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Dobby Pocket Drone Should Be Your New Tech Toy And Here Is Why | Best Drone For Travel | Best Selfie Drone | Best Pocket Drone | Dobby Pocket Drone Review

Dobby Pocket Drone Should Be Your New Tech Toy And Here Is Why

April 17, 2017 //  by Follow Me Away//  25 Comments

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If you have yet to hear about the Dobby Pocket Drone, you are in for a real treat! Touted as a “selfie drone,” we first saw the Dobby Drone by Zerotech in use at B&H in New York. It was being flown indoors and was so small and responsive we just knew we had to try it out. These days, everyone wants a drone but not everyone has over $1000 to spend on their first one. Whether you are looking for an affordable first-time drone, a small drone for travel, or a fun new tech toy to take selfies with, you are going to love the Dobby Pocket Drone.

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Dobby Pocket Drone Should Be Your New Tech Toy And Here Is Why

The Dobby Drone is ultra affordable and won’t break the bank

Drones are all the rage these days, but not many of us have thousands of dollars to spend on a new piece of technology. At prices ranging between $300-$350 depending on where you buy, the Dobby Pocket Drone is cheap as hell when compared to its larger siblings but doesn’t sacrifice quality. For quick delivery and easy customer service, we suggest purchasing through Amazon: ZEROTECH DOBBY Mini Selfie Pocket Drone with 13MP High Definition Camera U.S. Version with Official Warranty.

You can easily control the drone from a smartphone app

If you are tentative about piloting a drone, don’t be! If you like to read, the Dobby Pocket Drone comes with an easy manual that explains everything you need to know about the app. You simply download the “do.fun” app onto your phone, connect it to the Dobby Droneย and get started. The app works on both Android and iPhone so you can fly with ease no matter what device you have. The app itself is pretty straightforward and the controls are easy.

The only downside to controlling a drone with your smartphone is the potential for glare when it is really bright out. Don’t worry, we piloted our Dobby Drone in the Caribbean at noon with no problems. Be sure that your cell phone is charged so you can fly your drone with no problems.

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It is insanely portable and folds up smaller than a cell phone

Whether you travel a ton like us or just want to have fun with your friends or family, a drone that is easily portable is fantastic. When folded, the drone is literally no bigger than our smartphones. Couple that with the fact that you don’t need a separate control to pilot it and the Dobby Drone folds up small enough to fit in your pocket. For us, we can carry it folded in a small purse or in the “sunglasses” case in our Tenba Shootout Bag. To fly Dobby, carefully fold the legs out and you are ready to go!

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You can take the best drone selfies and videos

The Dobby Pocket Drone is specifically designed for taking selfies and videos of the user. The drone can hover in place or right above you until you are ready for the perfect shot. That being said, the Dobby Drone does NOT sacrifice quality and has 13-megapixel photos and 4K video that make for professional shots in a small package.

Alternatively, you can take an epic “selfie” video of yourself by putting the drone on a 10,30, or 60-second track mode. When on this mode, the drone zooms out in the angle of your choosing for the time you input. When traveling as a couple, getting shots of us together can be difficult and time-consuming and we don’t always like to ask others. The Dobby Drone offers a happy medium between a selfie stick and a huge drone. Why not play with the best of both world?

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The Dobby Pocket Drone is intelligent and can be flown indoors

You can take selfies or videos with Dobby even if you are inside! The drone is surprisingly responsive for such an affordable and small product and flies well inside and out. Our pro tip is to make sure you calibrate the GPS compass on the product before each and every outdoor use. If you change the battery or move too far away, calibrate it again. The drone works best when the GPS calibration is in tip top shape and that is up to you to ensure. Indoors, you simply set it up and let it be on its way! Just make sure nothing is in its way.

The drone has 9G of internal storage and no SD card is needed

Dobby doesn’t use an SD card and instead stores all media directly on the drone itself. This means that you can connect to the drone and download the media directly to your smart device. There is no tiny SD card to lose and you can instantly see what you filmed or photographed on the spot.

