I've added a link in video description of where to purchase. Here is where to purchase this QuadCopter: uavsystemsinternational.com/product/syma-x5c/?wpam_id=3
Hi, you made a nice video. From this article, www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2309651, the author said that if you didn't change the lead of your upgraded battery, it might damage the main board (at the very end of the article). Do you think you can do another video about this? Or put down more detail on how you did yours? Thx
Mine worked fine without changing any polarity on battery connector. I did hear of some having had the polarity switched. I'm assuming it was just a manufacturing defect batch perhaps. To be safe you can check with a cheap mulimeter.
How can the stock charger overcharge your batteries when the power comes from regulated USB or AC power? The stock chargers are not actually a charger, but are a connector. It's basically a straight wire and has no electronics other than a red LED to show when complete.
@Josh Ya, not sure why I can't directly reply to your comments so hope you see this. With my experiences using this stock charger and others for cheaper r/c, the circuitry is of low quality and the stock battery built-in circuit board in conjunction with stock battery charger will not maintain battery very well and you'll end up killing your batteries (stock and upgraded) sooner than if you spent $30 on a decent smart charger which will make your battery's long term life longer. Just my experiences over the past years in the hobby. It also depends on production quality as well. There is probably a lot of defects produced that may contribute to this opinion.
I love these little quads. After watching Dustin's mods and comments I decided to take one of mine apart and really mod it. If you are interested in reworking the entire quad search youtube for "Syma x5c extreme body modifications".
Does the X5C have "HEADLESS" mode along with "NORMAL" mode? If so what button do I press so as not to lose my copter due to directional confusion? If the X5C-1 is the one with HEADLESS mode, let me know! Thanks I am a 65 year old beginner...I don't play Nintendo games, can't walk and chew gum! Ha Ha!
Hey digi, my version of the x5c-1 I got last Christmas did not. Although I think they are incorporating that feature in newly produced models. I would double check the product description at your vendor of choice to make sure. The x5c is really still one of the most if not the most stable flyers and great to learn on. Start in no wind if possible. Good luck!
Hi Dustin, the search for "mini pico connector" didn't resolve any thing. However, I searched for "Hubsan X4 RC connector" and found lots of results. Here is the link for Amazon which will charge 6 batteries using the 7 pin balanced connector on the X-Charger unit. www.amazon.com/Balance-Charger-Walkera-Quadcopter-Control/dp/B00Q7IOWYE
Nice vid thanks. I have a Skytech M68R that looks like an exact copy of the X5C. Only difference I know of is it has headless mode. Just wanted to say in your observations you talk about it dying quick when your low batt warning lights go off. I haven't flew mine a lot but it still has good power when blinking. I realize they are different name brands but they really appear to be exact clones, controller and all. Does yours die quick with the stock battery too?
Thanks. Yes, have 2 stock batteries and 1 upgraded battery and with all of them the lights start flashing just before it dies. Maybe it's just this model or the unit have.. not sure but doesn't seem very useful for the lights to flash right a few seconds before power loss. I just time the flights now.
I just got my X5C-1 in the mail and its all set up but I cannot get the 2 to bind. The LEDS blink fast then slower but never go solid. The controller itself gives my beep going p and Beep going down but cannot get the copter to do anything...no response at all. Any Ideas?
Sounds like you got a defective pair which are not matched to each other. I've heard this happening before. All you can really do is contact the vendor you purchased from and work out a replacement.
Hey I got (4) of those Turnigy batts NE-BA931 but mine only have one connector coming out of them ? Also I saw another youtuber (dawcior -al )saying these batts have to be wired in reverse?
hello sir i seen ur many videos and i through ur expert about rc quad so i want to ask you one question,,, can i replace syma x5c1 battery with 7.4v lipo battery ??what happens will the receiver bord will burn or may be work and can fly the quad??pls answer
These batteries are the best. The stock battery is a joke. With the nano-tech 750mah batteries I can fly with a Mobius camera on my X5. They also make the X5 just fly better with or without the camera. Quicker response and lift. If you have an X5 you have to have these batteries.
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I know Tom, I think this was my first or second video that I actually talked in. The nerves got the best of me. I've gotten better since this one. Thanks for paying attention to the important points I'm trying to get across though...lol
I have a turnigy charger literally the same as the one in the video, could you tell or show me a video of how you connect the charger to the syma x5c-1 battery as I don't know how to, hopefully you could help.
Wow Dustin! This is so old school. I'm looking for some info on Syma quads for some I'm repairing for my students. I ran across this one and thought.... I recognize this voice. Lol. I looked at the name and realized it was you. Haha.
Get a cheap volt/multi meter, put red on red, black on black and see what meter shows. If there is a - sign before reading polarity is wrong if no - it is correct.. Hope this helps.
Hi, yes the H8C has more power and has a better tilt angle (4 options 25% for slow flying and no wind then 50%, 75% and 100% is the most tilt which is much better than the x5c for wind.
i know how the transmitter hck, but if there s receiver hack for the quad itself? like pull oout a antenna from the top to help?? if so is there sny videos?
Yes, you can open up the X5C to check if you have the longer antenna. If not you can improve range by soldering a 2.4ghz antenna in place of the short stub that some X5C come with. There are some vids on TH-cam. I may make one also showing how to do this.
it should bind to quad when you power both on and push controller throttle all the way up then back down. Then you can fly. If not maybe you got defective transmitter. I would contact seller about it.
Stock controller on the clone of this the striker I reached 700+ altitude without loosing communication from the quad n controller, I'd like to test this one, I do have a question do u know if these motors will fit the striker?. 800mAh will fit in snug as well
By they way, the "performance" isnt affected by the battery upgrade, just the duration, they both deliver 3.7v at whatever current the speed controller will allow. Eg. 500mAh battery = 500 milli-amps for 1 hour, (or 1 milli-amp for 500 hours) A 750mAh battery is just a bigger "fuel tank" of the same 3.7 volts.
Yeah, but just incase people were confusing output with capacity, and expecting an increase in rpm, speed or response, If its purely for filming instead of aerobatics, I reckon a beefier battery from a phone would provide the duration at the cost of agility, and the extra weight may make for a more stable camera platform? 2650mAh from a 29g L-ion, think thats a 14g increase from the stock battery, with potentially 5 times the Watts.
