MJX X600 Hexacopter Review.

Introduction

We continue to get acquainted with the products from the manufacturer for MJX R / C TechnicMJX X800

Features

• Interference-resistant 2.4GHz transmitter with built-in gyro sensor
• 6-axis gyroscope providing indicative wind resistance and confident flight
• Three flight modes
• Ability to change the assignment of sticks on the control equipment
• Ability to control the drone by tilting the equipment
• 3D-flips
• LED backlight
• Ready to Fly Out of the Box

Package Contents

• MJX X600 Hexacopter
• 2S 700mAh Li-Polymer Battery with JST Connector
• GR-246 4 Channel Control Devices
• Battery Charger
• 6 × Spare Rotors
• 6 × rotor guards
• 2 × landing feet
• Manual (English and Chinese)

Appearance

To get to the insides of the drone you need not little time. Very well assembled. The quality of the plastic is good.

Specification

Supported functions

Headless mode

This mode has been introduced by the developers exclusively for beginners. It turns off the orientation of the drone in space. When activated, the MJX X600 does not care which side it is to the pilot, thereby making it easier for the user to get to know the UAV for the first time.

For example, when starting the X600 it is always set back to the pilot and when he takes off, if you move the stick to the left, the drone will fly to the left, move the stick to the right, it will fly to the right. But, as soon as the X600 turns around its axis by 360º, everything changes places for the pilot. So, the "Headless mode" mode turns off these problems in orientation and the movement of the hexacopter will completely depend on where you move the control stick.

In the future, it will be better to abandon the use of Headless mode and practice orientation flights, since in advanced UAV models from a more expensive segment, to which the user will sooner or later come, the presence of a headless mode is excluded... ​​

Return to hardware

ONE KEY RETURN - this the function is active only in "Headless mode". If the pilot has lost sight of his drone for some reason, then don't worry too much. By pressing the button on the remote under the left index finger, the hex obediently returns back to the equipment. The pilot only participates in altitude control, since the encounter of the hexacopter with obstacles is not excluded. In order to disable this function, you need to move the right stick to one of the sides and then the drone will go into manual control.

If the MJX X600 flies too far and loses signal, it will not crash. In this case, it will make an automatic smooth landing at the point of signal loss. (it is worth considering the direction of the wind, because if it sits down, then it is no longer vertically down, but taking into account its direction).

3D Flips

This function is active at maximum flow rate (PRO). Allows the X600 to masterfully perform flips.

Motors

The MJX X600 hexacopter is equipped with collector motors that transmit torque through a pinion. In the "PRO" mode, there is enough potential in abundance. I am ready to carry on board a good HD camera (Mobius MINI or Firefly Q6) without noticeable loss in handling.

Drive shafts do not sit on bearings, but on bushings, this fact significantly reduces the resource of the motors themselves. At the same time, about we note that a soldering iron is not required to replace the motors. Let's take this to the pluses.

Camera

Today MJX X600 is officially equipped with two types of cameras C4016 / C4018... The quality of the shooting is below average for both. In addition to video recording and photos, they broadcast a video stream via Wi-Fi to a smartphone (IOS / Android) paired with the camera.

Battery

Hexacopter MJX X600 is equipped with two canned lithium-polymer batteries with JST-connector with a capacity of 700mAh. With a mixed piloting style, it provides a flight time of 7-8 minutes. It is charged from the supplied charger, the charging time is 1.5 hours on average.

Control panel

The classic 4-channel GR-246 control equipment operating at 2.4 frequency is included with the MJX X600 hexacopter GHz. In an interference-free zone, it ensures the removal of the drone at a distance of up to 100 meters. In a metropolis, this distance is no further than 60 meters. Power is supplied from four 1.5V AA batteries.

We were pleasantly surprised by the capabilities of the remote control. For example, you can easily swap the assignment of the left and right sticks using the " Throttle changing buttonThrottle limit botton

Assignment of buttons and switches

Flight properties

In the test, the MJX X600 showed good results typical of a budget hexacopter. Dynamic, wind-resistant, stable, impeccable operation of the 6-axis gyroscope affects. Headless mode, the function of returning to the transmitter from the button, as well as the hex flips worked flawlessly.

Price

On various Internet trading platforms MJX X600 hexacopter, depending on the configuration, is sold at a price of $ 110-165.

Output

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Price

5/10

Functionality

3/10

Flight time

5/10

Flight performance

6/10

Compactness

7/10

Complete set

4/10

Reliability

5/10

Price / Quality

10/10

Pros

• Design
• Wind resistance
• Dynamic / Vertical thrust
• Different flow rates
• Headless mode
• Return to hardware function
• Sits down instead of dropping when communication is lost
• No soldering iron required to replace motors
• Adapted for home flight
• Ready for weaving out of the box

Cons

• Motors on bushings (low resource)
• Time-consuming disassembly process hexa (for cleaning or maintenance

Inexpensive, build quality deserves respect. Adapted to run outdoors and indoors. Note the good carrying capacity of the hexacopter, it allows you to additionally hang a good HD camera. The "Middle" and "PRO" modes are different from each other, beginners will appreciate. In the "Middle" mode, the hex is well controlled, so it is better to start the first flight with it. The "PRO" mode absolutely changes the behavior of the drone, it becomes a "sports car" and is not at all afraid of gusts of wind. Recommended as the first UAV to acquire primary skills in piloting.

Photo

Photo with MJX X600 hexacopter.

Videos

Video with MJX X600 hexacopter.