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Syma X8SW

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
44 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Syma is known in the world of remote control drones as the king of the budget segment. Syma drones have been present on the market for over 10 years. In that time they have produced dozens of drones. In other words, you are buying into an established manufacturer with experience. X8SW isn’t their cheapest model, but is close to it, coming in at about $140. For that money, you get an interesting price to performance ratio. Let’s find out more about that in our Syma X8SW Review ! Syma X8SW predecessors Syma X8SW drone is an upgrade to their X8Read more
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Pros

  • It feels more polished and is more compact
  • video quality is much better than the wifi linked video
  • Stabilizer

Cons

  • can have some issues in a stiff wind
  • poor drones
  • lost prop and two lost prop covers

Key specs

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

Syma X8SW - Pros & Cons

Syma X8SW

Pros

  • It feels more polished and is more compact
  • video quality is much better than the wifi linked video
  • Stabilizer
  • Moves More Flexible and Stable
  • More stable and more suitable for kids or beginners
  • mini drone is very suitable for indoor playing
  • nice design is paired with a very good build quality
  • just keeps bringing the heat
  • very stable and easy to control it
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  • X8SW is powerful enough to attach a better camera

Cons

  • can have some issues in a stiff wind
  • poor drones
  • lost prop and two lost prop covers
  • it would save the same video to the SD card
  • Low rate flying was possible
  • but boring
  • The wifi/FPV is gimmicky
  • and IMHO
  • - Should include spare prop covers
  • video feed does cut off from time to time
  • Mine touched ground since I was too low

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Syma X8SW - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time9.0 min.
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Camera
Camera Resolution0.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Photography ModesSingle Shot
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Weight52.91 oz
Colour of productWhite
Width19.69 in
Depth19.69 in
Height7.48 in
Foldableno
Led Lightsyes
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Misc
Primary useRecreation/Hobby
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotors
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeyes
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionno
Follow me functionno
Flight Planningno
GPSno
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range70
Battery Capacity2000.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Voltage6.0 V
Device HolderSmartphone
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Battery
Capacity2000.0 mAh
TypeLithium Ion

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Syma X8SW Syma - Editorial Reviews (4)

3.5
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