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DJI Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition Drone
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Syma X5HW Drone
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Syma X5SW Drone
Syma X5SW
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2 editorial reviews
Year of the Rooster gets a very different breed of birdRead more
DJI introduced a new special edition of its popular consumer drone Phantom 4 at the CES in Las Vegas – Phantom 4 Chinese New Year Edition. The Spanish desiRead 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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Flight

Max Flight Time28.0 min.7.0 min.5.0 min.
Max Speed20.0 m/s
N/A
N/A
Minimum operating temperature0
N/A
N/A
Maximum operating temperature40
N/A
N/A

Features

Ready To Flyyesyesyes
Bind and flynonono
Altitude Holdyesyesno
Position Holdyesyesno
Headless Modeyesyesyes
Collision Avoidancenonono
Return to home functionyesyesno
Follow me functionyesnono
Flight Planningyesnono
GPSyesnono
Autonomous Flightyesnono
Automatic Landingyesnono
Radio transmitter
N/A
yesyes

Camera

Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx2.0 Mpx0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenonono
Live Viewyesyesyes
Stabilization3 axis
N/A
N/A
Video Resolution4K
N/A
N/A
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
N/A
N/A
Photography ModesSingle ShotSingle ShotSingle Shot
Live View Speed30.0 fps
N/A
N/A
Video File Formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
N/A
N/A
Lens Aperturef/2.8
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N/A
Sensor format1/2.3"
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N/A
Max Image Size4000x3000
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N/A
Live View Freq2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Lens Focal Length0.79 in
N/A
N/A
Built-in camera
N/A
yesyes
Video recording
N/A
yes
N/A

Controller

Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
N/A
Range50005050
Battery Capacity6000.0 mAh600.0 mAh
N/A
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
AA Batteries
Voltage7.4 V6.0 V6.0 V
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
SmartphoneSmartphone
Transmitter Power23.0 dBm
N/A
N/A

Dimensions

Number Of Rotors444
Wingspan13.78 in
N/A
17.52 in
Weight48.68 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Body MaterialMagnesiumPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialCarbon FiberPlasticPlastic
Colour of productWhiteWhite
  • Black
  • White
Foldablenono
N/A
Led Lightsyesyesyes
Width
N/A
12.99 in12.4 in
Depth
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12.99 in12.4 in
Height
N/A
4.33 in4.13 in
Propeller guard included
N/A
yes
N/A

Battery

Capacity5350.0 mAh600.0 mAh500.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight48.68 oz4.27 oz34.11 oz
Charger Voltge17.4 V
N/A
N/A
Battery included
N/A
yesyes
Voltage7.4 V6.0 V6.0 V
Charging time
N/A
130.0 min.
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Misc

Primary useFilm & PhotographyRecreation/HobbyRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeOpen SourceProprietaryProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotors
  • 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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