Our quick take

Parrot Swing drone - 4.0 / 5

Parrot Swing review: Design

  • 160 x 78 x 9.8mm, 295g Polystyrene wings Plastic centre shell

Parrot Swing review: The tech

  • Ultrasound sensor to measure altitude 550mAh removable battery 0.3-megapixel camera

Parrot Swing review: Control

  • Included flypad controller Up to 60m range Android or iPhone app (20m range)

Parrot Swing: Easy flying

  • Automatic take-off and landing Battery lasts a few minutes Second battery included 30-minute recharge time

To recap

On the whole, the Parrot Swing is a fun toy, and it’s not hideously expensive. It can take (really bad) pictures, it can take off and land on its own, and is very easy to fly. It also costs a fraction of what you’d pay for a high-end drone.