Syma X5C
Someone that starts fresh to take part in the wonders of the RC world and gains an interest in drones, may find it difficult to find a drone that is good especially for beginners. With that in mind, I would like to point out the Syma X5C.
Description
The Syma X5C 4 channel 2.4GHz RC Explorers Quadcopter is a lightweight quadcopter that is perfect for beginners. This quad is advertised as a toy quad but stands a step above that and is loaded with all the features and benefits someone just starting out could ask for. It’s powered by a rechargeable LiPO battery and comes equipped with a good quality camera for taking both video and snapshots. Syma is easy to control and works well both indoors and outdoors. It is the ideal starting point for anyone who is interested in purchasing their first quadcopter.
Features and Benefits
The Syma X5C features a 6 axis gyroscope for precise hovering and more stability. The 4 channel function provides stable flying and easy operation that is perfect for beginners. This quad isn’t made just with beginners in mind, though, featuring two fly modes: beginner and advanced. The lightweight, quad comes equipped with rechargeable LiPo battery.
The Typical Flight Times
Typical flight times for the Syma X5C are approximately 7-10 minutes with a 100 minute recharge time.
The Remote Control Distance
The remote control distance is approximately 30 meters in all directions, but the spread spectrum technology definitely allows for greater remote distance. This quad offers full flight with up/down, left/right, forward/back, and leftward flying/rightward flying controls. In addition, the controls include suspension and a 360-degree roll with continuous roll action.
Camera Included
The Syma X5C quad comes equipped with an HD camera that can take still shots as well as video and includes a 2GB Micro SD card.
Pros and Cons
The Syma X5C comes with a number of pros and cons. Due to its extremely light weight, it can be temperamental when faced with wind, but it handles relatively decently in different conditions. The quad functions perfectly indoors and outdoors with little to no wind and has the power to deal with breezy weather and light wind also. Despite its lightweight build, the Syma X5C is incredibly durable and is able to survive crashes into all manner of surfaces including trees, grass, and pavement.
The Syma X5C drone is easy to assemble, easy to sync, and easy to fly, even for beginners. Conveniently, the quad recharges through a USB connector, meaning that it can be charged easily on the road through the car power source. Unfortunately, although the LiPO batter for the quadcopter itself is included, batteries for the remote are not.
The camera is advertised as HD, but the pictures do not live up to this. In good lighting, the pictures and videos are decent, but they are also clearly not HD quality. A nice feature of the camera, though, is that it does record sound on its videos. It reminds a lot to non-high-tech smartphone cameras that have very decent results in a good light. The included Micro SD has 2GB and can easily hold images from a full flight. The 6 axis gyroscope provides for easy, stable hovering which can help with the camera issues as well.
Conclusion
For a beginner looking to try out their first quadcopter or an enthusiast looking to add a simple quad to their collection, the pros of the Syma X5C definitely outweigh the cons. It’s a nice quad with easy controls for a first time buys as well as an advanced flying mode for those with more experience. As an added bonus, there is a camera attached to it, which offers both video and still shots. Point blank, whether you’re a beginner or advanced flyer, this one right here is a good deal.
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