WARNING: choking hazard - small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.
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Highlights
Stream and record HD video – Use the free Sky Viper SE Video Viewer app to stream live footage directly to your phone. 720p HD - Up To 25fps - 100º Wide Angle Lens
Adjustable POV – Tilt the camera forward for POV flying, or down for dramatic overhead shots
Surface Scan Position Hold – Optical flow and barometric sensors work together to lock in Vista’s stable, drift-free hover.
Auto launch and land – Smooth takeoffs and pinpoint landings, no flight experience required
Choose your flight style – Vista’s default mode is tuned for smooth video and first-time flyers. Switch modes to sharpen response and enjoy sportier flying
One-touch stunts – Perform 360º flips in four directions with a single button press
Long-range 2.4GHz transmitter – Responsive control, even at extended distances. Includes removable phone mount
Rechargeable LiPo power – Removable 1200mAh 3.7V battery
Also includes USB battery charger, extra replacement propellers and instructions.
For teens and adults – Minimum age: 12 years
Description
Stream live POV footage straight to your phone—just like the pros. Vista’s adjustable camera pivots forward for fast-flying action, or tilts down to capture the scenery below. Just download the free Sky Viper SE Video Viewer app (App Store or Google Play—Required for streaming, not for flight). Clip your phone to the remote like a heads-up display and go! Record on your phone to watch and share later. Vista’s advanced autopilot makes flying easy, even if it’s your first time. Launch and land with the press of a button. Surface Scan™ optical flow sensors track the ground below, locking in position for drift-free hover. Once you’ve got the perfect shot, you can even switch flight modes to boost agility and unleash Vista’s sporty side. Minimum age: 12 years. For teens and adults. Product net content: 1 unit. Set also Includes a 2.4 GHz transmitter, removable high-performance LiPo battery, USB charging cable, extra propellers, and instructions.
Dimensions (Overall): 12.5 Inches (H) x 16 Inches (W) x 3 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.33 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years and Up
Battery Capacity: 500 (mAh)
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Assembly Details: Adult Assembly Required, No Tools Needed
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 16.1 inches length x 12.5 inches width x 3.1 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.45 pounds
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Return details
This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
A: Hello,
The SD is located underneath where the Lipo Battery is placed.
Regards,
submitted bySkyrocket Support - 2 years ago
Brand expert
A: Hello,
The SD is located underneath where the Lipo Battery is placed.
Regards,
submitted bySkyrocket - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: How many battery are included?
submitted by skyguy - 2 days ago
A: Hello,
The Sky Viper Vista comes with one 1200 mAh LiPo Battery.
Thanks,
Skyrocket Toys
submitted bySkyrocket - 2 days ago
Brand expert
Q: Do you need some sort of FAA certification to fly this?
submitted by JG - 9 months ago
A: No not heavy enough.
submitted byFlyingLife - 9 months ago
Q: Hello, how long does this drone usaly last for battery?
submitted by BloxyDude - 1 year ago
A: Hello,
Flight time differs depending on how aggressively the user fly's the drone. It should average around 9 - 12 minutes.
Thanks!
submitted bySkyrocket - 1 year ago
Brand expert
Q: Can the drone take videos or pictures that you can look back at?
submitted by Andrew - 2 years ago
A: Hello,
Yes, the Vista Drone is capable of video recording.
Thanks!
submitted bySkyrocket - 1 year ago
Brand expert
Q: Is the maximum distance correct at 100ft?
submitted by Jeanine - 2 years ago
A: Hello,
It is recommended to keep a distance of 80ft to 100 ft. When flying drone please keep in mind weather conditions to avoid any fly away.
Thanks!
submitted bySkyrocket - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Is it snow proof and water also hot and cold
submitted by Joshua - 2 years ago
A: Hello,
We would recommend to be cautions when flying drone in snow and raining conditions as it could affect it due to drone being powered by a LIPO battery.
You should be able to fly the drone in hot or cold weather conditions.
Thanks!
submitted bySkyrocket - 2 years ago
Brand expert
Q: Drone malfunctioned as it was going up and wouldn’t respond to buttons at all. It’s on top of a tree. Is there a way to click any buttons to see if resets and drone flies back?
submitted by Sprimo - 2 years ago
A: Hello,
This drone does not have the " Return to Home " option.
Regards,
The Sky Viper HD Video Drone offers an exciting flying experience with features like auto launch and land, adjustable camera view, and HD video recording. Many guests appreciate its ease of use, making it suitable for beginners and children. However, some have faced connectivity issues and performance inconsistencies. Overall, it provides a fun way to explore drone flying, especially for those new to the hobby.