Hello Dustin, great video. I was wondering would you be able to tell me how to go about enabling the video on the transmitter, I have 2 Syma 5xc drones the same model .and the Large drone ! Syma X6 4-Axis 2.4G 4CH RC Quadcopter to witch im unable to get a new charger for. I just don't know when the Syma 5xc is recording, now and again I get it to record but I can never remember how I did it, would be great if anyone chould tell me thank you
Hi there, you push up for picture (one beep) and down for start/stop video (two beeps) on the trim button to the right of the left thumb stick (throttle if your controller is mode 2 which = left hand throttle)
Thank yu Dustin, I will give that a try. like I said sometimes it works but I seem to have to keep pressing the button quiet a few times, that I can never remember how many beeps, but maybe its in mode 2, witch im abit unsure of, I appreciate your help :-)
Hey, if anyone could help me out that would be great! I'm looking for a cheap-ish drone for a Christmas present for myself. The price limit is $100 but would prefer something around $50. A camera is a must and that's mainly what I'm looking for in a drone. Cool flips and tricks would be really great aswell. Any suggestions?
Dustin Dunnill Okay thanks! I had a dilemma between this and the JJRC H8C, but due to the frequent motor failure of the H8C I think this is the best way to go.
Do you get a battery low warning or something so you know to land you quad, or they just go down like struck flies? I found a X5C-1 on ebay for like 60$, and i'm thinking i'd like one as a first drone, but cheap usually means crap. Can you also replace the camera with something HD?
Radu Lupu Hey Radu, The version I have is the X5C-1 also. You get blinking lights when battery runs out of juice and it's time to land. You have to land immediately with the one I have because it will slowly drop not long after. Still the x5c1 is to this date the most stable of all the mini's I've flown and I've reviewed quite a bit plus have 3 more i'll be reviewing this week. For a beginner the x5c1 still takes the cake. I'm also reviewing the 1080p HD RunCam this week. Just strapped it to the bottom of the x5c1 and it handles it well. You will reduce airtime by a few minutes but it is capable of carrying it. I'll have a review and vids up this weekend. Hope this helps :)
Radu Lupu Have a look at Banggood dot com before you drop $60 on ebay.. And yes the X5C pretty much just drops like a rock when the battery gets low, yes the lights start flashing but it is already on it's way to the ground when they do.. I also fly fuel powered planes. So I'm used to using a timer to tell me when it's time to land. I set it to 7 minutes and then only fly around close till it drops.. Saves me a lot of walking.
great video review. for the standard battery do you know what the connector type is? is it JST? You mentioned the 750 battery had a JST connection for charging but i am not sure what the connect type is that you plugged into the quad. Does that make sense?
I think they are calling it a micro JST. The link I put up for the upgraded battery comes with both micro and normal connectors. So that battery will plug right in.
Greetings, I have had a heck of a time locating the connector type for the "white" plug which is not JST. The Nano-tech has both types which is great however, I have 3 stock batteries with just the white connector. I have seen similar "white" ones which I believe are "balanced" since they have 3 terminals. My goal is to make a 4 or 6 parallel connector to charge multiple batteries at the same time.
Dustin Dunnill Thanks for the info. I was dreading sourcing parts through digi-key or Mouser, spending hours locating a specific part without a minimum order of 1000 pieces, sourced from US not China and paying $15 to send .25 cent part! Thank you again!
Dustin Dunnill Moderated wind and outdoors... This are the batteries I'm talking: www.banggood.com/Syma-X5-16-X5C-3_7V-600MAH-Upgrade-Battery-Meal-p-941270.html
Looks like times will vary. Could also be due to differences in C rating. Higher C rating can discharge faster giving quad more power (punch) but will deplete lipo faster.
Dustin Dunnill Yheaa, there are to many variables here :) BTW: There are the same batteries I mention in a 750mAh version: www.banggood.com/5-X-3_7V-750mAh-25C-Battery-Charging-Cable-For-WLtoys-V626-V636-p-951868.html
Thanks I ordered the upgrade battery. But do you know what the plugs are called on the stock battery. And would they charge on the battery charger without an adapter or would one such kind be needed? Thanks for the vids...
Hi Andre, its a micro losing / walkera. You'll have to solder your own adapter to a lead that will plug into charger or search and purchase one from eBay etc.
I'm reading on the upgraded batteries the leads are backwards and need to be reversed before we use them. Did you have to do this or was everything correct for simple plug and play? Thanks for the help and review.
Polarity to be exact is what I'm talking about. Seems most people that are saying this seem to only have one connector on their battery unlike the one you show has two connectors. I believe they also came from hobbyking (?). I ordered the exact battery you have listed and just curious if you had to reverse the leads on the plug. Thanks again. I feel as if you would have explained this if you had to do so but I'm still asking.
The one from the link I post did not have reversed polarity. I did check it with a volt meter just to be safe and it was correct out of the package. No switching necessary. you should definitely check just to be safe.
I got a 6 pack of heiokey 720mah batteries and a 6 port charger for like less than 40$ on Amazon. If your really wanting to you can basically fly nonstop as long as you keep putting batteries on charger as soon as they cool off. Great little drone. Replacement parts kits for it are only 15-20$ with couple sets of blades, 4 motors, LED strips, blade guards, 4 gearboxes, and an entire empty shell. Yay!
Anyone knows if two Syma X5C-1 can fly simultaneously, each with its own remote? I know that one transmitter can run two of them simultaneously, but that is not what I care for. I want to know if me and a friend can race them side-by-side.
From what i hear, you should be able to. You just have to turn on and bind to each controller separatel. You may have issues if you turn them on and try binding at the same time.
the best review on this item on you tube thank u very much sir,can i ask you where about u bought this item i am looking to also buy one for my 10 year old son thanks
Hi Kenton, thanks for comment :). I bought mine from eBay but there are cheaper places like gear best.com and banggood.com if you don't mind waiting a while shipping from China.
Hello Dear Mr.Dustin Dunnill How are you .. hope u doing very well. I have a problem with my new Syma x5c It just todays ago .. then one of the propeller "fan's" .. don't working there's a failure in it . Also i did not control it's aviation , hard to handle it. The cam it not clear at all. Hope u got this comment and you are happy and healthy . How i can fix this problems .. plz
Dustin Dunnill yes , i guess i have a motor failure , my syma os new i bought 3 days ago . B4 i buy a motor did these machines have any warranty ?! How to be sure that thre is no solution to repair the failed motor.
Question : Can we run this quad ( Syma X5C-1 ) for more than +30 minutes continuously ( 4X batteries ) without burning the motors ( motors become dead ) ?
