Syma X20: pocket drone for fun.

Introduction

Syma X20 - one of the best budget proposals of the nano segmentUAVs, designed primarily for the youngest audience of unmanned hobby. Received consumer recognition for the quality of performance, design, portability, flight characteristics, and a number of well-functioning options, which will certainly be noted by novice pilots.

Features

  • Futuristic design
  • Quality shock-resistant design
  • Compact dimensions
  • Lightweight
  • Handheld Hyperboloidal Design
  • Auto Takeoff / Landing
  • Altitude Hold
  • Two Activity Modes
  • Headless Mode
  • Programmed 360 ° Flips
  • Low Battery Auto Land
  • Motor Blocking Control
  • Time flight 5 min
  • Max. flight range 70m
  • LED backlight

Options

  1. Syma X20 (with built-in Battery 3.7V 180mAh Li-ion)
  2. Control panel (powered by 4 × "AA"; purchased separately)
  3. 4 rotor (2CW / 2CCW)
  4. 4 spare carrier rotor (2CW / 2CCW)
  5. USB charger
  6. Screwdriver
  7. Instruction

Specification

Brand:
Syma
Model:
X20
Color:
White / Black
Dimensions:
10.5 × 10.5 × 2.5cm
Weight:
22g
Aircraft power:
3.7V 180mAh Li-ion
Charging time:
about 50 min
Remote power supply:
4 × "AA"
Frequency:
2.4GHz
Max. flight time:
about 5 min
Max. removal distance:
about 70m

Appearance

Motors

The quadcopter is equipped with brushed motors. The developer does not specify performance information. In practice, the potential of the power plant is more than enough. He performs the programmed flips without failures.

  • The user has two modes of consumption. It is recommended for beginners to start with the first one (set by default).
  • Safety first! Overcurrent Protection for motors allows motors to be switched off when something interferes with their operation. This approach ensures maximum safety and extends the life of the power plant.

Power supply

Power supply of Syma X20 is built on a built-in 1-cell (3.7V) lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 180mAh 0.66Wh. According to the specification, it provides a flight time of about 5 minutes, which has been confirmed in practice. Charging time from the stock charger is about 50 minutes.

  • If the battery level is low, the drone will make a soft auto-landing.
  • On the one hand, the built-in type of power supply is a significant drawback, since it excludes the possibility of changing the batteries, on the other hand, this approach significantly extends the service life of the collector motors, because they have time to fully cool down during charging battery.

Control

Control is realized by means of a 4-channel controller operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. It features a distinctive hyperboloidal design that emphasizes the overall portability of the device. The potential of the electronics provides a distance of up to 70 meters. In a megalopolis, this distance will be no more than 30 meters. Power is supplied from 4 AA batteries (purchased separately).

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Price

well-known Internet trading platforms at a price of $ 20.

Conclusion

Syma X20$20
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6.8125
Price
10/10
Functionality
2/10
Flight time
1/10
Flight performance
7/10
Compactness
10/10
Package contents
5/10
Reliability
10/10
Price / Quality
10/10

Pros

  • Design
  • Quality
  • Impact resistance
  • Flight performance / Maneuverable
  • Auto takeoff / landing
  • Altitude Hold / Flips
  • Headless Mode
  • Motor Blocking Control
  • Sits Down When Low Charge
  • Price

Cons

  • Dislikes wind in any form
  • Time-consuming process of replacing motors

The developerUAVs, or just for fun. Ready to fly out of the box. Age limit 8.

Video

Video with Syma X20 quadrocopter.

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