Hey Q101, wanted to let you know that YES the Syma X8-C motors do fit & work in this quad. (they're identical except for wire colors) While reviewing, had a ruff landing in some brush, motors were still spinning and burned out one motor. Had an old "pumpkin" sitting on the shelf for spare parts and the motor/pinion gear & mounting holes, all the same. Just a little info for everyone! Great review, the Q303 got my two thumbs up, full review coming soon. DJ SOUL FORCE
In altitude mode, you can lower it by holding the throttle stick down, it will come down but slowly, and land and auto shut down the motors. Try it next time you fly it
I bought this drone, freaking awesome, works just like it says and excellent video. plus motorized gimbal. picked up couple extra batteries, proprietary, only drawback although I may modify.
I bought the Q-303-A drone. I want to learn how to control the gimbal up and down on it (if it can be controlled). ALSO, the middle button on the transmitter is scary that's above the on/off switch!
Very important folks. This is the Q303 "A" version. There are other versions of this quadcopter, but the A version is the only one with 5.8Ghz FPV and monitor screen. Available here shrsl.com/?~cml8
There site takes a long to load, but I have purchased from them probably five time's,, with no problem, and they are pay pal compatible...Im glad this is not at gearbest..
Yea I mentioned being glad it's not Gearbest because they have me on some weird black list, meaning when ever I attempt to make a purchase, they put the money right back in my pay pal weather I want them to or not, it's like they banned me for life from making any purchase's from them. all because I got pay pal to reverse my purchase when I clicked the wrong button and purchased something I did not want, yes five minutes after hitting add to cart. I realized I put money down for the wrong model, so I apologized to them and got pay pal to stop the payment. and since then they wont take my money. that was over a year ago and i am still on there sh%t list by default.. I hate that there price's are sometimes less than banggood and other sites because I have purchase from them using someone else URL, name and address! It sucks big time..they lost zero dollars because of me and I am being punished for it...that stuff would never fly in the US.
I would like to have seen the sunshade box video since that screen is what i'd be using, not separate receiver recording that skips the quality of the lcd on the controller.
Thanks for the review of the Q303-A. It looks a great quad and I've had the Q303-C on order for a while now. I just wonder if you can replace the camera on it and buy a fitting that would enable it to lift a GoPro or Yi action camera?
this is a nice one don't mind the proprietary battery battery so much. just wish it was brushless I fly mine a lot and just become a pain do change most of the time.
How do you know when altitude hold is on? Is there indication on the remote, or drone, when altitude is on? Is it a single press to engage altitude hold?
Would you still recommend this as a starter FPV drone and what cheaper end screen that still works will work? Also how long does lighttake take to deliver
I just bought this quad the manual is difficult to understand.. but I'm having problems with it not connecting to the remote I charged the battery and all is there something I need to do the lights just keep flashing
Picture quality seems very clear. No distortion, no jello. Gimbal works the same as the X380 version. All in all great for the price if you just wanna go up and take some fast shots. Nice competitor for those that don't like to pay the X380 with Gimbal/camera and GOV combi.
Hi, this looks great and maybe my next drone purchase, could you tell me is there larger batteries available for this, thanks, love your vids keep up the great work!
Hey Quadcopter 101 i have this version. But do you or have you had a problem with the fpv going fuzzy with the quad no more then 10ft away? If so any fix for it?
okay thanks, have done alot of reviews on drones and this one i like the most. guess it all depends on the angle of the camera that doesn't show the propellers. will order one after the new year. can't wait to start learning to be a drone operator. thanks for the prompt reply.
I have a problem. Yesterday I flew for the first Time with my Q303 and then I charged it overnight. The next Day I went to fly it and at first the lights were blinking so I unplugged the battery. When I plugged it in again nothing happened no lights started blinking how do i fix this because it doesn't work Any more
Great video and review. I like the monitor that you used to record the flight with. Will you be reviewing it too. I would like to know if it can be purchased alone.
Yes it can. It's a pretty cool monitor with dual receiver and DVR recorder. www.banggood.com/Eachine-LCD5802D-5802-5_8G-40CH-7-Inch-FPV-Monitor-with-DVR-Build-in-Battery-p-1029504.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
Thanks for your video man. I think this drone is the most complete considering the price... But one question, is there a possibility to dont see the prop in the frame?
