What a night with it looks like
Draco combines three cameras: the 90 mm telephoto (340 mm focal length) with a 50 MP sensor binned to 12 MP, a 1/1.55-inch wide-angle camera, and a monochrome guiding camera. Guiding plus field derotation is what allows 300-second single frames, and DWARFLAB leans on the Rayleigh criterion on its page to explain why a 90 mm lens resolves finer detail than the 30 to 35 mm of its smaller models. With the binned 2.394 µm pixels, our computed image scale is 1.45″ per pixel, the finest outside the Unistellar and Celestron reflectors.
The SHO Edition captures S II, Hα and O III data and combines them into the blue-and-gold Hubble palette automatically. The Standard Edition has an H+O dual-narrowband filter and an ND filter built in for the Sun. Both use a metal frame, a 128 GB memory and a stated 5-hour battery, and the SHO box includes a tripod and a protective case.
The catch
It is a pre-order. On November 9, 2026, the SHO Edition was $1,599 on pre-order, DWARFLAB estimated shipping within three months of the order date, and the Standard Edition ($1,399) was sold out. A first-generation product shipped on that timeline can have early firmware gaps; we have no way to know, so we simply say it.
At 5.5 kg, it is a one-hand carry for the strong, not a backpack scope. And the 5-hour battery is short for 300-second exposures on long winter nights.
How it scores
DWARFLAB Draco gets 8.9/10 (very good) with our overall weights. Each criterion below is scored out of 10 from DWARFLAB's published figures; a criterion without a figure is left out and the other weights are rescaled. The scales are on the methodology page.
| Criterion | Weight | Score /10 | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperture | 25% | 8.2 | |
| Sensor resolution | 10% | 10.0 | |
| Image scale (detail) | 10% | 9.1 | |
| Light pollution filter | 10% | 10.0 | |
| Battery life | 10% | 5.0 | |
| Portability (weight) | 10% | 5.6 | |
| Tracking mode | 5% | 10.0 | |
| Warranty | 5% | 7.0 | |
| Price | 15% | 6.0 |
Full specifications
As published by DWARFLAB on its US pages, read on November 9, 2026.
| Optical design | 90 mm telephoto with simultaneous wide-angle camera and built-in guiding |
|---|---|
| Aperture | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Focal length | 340 mm, f/3.8 |
| Main sensor | OmniVision OV50Q40, 1/1.3" |
| Resolution | 12 MP output (50 MP sensor, 2×2 binning) |
| Pixel size | 2.394 µm |
| Field of view | 1.65° × 1.24° (telephoto, astronomy mode) |
| Image scale | 1.45″ per pixel (computed from the stated 2.394 µm binned pixels and 340 mm focal length) |
| Wide-angle camera | Yes |
| Filters | SHO Edition: S II + O III filter built in, external ND filter for the Sun; Standard Edition: H+O dual-narrowband and ND built in |
| Mount and tracking | Alt-az with built-in field derotation and guiding |
| Longest single exposure | 300 s |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Eyepiece | No, view on phone or tablet |
| Battery | 10,000 mAh at 7.7 V; DWARFLAB states a 5-hour battery life |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12.1 lb), telescope |
| Dew heater | Yes |
| Tripod in the box | Yes |
| In the box | Draco, External ND filter, Protective carrying case, Tripod, USB-C cable, Lens cloth |
| Warranty | 2 years (DWARFLAB store) |
| Checked price | $1,599 on November 9, 2026 |
| Availability | Pre-order on the DWARFLAB US store; the brand estimates shipping within three months of the order date |
Buying advice
SHO Edition $1,599 on pre-order, Standard Edition $1,399 sold out, both on the DWARFLAB US store on November 9, 2026. We will move Draco into our rankings when it ships.
- 90 mm aperture, the largest in the DWARFLAB range, with built-in guiding
- Single exposures of up to 300 seconds thanks to field derotation
- SHO Edition shoots S II, Hα and O III data and builds Hubble-palette images automatically
Alternatives to consider
ZWO Seestar S50 Pro8.8Very good · out of 10$999, shipping now, our number one.
Vaonis Vespera Pro 28.5Very good · out of 1012.5 MP, 11-hour battery, 5-year warranty, $2,990.
Celestron Origin Mark II8.4Good · out of 10152 mm RASA at f/2.2, $4,299.
Questions about the DWARFLAB Draco
When does the DWARFLAB Draco ship?
On November 9, 2026, the DWARFLAB US store said pre-orders were estimated to ship within three months of the order date. We do not have a more precise date.
What is the difference between Draco Standard and SHO?
The Standard Edition ($1,399, sold out when we checked) has an H+O dual-narrowband filter and an ND solar filter built in. The SHO Edition ($1,599) has an S II + O III filter built in for automatic Hubble-palette images, with an external ND filter for the Sun.
Sources
Official pages read on November 9, 2026: www.dwarflab.com/us/products/draco-smart-telescope · www.dwarflab.com/us/pages/product-compare. Product images: DWARFLAB.