First Quadcopter

Reading the FY-X8's user manual, I found some interesting and useful tips for all quadcopter flyers. If you are a beginner flyer or you just bought your new quadcopter, firstly try only with basic movements, up and down, back and forth. Once you know those movements properly move up to repeating the same movements with nose in, tail out. The configuration of the...

WLtoys V303 user manual download page WLtoys have been manufacturing a lot of radio controlled aircrafts (helicopters and quadcopters) over the years, one of their best GoPro ready models is the V303 Seeker quadcopter. This aircraft is another ready to fly quadcopter that want to be a successful DJI clone. With powerful 3S Lipo battery, GPS functionality, position hold, return to home and a very attractive price, the V303 probably...

Syma Toys recently launched a new upgraded version of the X5C for lower shipping cost. The new X5C-1 package includes the same quadcopter and transmitter as the older X5C version, just the fancy box it was replaced with something smaller. Because of no hardware improvement (longer flight time or longer mote control distance ), you can choose the cheaper price. Probably the new Syma X5C-1 will be cheaper...

As we know, over the time quadcopters became accessible for hobbyist and some industries. At the beginning, the main application for this kind of aircrafts was in the military. Quadcopters are used now in many applications like: aerial videography, aerial cartography, package delivery - in some luxury hotels even the champagne is delivered by quadcopters. More recently quadcopters are used for Rim lighting in professional photography. Usually, the subjects are...

With an integrated flight control system guided by GPS and wireless 5.8Ghz image transmission for FPV, this aircraft can be a very powerful substitute for the much-expensive Dji Phantom 2. The onboard GPS can provide advanced flight modes like precise position hold, fail-safe auto return, and semi-autopilot mode. Flying with the Idea-Fly Apollo quadcopter can be remarkable even for professional pilots because is...

JJRC 1000A features: Lightweight airframe with nice durability; 6-axis design makes the gyroscope adjustable, promoting flying stability; Integrated LEDs make flying in low-light or at night conditions; USB charging cable allows you to charge it by portable computers; Flight time is only 5-8 minutes, but it's usual for this sized micro quadcopter; control distance is very impressive, about 80-100m; Incredibly stable, it is perfect for beginner flyers; Compatible...

Cheerson CX-20 user manual download page. You will find in this user manual everything you need to operate and fly this GPS quadcopter. This aircraft is a DJI Phantom clone with a better price, has GPS, one button return home, altitude hold, headless flight, GoPro camera mount, stable mode and manual mode. This is the ultimate quadcopter in it's price range for first person flight and aerial...

Yesterday, finally, I had enough time to hack my Syma X5C transmitter. Why I had to make this hack risking to brick my transmitter? because I need more the 30m for a decent outdoor flight. Last week I was curios what's inside the Syma X5C transmitter and how can I extend the control, as well the flight distance. Of course, like a bad...

Galaxy Visitor 3 outdoor flight video. Some of the features that will help you for a spectacular and easy flight with this quadcopter: Anti-collision guard simply by switching the acceleration sensor on and off ; LEDs of different colors make it simple to detect the aircraft in the night; Internal height sensor for altitude hovering; Signal Loss Protection function, if the signal is lost, the quadcopter...

Flying 3D X8 GPS Quadcopter user manual download page Content of the user manual: Introduction to the Flying3D X8 and it's functionality; How to mount the propeller and the landing stand on the aircraft; Compass calibration and other calibrations of the Flying 3D X8; Flying mode, flying function introduction; How to control the Flying X8 Quadcopter, including changing modes, using the...