I ordered this a week ago at gearbest.com, but they just let me know, my order will not be shipped, because the quad is discontinued. So I have to find another one of this caliber to start my drone dream... :( Sad me...
I know, but this is what they sent me: Dear Romano, Thank you for contacting Gearbest about your order. This is an update about the following item: 203445601 * 1 , XK X300 - F Brushed RC Quadcopter - RTF We are sorry to inform you that this item is no longer available and has been discontinued. To resolve this we can offer you the following 3 solutions: Option 1: Choose an alternative product of the equivalent value. If you choose this option, please give us the link of the product you would like and let us know the size/color/verison you need. If there is any price difference with the original item, we will either refund it to you or send you an invoice to cover the difference. To ensure you will receive your goods as soon as possible, we recommend you choose a product that ships out on today's date. Option 2: Cancel and refund to your online Wallet as store credit. We can refund you 148.84USD to your wallet and reward you with extra points(e.g. If your refund is USD 1=2 points, USD 3=3*2 points=>get 6 points etc). This amount can be used for your future orders. To know more about your Wallet see here: www.gearbest.com/about/gb-wallet.html We can refund you to your Wallet within 24 hours. Option 3: Cancel and refund to your original payment account. Would you please let us know your decision. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Best regards, Dana gearbest Customer Service www.gearbest.com/ So either the site is lying, or Dana is..
David Baker hope you are still able to get it. I have changed my order to a hubsan h501s. This has a pretty good flytime as well, but is more expensive. Waiting for the invoice now, and hopefully they will finally ship it soon. Almost out of nice weather here in holland. Let me know what they tell you please. Cheers!
After seeing this video review I recently bought an XK X300F. It was super easy to put together, just screw the rotors on and install the display & mount to the controller add batteries and it was ready to fly. The drone seems to be well made and has a reasonable 13+ minutes flight time at 26 degrees F here in New England . My Son's, 11 and 8 both fly it with ease. IMO The XK X300F is a great beginner FPV drone. The kids love it!
I've been poking around TH-cam for many years, but had never ever subscribed to anyone's channel until now. Kudos to both of you for putting together such a quality channel and for all of the energy you bring to these excellent reviews. Back in the earlier days of electric flight (like 15 years ago), I did some RC product review articles for E-Zone and realize the level of commitment that goes into this sort of thing. I'm continually amazed by how far electric RC technology has come in such a short time and you guys are really helping to spread the word about the good times you can have together with it. You helped greatly in making the decision about a first quad/drone a much easier one for me. I ordered the X300-F from Gearbest three days ago and anxiously await its arrival from the Far East. I was tempted a bit by the newer X300-G model with GPS, but that one is smartphone-controlled using wifi (with probable lag and range limitations). I also want to learn to fly FPV and already have a bookmark set on some Cyclops V2 googles for later. Happy New Year Nate and Abby!
This is my favorite video because I was recovering from knee surgery and had enjoyed watching and learning from you guys about the rc world. You both mentioned that this would be a great beginner drone so I purchased it. I have had so much fun learning to fly. THANKS
I had a qcopter it didn't work out,Full charge and all would fly for around a minute.Ordered this one last saturday,Can't wait sounds like it will take a week or two to get to n.c.You guy's sold me,Thank you for the video.You two are great!!
Just getting into fpv and after watching your video I had to buy it and I'm glad I did I love it,your right this is Perfect Beginner FPV Drone. Tanks for leading me in the right direction.
Received it today, so 22 days from somewhere in China to somewhere in Oregon. It is not fast but flies very well; the monitor picks up from at least 300 meters away. Worth getting - thanks!
Flew RC for many years until issues from a broken neck made me stop. You guys are getting me interested in possibly getting back into it with FPV. Really enjoy your vids Keep up the good work.
I've never owned or flown a Drone but after watching this Video, I've just ordered one and it's going to Thailand with me! Thanks for helping me make up my mind so quickly after weeks of deliberating!
My favorite video is: The perfect beginner FPV drone you need to buy. The XK X300. I did buy the XK X300 as my first drone for myself and grandson. Ages 6 and 73. We both just love to fly it. Thanks for putting us on to it. Will be watching more of your for our next one, gps is on our list. Keep up the good work. Say hi to Popeye. Mel Zierke
This video is my favorite because I was looking for a quadcopter for beginners. I thought at the time that the DJI Mavic or even the Spark was kinda too advanced for me. But this was the first video I watched after searching for beginner drones on TH-cam and I stared to binge watch all your other videos. And it helped me decide on a Spark to start saving up as my first drone to get. Mahalo!