I haven't tested running it more than around 12 minutes with an extended 750mah lipo so I couldn't say. But I would assume you would definitely shorten motor life as weight and longer runtime = more motors heat / sooner burnt motor brushes.
Thanks for the rapid response. If i use the stock batteries X5 continuously ( without leaving the motors cool down ), will the motors burn ? I ask because my WLToys V686G burns the motors after 25 minutes flight time without cool down...
I have run it through 2 lipos back to back several times mixed with normal use with no motor failures for months. Have had a single motor failure since purchase this past Christmas if that helps. :)
excellent, thank you! I've ordered the turnigy battery and going to re-use my old Wifi router too! :)) You can even get more range if the TX side modified on the Syma drone, I guess they used simple wire antenna there...
Just curious, as I'm obviously a novice, but does the charger you recommend come with all the required cables to charge the batteries for the X5SC or is there something specific I would need as an add on item? Thanks
+Dustin Dunnill So are you saying you cannot plug the battery directly into the charger without an adapter that goes between them? If I bought one, what would it look like? Would you have a link? Thanks
jherold19 Dustin & Nichole Dunnill The angle is better and also the video taking is lot nicer... check it out.. its my first video of doing a review so pardon on my audio...lol
hi there sorry to say that i lost my x5c-1 the wind took it away i could not find it, man i was left with the transmiter and camera, im searching for a new one do you think this one will be better?? there are no reviews yet www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_152100.html
oh sorry to hear that Eduardo. the one you linked to is larger and the 350 (phantom) size. it should be able to handle wind a little better but its also heavier and could break or injure easier if crashed. if you think you had enough practice to have mastered control I would go for it. But if you still need practice get a smaller one. A good one to practice indoors with is m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_142612.html and use this coupon code to get a discount HBQ4 I would keep it small and cheap until you learn to master flight really well before the bigger size.
Dustin Dunnill thanks i will buy a x5c-1 BNF version, i have the old transmiter and camera, and its only $34 usd, and im also thinking on buying the chearson x20 for all its features. is it a good one? thanks
Hey Eduardo, good idea on the bnf version. Just maybe contact the seller and ask them to verify your version controller will work with the version you buy. The CX-20 is a great starter quad into the 350 size, It's a good one to learn on and you can modify and build it up a lot to be very capable and similar to the more expensive dji phantom. Here is the one I bought: goo.gl/kyB8k0 I'll be posting some review and mod vids on it soon..
Appreciate the time taken with this review. Extended flight from 7:20 to 11:30 is quite impressive. Also nice that someone references distance in feet rather than meters.
With a stripped down drone (no camera, guards) flown outside in average wind in mode 2 a different $7 battery will increase your flight time from 7 min 20 seconds to 11 1/2 minutes. Suggests a different battery charger to extend life of batteries. Soldered a different antenna to extend control from 150 up to 450 feet.
Hey,Ok great I might have to look into that, sadly I'm not sure when I will use it I'm still waiting to hear about the hmx280 I'm supposed to be getting
2 batteries or maybe even a single larger battery. But you also have to keep in mind that more weight = more heat which is harder on the motors etc. Definitely possible though.
CAV C That might help keep them cooler. I think it would get pretty sluggish at it's 3.7v capabilities with much more weight though. But it can always be tested. :)
The mAh rating has little to do with voltage delivery, other than time. The mA is for milliamps and the h is for Hours. In simple terms, a 2500mAh 3.7V battery cannot deliver more than 3.7v, but it can deliver ≈ 3.7v longer than a 500mAh. You'd think it would mean 5x longer, but it's not. Always buy the proper voltage batteries that have the higher mAh number. The output longer before re-charging.
Hi Noah, yes, you can charge it from the stock charger with white connector which is identical to stock battery connector. Although I would recommend getting a smart charger for best battery longevity and performance.
Dustin Dunnill Thanks, just wasn't sure since I've never dealt with this type of plug before. I'll definitely be getting a better charger soon, hopefully that will also eliminate the slow USB charging I have to deal with now :/
Right on. Remember it's not good to charge lipos too quickly. The rule of thumb is to only charge a lipo @ 1C unless the battery specifically says it can be charged at a higher rate. Example: If your charging a 500mah lipo, only charge it at .5 amps, 1000mah lipo only charge at 1 amp and so on. Doing this will extend life and help prevent any heating /shorts/fires.
Recommendation: at about 12:30 you're "droning on" (see what I did there?) at the BOTTOM of your vocal pitch range, so you have ZERO intonation or range available, especially downward. Being able to drop pitch (go lower) is as critical in communication as being able to go up. Down is common for ends of sentences, conclusions, etc. Up is good for expression, excitement, or at the end for questions or challenges. at 12:32 you suddenly go into a more expressive voice - and what you should notice about it is your AVERAGE pitch. THIS is where your natural voice is most comfortable whether or not you use it there. Speaking at the bottom can actually cause permanent damage to your vocal cords over time. The easiest way to find your natural pitch is to imagine raising your voice to get someone's attention, like, say, a child. You don't want to sound angry, but you want to sound firm. Imagine the expression "No. I'm going to give you tow three to stop that." You're not angry. But notice where your pitch is. This is a great place to use your voice for public speaking. Thanks for the helpful video-even 4 years later!
i have that exact upgraded battery, i bought it and plugged it into my Syma X5C and it almost burned it out. the propellers started spinning while it was off and i smelled burned blastic
sounds like some batches were reversed polarity. Best to check it before it's plugged in. Mine was correct but others have had your issue. I guess it's a manufacturing quality control over site.
how would i check it? also when i plugged it into the standard charger it would blink red, indicating there was a very short connection, but the charge cannot be sustained. When i fidget the two together to force the charge, the charger overheated and gave off a plastic buring smell
sounds like you toasted your charger and or battery. Are you using stock charger to charge? If so you should not try and charge with stock charger as I've mentioned. get a smart charger, links in description. If you have a smart charger, it will notify you of connection break and or wrong polarity and won't allow a charge.
Well it's lucky if nothing fried if it was plugged in backwards. You could also check polarity with a cheap volt meter. If it is defective you should return it for a replacement.
Add a brushed flight controller with acro mode and 8.5x20 motors. You can buy the motor mounts separately and bore them out a bit! Then add a VTX and FPV cam!
Hey Dustin. If you open the quad and drill a hole in the top for the antenna to poke through it will help with the range too. Mine handles wind quite well.. And I mean a lot of wind. Bit on the tricky side to get it to come down tho because the wind adds lift to the rotors. I've had mine continue to clime even tho the throttle was at idle.
