Ruko U11MINI 4K: the small, smart and safe starter drone

If you’re thinking of getting your wings and becoming a drone pilot, Ruko’s U11MINI 4K is the perfect way to kick off your new hobby. Affordable, lightweight and packed with safety features, it’s a starter drone that really soars. Want to know why? Read on.

Light fantastic…

Firstly, it’s conveniently small and lightweight. The Ruko U11MINI 4K folds up small enough to slip into a jacket pocket, and because it weighs under 249g it’s subject to far fewer restrictions than heavier drones. In the UK, for instance, most drones can’t be flown within 50m of uninvolved people, or over them – but that’s not the case with the U11MINI 4K, freeing up more places for you to fly.

In the US, meanwhile, its low weight means there’s no need to register the U11MINI 4K with the FAA, keeping your paperwork to a minimum and allowing you get outside and get flying right away.

… And flight fantastic

Don’t let the diminutive size fool you though: this drone is built for exceptional aerial performance. An automated, AI-assisted system using GPS, barometric, visual and TOF data takes the dull tasks of take-off and landing out of your hands, while the twin-stick controller and beginner-friendly app keep flights smooth, simple and accessible, whether you’re piloting manually or using the waypoint system for automated flight. When you’re ready to land, just hit a single button and the drone will fly directly back to its take-off spot and touch down.

Using your smartphone, docked to the controller, you’ll be able to view a crisp live feed directly from the Ruko U11MINI 4K’s camera – and with a range of up to 20,000ft, this image transmission won’t drop at the first sign of trouble.

Not only does this give you a drone’s eye view of the world through your phone screen – it also serves as the means for composing and capturing photos and videos. The U11MINI 4K’s on-board camera is mounted on a 3-axis brushless gimbal (with electronic image stabilisation) to keep it level and steady, can tilt down up to 90º, and is able to capture glorious 8K resolution photos and 4K resolution videos with its 1/2-inch CMOS sensor.

You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the camera, too. Each battery delivers a generous 32 minutes of flight, so there’s no need to rush to grab the shots you need – and with three batteries in the box you can enjoy over 90 minutes in the air without recharging. And when it’s time to top up the batteries, PD 3.0 fast charging and a trio of charging cables means you won’t be waiting around for long.

Up, up and away

And with an extra set of propellers in the box and dedicated 24/7 customer support in the US, even a small accident isn’t going to stop the U11MINI 4K from getting back in the air and capturing great images and video clips.

US customers can choose to order on Amazon or the official Ruko website. For the UK and other countries, please go to the official Ruko website,