Hi, I really enjoy your reviews! Keep 'em coming please! As a matter of fact, I am very curious about the new WLToys Q696-A. Can't wait till that review! :-)
I went to the link you provided to buy this quad but I could not find additional batteries? Do you know where to purchase additional batteries and other parts for it?
Yeah, that may have been the one thing that was preventing this quad from taking off (pun intended). It's an awesome quad, and am surprised it hasn't gotten much notice yet.
Quadcopter 101 It is an awesome quad, I also think it's a much better value than the Syma X8HC. It beats out the X8 in all categories, especially in flight. I've a couple of videos on my channel, but I will continue to promote & spread the word about this quad. Syma's only advantage is it's popularity. Nice chatting with you, visit my channel when you have time! DJ Soul Force
I'm sorry, I meant that the "motors" (not battery) may be the same as the X8C motors. Sometimes what comes out of my mouth isn't what I meant ;-) And here's Seby's disassembly of the Q303 "C" version showing such www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2646984
Yes, here are the spare parts www.lightake.com/Product/Search?page=1&keyword=q303&sort=6&showtype=1 Regarding warranty, recommend using Paypal. Paypal and credit card disputes are your main recourse for a DOA product, as most China companies will not pay for the return shipping (which can be quite expensive). The companies will try to work with you, but their help may be limited to sending a replacement part for what may be defective (such as a motor, prop, or transmitter).
My guess is you save flight time with that other monitor because the camera is not in record mode? Does not the controller remind you of a 666? maybe it's switchable?
R6 FFM I think it cant carry the weight of gopro,i have V333 and it suffers even when you put a 10-15 grams on+the flight time is alreday low,so i wouldnt risk putting 300+ dollar camera on 90 dollar drone
See the video starting at 7:38. Plug in the battery to power the drone, and place it on a flat and level surface. Turn on the transmitter, and move its left stick to its full down position. You'll hear a series of beeps. Wait until you hear the last long beep, and the beeping stops. Then slowly move the left stick up to start the motors.
Thank you. In my controller i have must cross to middle both sticks to start motor. And sometimes it start sometimes not. Why? I dont know. And now i also dont know why, when i start flying it go to left and in very big speed :| Im start thinking that i have make big mistake to buy this dron -_- But thank you for help :)
It sounds like you might need to calibrate the gyro stabilizer on the drone. To do such, power the drone and place it on a flat and level surface. Then turn on the transmitter, and wait for the beep that indicates it is connected to the drone. Then move and hold both sticks to the lower left position until the drone's lights blink.
Thanks I found out after asking you that it has 4 different model number ending A, B, C & D & I think it's the A model one only that has the LCD display included, which after I read the website advert again I realised, thanks for getting back to me, p.s can't find this model for sale anywhere else I hope they don't sell out until I can afford to buy it
Which is the better quadcopter, q303 or q333? I'd like a Fpv with a descent range, I've got the JXD 506g, good drone, but the range is crap, also got the Kai Deng K70c non fpv. Any suggestions which I a should go for, or any alternatives around the same price?
Q303-A is better than Q333 with its stabilized gimbal in addition to FPV. But the range of both Q303 and Q333 is only about 100 meters. The next step above would likely be the GPS quadcopters Hubsan H502S or H501S, both having much greater range at about 300 meters. H502S th-cam.com/video/Pj8UEq4zWQk/w-d-xo.html H501S th-cam.com/video/SfsU5Uwvgb4/w-d-xo.html
You got to use the right stick to help maintain its position. Push the right stick forward back right or left, and it should move in that direction. The tutorials on the following web site may help quadcopter101.blogspot.com/2013/10/hover.html
I've downloaded vsdc video editor and taken a look. I'm coming from the very simple and basic windows movie maker, and man this thing seems to have a steep learning curve. I guess I'll have to study some tutorials. It does look quite powerful and I love that it's free.