I love this video for multiple reasons first off is Nate's enthusiasm and not to mention it was posted on my birthday. and also with this video y'all in knowingly talked me out of a "cheap" Gps drone. i love the optical positioning and 3 blade props, and the run-time is the cherry on top!! thanks for the recommendations and keep up the great work guys
This is my favorite video because I never thought of getting a quadcopter before. After viewing this video and seeing how easy the XK X300 flies I bought one. You were on the money with this! It's a ball to fly and even an old guy like me (70) can handle it. Thank You!
I just bought a Xk X300 W. I know you showed the F model. I found a great deal on one used. I have flown it a few time in my back yard and I love it. My son who is a big gammer is a better pilot than me loves it too. thank you so much for showing this this drone.
Now that's an impressive quad being what it is. Amazing accuracy on the altitude hold, optical camera at work I guess. If this thing was brushless with all these features, too cool. Nice work on this video Nate and Abby. XK does indeed seem to have their act together on producing solid working quads. Sounded like Abby really liked this a lot. I like it. I've got a XK X252 Shuttle coming right now, looking forward to flying it for sure. Thanks guys. Jeff
Thanks for the great job on the review. Your review is why I order this Quad for my 11 year old for his birthday. We flew it for the first time today and it was great. You were completely on about its capabilities, a definite winner! Thanks again!
have been watching your channel for a long time to find a drone and this is the one for me--no drone experience what so ever but I just ordered this one , I will thank you now even before I have it in hand, thanks for good honest reviews
just got mine . they changed the charger. fast charging. nice. tried it with the battery when it arrived .It reminded me of your review. Thanks a million
Hello there i am an out and out plane flyer from uk, but this is amazing .i paid £90 for a t111 micro fpv drone and it was rubbish, the monitor took forever to charge and had the fpv range of the end of my nose, and the quad itself very often would not bind,that was a couple of years ago,then wow for not much more money ,the technology has gone way ahead , not seen these in uk. anyway all the best and keep your great videos coming
So glad you are enjoying this supercub! Though technology has come a long way in the last couple years, we still recommend this to just about anyone in the hobby as it is still holding it's own very well, especially for the price! happy Flying!
Just received my XKX300 in the mail. I got this when it was on sale for $113.00 dollars after watching your video. This is just beautiful. More to come.......
I love this video because I was anxious to get a camera drone that I could learn to fly as a beginner, but would also take reasonably good video footage. Sharing the video with my family resulted in my receiving this, my very first flying RC, for my birthday!!
I just got my first drone! After watching your video, I really wanted one so I got one! Thanks for your honest review which lead me to make the right decision. THANKS!
I have also gotten the Bugs 3 and it's WAYYY better. On the XK X300, the range isn't that great in my opinion. At around 200m, the drone started doing it's own thing, and I had a very hard time gaining control again.
Thank you, RCSaylors, for great video reviews of RC flight products! My flying was primarily indoors with some outdoor adventures with the WLToys V911 helicopter. Just could not enjoy flying such small craft in the wind. I wanted to move toward FPV, but was wondering if fixed wing was a better choice. After seeing your review, I bought the X300-F because it would be the least expensive way to transfer my skillset from indoor/outdoor helicopter to outdoor FPV flight. Thank you also that your videos do an excellent job of replacing the inadequate translations we get in the manuals. After my camera not working as expected, I was able to watch your video and see that it works within the range you were experiencing. I'll keep watching.
This video was my favorite because the drone being used seemed like such a good value considering everything it came with ... plus it it seemed easy enough that a beginner, like me, should be able to fly it.
Okay I'm gonna order 7 of them right now. I'm going to give them to my secretary, receptionist and my other assistants for an employee appreciation gift. Thank You for the recommendation. I trust you and Nate and I have been looking for the perfect employee gift. Thanks guys
Hey Nate and Abby I received my XK X300 about a week ago. Love it and it easy to fly for a beginner. Thanks for the video and happy flying. Got it from GearBest.
ordered......just got it yesterday....hoping to test fly today, this is my first drone. I have watched this video no less than ten times so as to make sure I miss nothing. I have let it hover inside and its almost rock solid I have a little drift sideways and can't seem to trim that out. Looking forward to getting it outside today. Wind permitting.
This might be the best video yet. I have a quad but getting in the air is hard for me as I'm new to the hobby. But I will let you know if this helps. It is also nice to see couples having the same fun together with R/C hobbies I wish more couples would do more of this keep sending the videos.
