Review of Syma X5 and X5C quadrocopter with 2 megapixel camera.

Contents

1 Introduction
2 Features
3 Package contents
4 Specification
5 Appearance
6 Motors
7 Camera
8 Battery
9 Control
9.1 Button assignment
10 Test drive
11 Price
12 Conclusion
12.1 Pluses
12.2 Cons
13 Photos
14 Videos

Introduction

In the summer of 2014, the company Syma ToysJJRC-H8C

Features

6-axis gyroscope
Control frequency 2.4GHz
0.3MP camera
Flips 360º
LED backlight

* In the photo (left to right) Syma X5C / Syma X5SW.

Package contents

Quadcopter Syma X5C
Battery 1S 3.7V 500mAh LiPo
USB charging cable Drone battery
2.4GHz control equipment (powered by 4 × AA 1.5V purchased separately)
0.3MP camera
MicroSD memory card 4GB
Card reader
4 × rotors
4 × spare rotors
4 × rotor guards
2 × landing feet
Screwdriver
Instruction (English)

Specification

Brand:

Syma

Model:

X5C

Color:

White

Stabilization:

6-axis gyroscope

RF Frequency:

2.4 GHz

Number of Channels:

(1 07) Transmitter power supply:

4 × AA 1.5V (purchased separately)

Camera:

0.3MP

Motors:

Collector type

Battery capacity:

1S 3.7V 500mAh LiPo

Backlight:

LED

Max. flight time:

7 min

Max.flight range:

50m

Flight environment:

Outdoor

Charging time:

≈ 100 min

Material:

ABS plastic

Dimensions:

310 × 310 × 80mm

Weight (with battery camera):

108g

Age restriction:

Appearance

Motors

The Syma X5C quadrocopter is equipped with collector motors, the transmission of torque is carried out through the gearbox

Camera

A 0.3MP camera is installed on board Syma X5C. The quality of the survey is below average, so it would be unnecessary to assign the functions of large-scale aerial photography to it. If you wish, you can replace the stock camera with more technological ones: Mobius MINIFirefly Q6.

Battery

The quadcopter is equipped with a lithium polymer battery 1S 3.7V 500mAh LiPo. In the test, it showed 6-7 minutes of flight declared in the specification (without a camera), with a camera, the flight time is reduced to 5-6 minutes. The charging time is ≈ 100 minutes.

Control

The Syma X5C quadrocopter is equipped with 4-channel control equipment operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. In an interference-free zone, it provides confident flight at a distance of no more than 50 meters. Power is supplied from 4 × 1.5V "AA" batteries

Button assignments

Test drive

The Syma X5C quadrocopter showed optimal dynamics and good handling in the test. Flips works out playfully. To obtain the highest possible dynamics, it is recommended to remove the camera and quad landing supports. Due to the light weight and low potential of the brushed motors, they do not like the wind. In flight, even with a slight wind, a slight windage was observed. It can easily fly away in the direction of the wind, despite the presence of control, it is worth considering this! The quadcopter shows all its flight potential exclusively in complete calm.

Price

Syma X5C quadcopter is sold at various Internet trading platforms at a price of37 $.

Conclusion

Syma X5Cfrom $27

5.8888888888889

Price

9/10

Camera

2/10

Functionality

5/10

Flight time

5/10

Flight performance

5/10

Compactness

5/10

Options

5/10

Reliability

8/10

Price / Performance

10/10

Pluses

Price
Design
Dynamic
Controllability (6-axis gyro operation)
Durable
Flips
LED backlight
Flies out of the box
Does not require registration

Cons

Camera
Small resource of collector motors
Gears of the reducer are not protected from dirt
Does not like the wind (can fly away in its direction)
When communication is lost, falls

The Syma X5C is a robust, dynamic and easy-to-fly budget quadcopter. Suitable only for the first acquaintance with the UAV. I am ready to endure the mistakes of beginners. Fully justifies the money spent. Age limit 14.