Hi, Could you tell me how to recalibrate the throttle/yaw controller on this remote. The manual lists a procedure to do so but the english translation is just rubbish. Tnx
Not sure what you're asking? Do you mean trimming the yaw so that the quadcopter doesn't drift rotate right or left? If so, that would be the yaw trim button located directly below the throttle stick. But if you're asking how to switch between modes 1 through 4 on the controller, see the above video at 4:13
I desperately need ur expert advise. I just bought a brand new candy apple red propriety battery Syma X8 ( pro ?? ) From a guy that list the transmitter. I assumed it is a pro?? Prob is they don't have module ID on them?? How can I tell?? GearBest n Ali both say only the newer tx will work n not the early ones. It is the new body style but seller didn't know?? How can I tell which one it is?? dandahermit
3 questions, question 1: can the website be trusted to buy from question 2: how long should i expect it to come. question 3: is there anywhere else to get this
1) No better/worse than most China vendors. 2) And again, as with most China vendors, pretty much standard 3 to 4 weeks to cross the ocean by boat, clear customs, enter your postal service, and arrive at your door. 3) Google it. I'm sure that you'll find importers who were willing to wait the 3 to 4 weeks to sell it at a profit.
G'Day. With all the Drones that have come out over the last year or so, I've been putting off buying my first camera Drone. Bottom line. Out of all, which do you pick as the best entry point? I understand there will be pros and cons, but the one you recommend the most. 😀
Quadcopter 101 Thanks for the reply. Well as bad as it sounds I only own a few Echine Inductrix clones. I think I know where you're leading with this 😂I need all the stability mod cons there is, simply wish to film my kids at the skate park.
I was impressed with the following, especially at its price point. Make sure to get the 720p version, and not the cheaper 0.3MP version (the cheap one has poor video). th-cam.com/video/S1ELTZfT0XE/w-d-xo.html
Quadcopter 101 I've always been worried about wi-fi connections, but would that only be an issue for racing? Have to say the price is fantastic though.
Try calibrating your gyros 1) Turn on the quadcopter and place it on a flat and level surface. 2) Turn on and bind the transmitter. Center all trim tabs. Set the rates to high (80 or 100%) 3) Leaving the quadcopter undisturbed, move and hold both control sticks to their lower left corners. Hold them there until the quadcopter's lights blink. 4) Let go of the sticks and try flying.
Yesterday I got my WLtoys Q303-A from lightake and it was not working! When I connected the transmitter the quad didn't respond to any imputs! I tried everything to fix this. But I hope lightake will send me a new one. If they do I'll let you know
Did you try brand new batteries in the transmitter? In my experience, non binding is usually caused by either the quadcopter's battery not being fully charged, or weak batteries in the transmitter
As shown at 8:03 above, the Q303 quadcopter does bind itself to the transmitter without requiring up/down throttle movement. But it is important to make sure that your throttle stick is all the way down when you turn on the transmitter and it's binding.
See the first comment on the following video page. th-cam.com/video/b4S3tvWyCtY/w-d-xo.html I'll cut and paste the comment here 1. Turn off controller 2. Center both sticks (important) 3. Turn on controller while holding the LEFT trim to the left and wait a couple of seconds before releasing. The display will light up all information like a test but NO back light. Also the controller will not make any noise. 4. Rotate the left stick slowly around to its max in all directions (especially corners) 5. Rotate the right stick slowly around to its max in all directions (especially corners) 6. Press the LEFT trim again to the left. The controller should continue its boot sequence with the standard beeping noise. I did it on several occasions and after that transmitter binded to drone.
Hey does anyone know where I can get a spare camera (5.8GHz FPV) for this quad? Had a crash with mine and it now does not record. I checked the connecting board for the signal and it is getting the electrical signal but it refuses to start recording. It will take photos, but when I do the FPV feed freezes with the blue numbers on the screen. It was a hard crash and the only damage I can see physically was a blade guard and one of the connector sockets for the camera had the plastic broken (The camera and servo mount was thrown from the quad on impact), but it still makes a connection.
Btw, I have seen one site selling alot of spares for the Q303 but IDK if it is reliable or not: www.linparts.com/wltoys-wl-q303-rc-quadcopter-spare-parts-58g-camera-set-p-22968.html?zenid=6bc2f5c04ab1d5d4f3872c5ad2a3a518#.WUQhAZLyvIU
Yeh they look good, but double the price. Think I'll give the q303-a a go, if the range is a true 100 metre ish then that would be ok for me. Thanks for your help, really enjoy your reviews.
In specifications you have written that the product weight is 2350g. I guess that this information is from www.lightake.com. But it seems to be too much for battery with 7.4V 1500mAh and flying time 9mins. What is a real weight of quacopter?