Ok I hope your right...I ordered it today for my sons birthday. I've been flying r/c planes for over 20 years and have build most of my own planes...surprise my 11 year old wants a drone...I though yuck at first, the few I've seen fly seemed either boring or extremely unstable. After watching your video I was somewhat impressed. Thus the order. Thanks for a clear to understand video, and great information. hope your allergies are better! Cheers from the west side of Chicago.
Thanks RcSaylors for helping me make a solid choice on a first quad! My X300-F came in today (exactly 2 weeks from order date). The "unboxing ceremony" and first battery charging took place after work. Since it was dark outside by then, I put the prop guards on and tried the auto lift-off/landing in the living room. Wow. This thing is so stable and easy on 60% rate that I twice drained the pack flying it in the house this evening with some manual takeoffs/landings. The weather here looks good for some outdoor flying tomorrow. :-) Question: Does everyone's camera unit get hot during operation? Mine was noticeably warm after each flight. Not sure if that's normal or not since I'm brand new to this.
This is my favourite video as this helped me to start my first FPV experience as well as first altitude hold drone. loving this drone and the footage :) hopefully I will starting using some FPV goggles soon! take care Nate & Abby
Picked one of these up a few months ago. I'd watched a zillion of your vids BEFORE my purchase and am glad to see that you've gotten one for yourselves to review. I can't speak authoritatively, just experientially, this literally was my first drone ever and I love it. And based on quite a few of your reviews, I'm certain I'd have gotten turned off by several other drones that are out there. EDIT: The ONLY downside is that the camera is fixed. It would be PERFECT IMO if the camera were adjustable.
I am in Australia and just had my xk x300 delivered to my door for $300.00aus. I can not wait to fly it. thank you so much for the video as the instructions tell you nothing. I am first time pilot so wish me luck. ha ha. thanks again. john.
This Video is my Favorite because I'm a newbie flyer and this was my first bigger drone. I bought this because of this video, love it. I also bought the Helic Max Box Phantom as my first drone because of your other video.
I have ordered this unit as my first FPV, also have a Quanum Cyclops v2 coming that I will progress to as I get comfortable. Thank you guys for your passion for RC. I will update once I get it and have a few runs done to let you know how it's going.
I love that quadcopter it's one of my favorite ones I've seen on TH-cam for the price and what it does love the auto hold camera hope to buy one someday myself
there is a battery level meter on the back of that drone that lights up when you push a button on the quad.... you did not mention I thought you may have missed it. Yes thats a good one! you guys are great and do a great job!
I actually bought this drone because of you guy and am hopefully getting it for Christmas 1)Ok so the reason I like this drone is because I wanted a drone that was reliable with its transmitter so it wouldn’t be breaking up or having any delay I also didn’t want a WiFi drone because usually within that price range the drone wouldn’t be able to go that far and be able to have the camera quality. 2)This is my first drone and the stability of the drone is amazing my brother actually had a drone and I made the mistake of flying it over the forest near my house by accident because I couldn’t control it 3)THE PRICE!!! When I first saw the drone on your channel I was thinking it’s probably out of my budget at around like £200 then I went to gear best and it was originally £100 with a flash sale on at £80!!! Definitely the best drone in this price range Side note Guys congrats on nearly hitting 100k I’ve been watching you guys for a long time now and it was really you guys who got me into drones in the first place :)
I do not fly at all but these intrigue me. I would love to have one but have a really dumb question. Can the camera be adjusted to eliminate the rotors in picture? Thanks , Mike
Hey. I checked again, and yes you can tilt it! You have to slide the camera pod out of the drone, and there's a big white tab you can push down to adjust the camera angle. I only found it because you asked about it. Thanks!
Very good review, I have had mine since the end of January and it flies the same way every time. The positioning sensor works well and this quad reacts very good to the sticks.
I just ordered one also. I’m a week and a half from getting it, but I’m very excited! This will be my first drone. I’ll keep you posted on how I’m doing. Thanks guys!
hey guys great job! dont forget to run-in the brushes at low idle speed for 5-7 min before actually flying...it helps prolong the lifespan of these larger brushed motors... plus it helps lube the brushes to give a shot of graphite powder into those small holes on the side of the motor can...dosent take alot...after a squirt of the powder tilt the quad upside down and slowly turn the prop...the graphite will find its way to the brushes... i do this to my tarantula and x8 birds every few flights with no problems at all... again great job!
You mention that you formatted the sentence card before the flight. Are you formatting it in the drone or on the computer. Explain please. Thanks, great videos.
Hey Nate does the monitor show anything else beside the amount of time recording. I don't see battery usage? Thanks for the video. You guys to such a good job on all your videos!!
