Ruko F11MINI Drone with Camera 4K, Under 249g, 60 Mins Flight with 2 batteries, 5GHz Transmission, GPS Auto Return, Brushless Motor, Foldable and Lightweight, FPV Quadcopter for Beginner, Adults

This is my first drone. I bought it primarily to help inspect the roof of my house (plus to goof off with😁). After doing a bit of research, I selected the Ruko F11 Mini. The price was right for me and it had all of the features that I was looking for. After unpacking and reading the instruction manuals (everything arrived nicely packaged and not damaged), I could hardly wait for the batteries and controller to finish charging. The carrying case is perfect to store/transport the drone and all accessories. Also, from my research, the battery life on this drone is second to none among similarly sized/priced drones. Once everything was charged up, time for my maiden flight. I had no trouble going thru the start-up process. I did have to turn off/on my Wi-Fi on the phone a few times to get it to locate the drone when trying to link, but this possibility was mentioned in the manual so I was prepared for it. I started flying, just trying to get used to the controls, keeping everything slow and low. I used the whole first battery just practicing. I got right at the stated 30 minutes on the first battery. The camera views were nice and clear on my phone and the ability to adjust the camera lens in a vertical plane right from the controller is awesome. Some budget drones have this feature and some do not. On the second flight, I (mistakenly) thought I was ready to start inspecting my roof. The peak of the roof is about 32 feet off the ground. All went well for a while but unfortunately I zigged when I should have zagged at some point (new pilot error), caught the drone blades on the chimney which caused the drone to flip and then tumble down the roof and, as luck would have it, right onto the concrete driveway. This drone seemed to be pretty tough, but not that tough. With tail between legs, I sent off an email to Roku inquiring about a few parts (really just the camera frame and one of the propeller arms) to see if I could get it flying again. Ruko advised that the specific parts I broke were not sold separately, however they would provide me with a new drone for free. You cannot beat that. So my lessons learned are (1) get in way more than 30 min of practice before trying to fly in any kind of tight spaces and (2) always buy from a company with great customer service like Ruko.

Ruko F11 Mini Review!! Searching for an easy to fly mini drone that won’t break the bank, gives great still shots and clear video? I think your search is over with the new Ruko F11 Mini! Coming in at just under the weight that is required for registration, the F11 is a handheld lightweight drone that gives extremely good performance. Setup is easy as you can be guided by the simple instructions, or the video guide that starts your experience inside the Ruko Mini app. It comes with two batteries, extra props, a very nice fit to your hand controller, and of course the drone itself. All packed neatly and with a little extra room inside a nice camera style pack, with shoulder strap! This to me is the clear definition of what someone should get in their first drone purchase. That means plenty of flight time, easy to understand, and will have you up and flying inside 20 minutes! The pictures and video I have included were shot on a very windy day at a local state park. The F11 performed very well in these conditions, in fact there came a point where I wondered how I was flying such a light drone in those conditions. My only suggestion would be, that in the lightweight drone category conditions for flying are paramount, unless you like buying new drones because of bad flight day decisions, as all light drones will have issues with stable flight in such conditions. I highly recommend this drone for those getting started, beginner mode (default) keeps the drone within reasonable distance and is height limited at 30m (around 100ft). This is a great comfort level to new fliers as it won’t “get away from you”. It has return to home function which worked very well as it landed the drone within 5 ft of where I was standing. In short if your thinking about this drone, buy it! You will enjoy it I can promise you that. I plan on going out with my oldest son this weekend as he is a drone lover, along with my grandson so we can all fly together. I think I have found a new hobby! Thank you Ruko for making this, and enabling me to take part in another fun family experience!!

This drone has its own mind randomly. Sometimes it responds to the controller, sometimes it does not. We lost it one day when it made up its mind to just fly away despite it just took off and I tried to make it land. Horrible product. Even after reading the instructions, there is no clue given on when this will happen. I have it set to super conservative beginner mode with very small fly altitude and range, alas it does not help.