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It doesn’t require FAA registration

While many larger drones require FAA registration, Dobby Drone is under the weight requirement so you don’t have to worry about a thing. Don’t want to be caught flying the drone in a “no fly” zone? You don’t have to worry about that either! If you are flying the drone in a height or distance restricted area, the compass calibration will automatically halt the drone from flying any higher/further than allowed by the law. Pretty neat, huh?

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Dobby Drone flies high and far for its size

Despite being a pocket drone, Dobby has a fantastic range of flight. It can fly up to 50 meters high [164 feet] and 100 meters long [328 feet]. This is quite the distance and if you are standing in one place and flying the drone away from you, it will disappear into the sky and become a tiny speck, no larger than a distant bird.

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It is easy to pilot for first-time drone users

The Dobby Pocket Drone is easy to use, especially if you have never flown a drone before. We had both never touched one and the directions were straightforward and the product was responsive which made us more confident that it would listen to our digital commands. Just be sure to calibrate it properly and you are golden!

The drone comes standard with two batteries

The flight time for Dobby under ideal conditions is 9 minutes. We learned that it is more like 7 minutes depending on the condition and can be even shorter than that if you are flying it in freezing temperatures. To make up for the shorter battery life, the Dobby Drone comes standard with two batteries! We were thrilled to find this out as battery replacements cost upwards of $65. We appreciated that the company throws in an extra one for longer flying time. Charging time per battery takes about 45 minutes but from our experience, it seems to be a bit shorter. We bring a portable phone charger with us so we can fly the drone and then recharge the batteries on location.

Although the flying time may seem a bit short, you have to consider how much technology is packed in such a small body including 4K video, extreme responsiveness, storage, flight distance and more. For the product being so compact and full of such great features, a shorter battery life is to be expected.

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You can take off and land Dobby from the palm of your hand

One of our favorite features on the Dobby Drone is the “palm landing” feature. Thanks to an acoustic sensor, your drone will land or take off from your palm. This feature is perfect if you are flying the drone in deeper grass, snow, sand etc. and you don’t want what is on the ground the interfere with the propeller blades. Simply choose “Palm Landing” on your do.fun app and place your palm under the drone. Make sure your palm is raised and your fingers flat as if you were feeding a horse so you don’t hit the propellers.


If we have convinced you to pick up your very own Dobby Pocket Drone, let us know in the comments! If you already have one, we would love to hear your thoughts too!

This product was provided to us by Zerotech Global for the purpose of this review. We were not paid to write this review and all opinions are our own based on our own experiences with the drone.ย 

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Comments

  1. Vanessa

    April 17, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    Great post! Thanks you, I’ve been looking into getting a drone and wasnt sure where to start or what to look for. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. Iris

    April 18, 2017 at 1:47 am

    Thanks for your in-depth introductory, I am scared of getting an expensive drone for my first purchase because I don’t want to crash a great amount of money. DOBBY seems a great choice for starters like me, and I found they have a great customer service said by their users on facebook ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Follow Me Away

      April 18, 2017 at 11:30 am

      It is perfect for your first drone! If you follow the instructions listed with Dobby there is a very small chance you will crash the drone anyway as it is very smart!

      Reply
  3. Linda M

    April 18, 2017 at 8:04 am

    While I never even considered purchasing a drone (I’m not blessed with “technology” skills), after reading this post I actually might. It contained so much info that I never even considered, and answered questions about some things I wondered about, such as registering a drone w/the FAA.

    Thanks for posting about your experiences with this drone.

    Reply
  4. Caramel Z.

    April 19, 2017 at 12:11 am

    It seems to be the best choice for me. I would take it everywhere~ ps:Palm landing is cool~ :p

    Reply
  5. Hihulokis

    April 22, 2017 at 9:54 am

    Your review is nice and detail!! But, I think the DJI Mavic is the best!! got another review of the top 10 best drone with camera in google, you may want to check it up below:
    http://10trumps.com/best-drone-camera/

    Reply
    • Eddie

      August 7, 2018 at 5:35 am

      If you have plenty of money the dobby is fairly cheap and portable i travel and it takes very little space

      Reply
  6. Peter Korchnak

    April 22, 2017 at 3:45 pm

    I can’t imagine bringing a drone along on my travels. But it’s good to know these things exist and what they can do. Just don’t try it in Iran and similar places…

    Reply
  7. Donna Meyer

    April 22, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    I am seriously impressed with this info. I have never even considered getting a drone, because I travel carry-on only and I just coudln’t justify the space and weight for a regular drone. But this I could do! And everything else you’ve said about it just adds to my “wants.” Double batteries, easily recharged? Take off from your palm? No FAA registration? It all works. I officially want one of these!

