Resetting and calibrating the Syma X5C
In case of flight disorder or sideward flight, restore factory default settings will be help to restore the default gyroscope settings.
Resetting and calibrating the Syma X5C in four steps:
Step 1: Press the power switch to turn on the transmitter;
Step 2: Press the power switch to turn on the Syma X5C;
Step 3: When the aircraft indicator quickly flashing to slowly flashing,...
Cheerson CX-30 small quadcopter with camera
The Chinese Cheerson quadcopter manufacturer launches a real offensive in the world of small multi-rotors, first with the nano CX-10 and now with the CX-30 quadcopter with camera.
Due to the attractive and special design, the CX-30 quadcopter can be the favorite multi-copter of 2014, for the small quadcopters division.
This multi-rotor size is only 185x185mm and 20mm in height. That's perfect for indoor flight and you can choose between four...
Inside the Syma X5C remote controller
Today I opened my Syma X5C 2.4Ghz remote controller. The default range is only 30m and I want to extend this range by adding a 3db 2.4Ghz antenna.
I think it's very easy to replace that fake plastic antenna with a 3db 2.4Ghz from an old wifi router, or you can order one on eBay for only $6.
I think this...
Galaxy Visitor 3 from Nine Eagles
This aircraft is a medium size quadcopter with a distance of 14-24 cm between each rotor.
A highly developed 9-axis gyro stabilization system is the key to the model's extremely simple method of control and very accurate response.
The agility level of the Galaxy Visitor 3 is user-variable and this ensures that flying this quadcopter will never be boring even for advanced pilots.
This quadcopter can be...
Unboxing my Syma X5C video
Syma X5C actually comes with a very impressive printed Instruction Manual, it actually explains everything you need to know in great detail and well written. (Download X5C user manual)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-WwtgHmVRs
The package contain everything you need to fly:
1 x SYMA X5C Quadcopter
1 x Transmitter
1 x 3.7V 500mAh Li-poly Battery
4 x Extra blades
4 x Prop guard
1 x SD Card
1 x Card reader
1 x USB Charger
You can read my...
UDI U839 Nano outdoors flight video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSFWULHQEQY
The U839 from UDI RC Toys is a super mini size quadcopter, having the smallest volume and the lightest weight and featuring strong stability and operability beyond imagination.
You watched a night flight with the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter.
You can read more about the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter here on firstquadcopter.com.
UDI U839 Nano: A cute drone for kids
On the first look the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter seems to be an Hubsan H111 Q4 (Proto X) clone.
I’ve been playing before with other tiny quadcopters like the UDI U839. I think I will order and test how it flies this little quadcopter, as my 4 years old son keeps asking me to buy him such a toy.
Checking the manufactures home page, the U839 Nano looks well protected (in...
Syma X5C official video
Syma X5C official video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V1bXKjdfYQ
You can read more about the Syma X5C 4CH HD Camera 2.4G quadcopter here on firstquadcopter.com.
4K Aerial video over Darmstadt, Germany
4K Aerial Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMAFy8Z096E
Breathtaking 4K aerial video using the DJi Phantom quadcopter with Zenmuse H3-2D and the latest GoPro 3 camera.
I have been filming from a quadcopter for only few days, but I've already figured out some conditions that you must meet to record some quality aerial videos:
professional quadcopter, like the DJI Phantom;
good quality camera, like the GoPro;
you need some...
JJRC 1000A micro quadcopter
The JJRC 1000A quadcopter is one of the smallest and the cheapest micro quadcopter on the market.
This multi-rotor is really small and cute, nearly a palm size. It's only 12cm x 12cm and 2.5cm in height.
Equipped with colorful LED lights, this RC quadcopter is quite shining and colorful when it's flying in the dark and the lights are on.
Before the first flight you...
Quadcopters banned from national parks
Quadcopters banned from national parks
If you're planning spending your holidays at a national park and making some breathtaking aerial videos, you have to document yourself if it is legal using quadcopters in that area.
The motivation was based on the noise created by the quadcoper which may disturb the creatures from the national park and also the visitors.
The National Park Agency says you may...