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AKASO X5C Drone
AKASO X5C
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Archos Drone
Archos Drone
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Syma X5HW Drone
Syma X5HW
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Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
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Editiorial reviews
5
5 editorial reviews
Yes, it's a toy drone with a toy camera. But it's also way better than you'd expect for less than $50.Read more
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2
2 editorial reviews
Come fly the wallet-friendly skies!Read more
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2
2 editorial reviews
Here we are again, continuing to review the new drone series by Syma. We have already previously reviewed Syma X8HC (upgraded version of the X8C Venture) and Syma X8HW and X8HG both WiFi FPV fliers. From the new X5H series we have reviewed the upgraded version of the widely sold X5C the X5HC. Syma X5HW Overlook: Flight Time : 5 to 7 minutes Camera : WiFi FPV 2MP photo / 1MP video Battery Type : 3.7V 600mAh Lipo Battery Range : 30 to 50 meters Remote : 2.4 GHz Frequency Gyro : 6 Axis Features : Headless Mode andRead more
The Syma X5HW may be cheap and include an FPV mode, but does it work well enough to fly with it? Also, we smashed it into a wall for science.Read more
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3 editorial reviews
In this Syma X5SW review, we're going to show you how this beginner-friendly drone can be controlled with a smartphone!Read more
Syma X5SW Quadcopter Review : Best budget-friendly drone with FPV Wifi transmitable video camera. Syma X5SW is a good quadcopter for beginnersRead more
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User rating
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
15
4.2 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
37
4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %

Flight

Max Flight Time7.0 min.9.0 min.7.0 min.5.0 min.
Max Speed
N/A
7.7 m/s
N/A
N/A

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyesyes
Bind and flynononono
Altitude Holdyesyesyesno
Position Holdyesyesyesno
Headless Modenoyesyesyes
Collision Avoidancenononono
Return to home functionnoyesyesno
Follow me functionnononono
Flight Planningnononono
GPSnononono
Autonomous Flightnononono
Automatic Landingnoyesnono
Radio transmitter
N/A
yesyesyes

Camera

VR headset compatiblenononono
Live Viewnoyesyesyes
Video Resolution720p720p
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Built-in camera
N/A
yesyesyes
Camera Resolution
N/A
1.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
Video recording
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution
N/A
20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Live View Speed
N/A
20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Video File Formats
N/A
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
N/A
N/A
Live View Freq
N/A
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Range100505050
Battery TypeAA Batteries
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V
Compatible OS
N/A
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Battery Capacity
N/A
500.0 mAh600.0 mAh
N/A
Device Holder
N/A
SmartphoneSmartphoneSmartphone

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors4444
Body MaterialPlastic
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
PlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Colour of productWhiteBlack,GreenWhite
  • Black
  • White
Foldablenonono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyesyes
Weight
N/A
4.76 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Width
N/A
14.17 in12.99 in12.4 in
Depth
N/A
14.17 in12.99 in12.4 in
Height
N/A
4.33 in4.33 in4.13 in
Propeller guard included
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Wingspan
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.52 in

Battery

Capacity500.0 mAh500.0 mAh600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery included
N/A
yesyesyes
Weight
N/A
4.76 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Charging time
N/A
60.0 min.130.0 min.
N/A
Voltage6.0 V
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V

Misc

Primary useRecreation/HobbyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote ControlRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryProprietaryProprietaryProprietary
Parts AvailableBatteriesBatteries
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card reader
N/A
yesyes
N/A
Compatible memory cards
N/A
MicroSD
microSD
N/A

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