Yefatbastard Thans for the antenna tip. I may have to try that next. I have alot of strong win here in Hawaii also. It handles pretty good but it would be awesome if it had a third rate for more tilt in flight. Still a great quad and great to learn on and have fun with. I know what you mean about the wind lifting it. Sometimes I have to cut throttle entirely to bring it down from gusts. :)
hello I have a tech toyz x5c clone with green board in copter on it I see wifi on board just peekng in battery spot ..was wondering any info in know ??didn't have wifi or fpv...on box !! plus I have 2 also x5c clones they have green boards ..would the sums x8c remote work ?? plz any help be appreciated
Hi my syma got here today, but i think something is wrong, i got 4 new AA Duracell and the batteries got REALLY HOT burning hot, i took them off and got cheap batteries and the same happend. Do you think this is normal?? Thanks
I notice the batteries from Samsung phones are the exact same power but are 2200Mah. They are double the weight of the originals but 4 times the juice. But they have 3 pad charging connector. They are 10 bucks a peice. I happen to have a few. I'm wondering if they can be used in the quad by soldering wires on the terminal pads and ignore the middle one. Then use a normal RC charger to charge them. I'm also looking in old cell phones to see if I can find a better camera that is easy to modify. I like your antenna mod. 23 bucks gets you a complete rebuild kit that includes a complete quad and x4 sets of props, accept the flight board and controller.
Thanks for all the infoand the how-to videos, I finally purchased a used CX-20 Big Shark on Ebay. It's not as flexible the open source but many mods were already done on it. ex: Telemetry, Gimbal with cam, signal booster, FPV and a screen. I know it wont work with mission planner at the moment but I figure I don't really need this right now. So much to learn. Except for this Is there any other downside with the Big Shark version that you know of? thanks
Congrats. I think you will not be able to adjust any parameters (or use mission planner/tower) not sure about osd, telemetry and all that stuff but probably only standard FPV will work as I've heard.
Hey, it doesn't seem like much, but I found that when I removed the lamp covers, I got a slight improvement on the flight characteristics. I know it sounds strange, but it actually helped it a bit.
Makes sense. Reducing even a few grams of weight will make a difference. You probably also changed aerodynamics. Maybe better stopping and hard turning from concave holes where the light covers were.
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I've added a link in video description of where to purchase. Here is where to purchase this QuadCopter: uavsystemsinternational.com/product/syma-x5c/?wpam_id=3
is it a n FPV real time camera?
no but there are ways to fly fpv
its a wifi camera so its somwhat realtime. witha tiny delay. but flying it 100% fpv is a no go !
Dustin Dunnill where can I only buy the charger
Will this work in my cheerwing cw4? I was told I could use a SYMA X5C in this drone, and I think I killed the battery. It only lasts one minute.
Great Vid thanks...
put phantom motors on it, idk if that's possible but, why not
How do I get the connectors for battery charger for my syma. I got charger but no way to charge the batteries you recommended
antenna link?
dull , voice made me sleepy.
Hi, you made a nice video. From this article, www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2309651, the author said that if you didn't change the lead of your upgraded battery, it might damage the main board (at the very end of the article). Do you think you can do another video about this? Or put down more detail on how you did yours? Thx
Mine worked fine without changing any polarity on battery connector. I did hear of some having had the polarity switched. I'm assuming it was just a manufacturing defect batch perhaps. To be safe you can check with a cheap mulimeter.
How can the stock charger overcharge your batteries when the power comes from regulated USB or AC power? The stock chargers are not actually a charger, but are a connector. It's basically a straight wire and has no electronics other than a red LED to show when complete.
"For my son" haha
Ha-ha..yep. Always the justification right?
+JSdroneology LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
+Dustin Dunnill Have said that so many times, but for my brother :D
This would of been a much better watch if you ddidnt say 'UM' every 30 seconds.
Ha-ha...I know first videos are like that....nerves. Sorry. My more recent vids are much better.
SHUSH!!!
@Josh Ya, not sure why I can't directly reply to your comments so hope you see this. With my experiences using this stock charger and others for cheaper r/c, the circuitry is of low quality and the stock battery built-in circuit board in conjunction with stock battery charger will not maintain battery very well and you'll end up killing your batteries (stock and upgraded) sooner than if you spent $30 on a decent smart charger which will make your battery's long term life longer. Just my experiences over the past years in the hobby. It also depends on production quality as well. There is probably a lot of defects produced that may contribute to this opinion.
A lot has changed in 9 years. We rarely hear "quadcopter" anymore.
Back here in 2022 😃😃
My very first drone😍
Been watching your channel since!
I love this quad copter it was caught in a storm, flew into a tree and survived an hour of pouring rain and still works really well
Boy, I thought this was a video about a drone, but watching it I realized the drone was actually DOING the video... almost put me to sleep :-P
True, but the the info he presents is worth the drone voice...
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I love these little quads. After watching Dustin's mods and comments I decided to take one of mine apart and really mod it. If you are interested in reworking the entire quad search youtube for "Syma x5c extreme body modifications".
Does the X5C have "HEADLESS" mode along with "NORMAL" mode? If so what button do I press so as not to lose my copter due to directional confusion? If the X5C-1 is the one with HEADLESS mode, let me know! Thanks I am a 65 year old beginner...I don't play Nintendo games, can't walk and chew gum! Ha Ha!
Hey digi, my version of the x5c-1 I got last Christmas did not. Although I think they are incorporating that feature in newly produced models. I would double check the product description at your vendor of choice to make sure.
The x5c is really still one of the most if not the most stable flyers and great to learn on. Start in no wind if possible. Good luck!
Hi Dustin, the search for "mini pico connector" didn't resolve any thing. However, I searched for "Hubsan X4 RC connector" and found lots of results. Here is the link for Amazon which will charge 6 batteries using the 7 pin balanced connector on the X-Charger unit. www.amazon.com/Balance-Charger-Walkera-Quadcopter-Control/dp/B00Q7IOWYE
Sorry, i was thinking ofnthebwrong connector. Try this: pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=121367876321&alt=web but it looks like you found it :)
Nice vid thanks. I have a Skytech M68R that looks like an exact copy of the X5C. Only difference I know of is it has headless mode. Just wanted to say in your observations you talk about it dying quick when your low batt warning lights go off. I haven't flew mine a lot but it still has good power when blinking. I realize they are different name brands but they really appear to be exact clones, controller and all. Does yours die quick with the stock battery too?
