4DRC 4D-V4 Richie (Only 100g) Optical Flow Position Hold 4K Drone Review

Review of the lightweight foldable 4DRC V4 "Richie" Optical Flow Drone that features a "4K" camera. This one is difficult to recommend mostly because of how lose the foldable arms are. They get knocked out of whack so easily. If you were to glue them into place though then the drone flies and holds position decently. Thankfully it is a really inexpensive drone.

You can pick up the V4 with Optical Flow for $45.99 (4k Camera only is $37.99 and the non-camera version is only $30.99)
OR
$50 with free 7-day shipping at AliExpress

--Here are some other drones that I recommend--

DEERC DE22/SJRC F11 Pro 4K 2-axis Gimbal
Eachine EX4
DJI Mini SE (249g)
DJI Mini 2 (249g)
FIMI X8 Mini (245g with Pro Version)
Hubsan Zino Mini SE (249g)
FIMI X8 SE (2022 Edition)
DJI Air 2s
Autel EVO 2
DJI MAVIC 3

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00:00 - Intro
00:07 - Quick Overview
07:18 - Flight Review
18:00 - Final Thoughts & Conclusion

[RDsRCReviews]

You can pick up the V4 with Optical Flow for $45.99 (4k Camera only is $37.99 and the non-camera version is only $30.99)
OR
$50 with free 7-day shipping at AliExpress

[MagicRoosterBluesBand]

Side note: It does work with the "4DRC Pro" app, but the proper one to use with the Richie drone is the "4D FLY" app. The camera frame rate is much better. Cheers!

[AlethasVideo]

There is screws on the arms, use the screwdriver it comes with & tighten all the arms before

[keitharoo]

I have one of these and as you said, the arms do not lock in place; however, yours seems to be way more loose than mine was. Shaking mine doesn't move the arm. I have also found that tightening the screws on the bottom of the quad around the leg mounts helped to stiffen things up a bit. Thanks for the review! Well done!

[mattstarke]

I just recently bought this same one, before I seen this review. Based on my testing with it, the manufacturer did make improvements to this drone. The arms are a ton stiffer and don't move once you put them in the correct position.

[PERTHWESTOZRC]

Good look at it Ryan, this quad seemed to have a decent working optical flow camera and front camera for a toy grade quadcopter. I have come across the odd folding quad that had a loose arm, but all it usually happened to be is a loose screw for that arm or arms. Checking and screwing them tight usually rectifies the issue i found.

[mrobarton]

Just got one of these today and the arms are very tight and very secure. Another comment does recommend checking the screws at the pivot points for the arms and make sure they're tight and if need be add some extra shimage or grit

[MagicRoosterBluesBand]

Thanks for the video. I have this drone. It comes with a mini screwdriver. Simply tighten the screws for the legs and they stay in place. It does seem to drift a lot, but I didn't expect much for the price. I think it's ok for starting out. Cheers!

[darrenfrank]

I just ordered this drone as i have no experience at all operating a drone so this is my beginner drone.

[franklipsit]

yep just got one for the first time and I am older, thinking it was my fault of the poor performance, the arms did snap in better then yours but takes very little wind to throw it off . my camera i haven't figured out yet but will, so I will just keep messing with this one till i get better or madder before i upgrade . should have watched video first, THANKS

[Bobotrucker]

I have an older version of this drone and the arms lock in place on mine and i can control the camera angle with buttons on the controller and it has a gps function? China has made so many different varieties of these apparently

[-nate_payton]

Great video. I have one of these drones and everything is good except it would be nice if the camera was higher than 8 fps haha. Great starter drone though

[TTime]

They are obviously no DJI, but for the money these 4DRC drones are probably the best bang for your buck when it comes to the cheap side. I have the Vicki mini V13 and it's pretty awesome for what it is.. I enjoy flying it. Some people just aren't any good without all the automated crap 😅

[gdhall]

Good job Ryan. I know that you flew this on Wednesday because it was really nice outside. Keep showing your table review and maybe just show it at the end, great call on this one.

[maxmoused]

nice house and garage, first few times my drone crashed in the bushes and in another car on the parking OMG

[slp-muuj]

Appreciate the review. Being a first time owner or a drone I have a minor suggestion, it would have been helpful to be able to see what you were doing on the controller. Thank you for the review.

[harmjansen]

🎉
THANX FOR info ! !! but to late bought one.

[VoidClouds]

I have the same drone the arms don't flop and mine is perfectly fine it flys fine

[alphaalfa]

nice video what camara are you recording this video ??? thanks

[auriense]

hello from Spain. Capacity Battery is 1600mAh (I think) thnx for u video friend, nice to meet u!!