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Syma X8HW Drone
Syma X8HW
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Editiorial reviews
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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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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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Hello and welcome to our second review of the new Syma X8H series. Syma’s X8 continuation series. Today we review X8HW a large WiFi FPV drone, a quadcopter very similar to another Syma release we have previously reviewed the Syma X8HG with some minor differences. Syma X8HW Overlook: Flight Time: 5 to 7 minutes Camera: 1MP or 8MP WiFi FPV Mount: Compatible with Syma action cameras and others Battery Type: 7.4V 2000mA Lipo Battery Range: 70 meters Remote: 2.4 GHz Frequency Gyro: 6 Axis Features: Headless Mode and Altitude Holder also known as Barometer Set Height Price : checkRead more
Mini-Review Syma X8HW - Review (Courtesy of Banggood) Multirotor Drone TalkRead more
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Flight

Max Flight Time7.0 min.7.0 min.7.0 min.7.0 min.

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyesyes
Bind and flynononono
Altitude Holdyesyesyesyes
Position Holdyesyesyesyes
Headless Modenonoyesno
Collision Avoidancenononono
Return to home functionnonoyesno
Follow me functionnononono
Flight Planningnononono
GPSnononono
Autonomous Flightnononono
Automatic Landingnoyesnono
Radio transmitter
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Camera

Camera Resolution1.0 Mpx1.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenononono
Live Viewyesnoyesyes
Video Resolution480p480p
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Max Image Size
N/A
1280x960
N/A
N/A
Built-in camera
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Video recording
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A
Live View Freq
N/A
N/A
2.4 GHz
N/A

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range30
N/A
50100
Battery TypeAAA BatteriesAA Batteries
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
N/A
SmartphoneSmartphone
Voltage
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V6.0 V
Battery Capacity
N/A
N/A
600.0 mAh2000.0 mAh

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors4444
Weight0.6 oz
N/A
4.27 oz
N/A
Body MaterialPlastic
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Colour of productBlackBlackWhiteGold
Width1.69 in
N/A
12.99 in2.91 in
Depth1.69 in
N/A
12.99 in1.38 in
Height0.98 in
N/A
4.33 in0.51 in
Foldablenononono
Led Lightsyesyesyesyes
Propeller guard included
N/A
N/A
yes
N/A

Misc

Primary use
  • Film & Photography
  • Recreation/Hobby
Recreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
  • Film & Photography
  • Recreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote ControlRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeOpen SourceProprietaryProprietaryProprietary
Parts AvailableBatteries
  • Batteries
  • Landing Gear
  • Rotor Guards
  • Spare Remote
  • 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