The DarkStar16: Less Hero, More... Tidy.

You've seen the full, exhaustive review of the GepRC DarkStar16. Or maybe you just saw the word 'review' and your eyes glazed over. We don't blame you. So here’s the short version: the DarkStar16 is a tiny quad that knows its place. It’s not here to break speed records or star in your next cinematic masterpiece. It’s here to be a dependable, quiet little flyer for pottering about indoors or enjoying a calm day outside.

What it does well, it does quite well. The frame is a chunky 3mm carbon, which is frankly ridiculous for its size. The clever TPU battery holder actually works, and the whole thing is quiet enough that you won't immediately be served an eviction notice. It’s polite, well-built, and handles slow cruising with surprising stability. Think of it as the sensible hatchback of the micro drone world.

Now for the part you were waiting for. Don't take it out for aggressive freestyle in a breeze. It handles gusty wind with all the grace of a plastic bag caught on a fence, and its attempts at sharp turns result in a festival of prop wash. It's built for cruising, not bruising. A hard crash can also send the canopy and its fiddly rubber grommets flying, which is a fantastic test of your patience and eyesight.

So, who is this for? The pilot who wants a tidy, no-fuss craft for tight spaces and calm exploration. If you want the full, unadulterated breakdown on flight times, component choices, and crash tests, you can find all the glorious details in our full review. Or, if reading is still too much effort, just watch Nick Burns put it through its paces below.