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Syma X5SW

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • Intuitive Controls With an Information-Rich LCD Display
  • honest
  • straightforward

Cons

  • FPV feature is poorly implemented and suffers from a few drawbacks
  • feed suffers from a lot of lag or latency
  • X5SW does not record videos or photos onto a micro SD card on its camera

Key specs

  • 4
  • 5 min.
  • yes
  • 0 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • no
  • no

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Syma X5SW - Pros & Cons

Syma X5SW

Pros

  • Intuitive Controls With an Information-Rich LCD Display
  • honest
  • straightforward
  • and insightful reviews
  • The controls themselves are relatively straightforward
  • X5SW Overview Flight Time Fun FPV Flyer
  • It responds well to your commands and is stable in flight
  • Lightweight upgrade instantly enhances overall performance
  • stable and fast flight Capable
  • the RC works perfectly
  • it combines aerial photography with air stunts

Cons

  • FPV feature is poorly implemented and suffers from a few drawbacks
  • feed suffers from a lot of lag or latency
  • X5SW does not record videos or photos onto a micro SD card on its camera
  • video transmission can suffer from really bad latency
  • suffers from a very short flight time
  • when you suddenly run out of battery while flying your drone
  • the battery takes a relatively long time to charge (
  • the quadcopter is not the same as the forward direction
  • batteries is somewhat of a drag
  • camera doesn t have an anti-glare filter
  • poor Wi-Fi signal

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Syma X5SW - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time5.0 min.
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Photography ModesSingle Shot
Live View Freq2.4 GHz
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan17.52 in
Weight34.11 oz
Body MaterialPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Width12.4 in
Depth12.4 in
Height4.13 in
Led Lightsyes
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity500.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdno
Position Holdno
Headless Modeyes
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionno
Radio transmitteryes
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningno
GPSno
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingno
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Range50
Battery TypeAA Batteries
Voltage6.0 V
Device HolderSmartphone
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Connectivity
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors

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