WL Toys Triphibian 3-in-1 2.4G 4CH RC Drone - Green/Black - Q353

OVERVIEW

The WLtoys Q353 is a one-of-kind drone that can fly through the air, float and drive on the water and roll along flat ground. The wheels for driving on the land are tiny and only suitable for ultra flat terrain like pavement, but being able to drive it around on the water is very interesting. The unit must be waterproof to be able to reliably do this and one way to waterproof a drone is to seal the electronics, including the battery. It appears that the battery is non-removable which is a sacrifice they made forcing users to recharge after every flight. There is a hatch on the back that opens up to reveal the charging port. The flight time is only listed as 6-7 minutes so we are not sure how useful this will actually be.

The drone body is designed to look like a boat hull with a sleek shape that will cut through the water. To provide forward propulsion on the land and water, you press a button on the included transmitter and the rear motors will tilt forward allowing you to use the throttle to control forward speed. You can take off in this mode while moving forward or you can take off vertically like a traditional drone. If you happen to flip the drone over in the water, giving it some throttle will flip it right side up so you don't have to go swimming.

The WLtoys Q353 features a 6 axis gryo for stabilization and has claims of orientation control and 1 button return to home. There is no GPS on this drone so it uses the control signal for these features, but you should note that this type of system is not as reliable as one with GPS on board. The control transmitter is 2.4Ghz and offers multiple control rates, buttons to operate the LED lights on the drone as well as return to home and headless modes. This is certainly an interesting drone with one of a kind features, but we think the short run time, lack of swappable batteries, and no GPS are some big misses that may cause buyers to think twice. What do you guys think, is this a drone you would enjoy?

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Unique design to support air/ground/water mode
• 100% waterproof, even upside down in the water, it can easily roll-up.
  LED flashlight enables you to fly in the dark at night and easy to identify the head and tail
• 2.4Ghz technology adopted for anti-interference
• Headless mode makes your flight exciting and fun
• With a one-key return function, the drone can find its way back home easily
• Newest 6-Axis Gyro control system ensures stable flight and easy operation

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand name: WLtoys
• Model: Q353
• Color: Black/Green
• Controller: 2.4GHz Mode 2
• Channels: 4 Channels
• Gyroscope: 6-Axis
• Motor type: Brushed
• Function: Forward/backward, up/down, left/right, sideward flight, hovering, headless mode, one-key return, air/ground/water mode switchable
• Control distance: About 150m
• Battery for quadcopter: 7.4V 1200mAh li-po battery (built-in)
• Charging time: About 120 minutes
• Working time: About 6-7 minutes
• Battery for remote controller: 6 x AA battery (not included)
• Item dimension: 36.5 x 36.5 x 12cm
• Item weight: 323g
• Box size: 53 x 13.7 x 33cm

WHATS IN THE BOX?

1 x Q353 Quadcopter (Battery built-in)
1 x 2.4GHz Transmitter (Mode 2)
1 x Charger Set
4 x Spare Propeller
1 x English Manual