Thanks. Yes, have 2 stock batteries and 1 upgraded battery and with all of them the lights start flashing just before it dies. Maybe it's just this model or the unit have.. not sure but doesn't seem very useful for the lights to flash right a few seconds before power loss. I just time the flights now.
What happens when the battery goes dead how do you know its time to bring it in ? A beginner asking .
The lights start flashing and so landing immediately is advised .
I just got my X5C-1 in the mail and its all set up but I cannot get the 2 to bind. The LEDS blink fast then slower but never go solid. The controller itself gives my beep going p and Beep going down but cannot get the copter to do anything...no response at all. Any Ideas?
Sounds like you got a defective pair which are not matched to each other. I've heard this happening before. All you can really do is contact the vendor you purchased from and work out a replacement.
Hey I got (4) of those Turnigy batts NE-BA931 but mine only have one connector coming out of them ? Also I saw another youtuber (dawcior -al )saying these batts have to be wired in reverse?
I got the 2 connector version and my polarity was correct. Best to check though before use.
does the camera tray still fit onto the quadcopter with the upgraded battery? I'm wondering because the upgraded is thicker then the stock battery
+Harry Thomason Yes, a little tight but still fits.
hello sir i seen ur many videos and i through ur expert about rc quad so i want to ask you one question,,, can i replace syma x5c1 battery with 7.4v lipo battery ??what happens will the receiver bord will burn or may be work and can fly the quad??pls answer
It is made for 3.7v. If you put 7.4v in you will burn board and or motors.
These batteries are the best. The stock battery is a joke. With the nano-tech 750mah batteries I can fly with a Mobius camera on my X5.
They also make the X5 just fly better with or without the camera. Quicker response and lift.
If you have an X5 you have to have these batteries.
I completely agree :). Good for other models where they fit as well.
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I know Tom, I think this was my first or second video that I actually talked in. The nerves got the best of me. I've gotten better since this one. Thanks for paying attention to the important points I'm trying to get across though...lol
I have a turnigy charger literally the same as the one in the video, could you tell or show me a video of how you connect the charger to the syma x5c-1 battery as I don't know how to, hopefully you could help.
Cut the connector off stock charger and solder/shrink wrap it to a connector for your charger.
Wow Dustin! This is so old school. I'm looking for some info on Syma quads for some I'm repairing for my students. I ran across this one and thought.... I recognize this voice. Lol. I looked at the name and realized it was you. Haha.
Lol... Yes, this was just about my first ever drone video I think 😂✌️
Cool review, just ordered this , first one, can't wait.
Hey John,
Perfect first quad. Enjoy!
I have a 1200mah battery works great
Great video, my old transmitter broke, so I got new one but it does not work, any idea, help please, I got syma x5c new version.
you got a stock replacement radio specifically for x5c?
Can the 750mAH battery fit the older X5C model quadcopter ?.
I believe they have the same size battery bay.
hi Dustin I enjoy ur vids really helpful I bought a bayangtoys x8 could I use the same battery u got in this video
+Anthany Johnson Hi Anthony, yes it it a replica so it will work
Great review, very thorough. Thanks for the information, appreciate the upload!
Your welcome and thanks for the comments. Hope it helps you.
What did you use to check the polarity of the two wires coming out the stock charger. Please can you help.
Get a cheap volt/multi meter, put red on red, black on black and see what meter shows. If there is a - sign before reading polarity is wrong if no - it is correct.. Hope this helps.
I have the x5c and im wondering if the jjrc h8c is any better at fighting wind than the x5c as its windy in the uk nearly all the time?
Hi, yes the H8C has more power and has a better tilt angle (4 options 25% for slow flying and no wind then 50%, 75% and 100% is the most tilt which is much better than the x5c for wind.
i know how the transmitter hck, but if there s receiver hack for the quad itself? like pull oout a antenna from the top to help?? if so is there sny videos?
Yes, you can open up the X5C to check if you have the longer antenna. If not you can improve range by soldering a 2.4ghz antenna in place of the short stub that some X5C come with. There are some vids on TH-cam. I may make one also showing how to do this.
Didn't you have to switch polarity of the Turnigy's plug?
Nope, I had read some had to but I tested this battery and polarity was correct.
Is there any way to allow the operator to watch the QuadCopter's camera videos live?
Syma has an FPV kit you can add on if you want.
Yes, the seller said it work with new version of syma x5c explorer.
it should bind to quad when you power both on and push controller throttle all the way up then back down. Then you can fly. If not maybe you got defective transmitter. I would contact seller about it.
Stock controller on the clone of this the striker I reached 700+ altitude without loosing communication from the quad n controller, I'd like to test this one, I do have a question do u know if these motors will fit the striker?. 800mAh will fit in snug as well
what connector do you use between the X-charger and the 'copter batteries?
Hey Keith, I cut the end connector off stock charger and soldered my own adapter with a deans connector on opposite end to plug into xcharger.
did you have to reverse polarity on the 750?
No, mine was not reversed but sounds like some are.
The Link to upgraded battery seems to be broken...
+Jim Leffler Working fine on my side. Just tested it.
By they way, the "performance" isnt affected by the battery upgrade, just the duration, they both deliver 3.7v at whatever current the speed controller will allow.
Eg. 500mAh battery = 500 milli-amps for 1 hour,
(or 1 milli-amp for 500 hours)
A 750mAh battery is just a bigger "fuel tank" of the same 3.7 volts.
More "weight" will always effect "performance" of an aircraft. The larger lipo weighs more than stock.
Yeah, but just incase people were confusing output with capacity, and expecting an increase in rpm, speed or response,
If its purely for filming instead of aerobatics, I reckon a beefier battery from a phone would provide the duration at the cost of agility, and the extra weight may make for a more stable camera platform?
2650mAh from a 29g L-ion, think thats a 14g increase from the stock battery, with potentially 5 times the Watts.
Useful and informative video. Thanks!
Thanks John.
Hello Dustin, great video. I was wondering would you be able to tell me how to go about enabling the video on the transmitter, I have 2 Syma 5xc drones the same model .and the Large drone ! Syma X6 4-Axis 2.4G 4CH RC Quadcopter to witch im unable to get a new charger for. I just don't know when the Syma 5xc is recording, now and again I get it to record but I can never remember how I did it, would be great if anyone chould tell me thank you
Hi there, you push up for picture (one beep) and down for start/stop video (two beeps) on the trim button to the right of the left thumb stick (throttle if your controller is mode 2 which = left hand throttle)
Thank yu Dustin, I will give that a try. like I said sometimes it works but I seem to have to keep pressing the button quiet a few times, that I can never remember how many beeps, but maybe its in mode 2, witch im abit unsure of, I appreciate your help :-)
Hey, if anyone could help me out that would be great! I'm looking for a cheap-ish drone for a Christmas present for myself. The price limit is $100 but would prefer something around $50. A camera is a must and that's mainly what I'm looking for in a drone. Cool flips and tricks would be really great aswell. Any suggestions?
