Syma X5C repair
Syma X5C repair - motor replace
Few month ago I crashed my Syma X5C in the backyard and I recovered the quadcopter only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors of the quad didn’t stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
After I removed all the grasses around the propellers and motors shafts I tried to fly again with my Syma X5C but two of the motors didn’t...
Resetting and calibrating the Syma X5C
In case of flight disorder or sideward flight, restore factory default settings will be help to restore the default gyroscope settings.
Resetting and calibrating the Syma X5C in four steps:
Step 1: Press the power switch to turn on the transmitter;
Step 2: Press the power switch to turn on the Syma X5C;
Step 3: When the aircraft indicator quickly flashing to slowly flashing,...
Syma X5C range Hack
Yesterday, finally, I had enough time to hack my Syma X5C transmitter.
Why I had to make this hack risking to brick my transmitter? because I need more the 30m for a decent outdoor flight.
Last week I was curios what's inside the Syma X5C transmitter and how can I extend the control, as well the flight distance. Of course, like a bad...
Syma X5C-1 upgraded version of X5C
Syma Toys recently launched a new upgraded version of the X5C for lower shipping cost.
The new X5C-1 package includes the same quadcopter and transmitter as the older X5C version, just the fancy box it was replaced with something smaller.
Because of no hardware improvement (longer flight time or longer mote control distance ), you can choose the cheaper price. Probably the new Syma X5C-1 will be cheaper...
DJI Mavic vs GoPro Karma vs Yuneec Breeze
Invasion of the selfie drones
Few months ago I reviewed the FlyPro XEagle which was my first selfie drone. Shortly after, two new selfie quadcopters were revealed, the Wingsland S6 and the ZeroTech Dobby.
Till now, it looked like the big quadcopter brands have no interest in this market segment. As if they talked to each other, in the course of last 2 months Yuneec, GoPro...
Syma X5C Battery Hack guide
After one of my X5C's battery died, I had two options: to order a new one (and wait for it 3-4 weeks) or hack a generic LiPo battery to work with the Syma X5c quadcopter, typically for me. I chose both.
As a backup plan, if my battery hack will not work, I ordered a new 600mAh battery for my...
EHang Ghost Quad
EHang Ghost is claiming to be the world's easiest to fly a quadcopter. It is perfect for beginners and experienced pilots as well.
The EHang Ghost smartphone quadcopter is available in 3 different versions and 4 colors (white, blue, red, and black):
Ghost Basic, no camera or gimbal;
Ghost Aerial with 2D gimbal;
Ghost Aerial Plus with 2D gimbal and HD...
Lian Sheng LS-128 Sky Hunter
Lian Sheng Toys produced over the time several micro RC helicopters. Now, they want to enter into the world of multi-rotors with their first quadcopter, the LS-128 Sky Hunter.
Who has not seen the famous movie, Frankenstein, with a doctor who was trying to discover a way to create a person from parts.
If you carefully look at the LS-128 Sky...
Tiny Whoop: Worth to buy alternatives
Are there reliable alternatives for the Tiny Whoop drone?
Although last year I reviewed many Tiny Whoop clones, still didn't have the chance to test the real one.
Biggest disadvantage of the original over its copies is the high price tag. Probably Tiny Whoop fans will say that the higher price is covered by better build quality and unmatched flight performance.
What does "Tiny Whoop"...
Syma X5C spare parts
Syma X5, X5C and X5C-1 spare parts
Unavoidable, after several crash lands, you will need some spare parts to repair your Syma quadcopter.
After my last crash land I recovered my Syma X5c only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors didn't stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
As I am a beginner flyer, of course I have had some...
Syma X8W Quick Start Guide
Syma X8W Quadcopter Quick Start Guide Video
I just received my Syma X8W from BG but it has to rest in the box until next week when I will have enough time to review it.
Until then I thought it would be useful to watch some movies with this Quadcopter, to know what I can expect.
The video below covers the main...