We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. Data about your interaction with this site and the ads shown to you may be shared with companies involved in the delivery and/or personalisation of ads on this site and elsewhere online.

Syma X5HW

PRO rating
How it works?
How it works?
  1. User ratingsUser ratingsratings of product added by Productz users
  2. Expert ratingsExpert ratingsexperts ratings from editorial reviews
  3. Consumer ratingsConsumer ratingsratings from the biggest online stores worldwide
Legend
  1. Excellent
  2. Good
  3. Poor
  4. Average
User ratings:
42
4.1 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
  3. See more
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
Read editorial reviews

Pros

  • features and specifications enough and fun
  • very fun and useful to use
  • affordable and easy to control drone for both

Cons

  • Altitude Holder
  • Wi-Fi camera
  • the camera does not record audio
More pros & cons

Key specs

  • 4
  • 7 min.
  • yes
  • 2 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • no
  • no
Go to full specs
Colors

Contents

Syma X5HW - Pros & Cons

Syma X5HW

Pros

  • features and specifications enough and fun
  • very fun and useful to use
  • affordable and easy to control drone for both
  • the workmanship is good
  • lot better than me and was able to successfully do some flips and hover
  • the remote control is very comfortable to hold and a joy to use

Cons

  • Altitude Holder
  • Wi-Fi camera
  • the camera does not record audio
  • it Mac Unable to Communicate With Your Printer
  • it takes approximately 130 minutes for the battery to fully charge once depleted
  • the recorded video footage also now sucks since it s terribly laggy
  • it does have FPV - and it sucks
  • Virtual Desktop Microsoft users are sick of remembering complicated
  • clunky
  • headless mode also appears to be on by default
  • the goofy fake buttons on the controller to fill space

Syma - Video Reviews (9)

powered byYouTube

Syma X5HW - Full Specifications

Units:
Icon
Flight
Max Flight Time7.0 min.
Icon
Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution2.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Video recordingyes
Photography ModesSingle Shot
Live View Freq2.4 GHz
Icon
Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Weight4.27 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of productWhite
Width12.99 in
Depth12.99 in
Height4.33 in
Foldableno
Propeller guard includedyes
Led Lightsyes
Icon
Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity600.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Voltage3.7 V
Charging time130.0 min.
Icon
Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeyes
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Radio transmitteryes
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningno
GPSno
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingno
Icon
Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range50
Battery Capacity600.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Voltage6.0 V
Device HolderSmartphone
Icon
Connectivity
Bluetoothno
Wi-Fiyes
USBno
Mobile appyes
Icon
Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Frame
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cardsmicroSD

Syma X5HW - Q&A

  • Do you have a question about the product?

Syma X5HW Syma - Editorial Reviews (2)

Syma X5HW Syma X5HW review + flying tips + unboxing and first flight video
DronesGlobe.com logo
DronesGlobe.com
Published: 06.05.2016
Syma X5HW review + flying tips + unboxing and first flight video

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 and

By Anthony TurnerAnt...
10 minute read
Syma X5HW Syma X5HW Cheaply Brings FPV to Drones, Misses the Mark [Review]
Tech.co logo
Tech.co
Published: 27.06.2016
Syma X5HW Cheaply Brings FPV to Drones, Misses the Mark [Review]

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.

By Elliot Volkman
7 minute read

Other Drones

Bayangtoys X9 DroneBayangtoys

X9

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
  • Max Flight Time: 7 min.
  • Primary use: Recreation/Hobby
  • Control System: Remote Control
Moontop MT 9916 DroneMoontop

MT 9916

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
  • Max Flight Time: 8 min.
  • Primary use: Recreation/Hobby
  • Control System: Remote Control
Archos DroneArchos

Drone

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
  • Max Flight Time: 9 min.
  • Primary use: Recreation/Hobby
  • Control System: Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
DJI Phantom 2 + H4-3D DroneDJI

Phantom 2 + H4-3D

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
Blade 180QX HD DroneBlade

180QX HD

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
Silverlit Drone MissionSilverlit

Drone Mission

  • Number Of Rotors: 4
  • Max Flight Time: 6 min.