Syma X5 - quadrocopter that everyone can afford

Quadrocopter - the dream of every mainsheet, Big and small. Unfortunately, the dollar has forced many to delay its purchase. However, there are excellent options, cheap and high quality.

Of course, professional and commercial quadrocopter now become completely inaccessible for the average Russian consumer. Only the room, "PDA" model, which, at first glance, may be of interest only to children (but we will tell more about this). And if you want something bigger?

Perhaps one of the most cost quadrocopter is today syma X5 and its modifications. For those who do not want to read a lot of text, say now: with this model, you can start your acquaintance with the flight at four and shestivintovyh machines.

For the more patient: the main reason, of course, is the cost of the aircraft, which starts from the 31 dollar. This is not the only one, but the most important occasion for the purchase of this particular device (for quadrocopter with dimensions of 31 × 31 cm this is the lowest price, cheaper does not happen at all).

Another reason - a good scalability and modifiability of the device. Today, there are several modifications quadrocopter: Syma X5 - basic, without a camera; Syma X5C with a 2-megapixel camera in a streamlined body and Syma X5SW, similar to the previous one, but with a live video broadcast of the function of the camera.

Acquisition version without a camera - a very nice option. The cost is around $ 33 (As you can see here), And if still no remote control - $ 23. Version of the camera much more expensive - about $ 55 ($ 51 at the group purchasing, ask the price is worth more here). Well variant with direct video transmission on a smartphone (broadcast video from the first face, FPV) ranges $ 70. And yes, it is one of the cheapest quadrocopter with a similar function.

First of all you should pay attention to the first version, since it is possible to purchase and install the other chamber, the benefit of the market quite a lot of offers, which can be read on thematic forums. No less interesting is the version with the broadcast: Video is transmitted over Wi-Fi on a smartphone that can be mounted directly on the control panel. Although the version of the camera can get cheaper than the version without a camera plus a separately purchased module. Kit with video transmission in real-time for the basic version X5 is not worth considering.

In the management of modifications do not differ from each other. At first pilot unit, especially to hang, it is quite difficult. But shestiosevoy gyroscope allow you to quickly learn all the tricks. A lot of them, because quadrocopter - aircraft unstable circuit, and only thanks to the continuous automatic tuning of the flight he was kept in the air.

In many ways, this will contribute to a convenient remote control. A joystick is responsible for the gas control (draft), the second - for direction. There is a separate key for flips (beautiful revolution by 360 degrees relative to the horizontal axis) for the forced key (faster) filter. Shooting video and photography are performed with one button: pressing down starts recording again - stops, and pressing up a still image.

Unfortunately, the actual 2 MP camera only noticeable when shooting (picture resolution is 2560 × 1440). Video removed with a resolution of 1280 × 720 at 30 frames per second. Buttons near the screen - another drawback. It's a fake. But disadvantages, perhaps, on this and end.

Despite the fact that quadrocopter looks fragile, due to its light weight and ease of it is very difficult to break. The body plastic is very soft and well-bends. In general, plastics have quadrocopter Syma is considered the best in its price range. In addition, the company carefully distributes consumables and spare parts for your copter in almost all the shops as a form of full setAnd separately. You can buy everything from removing legs and protection screws and ending buildings and motherboards. Separately, you can buy and enginesWhich is rare, but still burned. All the components are cheap and available (on Aliexpress, Bangood and other resources - to choose on price alone), and to require a minimum of maintenance engineering skills. By the way, maintainability - is another strong point Syma products.

Immediately after the development of flight can do a modification of a favorite toy. For example, update your camera (recommended unruly 808 NO.16 V3). You can set this antenna into the console (in your own - fake), such as Wi-Fi-router. This will almost double the height of flight and distance increase. Since the flight time is about seven minutes worth to buy an extra battery. You can use any lithium-polymer 3.7 V, similar in size to the original.

So, Syma X5C - one of the best entry-level quadrocopter for entertainment at home and on the street. And for the big men and small. And for the girls (now the wife of his rides on the apartment). Low cost, excellent handling, excellent maintainability and availability of any spare parts Syma X5 makes a welcome gift (or purchase) for anyone who wants to get closer to the sky.

However, there are analogues. For a little less money, you can find clones Syma, eg BAYANGTOYS. The main problem of such copies are called poor handling and lower quality materials.

The main competitor of the copter should be named JJRC H8Which, strictly speaking, is a clone Syma X5C. At higher price H8 and its modifications are more resistant in flight and hover. Should I pay? Unlikely.