U11MINI 4K, Drones with Camera for Adults 4K Video 8K Photo, Under 249g, 3-Axis Gimbal EIS, 20000ft FPV Transmission, AI Takeoff/Landing, Auto Return, GPS with Beeper, Beginner (96-Min Flight)

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I love my Ruko F11GIM Drone. I dream about flying it. I use it to make little videos to accompany music from my percussion band. I've used it to get excellent close up photos of the chimneys, wood, shingles and paint of my neighbors 3 story house so they could do repairs. And I've used it to examine the health of tall trees for tree work. But mostly I fly it to satisfy my curiosity about the lay of the land. It transformed how I see the world. It was my companion during the pandemic. To see a landscape from above reveals all the patterns in rock and watercourses and the arrangements of trees. I'm not a gamer so using a control box and joysticks was new to me. But it was easy to learn the controls. I highly recommend a thorough reading of the instruction manual. Everything you need is in there. Master the Follow Me, the Points of Interest and the Waypoint Flight. And then put in plenty of flight time until the drone becomes an extension of your body and all the movement becomes second nature like you are dancing in the sky. My challenge now is learning how to shoot video scenes that are smooth, cinematic and tell a story. I've made some mistakes crashing into trees and landing in brush and sand. The drone body was strong and I was lucky. I clogged my rotors with beach sand. Ruko gave me great customer support. It was easy to order and install new rotors and propellers. Now I use a launch pad. There are some limitations; -Some forested environments interfere with reception. But you're not supposed to lose your line of sight anyway. -Of the 3 speed settings, camera mode is slow and steady and I'm careful not to fly far downwind if the battery is low. If you lose connection or the battery gets low, the drone automatically returns and I don't want it to fight with that wind on its way home in low power mode. The drone flies up where some currents move pretty fast. But it has enough heft to stay stable. -Sometimes clouds and weather interfere with good GPS reception. -I'm ready for longer range. -You are reliant your smartphone. Always turn on your location! I like my Google Pixel 6 Pro phone but new OS downloads sometimes bring glitches. Lately, it wants to drop my wifi drone connection in favor a network with internet access and I haven't figured out what to configure in settings to ameliorate that yet. I learned; 1) Read the instructions. Follow the setup sequence. Do the compass calibration regularly. 2) Keep it clean. Use a launch and a landing pad. Keep dirt out of the motors. 3) There's no excuse for collisions. I did some out of recklessness but the drone was remarkably forgiving. 4) Sand out any nicks in the propellers. Better yet, replace them. Pristine, smooth surfaces reduce noise and maximize battery life.

First time drone purchaser. This drone has been AWESOME. My son loves it. It responds well to controls, and flies fast and high. The video is good quality. It has an auto-return feature that works great and kicks in automatically when battery is low. There's a beginner mode to limit how far and high it can go; a cine mode designed for smooth video; and sport mode for flying fastest. The functionality has been incredible. The battery lasts 'a long time' according to my son and doesn't take too long to charge. We are having an issue with the second battery, and so far customer service has been very responsive and says they'll replace it. Although we don't have another drone to compare this one against, it has been a super fun, and an eye-opening experience in terms of what these little drones can do. We love it.

This is a great mini-drone for beginners! Its small size doesn’t require an FCC drone transponder. The quick start instructions are clear and easy to use. I flew it in about 10 MPH winds with gusts to 16MPH base as measured by my local weather station. Despite the small size, the drone compensated for the wind very well and flew with a little, but very manageable drift, even for a beginner flyer. This is very easy to go from package to flight, main steps are to make sure you charge at least 1 or 2 of the drone batteries, and the controller. The remote connects to your phone through a small cable inside the phone bracket. The installed cable is USB-C, but there are other cables for micro-USB and Apple Lightning. The remote side is USB-C. Once connected to your phone, you authorize a data connection and for Apple at lease, access to your photos library to save photos directly. I didn’t use and it doesn’t require a micro SD card, but one can be put in the drone for direct storage. The stabilized camera is absolutely required for good shots and video. This does exceptionally well and easily compensated for drone movement caused by wind gusts. The 4K camera provides excellent photos. The remote flight controls are simple and easy to learn. The package includes spare prop blades, screws and a small screwdriver, three drone batteries with USB-C charging cables, and spare joystick knobs. The normal set is stored in the bottom of the remote when not used. This is an excellent package in a very nice carrying case which easily stores the drone, batteries, and all accessories. This is my 4th Ruko drone - their customer service and support is outstanding! They quickly respond to any concerns or questions, and all their drones work very well, similar to this one. You do have to download a new Ruko Drone app for this new drone series (U11). I didn’t hesitate to buy from them again when I was looking for a smaller drone.

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.