First Quadcopter

Today I opened my Syma X5C 2.4Ghz remote controller. The default range is only 30m and I want to extend this range by adding a 3db 2.4Ghz antenna. I think it's very easy to replace that fake plastic antenna with a 3db 2.4Ghz from an old wifi router, or you can order one on eBay for only $6. I think this...

This aircraft is a medium size quadcopter with a distance of 14-24 cm between each rotor. A highly developed 9-axis gyro stabilization system is the key to the model's extremely simple method of control and very accurate response. The agility level of the Galaxy Visitor 3 is user-variable and this ensures that flying this quadcopter will never be boring even for advanced pilots. This quadcopter can be...

Syma X5C actually comes with a very impressive printed Instruction Manual, it actually explains everything you need to know in great detail and well written. (Download X5C user manual) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-WwtgHmVRs The package contain everything you need to fly: 1 x SYMA X5C Quadcopter 1 x Transmitter 1 x 3.7V 500mAh Li-poly Battery 4 x Extra blades 4 x Prop guard 1 x SD Card 1 x Card reader 1 x USB Charger You can read my...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSFWULHQEQY The U839 from UDI RC Toys is a super mini size quadcopter, having the smallest volume and the lightest weight and featuring strong stability and operability beyond imagination. You watched a night flight with the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter. You can read more about the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter here on firstquadcopter.com.

On the first look the UDI U839 Nano quadcopter seems to be an Hubsan H111 Q4 (Proto X) clone. I’ve been playing before with other tiny quadcopters like the UDI U839. I think I will order and test how it flies this little quadcopter, as my 4 years old son keeps asking me to buy him such a toy. Checking the manufactures home page, the U839 Nano looks well protected (in...

Syma X5C official video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V1bXKjdfYQ You can read more about the Syma X5C 4CH HD Camera 2.4G quadcopter here on firstquadcopter.com.

4K Aerial Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMAFy8Z096E Breathtaking 4K aerial video using the DJi Phantom quadcopter with Zenmuse H3-2D  and the latest GoPro 3 camera. I have been filming from a quadcopter for only few days, but I've already figured out some conditions that you must meet to record some quality aerial videos: professional quadcopter, like the DJI Phantom; good quality camera, like the GoPro; you need some...

The JJRC 1000A quadcopter is one of the smallest and the cheapest micro quadcopter on the market. This multi-rotor is really small and cute, nearly a palm size. It's only 12cm x 12cm and 2.5cm in height. Equipped with colorful LED lights, this RC quadcopter is quite shining and colorful when it's flying in the dark and the lights are on. Before the first flight you...

Quadcopters banned from national parks If you're planning spending your holidays at a national park and making some breathtaking aerial videos, you have to document yourself if it is legal using quadcopters in that area. The motivation was based on the noise created by the quadcoper which may disturb the creatures from the national park and also the visitors. The National Park Agency says you may...

Syma X5C instruction manual download page Before your first flight with a new quadcopter it's very useful to read the aircraft's instruction manual. You will find more then ten useful chapters in this user manual: Key features of quadcopter; Safety & Caution of using RC aircrafts; X5C Package content; Remote control keypad and LCD user manual; How to make ready your Syma X5C quadcopter...