This one is the perfect choice for a beginner.
Dustin Dunnill Okay thanks! I had a dilemma between this and the JJRC H8C, but due to the frequent motor failure of the H8C I think this is the best way to go.
Well I think you made a very useful video - thanks
Right on Mark. Glad it was helpful. That was my main goal.
Do you get a battery low warning or something so you know to land you quad, or they just go down like struck flies? I found a X5C-1 on ebay for like 60$, and i'm thinking i'd like one as a first drone, but cheap usually means crap. Can you also replace the camera with something HD?
Radu Lupu Hey Radu, The version I have is the X5C-1 also. You get blinking lights when battery runs out of juice and it's time to land. You have to land immediately with the one I have because it will slowly drop not long after. Still the x5c1 is to this date the most stable of all the mini's I've flown and I've reviewed quite a bit plus have 3 more i'll be reviewing this week. For a beginner the x5c1 still takes the cake. I'm also reviewing the 1080p HD RunCam this week. Just strapped it to the bottom of the x5c1 and it handles it well. You will reduce airtime by a few minutes but it is capable of carrying it. I'll have a review and vids up this weekend. Hope this helps :)
Radu Lupu Have a look at Banggood dot com before you drop $60 on ebay.. And yes the X5C pretty much just drops like a rock when the battery gets low, yes the lights start flashing but it is already on it's way to the ground when they do.. I also fly fuel powered planes. So I'm used to using a timer to tell me when it's time to land. I set it to 7 minutes and then only fly around close till it drops.. Saves me a lot of walking.
great video review. for the standard battery do you know what the connector type is? is it JST? You mentioned the 750 battery had a JST connection for charging but i am not sure what the connect type is that you plugged into the quad. Does that make sense?
I think they are calling it a micro JST. The link I put up for the upgraded battery comes with both micro and normal connectors. So that battery will plug right in.
ok. thks for the quick reply
+Dustin Dunnill Thanks....
Greetings, I have had a heck of a time locating the connector type for the "white" plug which is not JST. The Nano-tech has both types which is great however, I have 3 stock batteries with just the white connector. I have seen similar "white" ones which I believe are "balanced" since they have 3 terminals. My goal is to make a 4 or 6 parallel connector to charge multiple batteries at the same time.
Try searching for"mini pico connector ". there are some harnesses on ebay for charging multiple batteries at a time.
Dustin Dunnill Thanks for the info. I was dreading sourcing parts through digi-key or Mouser, spending hours locating a specific part without a minimum order of 1000 pieces, sourced from US not China and paying $15 to send .25 cent part! Thank you again!
I've bought several 600mah batteries and I get about 11-12 minutes of flight time... So, why does your 750mah only gives 11 minutes?
Not sure, how aggressive and how windy is it when you get those times? There are many factors involved.
Dustin Dunnill Moderated wind and outdoors... This are the batteries I'm talking: www.banggood.com/Syma-X5-16-X5C-3_7V-600MAH-Upgrade-Battery-Meal-p-941270.html
Looks like times will vary. Could also be due to differences in C rating. Higher C rating can discharge faster giving quad more power (punch) but will deplete lipo faster.
Dustin Dunnill Yheaa, there are to many variables here :)
BTW: There are the same batteries I mention in a 750mAh version: www.banggood.com/5-X-3_7V-750mAh-25C-Battery-Charging-Cable-For-WLtoys-V626-V636-p-951868.html
Thanks I ordered the upgrade battery. But do you know what the plugs are called on the stock battery. And would they charge on the battery charger without an adapter or would one such kind be needed? Thanks for the vids...
Hi Andre, its a micro losing / walkera. You'll have to solder your own adapter to a lead that will plug into charger or search and purchase one from eBay etc.
Sorry Micro Losi (auto correct)
Will any 750mAh battery work?
if it's 1s 3.7v and fits.. yes
I'm reading on the upgraded batteries the leads are backwards and need to be reversed before we use them. Did you have to do this or was everything correct for simple plug and play? Thanks for the help and review.
Polarity to be exact is what I'm talking about. Seems most people that are saying this seem to only have one connector on their battery unlike the one you show has two connectors. I believe they also came from hobbyking (?).
I ordered the exact battery you have listed and just curious if you had to reverse the leads on the plug. Thanks again. I feel as if you would have explained this if you had to do so but I'm still asking.
The one from the link I post did not have reversed polarity. I did check it with a volt meter just to be safe and it was correct out of the package. No switching necessary. you should definitely check just to be safe.
Hi there
Recently out of 4 propellers only 1 down not spinning. At times all are working. Anything wrong for x5c explorer?
sounds like one of your motors are going bad. Try to spin it with your finger to get it started then fly. Otherwise replace motor.
Oh mine. Thanks man.
with the upgraded battery are you still able to put the cover over it?? I wouldn't like the way it looks with the battery showing :\
Yes door will shut and cover battery
thank you kind sir.
I got a 6 pack of heiokey 720mah batteries and a 6 port charger for like less than 40$ on Amazon. If your really wanting to you can basically fly nonstop as long as you keep putting batteries on charger as soon as they cool off. Great little drone. Replacement parts kits for it are only 15-20$ with couple sets of blades, 4 motors, LED strips, blade guards, 4 gearboxes, and an entire empty shell. Yay!
I will try to contact the vender .
Thanx brother
I bought a new motor, it's rotating but didn't fly .
Anyone knows if two Syma X5C-1 can fly simultaneously, each with its own remote? I know that one transmitter can run two of them simultaneously, but that is not what I care for. I want to know if me and a friend can race them side-by-side.
From what i hear, you should be able to. You just have to turn on and bind to each controller separatel. You may have issues if you turn them on and try binding at the same time.
Dustin Dunnill Thanks Dustin. You are right. I had it confirmed already. Thanks for your videos too.
Right on.
the best review on this item on you tube thank u very much sir,can i ask you where about u bought this item i am looking to also buy one for my 10 year old son thanks
Hi Kenton, thanks for comment :). I bought mine from eBay but there are cheaper places like gear best.com and banggood.com if you don't mind waiting a while shipping from China.
ok cool thank u very much
Just received her in the mail mate🤙!..