PROS: • Very nice carrying case, supplies • Fairly easy to get started • Decent camera, especially in this price range (4096 x 3072 =~ 12.5MP; JPG files are 3-4.5Mb each) • Battery life is good enough, comes with extra battery • Android App works pretty well; lots of options for paths, follow, circle, return to home... CONS: • Broke on second flight... • Apparently a 'headless' display would help me My first mini-drone, so I did quite a bit of research before buying this one. Mainly I was concerned about losing it or breaking it, so I wanted a return home feature, one that people said a beginner to get used to, and one that was durable. I also wanted one with a decent camera, especially for stills. The ~$100 drones clearly weren't sufficient, and I didn't want to spend $300 or more. This Ruko F11Mini fit the bill and had good reviews. I also saw a bunch of videos of people intentionally crashing the drone, and they were impressed with its surprising ruggedness. (There’s a video on the Ruko.net product webpage.) My second time using it, I went in my backyard of a 1/2 acre lot which is open in the middle and trees along the edges. There was a mild wind (~7mph), and I was flying at 35'. Between a little gust of wind and my poor navigating skills, it just clipped a little branch in a tree. (Here's where 'headless' would be helpful for beginners. I was intuitively trying to steer away, but since the drone was facing me, I steered it closer to the tree.) One set of propellers came off, but those are easily replaced with ones that came with the kit. It must have fallen oddly on the grass, because the left front arm cracked. I see that replacement arms are available for $26, but the repair process is rather involved. (Lots of screws, and I’ll need to buy a soldering pen.) I don’t know when I’ll get around to repairing it. It's a nice mini-drone, and does seem to be a good value in its price range, but I’m disappointed with the durability. BTW, I used my Amazon Visa card to purchase the drone, and I submitted a claim under their breakage policy. It was denied because they said the policy does not cover “cars, boats, aircraft…” UPDATE (6/5/2023) with repair experience: I purchased the replacement arm from Ruko here on Amazaon ($26 - https://www.amazon.com/Ruko-Original-Replacement-Including-Propellers/dp/B0BDRNGYTP/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=ruko+f11+mini+drone+original+replacement+arm&qid=1685980941&sr=8-14) There is a video on the Ruko site showing the steps for repair. Pay close attention! Here's what you need to do in step-by-step format: 1) Remove foot pads and 3 screws under the foot pads. Remove back plate. 2) Remove protective camera cover 3) There are TEN screws that need to be removed. You will see 8 of them clearly. I missed 2 of them that are under the back plate on either side of the circuit board. They are down deep and are not immediately visible. 4) Once all the screws are removed, the top plate should come off easily. 5) Unsolder wires from broken arm 6) Remove arm. Keep plastic piece from arm that wires go through and put it on the new arm. 7) Resolder wires making sure wires are in proper color order. 8) Reassemble and replace all screws, foot pads, etc. >> Good to go! When I tried to replace the arm, I had trouble getting the top cover off. I had not noticed those two buried screws. I want to commend Ruko support for helping me. They responded via email to a voice message I left. They walked me through the steps and identified the problem. Prompt and courteous. I'm flying again (and being more careful) and have changed my rating from 1 star to 4 stars, both because of Ruko support and because this is really a decent value-oriented minidrone. The quality of pictures is really good for this price range. (Attached photo is unedited shot.)

This is an amazing beginners' drone. I qualify as a beginner and find that everything is easy to learn. The WiFi interface is excellent and the viewing screen allows the pilot to fly the drone using the camera's view. I love the 90 degree elevation control for the camera's lens. The pictures are amazing. There are also several operating modes that allow more advanced operation. It's maximum altitude is 390 feet which provides beautiful views of the terrain below and sunsets. The return to home function is wonderful. It automatically returns to home if signal is lost or the battery is low. Each battery provides 20 to 30 minutes of operation. The drone comes with 2 batteries. The drone is also amazingly durable. We accidentally slammed it into the house and it toppled upside-down onto the ground. The blades were unmarked as was the drone's body. I was really impressed. It was returned to flight mode within seconds of the crash. It comes with spare blades. You may never need them. This drone is an incredible bargain at this price. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. This is a beginner's drone and not a hotrod. I do miss the missing gimbal camera mount. This removes the shakes from videos. I'll save videos for my next drone. Regardless, still shots are perfect. The instructions aren't terrific but I've seen much worse. There are a number of helpful videos on YouTube and through the drone's manufacturer. It isn't difficult to fly. Get one and enjoy. It comes with a wonderful zippered travel case for taking it along your adventures. It requires no FAA registration.

