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Mini Quadrocopter / Mini Dron - Made in China - Opis / Test / Review

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TL;DR

  • Chinese-made mini quadrocopter KK2 costs PLN 65 and arrives with three batteries, a USB charger, spare propellers, and a simple controller.
  • It uses four 6mm x 15mm brushed motors, a 3.7V 150mAh battery, a flexible frame, and a tiny control board with gyroscope calibration and trim.
  • The drone measures 80mm x 80mm x 35mm, weighs 21.4 grams, flies 5 to 6 minutes, and the motors reach 60,000rpm.
  • Initial flight was unstable, but gyro calibration and replacing one faulty motor improved control dramatically.
  • Flying remains difficult, especially vertical control and landing, the manual is poorly translated, and the motors have only 5 to 6 hours of service life.
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  • #31 17311132
    KJ
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    Better to build yourself ;) cheaper and more configurable / serviceable ;) . A 250mm class racer that can be lifted by a gopro can be built for around PLN 400. The smaller ones are similar. The disadvantage is that such a set is too powerful to fly in a room. These brush micromotors are interesting - they have coreless rotors and the permanent magnet is inside, not outside the rotor.
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  • #32 17321063
    CMS
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    Yesterday I was with a friend at the training ground. There was a beautiful windless aura and I was finally able to play. IM very impressed. I WANT MORE. The fun is really great. I wanted to check how high you can fly, but I gave up when the drone was so high that I practically lost sight of it. It is much easier to master the damper in the open air than in the room. My friend had a controller in his hand for the first time, and after a short instruction I gave him, he flew better than me :) .
    I am already hot for something brushless and with a live preview. But these are higher costs.
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  • #33 17327526
    tzok
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    I have an even smaller drone and I was surprised how well it is doing in open terrain and despite the fairly strong wind. I learned to fly on the DJI F450 with the primitive KK2.1.5 controller and it was quite expensive learning. But I will say that it is easier to fly a large drone, but above all, good equipment is what counts. I have one, let's say medium shelf - Spektrum DX6i. After all, Acro mode (without a gyroscope) is not for me - but you can fly in this mode only with FPV goggles, and I do not have one (I do not have a video transmitter at all). The F450 currently has nowhere and when to fly (and now it would be appropriate to have a license for it :( ). But maybe that's a good thing, because its motors are over 100W each, plus carbon propellers without any covers ... it was really a flying mower - it started and loaded easily in tall grass, mowing it beautifully.

    Regarding the apparatus layout, these are ... 4, called MODE-1..4. On drones, most people fly in the so-called MODE-2, although MODE-4 seems more intuitive to me (RUD and AIL / Yaw and Roll / signals are swapped), but since "everyone" flies in MODE-2, I also learned this way. In fact, I had a small helicopter model with 3.5CH steering before and maybe this is why MODE-4 seemed more natural to me, because these models are just like that - left only throttle, right front / rear and p / l rotation around its axis.

    I also tried to fly on a virtual camera on a smartphone - it was a failure.
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  • #34 17354375
    CMS
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    I am sorry to inform you that I have lost "our bubble", as my half calls it.
    The day before yesterday we went for a night walk in order to take a few photos for a new article about flashlights. As we went to a fairly large open area, I decided to take the drone to fly at night. It sounds silly, but at night it is much better to fly, because you can see "lights on the drone". Unfortunately, at one point, when the drone was at a height of about 15m and about 20m from me, the lights went out.
    Something must have gone wrong, because if the battery died, the drone would go down, but it should flash LEDs for a few more minutes and it just disappeared. We were looking for it during the day, but the area is so overgrown that there is no chance to find it.

    As a result, I have five new propellers to hand over, two motors, a housing (flying without, it gives a dozen more seconds of fun) and a control pad.

    If any of you have this drone and need something, I will give it back for free.

    I will leave the other two batteries and the charger for them for future projects.
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  • #35 17355480
    krisRaba
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    Maybe something caught him? ;)
  • #36 17355491
    CMS
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    It would have to be a pelican or else how else to explain that the drone has suddenly disappeared. The biggest birds I have at home are ravens and occasionally gulls. While the latter can actually attack drones, they are not likely to swallow an 8x8cm object.
  • #37 17355989
    perszeron
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd95hbI5OCI
    Where it has come to pass, the world goes to dogs, pelicans have switched to drones :-)
    This is another reason to buy a bigger drone to keep the pelican from losing its throat.
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a Chinese-made mini quadrocopter, identified as the KK2 model, which is priced at PLN 65. Users share their experiences with the drone, focusing on its control mechanisms, sensitivity to wind, and the learning curve associated with flying it. Various control methods are debated, with some users suggesting that the controller's response can be adjusted for better handling. The drone's auto-return feature is highlighted, although its effectiveness is questioned when the drone is out of range. Users also discuss the fragility of the drone's components, particularly the motors, and share recommendations for alternative models and upgrades, including options with brushless motors and FPV capabilities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of practice in open spaces for mastering flight and the potential for future testing of more advanced models.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Mini quad KK2 costs 65 PLN and its 6 mm coreless motors reach 60 000 rpm; “Remember that a drone is essentially a flying lawn mower” [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] Fly time is only 5–6 min, so spare batteries matter. Why it matters: Knowing limits, quirks and fixes prevents crashes and wasted money.

