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QY S8 Programmable Drone: Supports Scratch and Python programming
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€68.21
Last price update: 5/9/26
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Features
- Dual manual and computer control
- Optical flow positioning
- RGB programmable lighting system
- Anti-interference frequency locking
- About 10 minutes flight time
- 100m remote control range
- Supports Scratch and Python programming
This QY S8 drone is designed for aspiring coders and STEM learners who want to combine recreational flying with programming education. Use it in a classroom or after-school club to teach Scratch or Python visually through hands-on flight control.
Instead of just listing specs, think of this as a teaching tool that grows with the user. The graphical programming interface lets beginners drag-and-drop commands, while advanced students can write Python scripts to control flight patterns and the customizable RGB lights. The optical flow positioning keeps the drone stable indoors, so you focus on coding, not crashes. A unique detail: the anti-interference chip stores up to 50 flight parameters, allowing multiple drones to fly together without signal conflicts—perfect for group activities.
You also get standard remote control for recreational flights. The 630mAh battery provides about 10 minutes of flight time, and USB charging simplifies recharging. This drone bridges the gap between play and learning, making programming tangible.
General specs
- Brand: QY
- Model: S8
- Seller: Banggood
- ID: 2050806
- Gyro: 6 Axis
- Brand: QY
- Model: S8
- Motor: 716 Coreless Brushed Motor
- Weight: 102 g (with battery 122 g)
- Channels: 4
- Material: ABS, Electronic Components
- Frequency: 2.4 GHz
- Dimensions: 270 x 270 x 110 mm
- Flight Time: About 10 mins
- Package Size: 25 x 25 x 12 cm
- RGB Lighting: Yes, Programmable LED Array
- Charging Time: 35-40 mins
- Control Range: About 328 ft
- Package Weight: 0.72 lbs
- Charging Method: USB Smart Charging
- Battery Capacity: 3.7V 630mAh LiPo
- Transmitter Mode: Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle)
- Connection method: USB Type-C Data Cable
- Programming Support: Scratch, Python
- Programming Features: Graphical Programming, Computer-Controlled
- Memory Frequency Locking: Yes, Anti-interference chip storing 50 sets of flight parameters
- Optical Flow Positioning: Yes
- First listed by seller: May 9, 2026
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| Price | €68.21 | €18.75 | €17.90 | €41.77 | €46.89 | €22.16 |
| Seller | Banggood | Banggood | Banggood | Banggood | Banggood | Banggood |
| Update | May 9, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 9, 2026 |
| Gyro | 6 Axis | 6 Axis | 6 Axis | 6 Axis | ||
| Channels | 4 | 4CH | 4CH | 4CH | ||
| Material | ABS, Electronic Components | EPP Foam, Plastic | ABS, electronic components | EPP Foam, Plastic, Electronic Components | ABS, Electronic Components | Plastic, Metal, Electronic Components |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 2.4G | 2.4G | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz | 2.4G |
| Flight Time | About 10 mins | About 7 minutes | 4-8 minutes | |||
| Package Size | 25 x 25 x 12 cm | 30 x 6 x 17.5 cm (11.8 x 2.4 x 6.9 in) | 34 x 27 x 8 cm (13.39 x 10.63 x 3.15 inches) | 13.58 x 8.58 x 2.95 inches | 9.25 x 4.53 x 7.68 inches | |
| Charging Time | 35-40 mins | About 40 minutes | About 30 minutes | About 180 minutes | About 90 minutes | About 120 minutes |
| Package Weight | 0.72 lbs | 230g (8.1 oz) | 0.59 lbs | 490 grams (1.08 lbs) | 0.88 lbs | 1.261 lbs |
| Transmitter Mode | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) | Mode 2 (Left Hand Throttle) |
| Brand Name | YLR/C | JJRC | ZLL | |||
| Flying Time | 3-7 minutes | About 15 minutes | 10 minutes (1000mAh), 18 minutes (1600mAh) | |||
| Model Number | YL87, YL89 | H141 | V54 | SG800 PRO | ||
| Color Options | Red, Blue | Blue, Orange | Blue, Black | |||
| Control Distance | 30-50m (98-164 ft) | About 50m | About 65.6 feet | |||
| Remote control battery | 3 x AAA (not included) | 3 x 1.5V AAA Battery (Not Included) | 3 AA Battery | |||
| Battery Type | 3.7V 550mAh Lipo Battery | 3.7V 500mAh LiPo | Lipo | |||
| Features | 360° Aerobatic Rolls, Fixed Height Suspension (Altitude Hold Mode), Quadcopter Novel Power, Intelligent Two Way Remote, Stunt Hovering, Long-lasting Battery | 6 Smart Stunts, One Touch Takeoff/Landing, Intelligent Altitude Control, USB Fast Charging, 2.4GHz Long Distance Control | LCD screen remote control, Propeller safety design, Altitude hold mode, Three-sided sensor obstacle avoidance, Electric lens adjustment, Optical flow positioning, Headless mode, One-key return function, HD 480P camera | |||
| Quadcopter Size | 350 x 150 x 50 mm (13.78 x 5.91 x 1.97 inches) | 9.06 x 6.89 x 2.56 inches | 7.09 x 5.91 x 1.85 inches | |||
QY S8 White Supports Scratch and Python programming
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