Mosquito 70mm Long Range
The smallest possible Long range drone.
Performance
77g
28.5g
12-17min
3.5km
$125
Build Video
Components
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Pros
+ Incredibly small and portable
+ Excellent range for a 70mm quad
+ Impressive flight time relative to its size
+ Very lightweight, making it easy to carry anywhere
+ Efficient platform for slow, scenic cruising
Cons
− Extremely fragile 3D-printed frame
− Very limited power and acceleration
− Poor prop wash handling
− Not suitable for freestyle or windy conditions
− Carries little additional payload
Build Notes & Lessons Learned
Flight Notes
The Mosquito LR pushes the limits of what’s possible with a micro long-range quad. Flight performance is its biggest compromise. It accelerates slowly, struggles to recover from prop wash, and feels underpowered throughout the throttle range. Flying style is limited to smooth, gentle cruising, as aggressive maneuvers quickly expose its lack of thrust.
What makes this build interesting is its efficiency. Despite its tiny size, it can stay in the air for up to 17 minutes and I have reached distances of around 3.5 km under less than ideal conditions, so it could probably even go a bit farther. If your goal is simply to see how far a tiny quad can fly, the Mosquito LR is a fascinating platform. If you're looking for a more versatile flying experience, larger 2–3 inch long-range builds offer substantially better performance.