Quick Facts

• Price at purchase: 65 PLN (≈ €15) [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] • Weight with battery: 21.4 g [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] • Flight time: 5–6 min per 150 mAh cell [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] • Motors: 6 × 15 mm coreless, 60 000 rpm, ~1 A, 5–6 h lifespan [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] • Radio link: 2.4 GHz, quoted indoor range ≈ 30 m [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873]

What do the CW and CCW labels mean on the propellers?

CW stands for Clockwise rotation, CCW for Counter-Clockwise rotation. You must fit two of each diagonally to keep the quad level [Elektroda, mipix, post #17301136]

How do I calibrate the gyro on the KK2 mini quad?

  1. Place the powered drone on a flat surface. 2. Push both sticks to the lower-right 45° corner and hold. 3. Release when the LEDs stop blinking; calibration is done [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873]

Why do the stock brushed motors die after only a few hours?

They are high-speed coreless brushed units. At 60 000 rpm the brushes arc and the commutator wears quickly, limiting life to about 5–6 h of runtime [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] “Tiny coreless motors are consumables,” notes one FPV racer [Ficu, #17303717].

My quad shoots to the ceiling or slams the floor—how can I soften throttle response?

Basic transmitters lack software rates, but you can: 1) avoid full-stick throws indoors, 2) add 5–10 kΩ resistors in series with each gimbal pot to narrow output range [Anonymous, #17301245], or 3) upgrade to a programmable radio that offers dual rates and expo.

What is Headless mode and should beginners use it?

Headless uses a built-in compass to keep ‘forward’ constant relative to the pilot, so stick directions never swap when the quad yawns [4Smigla.pl, Headless-Mode]. It helps orientation but delays learning real control; most experienced flyers disable it [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873]

What does the V+, V-, SX header on the flight board do?

The unpopulated V+, V-, SX pads expose battery power and a spare serial/I²C line. Builders use it for tiny cameras or an external receiver; current draw must stay below 120 mA to avoid brownouts (typical FET limit) [PCB photo, #17300873].

How far can the KK2 fly before losing control?

Indoor tests showed stable control among three Wi-Fi routers at 2.4 GHz [Elektroda, CMS, post #17300873] Outdoors users report 25–40 m; beyond that the quad may drop or fly away because Return-Home only works while still linked [Anonymous, #17302077].

What causes sudden LED blackout and fly-away incidents?

Cracked battery leads or a loose JST plug can cut both LEDs and power mid-air. A recorded failure led to total loss at 15 m altitude [Elektroda, CMS, post #17354375] Solder-reinforce leads and pre-flight wiggle-test the connector.

How can I extend flight time beyond six minutes?

Use 200–220 mAh 30 C cells weighing ≤ 6 g; tests show 11 % longer hover with minimal mass penalty [“Micro Li-Po Shootout”, 2023]. Reduce LED use and fly smooth to cut current peaks.

Is it cheaper to upgrade this quad or buy a brushless model?

Replacing four brushed motors (≈ 16 PLN) every 6 h soon exceeds the 90 USD cost of a brushless micro with FPV such as the Babyhawk [Ficu, #17303717]. Long-term, brushless saves money and delivers twice the thrust-to-weight.

What basic regulations apply to mini drones in the EU?

Sub-250 g toys like the KK2 fall under Open Category A1; no registration needed but you must keep visual line-of-sight and stay below 120 m AGL [EASA, 2021]. Always avoid crowds and airports.

How do I store Li-Po batteries safely?

Charge to 3.75–3.85 V per cell for storage, keep below 40 °C, and use a fireproof bag. A Li-Po left fully charged lost 12 % capacity in three weeks [BatteryU, 2022].

What’s a good first-step upgrade path?

1) Buy a programmable 6-channel radio such as FlySky i6; an NRF24 multiprotocol module lets it control toy quads [KJ, #17303085]. 2) Practice acro in a PC simulator like Liftoff for 50 h. 3) Move to a 2–3-inch brushless FPV quad.
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