Syma X5C spare parts
Syma X5, X5C and X5C-1 spare parts
Unavoidable, after several crash lands, you will need some spare parts to repair your Syma quadcopter.
After my last crash land I recovered my Syma X5c only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors didn't stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
As I am a beginner flyer, of course I have had some...
Syma X8W Quick Start Guide
Syma X8W Quadcopter Quick Start Guide Video
I just received my Syma X8W from BG but it has to rest in the box until next week when I will have enough time to review it.
Until then I thought it would be useful to watch some movies with this Quadcopter, to know what I can expect.
The video below covers the main...
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...
Syma X8HW quadcopter with altitude hold
Syma X8HW WIFI first person view quadcopter
Just found on SymaToys website that they decided to upgrade the popular X8 quad series with barometric sensor. The Syma X8HW, compared to the previous X8W quadcopter, will features altitude hold function which is useful, especially when you are using your quadcopter for aerial filming.
This X8HW comes with a small FPV WIFI camera but, being very powerful, it...
Hubsan X4 AIR Pro (H501A) GPS quadcopter
Hubsan X4 AIR Pro aka Hubsan H501A
Three days before Christmas Hubsan announced another interesting model of the X4 series called H501A. This new model comes with a nice black finish design with a big golden "X" letter on front, probably inspired from Xmas :).
Thanks to the GPS positioning system, the Hubsan H501A drone features smart flight mode like: Follow me, Orbit mode...
Wingsland M1 (Scarlet Minivet) quadcopter
Wingsland just relaunched the Scarlet Minivet under an M1 product name. Apparently, the WINGSLAND M1 has the same design and features as the old model (2015). This new version comes with an extremely friendly price tag. The WINGSLAND M1 is advertised for only $176.99!
Wingsland M1 (Scarlet Minivet) - The flying beauty
Under the shadow of the DJI Phantom 3 launch, a new...
KingKong 90GT micro brushless FPV quadcopter
KingKong 90GT - Palm sized brushless quad with FPV camera
The KingKong 90GT drone was announced in PNP package. This means that you will need to use it together with your own radio system (RX + TX).
Although the KK 90GT has about the same size as the popular Tiny Whoop, it is equipped with brushless motors instead of brushed ones. Brushless motors...
Mariner waterproof quadcopter for fishing and not only
If you want to take aerial videos over rivers, lakes, or the sea and you don't want to be afraid of falling into the water you have to look after a waterproof quadcopter.
You can find several waterproof models on the market. They are designed to survive a crash-land over the water.
The Mariner quadcopter uses the Naza-M Lite flight controller,...
Syma X5SW WIFI
Syma X5SW Explorers 2 - WIFI FPV quadcopter
Meanwhile every one waits for the new X8C for GoPro and alike cameras, a new improved model of the X5 series was announced, the Syma X5SW Explorers 2.
My first quadcopter was a X5C that, after one year, I still own and it is always ready for flying. That's why I'm happy to hear that Syma didn't forget this old...
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...
J.ME Follow Me quadcopter with WiFi FPV
J.ME Follow Me selfie drone from Feima Robotics
Feima Robotics, an unknown multi-rotor manufacturer, just announced their first selfie drone, called J.Me Follow Me.
Like most of the selfie drones, the J.Me comes without a physical remote control. The aircraft can be controlled in three ways trough your smartphone. While I'm already accustomed with virtual sticks and gyro control, I would be interested to test the voice...