L109 Drone Review – Best Foldable Design

The L109 drone has a good design and is foldable. This drone might resemble DJI Mavic series drones in appearance. The foldable drones are usually lightweight and so is this one. It is very compact and can be carried around without any problem. It is great for travelling and recording videos of the journey. This article will review providing detailed information about its specifications and features.

Our Verdict in a Glance

The L109 drone is a nice budget-friendly drone. It comes with an HD camera and other great features. This drone is suitable for almost everyone who wants to use it. Flying on this drone is very easy. This drone comes with a 1080p camera having a wide-angle lens. It also provides FPV capability. The drone has an overall good camera, however, the manufacturers might seem to have exaggerated about its camera. The drone provides 20-23 minutes of flight time and is also quite inexpensive.

The most important features of the drone include-

• 1080p Camera
• 1 Axis Gimbal
• Intelligent Flight Modes
• Dual GPS
• Automatic Return Home
• 23 Minute Flight Time

Design

The L109 drone is not a very big drone having the dimensions of 24.5*23.5*7.5 cm when fully expanded. The weight of the drone is about 320g which is very lightweight. A good grey coloured carry case is also provided with the drone. It is very helpful in storing the drone without occupying much space and carrying it around when travelling. The drone is equipped with powerful brushless motors.

The brushless motors are better than brushed motors in terms of efficiency, durability and longevity. Moreover, the brushless motors do not require any kind of maintenance. It also helps the drone to provide more speed. The maximum speed of the drone is 40 kilometres per hour. For a non-racing drone like this one, this is a very fast speed. The dual GPS module provided in the drone helps in providing accurate flight positioning on the app.

You can also use the smart flight modes using this feature. The optical flow sensor present on the belly of the drone helps in flying the drone in places having a low GPS signal.

Battery

The L109 drone requires an 11.1v 1600 mAh lipo battery to power it. These batteries are the latest modular batteries. They are used for providing longer flight times. The flight time provided for this drone is around 20 to 23 minutes. The flight time is quite good in comparison with its low cost. However, it is recommended to buy extra batteries if you want to increase the flight time. The full charging of the drone takes a few hours.

Therefore if you don’t want to wait that long to fly the drone again you must get the extra batteries that are available in the option while buying the package.

Controller

The remote controller of the L109 drone is one of its best features. The controller has an aesthetic design and look and is very lightweight. The colour scheme of the controller is similar to that of the drone. There is an OLED screen in the middle of the controller. This screen displays telemetry information related to the drone. The controller also has a smartphone holder that can be pulled out from its bottom.

The buttons on the controller can easily. The controller has a pair of fake antennas. The controller requires  3 AA batteries. These batteries are not included in the package. You have to download the official app of the drone to use the FPV feature and smart flight modes.

The app’s name is LYZ RC GPS. It is available in both Google Play as well as the Apple App Store. The app has an attractive look and friendly user interface. Almost all the functions can be easily operated using this app. Moreover, a handbook is also given to provide assistance in using the app.

Camera

One of the best features of this drone is the camera. However, the manufacturer’s claims for the came of this drone might seem a bit exaggerated. The images of the camera are advertised of 4k resolution but it is not so. The drone has a 1080p camera which is quite good at this price range. Also, the company claims to have an anti-shake and an electronic stabilisation feature in the drone. The camera of the drone is fixed using a one-axis gimbal.

Therefore, the anti-shake feature works. However, there is no stabilization icon found on the app which is kind of misleading for the users. This is a low-cost HD camera drone and it works well for its price. The camera is not suitable for professional photography. The camera of the drone provides a wide-angle view of 120 degrees. This angle can also be adjusted using a remote for up to 90 degrees to get a good viewing angle.

The digital zoom feature can zoom up to 50 times. This is a great feature however the more the images are zoomed, the grainier it becomes. The live streams quality of the drone is 720p which is nice. You can also experience a lot of jello effects. But this is common in such low-cost drones. The drone does not have an SD card to record the videos and save the images. You will have to directly save the files in your smartphone therefore you must make sure to have enough memory for this.

The recorded video resolution is 1080p. The quality is good and it offers less distortion. Overall the camera is suitable for its price however the disappointing thing is the exaggeration of it in the advertisements.

Features

The L109 drone is embedded with the latest and advanced features and technology. This is quite impressive for a low-cost drone like this. The main features of the drone include-

• Dual GPS Modules – The dual GPS modules helps in providing accurate positioning of the drone as well as better flight stability.
• Optical Flow Sensor – This feature is useful in areas having low or no GPS signal to maintain a steady altitude of the drone. You can also use it to fly indoors.
• Follow Me Mode – This is one of the smart flight modes of the drone. This mode is used to make the drone follow you from close proximity as it locks onto the smartphone you hold.
• Orbit Mode – With the use of this mode you can instruct the drone to automatically circle around you.
• WayPoint – This feature is used to make the drone fly along with the route drone on the app by you and automatically return. This is a great feature but sometimes might fail.
• Gesture Mode – With help of this mode you can take videos and images with hand gestures and movements.
• Automatic Return Home – This feature can be e activated using the app for the remote controller. With the help of this feature, the drone can return home automatically.

These are some amazing features of the drone. However, sometimes you might experience lags or other issues while using the app.

Flight Performance

The L109 drone has a good flight performance. The drone can hover accurately in its position. It also keeps a fixed altitude during flight. Controlling the drone is quite easy. The top speed of the drone is very fast. Therefore it is recommended for beginners to fly it at its default speed mode to avoid the chance of crashing or damaging it. The inconsistency of the app provides better live streaming. Overall, the drone performs well during the flight.

Conclusion

An L109 drone is a nice gadget that operates well and is great to have fun with. This drone is suitable for everyone. It has some great features and smart flight modes. The drone is quite handy and compact. The overall performance of the camera and flight performance is good for its price. This is a low budget drone.