Black Falcon Drone: battery and app quirks?

The 4K claim does feel a bit oversold. Handy for quick social clips, but battery and app quirks make longer outings annoying.

Mine showed up quicker than expected and was packed in a neat foam tray with spare props included. The tiny manual didn’t explain the phone pairing well so I had to fumble through the app menus. Packaging felt decent for the price, instructions could be clearer.

I’ve had the app drop out on me a few times too, mostly when I’m flying a bit further out than I probably should. The wind thing with the battery is real, but honestly, for what it costs and how easy it is to toss in a bag, I still think it’s fine for weekend trips.

I’ve noticed the battery thing too actually, seems like it drains way quicker if there’s even a light breeze. The app has been hit or miss for me as well but restarting it usually sorts it out, though it’s annoying mid-flight. Not sure if there’s a setting to help with the battery or if it’s just the way it is with these smaller drones.

Oh the battery thing in wind is just kinda how it goes with these smaller foldable drones, they don’t have the weight to hold steady against gusts so the motors work harder and drain it faster. I just try to fly on calmer days or keep it close if it’s breezy. App connection has been fine for me most of the time but I make sure my phone is on airplane mode or close all other apps before I start.

Pretty common stuff with these foldable drones honestly. The battery drain in wind is just physics, light drones have to work harder. App connection drops have happened to me a few times too but usually reconnects quick enough. Still a decent little flier for what it costs.

The wind thing is just kind of the price of having a drone that actually fits in a jacket pocket, I guess.

The app thing sounds like a phone issue, mine was fine until I updated iOS and it got flaky. Try reinstalling the app before you bother with anything else.