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Syma X5HW Drone
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Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
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2 editorial reviews
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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 %
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.5.0 min.
Max Speed7.7 m/s
N/A
N/A

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyes
Bind and flynonono
Altitude Holdyesyesno
Position Holdyesyesno
Headless Modeyesyesyes
Collision Avoidancenonono
Return to home functionyesyesno
Radio transmitteryesyesyes
Follow me functionnonono
Flight Planningnonono
GPSnonono
Autonomous Flightnonono
Automatic Landingyesnono

Camera

Built-in camerayesyesyes
Camera Resolution1.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenonono
Live Viewyesyesyes
Video recordingyesyes
N/A
Video Resolution720p
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Live View Speed20.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Video File Formats
  • H.264
  • M-JPEG
N/A
N/A
Live View Freq2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Range505050
Battery Capacity500.0 mAh600.0 mAh
N/A
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Device HolderSmartphoneSmartphoneSmartphone
Voltage
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors444
Weight4.76 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Body Material
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
PlasticPlastic
Colour of productBlack,GreenWhite
  • Black
  • White
Width14.17 in12.99 in12.4 in
Depth14.17 in12.99 in12.4 in
Height4.33 in4.33 in4.13 in
Foldablenono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyes
Rotor Material
N/A
PlasticPlastic
Propeller guard included
N/A
yes
N/A
Wingspan
N/A
N/A
17.52 in

Battery

Battery includedyesyesyes
Capacity500.0 mAh600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight4.76 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Charging time60.0 min.130.0 min.
N/A
Voltage
N/A
6.0 V6.0 V

Misc

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

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