The UDI U818A is a popular Chinese beginner camera quadcopter (4-channel, 2.4GHz, 6-axis gyro) with a forward HD camera, headless mode, return-to-home and 360-degree flip. The U818A-X/variants add WiFi FPV.
| Country | China |
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| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | Consumer toy camera quadcopter |
| Role | Toy/hobby camera drone |
| Classification | Consumer toy camera drone |
| Mission | recreational, casual aerial photo/video |
| Datalink | 2.4GHz RC / WiFi FPV (variant) |
| Variants | U818A, U818A HD, U818A WiFi FPV, U818A-X |
| MTOW (kg) | 0.142 |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Length (m) | 0.409 |
| Propulsion | Electric (brushed), 3.7V 500mAh LiPo |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial retail |
| Launch method | hand launch |
| Autonomy level | Manual (headless/RTH) |
| Endurance (min) | 8 |
| Recovery method | manual landing, return to home |
| Standard sensors | 2MP/HD camera, 6-axis gyro |
| Production status | Consumer (legacy) |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational, Photography / film |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio) |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Very close range (<5 km, <1 hr) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²), RF-emitting |
| Threat vector | Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <250 g |