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Syma X5SW Drone
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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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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
15
4.2 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
32
4.2 out of 5
32 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
3 %
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 Time9.0 min.7.0 min.7.0 min.5.0 min.
Max Speed7.7 m/s
N/A
N/A
N/A

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyesyes
Bind and flynononono
Altitude Holdyesyesyesno
Position Holdyesyesyesno
Headless Modeyesnoyesyes
Collision Avoidancenononono
Return to home functionyesnoyesno
Radio transmitteryes
N/A
yesyes
Follow me functionnononono
Flight Planningnononono
GPSnononono
Autonomous Flightnononono
Automatic Landingyesyesnono

Camera

Built-in camerayes
N/A
yesyes
Camera Resolution1.0 Mpx1.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenononono
Live Viewyesnoyesyes
Video recordingyes
N/A
yes
N/A
Video Resolution720p480p
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
N/A
Live View Speed20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
N/A
Video File Formats
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
N/A
N/A
N/A
Live View Freq2.4 GHz
N/A
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Max Image Size
N/A
1280x960
N/A
N/A

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Range50
N/A
5050
Battery Capacity500.0 mAh
N/A
600.0 mAh
N/A
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Device HolderSmartphone
N/A
SmartphoneSmartphone
Voltage
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V6.0 V

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors4444
Weight4.76 oz
N/A
4.27 oz34.11 oz
Body Material
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Colour of productBlack,GreenBlackWhite
  • Black
  • White
Width14.17 in
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Depth14.17 in
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Height4.33 in
N/A
4.33 in4.13 in
Foldablenonono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyesyes
Rotor Material
N/A
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Propeller guard included
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Wingspan
N/A
N/A
N/A
17.52 in

Misc

Primary useRecreation/HobbyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote ControlRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryProprietaryProprietaryProprietary
Parts AvailableBatteries
  • Batteries
  • Landing Gear
  • Rotor Guards
  • Spare Remote
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryes
N/A
yes
N/A
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
N/A
microSD
N/A

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