Sure. You'd need goggles with Band E capability, such as www.banggood.com/Eachine-VR-007-5_8G-40CH-HD-FPV-Goggles-Video-Glasses-4_3-Inch-With-7_4V-800mAh-Battery-p-960761.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
Hey Q101, wanted to let you know that YES the Syma X8-C motors do fit & work in this quad. (they're identical except for wire colors) While reviewing, had a ruff landing in some brush, motors were still spinning and burned out one motor. Had an old "pumpkin" sitting on the shelf for spare parts and the motor/pinion gear & mounting holes, all the same. Just a little info for everyone! Great review, the Q303 got my two thumbs up, full review coming soon. DJ SOUL FORCE
vashon100 Good thing is, I had four spare X8-C motors that I never had to use on my X8-c! The Q303 is a very nice quad. Thanks
Kool!! Dandahermit
Been working on getting one of these ready to fly. The manual is, challenging to follow to say the least.
In altitude mode, you can lower it by holding the throttle stick down, it will come down but slowly, and land and auto shut down the motors. Try it next time you fly it
I bought this drone, freaking awesome, works just like it says and excellent video. plus motorized gimbal. picked up couple extra batteries, proprietary, only drawback although I may modify.
I bought the Q-303-A drone. I want to learn how to control the gimbal up and down on it (if it can be controlled). ALSO, the middle button on the transmitter is scary that's above the on/off switch!
Very important folks. This is the Q303 "A" version. There are other versions of this quadcopter, but the A version is the only one with 5.8Ghz FPV and monitor screen. Available here shrsl.com/?~cml8
Long press the up and down buttons will adjust the volume.
Short press changes the channel (I think)
Have you purchased from these guys before ? Just never heard of them.... Any issues ?
There site takes a long to load, but I have purchased from them probably five time's,, with no problem, and they are pay pal compatible...Im glad this is not at gearbest..
Yea I mentioned being glad it's not Gearbest because they have me on some weird black list, meaning when ever I attempt to make a purchase, they put the money right back in my pay pal weather I want them to or not, it's like they banned me for life from making any purchase's from them. all because I got pay pal to reverse my purchase when I clicked the wrong button and purchased something I did not want, yes five minutes after hitting add to cart. I realized I put money down for the wrong model, so I apologized to them and got pay pal to stop the payment. and since then they wont take my money. that was over a year ago and i am still on there sh%t list by default.. I hate that there price's are sometimes less than banggood and other sites because I have purchase from them using someone else URL, name and address! It sucks big time..they lost zero dollars because of me and I am being punished for it...that stuff would never fly in the US.
What fpv goggles can work with this ?
I would like to have seen the sunshade box video since that screen is what i'd be using, not separate receiver recording that skips the quality of the lcd on the controller.
yea I agree this could be a winner no jello very nice I wondering how much an extra battery would be
Thanks for the review of the Q303-A. It looks a great quad and I've had the Q303-C on order for a while now. I just wonder if you can replace the camera on it and buy a fitting that would enable it to lift a GoPro or Yi action camera?
your reviews are great my friend when I'm looking for a quad I come to your videos as you have reviewed every quad in the world ha ha
this is a nice one don't mind the proprietary battery battery so much. just wish it was brushless I fly mine a lot and just become a pain do change most of the time.
How do you know when altitude hold is on? Is there indication on the remote, or drone, when altitude is on? Is it a single press to engage altitude hold?
why don't you show more of the fpv mode? Really wanted to see how to fly by fpv
Nice review. Does this quad come in a version that you can mount your own GoPro camera or one with a better camera?
Can that camera position be adjusted? Kinda pointless with the quad legs in view in the sky half of the video.
So were you able to find out if the C-Max battery would fit this drone
Where did you get the sunscreen that fits that tiny FPV monitor? Or, is it homemade?
Would you still recommend this as a starter FPV drone and what cheaper end screen that still works will work? Also how long does lighttake take to deliver
are fiting any other propelas?nothing found around,also batterys.............
I just bought this quad the manual is difficult to understand.. but I'm having problems with it not connecting to the remote I charged the battery and all is there something I need to do the lights just keep flashing
Picture quality seems very clear. No distortion, no jello. Gimbal works the same as the X380 version. All in all great for the price if you just wanna go up and take some fast shots. Nice competitor for those that don't like to pay the X380 with Gimbal/camera and GOV combi.
great job keeping focus on job at hand while thoses big jet bing so close.
