Lightweight, feature-packed, and easy to fly — a solid choice for new pilots and casual aerial photographers.
buy from amazonThe Roku U11 MINI drone is a travel friendly easy to use mini drone weighing in at 235 g which keeps it just below the FAA registration threshold in the U.S. making it ideal for spontaneous flights and convenient portability. Created with the mindset of all users, beginners and pros, young and old, you’ll find this drone is as easy as it comes straight out of the box when it comes to overall operations and ease of use.
Packaging and first appearances.
The Ruko U11 mini 4K drone comes as a full kit with a compact case and not just a flimsy case but it has a nice fabric exterior and molded soft inserts, the carrying handle is carefully placed into a rugged black moulded plastic that really keeps the handle secure as it conceals two cables with a handle that lies flat for even better on the go storage. You will find multiple USB-C cables with one or three intelligent batteries (depending on the bundle), spare propellers, and a sturdy controller with removable thumb sticks that are stored into the bottom creating a low price and smaller footprint for traveling on the go. With a cheat sheet piece of clear plastic that has the layout of the controller to help guide you on the basics, making it great for beginners right out of the box.
Specs
General.
Weight: 249 g (approx 235 g) — no FAA registration required. Folded dimensions: 5.55″ × 3.42″ × 2.28″ (141 × 87 × 58 mm) Unfolded dimensions: 12.6″ × 7.56″ × 2.28″ (323 × 271 × 58 mm) Operating temperature: 0–40 °C (32–104 °F)Flight Performance.
Max horizontal speed: 45 ft/s (14 m/s) Max ascent/descent speed: 14 ft/s (4.3 m/s) up / 6 ft/s (1.8 m/s) down Max takeoff altitude: 9,842 ft (3,000 m) Max tilt angle: 30° Wind resistance: Level 5 (24 mph) Hover accuracy: Vertical ±1.64 ft, Horizontal ±0.98–1.64 ft Due to FAA regulations the drone is limited to a flight height and distance of around 400ft or 120 meters.Battery & Flight Time.
Batteries: 2200 mAh Li-ion, about 32 min per battery up to around 96 min total if you have 3 batteries. Charging: PD 3.0 fast charge via USB‑C, simultaneous charging cables included.Transmission & Navigation.
Control & live video range: up to 3 km / 20,000 ft (~6 km) Navigation systems: GPS + GLONASS, barometer, optical flow, TOF sensor. Flight modes: Cine/Normal/Sport, plus Follow Me, Waypoint, POI, Auto‐Return (low battery, signal loss, one-key)Camera.
Sensor: 48 MP, 1/2″ CMOS, f/1.8Photo resolution: up to 8K (8000 × 6000 px), JPEG only. Video resolution: 4K @ 30 fps; 1080p @ 60 fps; 720p/30 fps. Stabilization: 3‑axis brushless gimbal + Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) Lens FOV: 120° wide-angle; 90° adjustable Under 250 Grams.Storage & Extras.
Maximum microSD: Up to 256 GB First Quadcopter. Kit includes: Drone, controller, 3 batteries, cables, spare props, carry case.Pricing.
The U11 Mini 4K can be purchased directly from ruko.net for $329.99 (currently on sale for $289.99).
You can find the drone on Amazon for a list price of $459.99. It’s currently (at the time of publishing) on sale for $231.99.
Unboxing & First Impressions.
When I first got the opportunity to take a dive into the Roku U11 Mini 4k drone, I was pretty excited to say the least as it was my first real experience into the drone world. Right out of the box, the Ruko U11 4K Mini Drone feels compact, lightweight, and solidly built. It comes with a sleek carrying case, battery, a remote controller, extra propellers, and charging cables. The matte finish gives it a premium feel, and the foldable arms make it easy to store and transport.
The setup process is fairly intuitive, pairing the drone with the controller and the Ruko app was straightforward though I did find myself having to reconnect a few times in order to find satellite connection. The app interface is clean, though you may need to refer to the manual to understand all the icons and flight modes(I sure did), the drone is a feature rich device that just required some serious navigating between their user manual or their online help forum in order to truly grasp what you can do with this device.
The drone handles smoothly and is stable in the air, even with a light to mild breeze, Though it can handle it the heavier winds rapidly decrease battery life. With GPS-assisted flight, it hovers accurately and returns to home reliably when battery gets low or connection is lost. The two-speed modes are a great touch for slow and cinematic shots or sport mode for a bit of fun.The 4K camera captures good video and photo quality for its price point. It’s not stabilized by a gimbal (it uses electronic image stabilization), so you may notice slight jitter in windy conditions or fast movements.
Still, footage is sharp and vibrant under good lighting.Each battery provides around 20minutes of flight time, and with two included (depending on what package you ordered) , you get nearly an hour total. Charging takes about 90–120 minutes per battery, which seems normal, the controller also has a rechargeable battery that you will have to pay attention to as well, in the app on the top right corner their battery display will be there for you to monitor while in flight.
Experience
Camera & Video Quality.
Sensor & resolution.
1/2″ 48 MP CMOS captures 8K stills; video is 4K @30 fps.Stabilization.
Features a 3-axis brushless gimbal + EIS, and for the size its a very smooth feed.Image output.
Photos are vibrant with accurate color, though fine detail like foliage or tree tops can appear slightly soft.Flight Performance.
Modes & control.
On the controller with an easy to navigate centrally located switch you will find Sport, Normal, and Cine modes.Wind resistance.
Handles level‑4 wind (around 18 mph) reasonably well, though stronger wind affects stability.Range.
20,000ft range without the reliance of wifi, basing solely on the R2 digital transmission system. But due to FAA regulations the drone is limited to a flight height and distance of around 400ft
Safety & navigation.
GPS + GLONASS positioning, barometer, optical flow, and TOF ensure stable hover, AI–assisted takeoffs/landings, Return‑to‑Home, Follow Me, and waypoint flight.Battery Life & Charging.
Flight time. Specifications claim around 30 minutes but I seem to have been averaging around 18-25 minutes depending on how fast I’m traveling and how windy it is. Total capacity. Kits include one, two or three batteries, offering up to an acclaim,ed 96 min total airtime, realistically your looking an hour with all three batteries. Fast charging. USB‑C PD 3.0 support lets you recharge all batteries without the need of any extra set up.Build & Controller
Design. Foldable and compact is what you want when considering a mini drone, it fits in a jacket pocket, while still equipped with LED accent lights and a durable ABS construction with a stylish and protective case. Controller. Well‑designed, ergonomic, with internal antennas, responsive sticks, phone holder, and dedicated buttons for camera/gimbal, sport modes, and Return‑to‑Home.Recommendation
The Ruko U11 MINI 4K is a versatile, beginner‑friendly drone that punches above its weight class. Excellent for casual photography/videography and travel. It’s fun to fly with good battery life and a solid feature set. Would make a great gift for any teen or person who isn’t into the tech world and wants to explore it further. Since this is a more entry level drone you do have some drawbacks like flight distance, speed, agility and better connections, but for what this drone is capable of I didn’t find those to be as big of an issue as some other may, overall it was a really good piece of equipment that I will be taking with me on vacations and family trips top get that once of a lifetime photo you have always been missing out on. And lets face it, at the price point it’s hard to not overlook those small issues and just enjoy this mini drone and the things it can do for you, and with you.Thank you for reading and I hope I was able to help you find your next drone, until next time!
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