Cannot wait to take her out tomorrow!
Is she still there and working
Hello
Dear Mr.Dustin Dunnill
How are you .. hope u doing very well.
I have a problem with my new Syma x5c
It just todays ago .. then one of the propeller "fan's" .. don't working there's a failure in it .
Also i did not control it's aviation , hard to handle it.
The cam it not clear at all.
Hope u got this comment and you are happy and healthy .
How i can fix this problems .. plz
sounfs like you might have a motor failure. does it spin up at all?
Dustin Dunnill yes , i guess i have a motor failure , my syma os new i bought 3 days ago .
B4 i buy a motor did these machines have any warranty ?!
How to be sure that thre is no solution to repair the failed motor.
i would contact the vendor you purchased it from. They may be able to help you or send you parts .
Question : Can we run this quad ( Syma X5C-1 ) for more than +30 minutes continuously ( 4X batteries ) without burning the motors ( motors become dead ) ?
I haven't tested running it more than around 12 minutes with an extended 750mah lipo so I couldn't say. But I would assume you would definitely shorten motor life as weight and longer runtime = more motors heat / sooner burnt motor brushes.
Thanks for the rapid response. If i use the stock batteries X5 continuously ( without leaving the motors cool down ), will the motors burn ? I ask because my WLToys V686G burns the motors after 25 minutes flight time without cool down...
I have run it through 2 lipos back to back several times mixed with normal use with no motor failures for months. Have had a single motor failure since purchase this past Christmas if that helps. :)
excellent, thank you! I've ordered the turnigy battery and going to re-use my old Wifi router too! :))
You can even get more range if the TX side modified on the Syma drone, I guess they used simple wire antenna there...
Just curious, as I'm obviously a novice, but does the charger you recommend come with all the required cables to charge the batteries for the X5SC or is there something specific I would need as an add on item? Thanks
You'll have to make an adapter or buy one. I just made one from cutting plug from stock charger and a deans plug to new charger.
+Dustin Dunnill ok, thx.
+Dustin Dunnill So are you saying you cannot plug the battery directly into the charger without an adapter that goes between them? If I bought one, what would it look like? Would you have a link? Thanks
what kind of leads are needed with that charger?
I had to make my own adapter and used the stock charger plug end. Cut it off and solder it to a plug your charger will accept.
Can you close the battery door with the upgraded battery inside?
Yes
OK cool. Looks like a squeeze. I want to get these for my JJRC H5C
I modified mines with samsung note 2 battery to my x5c. It last very long
Cool. Great mod.
jherold19 Dustin & Nichole Dunnill The angle is better and also the video taking is lot nicer... check it out.. its my first video of doing a review so pardon on my audio...lol
Thanks
When I plug my stock battery into the wall via power adaptor the light in the usb goes out and the battery doesn't charge how can I fix this?
It should be charging. Give it an hour or so and the light should come back on when it's done.
+Dustin Dunnill so you're saying when the light comes on its done charging?
+Cormac Redmond sometimes the chargers are opposite. where light goes off when charging and comes on when done and vise versa.
How much do the prop Gards and the landing gear and the camera weigh all together ??
Not sure. Maybe someone can chime in here and let you know.
I don't have a gram scale sorry.
Hi, how many times have you changed the motors on your X5C? Are the X5C motors really durable?
None. Still on the first set and I have at least 50+ flights.
+Dustin Dunnill awesome, I learned on a WL V262 and there's always a motor bound to fail after 5 or so flights
Wow. Yah, I'm really amazed how long these have lasted even with my kids crashing it around.
10 minutes of this video is just "uhhhhh".
RANDOM VIDS Ummmm. I know sorry. 10 minutes? wow...glad someone is keeping track.
hi there sorry to say that i lost my x5c-1 the wind took it away i could not find it, man i was left with the transmiter and camera, im searching for a new one do you think this one will be better?? there are no reviews yet www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_152100.html
oh sorry to hear that Eduardo. the one you linked to is larger and the 350 (phantom) size. it should be able to handle wind a little better but its also heavier and could break or injure easier if crashed. if you think you had enough practice to have mastered control I would go for it. But if you still need practice get a smaller one. A good one to practice indoors with is
m.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_142612.html and use this coupon code to get a discount HBQ4
I would keep it small and cheap until you learn to master flight really well before the bigger size.
Dustin Dunnill thanks i will buy a x5c-1 BNF version, i have the old transmiter and camera, and its only $34 usd, and im also thinking on buying the chearson x20 for all its features. is it a good one? thanks
Hey Eduardo, good idea on the bnf version. Just maybe contact the seller and ask them to verify your version controller will work with the version you buy. The CX-20 is a great starter quad into the 350 size, It's a good one to learn on and you can modify and build it up a lot to be very capable and similar to the more expensive dji phantom. Here is the one I bought: goo.gl/kyB8k0 I'll be posting some review and mod vids on it soon..
any way to extend the flight time?
just the larger lipo ..but not too large or motors will fail sooner.
Appreciate the time taken with this review. Extended flight from 7:20 to 11:30 is quite impressive. Also nice that someone references distance in feet rather than meters.
With a stripped down drone (no camera, guards) flown outside in average wind in mode 2 a different $7 battery will increase your flight time from 7 min 20 seconds to 11 1/2 minutes. Suggests a different battery charger to extend life of batteries. Soldered a different antenna to extend control from 150 up to 450 feet.
Quick link to MOST current Syma X5C at Amazon bit.ly/flyingadrone
(beware searching only in toys or electronics, you must search in ALL departments).
Thanks for the comments Richie, Looks like you are having some great results from the mods. Glad they helped.
can that charger be used on a higher end quad bat like a race quad?
Hey George, yes. I use the Xcharger on all of my large and small batteries and it works great.
Hey,Ok great I might have to look into that, sadly I'm not sure when I will use it I'm still waiting to hear about the hmx280 I'm supposed to be getting
about a third of video : ' ahh.. uhmmm...' but apart this I feel very informed
Great review! Thanks
You bet. Hope it helped you out.
Why don't you mod the battery to take two, even if it means removing the casing? Much better to have more time in the sky than nice casing. :p
2 batteries or maybe even a single larger battery. But you also have to keep in mind that more weight = more heat which is harder on the motors etc. Definitely possible though.
Dustin Dunnill
But if the casing is removed, or modified to allow more airflow to the motors wouldn't that work?
