your favorite VR goggles with your phone!
The camera has a 120 degree lens and shoots in 720P HD video. The quality is pretty good but not like that of a GoPro. However, you can get video from amazing angles during flight using your phone to start and stop the recording.
The Drocon Traveler is an affordable and easy to fly drone. However, don’t fly in enclosed areas like I did. I crashed the drone about 40 feet up in a tree but luckily I was able to fish it out with a really long pole! Now I’m able to fly it again on another day! Whew!
