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Axis Drones Vidius Drone
Axis Drones Vidius
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DJI Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition Drone
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Syma X5HW Drone
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Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
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4 editorial reviews
The Axis Vidius is a simple, cheap and fun drone to fly, and takes video.Read more
The ever-expanding arena of drones and three-dimensional remote-controlled flight is fascinating and fun. And if you're looking to take your quadcopter game to the next level, first-person view (FPV) with a built-in camera is where it's at. But before you plunk down hard-earned cash for the big…Read more
A couple of months ago, I was given the opportunity to review the Axis Aerius drone. It was my first time trying out a drone; my family and I had a blastRead more
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Year of the Rooster gets a very different breed of birdRead more
DJI introduced a new special edition of its popular consumer drone Phantom 4 at the CES in Las Vegas – Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition. The Spanish desiRead more
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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
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4.0 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
33 %
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3.0 out of 5
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3 stars
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4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
26 %
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4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
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Flight

Max Flight Time7.0 min.28.0 min.7.0 min.5.0 min.
Max Speed
N/A
20.0 m/s
N/A
N/A
Minimum operating temperature
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
Maximum operating temperature
N/A
40
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 functionnoyesnono
Flight Planningnoyesnono
GPSnoyesnono
Autonomous Flightnoyesnono
Automatic Landingnoyesnono
Radio transmitter
N/A
N/A
yesyes

Camera

Camera Resolution1.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenononono
Live Viewyesyesyesyes
Video Resolution480p4K
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Stabilization
N/A
3 axis
N/A
N/A
Photo File Formats
N/A
  • DNG
  • JPEG
N/A
N/A
Live View Speed
N/A
30.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Video File Formats
N/A
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
N/A
N/A
Lens Aperture
N/A
f/2.8
N/A
N/A
Sensor format
N/A
1/2.3"
N/A
N/A
Max Image Size
N/A
4000x3000
N/A
N/A
Live View Freq
N/A
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Lens Focal Length
N/A
0.79 in
N/A
N/A
Built-in camera
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Video recording
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Range3050005050
Battery TypeAAA Batteries
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
SmartphoneSmartphone
Battery Capacity
N/A
6000.0 mAh600.0 mAh
N/A
Voltage
N/A
7.4 V6.0 V6.0 V
Transmitter Power
N/A
23.0 dBm
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors4444
Weight0.6 oz48.68 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Body MaterialPlasticMagnesiumPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlasticCarbon FiberPlasticPlastic
Colour of productBlackWhiteWhite
  • Black
  • White
Width1.69 in
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Depth1.69 in
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Height0.98 in
N/A
4.33 in4.13 in
Foldablenonono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyesyes
Wingspan
N/A
13.78 in
N/A
17.52 in
Propeller guard included
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Battery

Capacity150.0 mAh5350.0 mAh600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight0.6 oz48.68 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Charger Voltge
N/A
17.4 V
N/A
N/A
Battery included
N/A
N/A
yesyes
Voltage
N/A
7.4 V6.0 V6.0 V
Charging time
N/A
N/A
130.0 min.
N/A

Misc

Primary use
  • Film & Photography
  • Recreation/Hobby
Film & PhotographyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeOpen SourceOpen SourceProprietaryProprietary
Parts AvailableBatteries
  • Batteries
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card reader
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Compatible memory cards
N/A
N/A
microSD
N/A

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