Flying toys are a big deal in my house.
Not sure what it is about them but the boys (I include Hubby in that comment) spend hours perfecting their flying techniques.
We were sent the DR1 Airhogs Micro Race Drone to review and unlike many of its competitors was charged and ready to go straight from the box, although you do have to pop 2 AAA batteries in the remote control first.
This indoor drone has flight assist technology with automatic take-off, height lock and landing, so is perfect for the beginner. The gaming style controller has joysticks and shoulder buttons. It includes the take-off button, as well as a choice of beginner or advanced modes, and a stunt button for the more experienced flier.
Being the one who put the batteries in, I had first go and promptly crashed it into the wall.
Isaac then took the controls, hovered it perfectly and then flew it around the lounge, under the dining table and back up and around the lounge again.
You get approximately 7 minutes of flight time before you need to charge your drone via USB and it takes around 40 minutes to achieve a full charge.
Also in the box are spare blades, the USB charging cable, tools and instructions for use.
The drone itself is very light and responsive, measuring a teeny 7.5Lx7.5Wx2.5Hcm which makes it great for flying into (and out of) tight spaces. There is a 6-axis gyro for improved stability and control. The drone uses a communication frequency of 2.4GHz and range is excellent at 250ft and is recommended for indoor use, although we took ours outside as there is more space.
It is marketed as a race drone, so I assumed there would be more than one in the box, however, it is the controller that has 4 channels which allows you to race up to 4 drones at once – this could get an expensive hobby but would make an idea Christmas present if you have an older family!!
I am off to perfect my flying and practice the 360° barrel roll using the stunt button whilst Isaac is at school!
The Air Hogs DR1 Micro Race Drone is available from Smyths Toys with an RRP of £42.99 and is aimed at children over the age of 8 years.
Disclaimer: We were sent the Air Hogs DR1 Micro Race Drone for the purpose of a review. All thoughts and opinions are our own
My son would LOVE this! He keeps talking about drones and we’ll have to see what Father Christmas thinks about getting one.
I’d have done exactly the same as you and crashed it as soon as I tried, I’m rubbish at things like this x
Haha! This looks like so much fun – it’s a shame it doesn’t fly for longer before needing to be charged though! I think if I flew one of these around our house, my cats would all go bananas! 😀 xx
I would be like you and crash it straight away. Shame the flying doesn’t last too long though
My kids would absolutely LOVE this! That is, if my husband let them have a go!
My nephew would absolutely love this and I suspect so would my hubby x
I played with one of these last week and sent it whizzing off haha I need a bit more practice
My brother and nephew are obsessed with flying toys too – I think it’s a boy thing! x
Oh, wow! This looks like such a cool toy. I think my 14 year old daughter would love this as she’s always asking for a drone! Haha
Louise x
What a neat toy! My boys would love it totally.
Thanks for the share! It’s awesome to hear micro race drones are a thing in your household. I’ll have to get one for my nephews!
What a great drone to try out, love the idea of drones but so many are worried about privacy with them.