Hi, this looks great and maybe my next drone purchase, could you tell me is there larger batteries available for this, thanks, love your vids keep up the great work!
Hey Quadcopter 101 i have this version. But do you or have you had a problem with the fpv going fuzzy with the quad no more then 10ft away? If so any fix for it?
Which do you prefer the q303 or the kaideng k70?
This or the WLtoys Q333-A? Which do you recommend for filming?
what's a good Quad-Copter I don't need to register but it can do flips and things I was looking at the mjx x101 is that good?
Hi. I just got mine like that and im loving it. Its a great drone. Thanks for the info. Im happy with it
the up and down control are on the left joystick ?
What happens when it looses transmitter signal? Does it fly away or drop in a few seconds?
Do the props screw on and off, or are they pinned on?
Also does it come with an SD card or do you have to buy one. And is it a micro SD?
did you changed the camera. Great video:)
how long does it take to ship. and does it ship to Hawaii?
The Q333 isn't alatude hold? Always good to see your channel. Ttys God bless
Like the camera and the monitor really makes a nice addition
hello which one is better the q303 or the syma x8hg?
Does wl toys send u these drones or do u buy them all?
it i want an fpv flyer should i take the x8hw or the q303 a ?
Didn't know WL toys owned the names and quads like Jjrc and others. Thanks for that info. Great video as always.
Actually their full name is Shantou Chenghai Weili Toys Industrial Co., Ltd.
fpv range for this quadcopter?
I have been having yawing issues with the mxj do you happen to know what that could be?
as a film director does the camera zoom in without seeing the propellers??
No it does not.
okay thanks, have done alot of reviews on drones and this one i like the most. guess it all depends on the angle of the camera that doesn't show the propellers. will order one after the new year. can't wait to start learning to be a drone operator. thanks for the prompt reply.
I have a problem. Yesterday I flew for the first Time with my Q303 and then I charged it overnight. The next Day I went to fly it and at first the lights were blinking so I unplugged the battery. When I plugged it in again nothing happened no lights started blinking how do i fix this because it doesn't work Any more
what is life expectancy ? is it solid or fragile ?
I like your other monitor I like to get one like that could you give me the information and where you got it at
did you mean x8c motors and plug?
Great video and review. I like the monitor that you used to record the flight with. Will you be reviewing it too. I would like to know if it can be purchased alone.
Yes it can. It's a pretty cool monitor with dual receiver and DVR recorder. www.banggood.com/Eachine-LCD5802D-5802-5_8G-40CH-7-Inch-FPV-Monitor-with-DVR-Build-in-Battery-p-1029504.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
Thanks for your video man. I think this drone is the most complete considering the price... But one question, is there a possibility to dont see the prop in the frame?
Yes, just point the camera lower so the props and motors are not in view. But you'll be seeing more ground and less sky.
And what about the taxes for importing from Gearbest?
do you think it will be broken After 3 month ?
when are you gma make a review of the q333a
Hi, I really enjoy your reviews! Keep 'em coming please! As a matter of fact, I am very curious about the new WLToys Q696-A. Can't wait till that review! :-)
One is on the way. Keep an eye out for its review ;-)
If that 2 axis gimbal is any good it can be a killer budget drone....
Your videos are great, they steer me to the right purchase for ME when I am looking for a new Quadcopter, thank you
I'm liking the proprietary batteries on quads. their neat and no wires 👍😎
how do u change mode becasue when i turn it on it goes straght and it cant lower bevause it turns off when i try
I went to the link you provided to buy this quad but I could not find additional batteries? Do you know where to purchase additional batteries and other parts for it?
Yeah, that may have been the one thing that was preventing this quad from taking off (pun intended). It's an awesome quad, and am surprised it hasn't gotten much notice yet.
Quadcopter 101 It is an awesome quad, I also think it's a much better value than the Syma X8HC. It beats out the X8 in all categories, especially in flight. I've a couple of videos on my channel, but I will continue to promote & spread the word about this quad. Syma's only advantage is it's popularity. Nice chatting with you, visit my channel when you have time! DJ Soul Force
Nice video, only a few minutes in but how does this compare with the K70? It looks similar
Well this camera gimbal is gyro stabilized. Also, this comes with altitude hold, and 5.8 Ghz FPV system.
:) I watched the whole video and the ones on the K70, the k70 seems faster and more agile would u agree?
Drugs Bunny Yes it is.
