Hubsan X4 H107C vs Skydio 2+

Hubsan X4 was the quad I started from years ago, and it was perfect for a kid - simple control, inexpensive, and lots of fun.

Now, I mean, no disrespect to Parrot, but the controller feels weak. it's toy like and the plastic feels kind of cheap. It would be nice to see Skydio...

I understand that some people got sent the regular SD cam model, so make sure when you receive yours that it says HD Camera on the package (shouldn't be a problem). I believe that the regular SD camera model is about $60 at the time of me writing this, and the HD model is abouy $80, both with Prime shipping. So, the difference is about $20, and you have to decide for yourself whether or not you think the better camera is worth $20. For me, it was

On the plus side, Skydio has cut the cost of entry for the 2+. The Skydio 2 went on pre-sale for $999, but a price increase made it a $1,349 drone after it entered the market. The 2+ drops the cost of entry down to $1,099 for a Starter Kit, much closer to the drone's original asking price. The Starter kit is pretty basic—you get the drone, one battery, charging cables, and a slim zippered case

The footage captured by the 2MP camera, while you can tell it's been captured by a bargain bin device, is certainly passable again considering the price point and while you won't be dropping these shots into any professional video productions they're a fun little add-on, especially as a crash cam. It also seems like maybe they've got the HD/SD shipping mixups worked out now. I was worried about this when buying, but I did get what I ordered. The 2MP model has the "HD" camera graphic clearly printed on the box, so you can be reasonably sure without opening the package if you got the right model

The camera isn't as good as I would like for photography purposes - but it still seems like an upgrade to the mini 2. Also has very good object tracking and following features.