The drone is great for beginners, but does not capture great video footage because it does not have a camera stabilization feature (gimbal) to reduce shakiness and to smooth out the video. On the other hand, picture quality is great. The reason for three stars is because I only have a 7 min flight time when recording a video. To me, that defeats the purpose. Maybe I received bad batteries, but this has been the case with both. Also, the drone says low voltage even when the battery is at 68%. When low voltage is displayed I can’t film or fly at high altitudes. Because of this, the drone does little for me other than allow me to practice flying a drone. If the battery life was better and the drone allowed me to fly and record up to a 20% battery life, I would’ve given more stars. Update: After only three uses with one of the two provided batteries, it not longer works with the drone. The drone launches and immediately it says “drone low voltage” on the screen, but the battery is showing a large percentage of battery life and the image shows a drained battery. See attached image for reference. Am dropping the rating down to 2 stars. Am hopeful the manufacturer will reach out to resolve this before I contact them. Possible update to come after speaking with customer service. UPDATE: 2 Stars to 5 Stars After initially leaving a review about my experience with the Ruko F11Mini, I was very surprised—pleasantly so—when Ruko's customer service team reached out to me directly. They were professional, apologetic, and genuinely wanted to make things right. They offered me two options: either keep the F11Mini and receive a full refund, or upgrade to the F11Pro2 Drone at no additional cost. This level of proactive service was unexpected and impressive, especially since I still had the option to return the drone for a refund if I wanted. Now let’s talk about the F11Pro2 Drone—and what a difference it makes. 🕹️ Remote Control The remote included with the F11Pro2 is a clear step up from the one that comes with the Mini. It feels solid and comfortable in hand, and I really appreciate the ability to unscrew and store the joysticks neatly in the front of the remote. Unlike the F11Mini's lightweight, all-plastic remote that relies on WiFi and often drops connection when the drone is out of sight, the Pro2 offers a significantly better transmission range and reliability. You connect your phone directly to the remote, which means fewer interruptions in video feed and a much more stable flying experience. GPS connectivity is still present, but the Pro2 doesn't require constant recalibration—a huge time-saver. ✈️ Drone Performance The F11Pro2 is larger and heavier than the Mini, so yes, you'll need to register it with the FAA—but that process is quick (about five minutes) and costs only $5. It's worth it. The drone is powerful, responsive, and sturdy. I even (accidentally) flew it into a bush and it bounced back like nothing happened—very impressive durability so far. 📷 Camera Quality This is where the F11Pro2 truly shines. The built-in 3-axis gimbal stabilizes the camera, and the 6K resolution provides clear, smooth, and professional-quality footage. Compared to the F11Mini, this is a night-and-day improvement. Whether you're taking still photos or capturing video, the quality is outstanding. 🔋 Battery Life Both the F11Mini and Pro2 advertise around 30 minutes of flight time per battery. In my experience, the F11Pro2 lives up to this claim, while the Mini fell a bit short. The batteries are similar in design, though they use different charging ports. Regardless, the Pro2 gives reliable flight time, and I’m very satisfied with the overall performance. ✅ Final Thoughts I couldn’t be happier with the Ruko F11Pro2 Drone. It checks nearly every box I had—great build quality, smooth footage, strong battery life, and intuitive controls. The only feature it's missing is object avoidance, but honestly, that’s something I can live without given how solid everything else is. More importantly, Ruko's customer service went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. That kind of care and attention is rare these days and deserves to be recognized. Highly recommended for beginners and experienced users alike who are looking for a reliable, user-friendly drone that delivers high-quality video and photo results. Keep up the great work, Ruko! (And if you're ever looking for product testers—I'm in!) Note: This review was not part of any promotion or incentive.

This drone seems very "fussy" compared to others I've flown: tiny movements of the joystick result in jerky flight motion. The setup before each flight is lengthy: from the time I open the case until it is airborne is at least 5 minutes. I used it to examine issues on my roof, but once the drone flew to a section with no line-of-sight, it just stopped and wouldn't respond until I walked around to the other side of the house. This has happened several times, so it doesn't seem to be a one-time glitch. That said, the camera is very good, and when I was able to get in in position, I was able to see what I needed. I haven't tried it in an open field; it might be much better in that situation.

I’ve only had this for a couple weeks so I’m still learning capabilities, limitations and teaching myself to use the FPV to fly but this thing is well worth the money and even more worth the enjoyment. Awesome entry level drone. As stated I’ve only had it for a couple weeks but already wanting to upgrade. It has proven to be incredibly agile and the controls are more responsive than I thought they’d be. Folded up it could fit in a cargo pocket and you’d probably forget it was there it is so light. I’m a crawl, walk, run type person so I took a day or two until I took my initial flight. It’s very simple to setup and connect to get to your drone flying.