    Reply
    • Follow Me Away

      April 22, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Right?!! It is so amazing and wonderful to just to throw in your bag and use whenever you want!

      Reply
  8. Gareth

    April 22, 2017 at 11:04 pm

    I’ve actually been in the market for a drone for quite some time but have always been indecisive about it. And while this hasn’t exactly made up my mind, it has certainly given me a lot to think about, particularly the ease of control from your smartphone. Anyway, great post and thanks for the heads up!

    Reply
    • Follow Me Away

      April 23, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      It is pretty affordable and is tricked out!

      Reply
  9. Vicki Louise

    April 23, 2017 at 1:33 am

    I actually just bit the bullet and bought the drone I had been after for a while (3DR Solo Quadcopter) – but this portable one looks absolutely fantastic! I had no idea it existed – it’s so small – perfect for travel. I got real drone envy right now!

    Reply
  10. Anne-Sophie

    April 23, 2017 at 3:37 am

    How cool! I would love to have a drone to take pictures of landscapes from above – would be amazing for my upcoming trip to Iceland. I’m definitely going to look more into the Dobby Drone.

    Reply
  11. Kelly

    April 24, 2017 at 10:41 pm

    What a great idea. I am not super tech savvy but this looks like a cool
    Drone that even I could
    Operate. Thanks for the review. Looks fun!!

    Reply
  12. Laura Lynch

    April 25, 2017 at 6:05 am

    I’ve always looked longingly upon the photos people get from their drones and wished I had one, but without having to carry it around, because it’s just too large. I think you’ve actually convinced me that this little one can get great photos too, and it’s SO SMALL. I love it.

    Reply
  13. Amy (Two Drifters)

    April 25, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I want want want this!!! That pricetag can’t be beat. Plus I love that it’s small… I could never lug some massive thing with me. Gonna seriously look into this!!!

    Reply
  14. Siddhartha Joshi

    April 25, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    This is so cool! I hadn’t heard of the Dobby Pocket Drone and now I am seriously considering buying it…alas it’s not yet available in India! I am going to look out for it on my next trip abroad ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  15. Izzy

    April 27, 2017 at 11:31 am

    I’ve been wanting to invest in a drone for some time now so this seems like something just up my alley! And not requiring any registration on top of fitting in the back of your pocket?? That’s all I’m asking for. Gonna save this to my wishlist right now ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  16. Kavey at Kavey Eats

    April 30, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    This looks like a really great affordable option – like many travel photo enthusiasts I’ve been coveting a drone but not wanting to spend the big bucks. Shall see if I can get my hands on one to trial it before committing!

    Reply
  17. Sandy N Vyjay

    May 1, 2017 at 10:05 am

    The Dobby pocket drone looks like a cute and smart gadget. The fact that it is reasonably priced, makes it all the more alluring. Have always been fascinated by drones, but unfortunately, its use is not allowed in our country.

    Reply
  18. Sujit

    May 9, 2017 at 6:20 am

    Seriously Dobby Pocket Drone looking really affordable and easily fit in pocket. That’s perfect gadget for solo travelers. Planning to buy this soon.
    Thanks for sharing such cool gadget. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Follow Me Away

      May 9, 2017 at 11:56 am

      Yes!! You so should! That would be a fantastic addition to your solo travel kit!

      Reply
  19. Choice Inspire

    November 18, 2017 at 1:48 am

    Great Post!! It’s very fantastic drone.

    Reply
  20. Leah Stumpf

    September 10, 2018 at 1:57 am

    Nice thanks for this article, very great drones, and by the way can you track the drone if ever it’s lost or i don’t know maybe away from the line of sight?.

    Reply

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