CAV C That might help keep them cooler. I think it would get pretty sluggish at it's 3.7v capabilities with much more weight though. But it can always be tested. :)
Dustin Dunnill
True, very true, I'll give it a go some time. Thanks for the video man. :)
good video, is there anyone that can do the antenna mod in the uk for me ? thanks
The mAh rating has little to do with voltage delivery, other than time. The mA is for milliamps and the h is for Hours. In simple terms, a 2500mAh 3.7V battery cannot deliver more than 3.7v, but it can deliver ≈ 3.7v longer than a 500mAh. You'd think it would mean 5x longer, but it's not. Always buy the proper voltage batteries that have the higher mAh number. The output longer before re-charging.
Would you be able to charge that upgraded battery with the stock battery charger that came with the X5C, or do you have to use the red JST plug?
Hi Noah, yes, you can charge it from the stock charger with white connector which is identical to stock battery connector. Although I would recommend getting a smart charger for best battery longevity and performance.
Dustin Dunnill Thanks, just wasn't sure since I've never dealt with this type of plug before. I'll definitely be getting a better charger soon, hopefully that will also eliminate the slow USB charging I have to deal with now :/
Right on. Remember it's not good to charge lipos too quickly. The rule of thumb is to only charge a lipo @ 1C unless the battery specifically says it can be charged at a higher rate. Example: If your charging a 500mah lipo, only charge it at .5 amps, 1000mah lipo only charge at 1 amp and so on. Doing this will extend life and help prevent any heating /shorts/fires.
Recommendation: at about 12:30 you're "droning on" (see what I did there?) at the BOTTOM of your vocal pitch range, so you have ZERO intonation or range available, especially downward. Being able to drop pitch (go lower) is as critical in communication as being able to go up. Down is common for ends of sentences, conclusions, etc. Up is good for expression, excitement, or at the end for questions or challenges. at 12:32 you suddenly go into a more expressive voice - and what you should notice about it is your AVERAGE pitch. THIS is where your natural voice is most comfortable whether or not you use it there. Speaking at the bottom can actually cause permanent damage to your vocal cords over time. The easiest way to find your natural pitch is to imagine raising your voice to get someone's attention, like, say, a child. You don't want to sound angry, but you want to sound firm. Imagine the expression "No. I'm going to give you tow three to stop that." You're not angry. But notice where your pitch is. This is a great place to use your voice for public speaking. Thanks for the helpful video-even 4 years later!
i have that exact upgraded battery, i bought it and plugged it into my Syma X5C and it almost burned it out. the propellers started spinning while it was off and i smelled burned blastic
sounds like some batches were reversed polarity. Best to check it before it's plugged in. Mine was correct but others have had your issue. I guess it's a manufacturing quality control over site.
how would i check it? also when i plugged it into the standard charger it would blink red, indicating there was a very short connection, but the charge cannot be sustained. When i fidget the two together to force the charge, the charger overheated and gave off a plastic buring smell
sounds like you toasted your charger and or battery. Are you using stock charger to charge? If so you should not try and charge with stock charger as I've mentioned. get a smart charger, links in description. If you have a smart charger, it will notify you of connection break and or wrong polarity and won't allow a charge.
nothing is fried fortunately, im not going to use that battery because its unstable, maybe im just getting unlucky
Well it's lucky if nothing fried if it was plugged in backwards. You could also check polarity with a cheap volt meter. If it is defective you should return it for a replacement.
Will those Turnigy batteries work in the x5c-1?
Yes
Nice idea with the router antena. gonna try to see if it works. thanks.
Great little quad for the price. For beginners probably the best choice (2016).
Add a brushed flight controller with acro mode and 8.5x20 motors. You can buy the motor mounts separately and bore them out a bit! Then add a VTX and FPV cam!
Hey Dustin. If you open the quad and drill a hole in the top for the antenna to poke through it will help with the range too. Mine handles wind quite well.. And I mean a lot of wind. Bit on the tricky side to get it to come down tho because the wind adds lift to the rotors. I've had mine continue to clime even tho the throttle was at idle.
Yefatbastard Thans for the antenna tip. I may have to try that next. I have alot of strong win here in Hawaii also. It handles pretty good but it would be awesome if it had a third rate for more tilt in flight. Still a great quad and great to learn on and have fun with. I know what you mean about the wind lifting it. Sometimes I have to cut throttle entirely to bring it down from gusts. :)
Now to make a good night flyer take leds and flip them it makes whole drone light up easier to see it at night
hello I have a tech toyz x5c clone with green board in copter on it I see wifi on board just peekng in battery spot ..was wondering any info in know ??didn't have wifi or fpv...on box !! plus I have 2 also x5c clones they have green boards ..would the sums x8c remote work ?? plz any help be appreciated
Hi my syma got here today, but i think something is wrong, i got 4 new AA Duracell and the batteries got REALLY HOT burning hot, i took them off and got cheap batteries and the same happend. Do you think this is normal?? Thanks
Make sure you have those batteries in the controller correctly. Are you able to control the quad? Did you do any mods yet or is it still stock?
I notice the batteries from Samsung phones are the exact same power but are 2200Mah. They are double the weight of the originals but 4 times the juice. But they have 3 pad charging connector. They are 10 bucks a peice. I happen to have a few. I'm wondering if they can be used in the quad by soldering wires on the terminal pads and ignore the middle one. Then use a normal RC charger to charge them.
I'm also looking in old cell phones to see if I can find a better camera that is easy to modify. I like your antenna mod. 23 bucks gets you a complete rebuild kit that includes a complete quad and x4 sets of props, accept the flight board and controller.
Thanks for all the infoand the how-to videos, I finally purchased a used CX-20 Big Shark on Ebay. It's not as flexible the open source but many mods were already done on it. ex: Telemetry, Gimbal with cam, signal booster, FPV and a screen. I know it wont work with mission planner at the moment but I figure I don't really need this right now. So much to learn. Except for this Is there any other downside with the Big Shark version that you know of? thanks
Congrats. I think you will not be able to adjust any parameters (or use mission planner/tower) not sure about osd, telemetry and all that stuff but probably only standard FPV will work as I've heard.
Hey, it doesn't seem like much, but I found that when I removed the lamp covers, I got a slight improvement on the flight characteristics. I know it sounds strange, but it actually helped it a bit.
Makes sense. Reducing even a few grams of weight will make a difference. You probably also changed aerodynamics. Maybe better stopping and hard turning from concave holes where the light covers were.