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48% would recommend
35 recommendations
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25 August, 2026Verified purchase
Great Gift
My Godson loved it
Annette
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21 August, 2026Verified purchase
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If I could give 0 stars I would. Drone was missing the piece to power drone! Do better
Beeh
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21 January, 2026Verified purchase
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No charging cable. Thanks for upsetting a 8 year old.
Christy
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6 January, 2026Verified purchase
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My husbands loves it
JALISSIA
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27 December, 2025
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Got this for my nephew first time he actually played with something I got for him all day he's 12. Had guests over and was still playing with it showing it off to his friends.
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5 December, 2025Verified purchase
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controller would not connect. Contacted sky viper and awful customer service. Target was great and gave full refund but will not buy sky viper product again
Daniel
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28 July, 2025Verified purchase
im not happy
this was my daughters bday gift, we put the bumpers on, thats it. it glitches even new battaries and charged. may i pls have store credit?
vic
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14 July, 2025
10/10
We read all the negative reviews and panicked because we already bought it! My 11 y o son has been flying it all day and it works perfectly - best part he figured it all out by himself with 0 help from me! He told me I need to leave a review and he would have paid FULL price for this drone. He says it is 10/10 worth it- he also did pics using dad's phone :)
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30 June, 2025
Don't
Literally does not work. I’m a tech person I tried everything. Don’t waste your money.
Hi
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31 May, 2025
Waste of money
The auto hold feature does not work. Even with a clear area, it drifted way off course upon launch. Day 2 flew away on its own and was unrecoverable. Spend your money on something else because this one won't last.
Aaron
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16 May, 2025
Review of this Drone
This is a very good item. I remember I read the reviews a few minutes before going to my local target and was hesitant to get this item at first as someone complained this item couldn't connect to the camera, which is through the app. And at first when I got it, there was a setup guide but no video or anything which is wish there was, as a drone is a somewhat a complex thing. After playing with it for 5 minutes, I figured out how to use it. The buttons for all very responsive and I felt like I had bought a 300 dollars drone. Now the only to test out was the app. And the app was better than ever. It's just that you had to play with the app a little to figure out how to use it. First you had to connect the drones WiFi, than you had to to agree to a statement which if you didn't agree to, you would not be able to access the video on the drone.
Bob John
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14 January, 2025Verified purchase
Never worked with app
I was never able to connect to the app after numerous attempts. There’s no point of having a drone if you’re not able to record video or take pictures.
Dre
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11 January, 2025Verified purchase
Would purchase
Able to view from camera or tablet device. Fast was easy for my children to operate.
Buddah
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3 January, 2025
Didnt work
Fully charged battery and brand new battery in the remote and it wouldn’t connect to the remote or the app wasn’t connecting either looked up YouTube videos and did what they did and i never got it working I even looked online and found a site where they were talking about the same issue they were having I will be returning it and getting my money back and getting another one different brand
Roberto
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31 December, 2024
Terrible
I got this drone today and instantly after less than one minute after turning it on it started going up and turning. It went over the highway and I lost it. :(
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29 December, 2024
Super Great
It was super fun and flew high in the sky it got stuck once but I got it down a few of the drones malfunction but most work great.You can flip and barrel roll. Would recommend!👍
Target Team Member
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1 out of 5 stars
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29 December, 2024Verified purchase
Loses control/connection
Loses connection with controller on and off and if it gets airborne it loses even quicker. Sadly, it lost control and self landed in a tree where it is now a permanent decoration. Heart broken kid at home
Nk2t
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27 December, 2024Verified purchase
Waste of money
Battery died after 5 minutes of use. Was in an open field and still couldn’t pinpoint with the signal. Signal is now gone and cannot locate it anywhere. Save your money.
Liz
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1 out of 5 stars
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26 December, 2024Verified purchase
Garbage
Garage product. Would not connect to the remote or the phone app. Would power on for maybe 30 seconds and then power down, even with fully charged battery. Do not buy this.
Phd2k1
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2 out of 5 stars
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18 November, 2024Verified purchase
trash
app is terrible and cuts out and barely works, controller lift off button is useless. the stunt button does work so thats cool but it can barely do anything without dieing within 2-5 minutes. only comes with 1 battery. it does come with blade guards and extra blades plus screws and mini screwdriver but thats about it. i returned this and found one that is the same price but better in every way. it came with everything this has but with two batterys and a case. the app on it actually works better and is more stable and all the buttons on that one actually works and feels way more premium than this. do not buy this if this is your first drone cause thats what i did