So do you think one of these could be found and where? In March 2022?? Dandahermit
I really doubt that you'll find one these days.
I didn't understand when you talked about the pods and the x8c battery I didn't get the relation to each
I'm sorry, I meant that the "motors" (not battery) may be the same as the X8C motors. Sometimes what comes out of my mouth isn't what I meant ;-) And here's Seby's disassembly of the Q303 "C" version showing such www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2646984
Some questions: are spare parts such as motors, gears available? Is there a warranty and return?
Yes, here are the spare parts www.lightake.com/Product/Search?page=1&keyword=q303&sort=6&showtype=1
Regarding warranty, recommend using Paypal. Paypal and credit card disputes are your main recourse for a DOA product, as most China companies will not pay for the return shipping (which can be quite expensive). The companies will try to work with you, but their help may be limited to sending a replacement part for what may be defective (such as a motor, prop, or transmitter).
This or the Wltoys v686g? Which is faster?
my q303s camera is playing up i called somone he said to change it to Arial how do i do that?
is there any were in the usa to get a battery for wltoys q303-a
The only problem is the battery ! can we use a syma x8 battery in this !!! help me !!!
My guess is you save flight time with that other monitor because the camera is not in record mode? Does not the controller remind you of a 666? maybe it's switchable?
this one or jxd 509g(with fixed jello) ?
This one
Does wl toys own propel? I own the sky master and it looks the exact same
No, Propel is an importer that resells various China toy drones (including WLToys) under the Propel name brand (and at greatly marked up prices).
what is an actuall weight of a drone?
you think it's possible to connect a Gopro with the stock gimbal and the electric camera angle control? @quadcopter101
R6 FFM I think it cant carry the weight of gopro,i have V333 and it suffers even when you put a 10-15 grams on+the flight time is alreday low,so i wouldnt risk putting 300+ dollar camera on 90 dollar drone
Quadcopter 101, when will you review the Syma X8HG Quadcopter? Please reply I've been waiting to know for a long time.
+Derek1021 The X8HG has not been released yet, and won't be available until later this summer.
+Quadcopter 101 I saw it on amazon
Derek1021 Yeah, probably by an importer who thought he'd have it in stock by now. If you order, guarantee it won't be shipped for quite a while.
which button i must Press to start flying? i buyed this today and dont know if battery is low or broken?
See the video starting at 7:38. Plug in the battery to power the drone, and place it on a flat and level surface. Turn on the transmitter, and move its left stick to its full down position. You'll hear a series of beeps. Wait until you hear the last long beep, and the beeping stops. Then slowly move the left stick up to start the motors.
Thank you. In my controller i have must cross to middle both sticks to start motor. And sometimes it start sometimes not. Why? I dont know. And now i also dont know why, when i start flying it go to left and in very big speed :| Im start thinking that i have make big mistake to buy this dron -_- But thank you for help :)
It sounds like you might need to calibrate the gyro stabilizer on the drone. To do such, power the drone and place it on a flat and level surface. Then turn on the transmitter, and wait for the beep that indicates it is connected to the drone. Then move and hold both sticks to the lower left position until the drone's lights blink.
That link you've put in the description can you tell me is the lcd remote controls screen included for that price? thanks
Yes it is.
Thanks I found out after asking you that it has 4 different model number ending A, B, C & D & I think it's the A model one only that has the LCD display included, which after I read the website advert again I realised, thanks for getting back to me, p.s can't find this model for sale anywhere else I hope they don't sell out until I can afford to buy it
Does lightake ship to sweden?
IAmAPerson _ it would costs a lot of money
Which is the better quadcopter, q303 or q333? I'd like a Fpv with a descent range, I've got the JXD 506g, good drone, but the range is crap, also got the Kai Deng K70c non fpv. Any suggestions which I a should go for, or any alternatives around the same price?
Q303-A is better than Q333 with its stabilized gimbal in addition to FPV. But the range of both Q303 and Q333 is only about 100 meters. The next step above would likely be the GPS quadcopters Hubsan H502S or H501S, both having much greater range at about 300 meters. H502S th-cam.com/video/Pj8UEq4zWQk/w-d-xo.html
H501S th-cam.com/video/SfsU5Uwvgb4/w-d-xo.html
I got mine this week but whenever I try to fly with it, it goes backwards while I only use the left stick, am I doing something wrong?
