
Product Overview
The Sharper Image Glow Stunt 5" Drone is a 2.4GHz RC mini quadcopter built for beginners who want to fly after dark. Bright, built-in LED lights help keep the drone visible in flight, while a dedicated stunt flip button triggers 360° rolls and flips on command. Headless mode simplifies orientation for new pilots, and auto hover keeps things steady mid-air. It comes with a transmitter, a rechargeable lithium battery, and requires 4 AAA batteries for the remote (included).
- Super bright LED lights make the drone easy to track during flight
- Stunt flip button delivers 360° rolls and flips at the push of a button
- Headless mode makes orientation easier for beginners
- Auto hover and 2 speed modes (Hi/Low) help pilots build confidence
- Includes drone, transmitter, rechargeable lithium battery, and 4 AAA batteries for the remote
Full Details
Care Notes
- storage: Store indoors with the drone and transmitter batteries in a dry place when not in use.
- replacement parts: Requires 4 AAA batteries for the transmitter, not included.
Use Cases
- Indoor stunt flying in dim or dark rooms
- Beginner drone flying practice with headless mode
- Birthday gift for a kid interested in RC drones
- Backyard flying at dusk or night
- Learning stunt flips and rolls with a dedicated flip button
- Casual indoor flying practice
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 8 years
- ideal age range: 8-12 years
- grows with child:
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Remote-controlled stunt flying
- play structure: Free-flight with stunt maneuvers triggered by remote control button
- social context: Can be flown solo or with others watching or taking turns
- adult involvement: Minimal once basic operation is learned
- play progression: Starts with basic hovering and headless mode flying, progresses to rolls and stunt flips
- session length: Short flight sessions typical of RC mini drones
Why It Works
- primary benefit: LED lights allow the drone to be tracked easily during flight, including in low light.
What Makes It Fun
- LED lights keep this mini quadcopter visible in the dark, and one button sends it into 360-degree rolls and stunt flips.
Why They'll Love It
- * Built-in LED lights for glow-style flying * Stunt flip button for 360° rolls and flips * Headless mode makes control easier * Auto hover plus Hi/Low speed modes
Customer Q&A
Does this drone have lights for flying in the dark?
Yes, it comes with super bright LED lights to help keep an eye on the action while flying.
Can it do flips and stunts?
Yes, it performs 360° rolls and stunt flips using a dedicated stunt flip button.
Is this drone good for beginners?
Yes, it includes headless mode, which makes orientation control easier for beginners, along with auto hover functionality.
What batteries does it need?
The drone uses an included rechargeable lithium battery, and the transmitter requires 4 AAA batteries.
What's included with the drone?
It includes the drone, a transmitter/remote control, and a rechargeable lithium battery.
What frequency does the remote control use?
The remote control operates on a 2.4GHz frequency.