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AKASO X5C Drone
AKASO X5C
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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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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
43
4.1 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
23 %
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
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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.7.0 min.5.0 min.

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyes
Bind and flynonono
Altitude Holdyesyesno
Position Holdyesyesno
Headless Modenoyesyes
Collision Avoidancenonono
Return to home functionnoyesno
Follow me functionnonono
Flight Planningnonono
GPSnonono
Autonomous Flightnonono
Automatic Landingnonono
Radio transmitter
N/A
yesyes

Camera

VR headset compatiblenonono
Live Viewnoyesyes
Video Resolution720p
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Built-in camera
N/A
yesyes
Camera Resolution
N/A
2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
Video recording
N/A
yes
N/A
Live View Freq
N/A
2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Range1005050
Battery TypeAA Batteries
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V6.0 V
Compatible OS
N/A
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Battery Capacity
N/A
600.0 mAh
N/A
Device Holder
N/A
SmartphoneSmartphone

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors444
Body MaterialPlasticPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlasticPlasticPlastic
Colour of productWhiteWhite
  • Black
  • White
Foldablenono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyes
Weight
N/A
4.27 oz34.11 oz
Width
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Depth
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Height
N/A
4.33 in4.13 in
Propeller guard included
N/A
yes
N/A
Wingspan
N/A
N/A
17.52 in

Battery

Capacity500.0 mAh600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Battery included
N/A
yesyes
Voltage6.0 V6.0 V6.0 V
Charging time
N/A
130.0 min.
N/A

Misc

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

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