You got to use the right stick to help maintain its position. Push the right stick forward back right or left, and it should move in that direction. The tutorials on the following web site may help quadcopter101.blogspot.com/2013/10/hover.html
I've downloaded vsdc video editor and taken a look. I'm coming from the very simple and basic windows movie maker, and man this thing seems to have a steep learning curve. I guess I'll have to study some tutorials. It does look quite powerful and I love that it's free.
Check out my TH-cam tutorials on VSDC under my other TH-cam alias t00nz843z.
+Quadcopter 101 I definitely will, thanks so much!!! This looks like a good one btw wltoys should have a hit with this one.
Hi,
Could you tell me how to recalibrate the throttle/yaw controller on this remote. The manual lists a procedure to do so but the english translation is just rubbish. Tnx
Not sure what you're asking? Do you mean trimming the yaw so that the quadcopter doesn't drift rotate right or left? If so, that would be the yaw trim button located directly below the throttle stick. But if you're asking how to switch between modes 1 through 4 on the controller, see the above video at 4:13
HI! Tnx for the swift reply! The controller sticks on my Q303 transmitter are out of wack. I'm looking to recalibrate them.
I don't think that they can be calibrated. But I might be wrong. You might ask your question here www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2646984
Tnx! By the way...great reviews!
Hey does anyone know where I can buy spare motor for this model?
tarantula x6 motors?
How can i calibrate this one?
hI GUYS JUST WONDERING IF THIS QUAD could fit in a backpack and how big is it.
and if the legs are able to come off
Quadcopter 101 what diffrent brushless and brushed?
Thanks
Brushless are more durable and more powerful motors. But brushless also add about $50 to the cost of the drone.
Hi, I just ordered this drone and was wondering if you can tilt the camera to film in birds eye view, thanks
Yes, I'm sorry that I didn't demonstrate such. But yes you can til the camera down and up remotely using the remote control.
+Quadcopter 101 sounds great thank you :)
Hi there, what would be the best drone around 200-350 dollars that I could get if I wanted to do some aerial photography/videography?
The following is about the best in that price range for that purpose th-cam.com/video/UiqveBZt9_U/w-d-xo.html
I love how it looks like the blades are just twitching at 8:50 xD
which quadcopter is supperior the xk x250 with fpv or the wltoys v686g?
The Q303 is superior to both that you mention, as it has *gyro stabilized, jello-free* FPV video out to about 150 meters.
I desperately need ur expert advise. I just bought a brand new candy apple red propriety battery Syma X8 ( pro ?? ) From a guy that list the transmitter. I assumed it is a pro?? Prob is they don't have module ID on them?? How can I tell?? GearBest n Ali both say only the newer tx will work n not the early ones. It is the new body style but seller didn't know?? How can I tell which one it is?? dandahermit
Sounds like X8HG th-cam.com/video/zBzBiPKoX8I/w-d-xo.html
And you'll probably need these days to use a multi protocol transmitter, using SymaX protocol. th-cam.com/video/5tZBXd_yKuo/w-d-xo.html
3 questions,
question 1: can the website be trusted to buy from
question 2: how long should i expect it to come.
question 3: is there anywhere else to get this
1) No better/worse than most China vendors.
2) And again, as with most China vendors, pretty much standard 3 to 4 weeks to cross the ocean by boat, clear customs, enter your postal service, and arrive at your door.
3) Google it. I'm sure that you'll find importers who were willing to wait the 3 to 4 weeks to sell it at a profit.
wow... for the money this thing looks fantastic! thanks for the great video!
G'Day.
With all the Drones that have come out over the last year or so, I've been putting off buying my first camera Drone. Bottom line. Out of all, which do you pick as the best entry point? I understand there will be pros and cons, but the one you recommend the most.
😀
First need to know what other drones have you flown before, and how long have you been flying them?
Quadcopter 101 Thanks for the reply. Well as bad as it sounds I only own a few Echine Inductrix clones. I think I know where you're leading with this 😂I need all the stability mod cons there is, simply wish to film my kids at the skate park.
I was impressed with the following, especially at its price point. Make sure to get the 720p version, and not the cheaper 0.3MP version (the cheap one has poor video). th-cam.com/video/S1ELTZfT0XE/w-d-xo.html
Quadcopter 101 I've always been worried about wi-fi connections, but would that only be an issue for racing? Have to say the price is fantastic though.
