Syma X13 Storm quadcopter review.

Introduction

The Chinese company Syma is the largest manufacturer of radio-controlled toys. Quadrocopter Syma X13 Storm - model of 2015, replaced the popular Syma X12, which is almost half the size of the new product.

Features

  • 2.4GHz control
  • 6-axis gyroscope
  • 360º flips
  • Mode Headless
  • LED backlight
  • Screw protection

Package contents

  • Quadcopter Syma X13 Storm
  • Battery (3.7V 200mAh LiPo)
  • 4-channel 2.4GHz control equipment (powered by 4 × 1.5V AA batteries are purchased separately)
  • USB cable (for charging the quad battery)
  • 4 × rotor
  • 4 × spare rotor
  • Roof protection
  • Screwdriver
  • Manual (English)

Specification

Brand:
Syma
Model:
X13 Storm
Color:
White / Black / Red
Radio frequency:
2.4 GHz
(8 6) Power supply for control equipment:
4 × AA
Stabilization:
6-axis gyroscope
Headless Mode:
Yes
Return to Keypad:
yes
Battery capacity:
3.7V 200mAh LiPo
Backlight:
LED
Max. flight time:
8 min
Max. flight range:
100m
Flight environment:
Indoor / Outdoor
Charging time:
50-60min.
Materials:
ABS
Age restriction:
14

Appearance

Motors

Syma X13 Storm quadcopter equipped with collector motors, torque transmission is carried out through a gearbox. The developer does not specify performance information. For the implementation of the tasks set, the potential of the motors is quite enough.

Battery

The quadcopter is equipped with a 3.7V 200mAh LiPo lithium polymer battery. In the test, it provided a maximum flight time of 6 minutes. Battery charging time is no more than an hour.

Controls

The X13 Storm comes with one of the most convenient 4-channel consoles operating at 2.4GHz. Power is supplied from 4 × 1.5V AA batteries (purchased separately). In practice, in an interference-free zone, it provided a maximum removal distance of 60 meters. When the signal is lost, the drone crashes!

Test Drive

In the test, the Syma X13 Storm quadrocopter showed dynamics characteristic of budget drones. Note the work of the 6-axis gyroscope, its participation greatly simplifies the control of the drone, beginners will appreciate. Headless mode, flips and return home worked without any problems.

Price

On well-known Internet trading floors, the Syma X13 Storm quadcopter is sold at a price of $ 20-27 .

Conclusion

Syma X13from $20​​
5.1666666666667
Price
5 / 10
Functionality
5/10
Flight time
5/10
Flight performance
5/10
Compactness
6/10
Package contents
5/10
Reliability
6/10
Price / quality
10/10

Pros

  • Design
  • Plastic quality
  • Durability
  • Control
  • LED backlight
  • Convenient remote control
  • Flies out of the box

Cons

  • Small resource commutator motors
  • Drops on loss of communication
  • Flight time

Willing to endure mistakes inherent in beginners, easy to operate, compact, flies out of the box. The main disadvantages include the small resource of the collector motors and the shutdown of motors in case of loss of communication. An excellent option for the first acquaintance with UAVs, or just for fun. Age restriction 8.

Photos

Photos with the Syma X13 Storm quadrocopter.

Video

Video with Syma X13 Storm quadrocopter.

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