Quadcopter 101 thanks again for the advice.
I found the Gteng t905c for $50 Australian, plus free shipping from Gearbest. shall I? 😀
How do i trim this quadcopter because it sometimes moves backwards itself
Try calibrating your gyros
1) Turn on the quadcopter and place it on a flat and level surface.
2) Turn on and bind the transmitter. Center all trim tabs. Set the rates to high (80 or 100%)
3) Leaving the quadcopter undisturbed, move and hold both control sticks to their lower left corners. Hold them there until the quadcopter's lights blink.
4) Let go of the sticks and try flying.
Quadcopter 101 thanks!
Yesterday I got my WLtoys Q303-A from lightake and it was not working! When I connected the transmitter the quad didn't respond to any imputs! I tried everything to fix this. But I hope lightake will send me a new one. If they do I'll let you know
Did you try brand new batteries in the transmitter? In my experience, non binding is usually caused by either the quadcopter's battery not being fully charged, or weak batteries in the transmitter
I checked every battery in the transmitter and completely charged the battery of the quad
As shown at 8:03 above, the Q303 quadcopter does bind itself to the transmitter without requiring up/down throttle movement. But it is important to make sure that your throttle stick is all the way down when you turn on the transmitter and it's binding.
Quadcopter 101 I tried that, but both sticks are spring loaded, I tried holding the throttle stick down but it still doesn’t bind!
See the first comment on the following video page. th-cam.com/video/b4S3tvWyCtY/w-d-xo.html
I'll cut and paste the comment here
1. Turn off controller
2. Center both sticks (important)
3. Turn on controller while holding the LEFT trim to the left and wait a couple of seconds before releasing. The display will light up all information like a test but NO back light. Also the controller will not make any noise.
4. Rotate the left stick slowly around to its max in all directions (especially corners)
5. Rotate the right stick slowly around to its max in all directions (especially corners)
6. Press the LEFT trim again to the left. The controller should continue its boot sequence with the standard beeping noise.
I did it on several occasions and after that transmitter binded to drone.
Hey does anyone know where I can get a spare camera (5.8GHz FPV) for this quad? Had a crash with mine and it now does not record. I checked the connecting board for the signal and it is getting the electrical signal but it refuses to start recording. It will take photos, but when I do the FPV feed freezes with the blue numbers on the screen. It was a hard crash and the only damage I can see physically was a blade guard and one of the connector sockets for the camera had the plastic broken (The camera and servo mount was thrown from the quad on impact), but it still makes a connection.
Btw, I have seen one site selling alot of spares for the Q303 but IDK if it is reliable or not: www.linparts.com/wltoys-wl-q303-rc-quadcopter-spare-parts-58g-camera-set-p-22968.html?zenid=6bc2f5c04ab1d5d4f3872c5ad2a3a518#.WUQhAZLyvIU
Yeh they look good, but double the price. Think I'll give the q303-a a go, if the range is a true 100 metre ish then that would be ok for me. Thanks for your help, really enjoy your reviews.
Do this drone take pictures and videos?
Yes it does.
I crash landed my Q303 and now it wont do altitude hold anymore , do you think it is just broke?
What exactly is it doing (or not doing)?
After I click altitude hold it climbs straight up without stopping . I have to click off alt hold then i can regain control again.
Yep, unfortunately it sounds like your barometer got damaged in the crash.
Ahh .... well at least now I have an idea of what happened to it , thanks for the answer.
In specifications you have written that the product weight is 2350g. I guess that this information is from www.lightake.com. But it seems to be too much for battery with 7.4V 1500mAh and flying time 9mins. What is a real weight of quacopter?
A little over 500 grams with camera and battery, but without propguards.
does the eachine goggles work with it as well?
Yes, Boscam Band E Channel 4 (5645 Mhz)
Are you sure you're not controlling the jet?! LOL
can you use FPV goggles with this quad?
Sure. You'd need goggles with Band E capability, such as www.banggood.com/Eachine-VR-007-5_8G-40CH-HD-FPV-Goggles-Video-Glasses-4_3-Inch-With-7_4V-800mAh-Battery-p-960761.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
I'm having troubles ordering this bad boy would you sell this??
Already been donated to one of the local schools. Sorry.
no worries thought I would ask, wicked videos by the way! you don't have any laying around you would wanna sell would ya?