Just bought this drone in the 5.8ghz version after watching your video. Comes with camera and fpv monitor and 4gb micro SD card for $125.00. I think thats a great deal. I was also able to find extra batteries on hobbywow.com, and ebay, from around $18, there are also motors on ebay for $6. So I have 3 batteries which give me a total of 45mins flying time. This is a toy grade borderline hobby grade quad, but this thing is amazing. Fly's great, position hold works, battery charges in about 2hrs, and long flight time. This is a good beginner quad, and I highly recommend it.
DEFINITELY going on my bookmarks tab for sure...wow! My first quad was an Estes Proto X Nano, I loved that little thing to death (literally)! I'm currently exploring the monster truck/Truggy path with a ZD Racing ZMT-10, and I'm having a total blast with it, one very tough truck if I say so myself! But I know I'll be looking into getting another quad in the future....I think this just might be the one.
Thank you Nate and Abby.I have a couple nitro cars Iove my Tmax.This will be my first drone and it looks amazing yall have made it so easy to pull the trigger on this buy.Much appreciated keep up the awesome reviews and Merry Christmas.
Good review! What was the flight time? Also, what do you think the FPV range is? Do you think those big power lines could be affecting it? Thanks for all the great videos.
How many hours are those brushed motors good for? Do you guys have one you fly a lot? That is about the only concern i see. besides the propietary battery .They seem like a great starter quad for new folks tho! :) Now that there is no 250gram registration those Hubsan 501 brushless quads with RTH and stabilization are a great option as well for a few bucks more.
Apparently there has been a 'silent' upgrade of the XK X300 as someone over at RCgroups has reported he received a X300 of which the camera is now tiltable! Think you need to do that manually (before flight), but that option makes the camera certainly more versatile for aerial filming.
I have seen various reviews of this drone and I am amazed at the video quality you guys are getting compared to other reviews I have seen. Would this be a technical issue ? Is there some set up procedure others might be skipping ? Or maybe its as simple as you guys either cleaned the camera lens/took the plastic cover off etc ?
Looks like great drone. The only issue seems to be the quality of the video which looks low resolution. Does it come with an option for a higher resolution camera?
I was so impressed with your review that I was convinced to get one. Great job on the video! However, reading through the...I hesitate to use the word, "manual"...I don't see anything about a headless mode. Does it have a headless mode? If I'm not mistaken, the red button on the top left is for one-key take-off and the red button on the top right is for flips. Can't remember if you tested a headless mode in the video. Headless mode? Never mind...found the answer on a supplemental piece of paper in the box.
This looks good for a beginner like me. Never flown before, but I'm confident this will be a good pick up. Good price range. My question is why is the camera capturing the propellers?
Should I get the Q393AFPV Quadcopter for the size and the movable lense or should I get this one because of no jello really hard choice for me plz help me choose!!!
Another great vid. Good job Saylor's!!! Who makes this? I went to the XK website and it is not listed. Is it discontinued? Also brushed motors burn out, especially in hot weather. Is there a comparable one with brushless motors? The price of brushless motors is so low now that it seems crazy to buy something brushed in 2017. Brushless would only add $40 to the price of this and would make it last so much longer.
Wow that battery just kept going best part about this class drone. This is a top of the line beginner quad for fpv and camera drone experience. Great find try taking a patch antenna and putting on remote screen for more range. Plus now no worries about Faa permit to buy just buy it and fly it and smile :)
Based on your review I bought the XK X300 . It was a toss up between the wl toys Q393A but you guys said it was a little better on the 5.8 screen. Anyway bought it through Best Gear . The question I have is where can I get another battery, and replacement brushed motors? I could not find them on the Best Gear web site but would really like to know where to get the extra parts. Thanks
after watching the xk x300 video I purchased one, have not yet got more than a test flight or 2 on it but it is, so far everything it claims to be great place for me to start, I have 1 question, where can I get a better antenna to use instead of the stock antenna? Hats off to the RCSaylors your video is responsible for my first FPV my next purchase will be the Hubsan 501s I think is the model and RcSaylors are also responsible for that decision. I love your videos, you know exactly what to show and how, I check with you guys first on pretty much everything then I compare all other info to yours thanks for your great informative videos they give great direction for those who don't know
Very good review! On the strength of this review I bought one and am having a great time with it! I'm 71, never had a drone before, never flew one before, and this one was easy to learn to fly. I'm not interested in racing, so it doesn't lack anything I need in terms of speed. I make dog training videos, and this is very good for that, except a 1080 camcorder would be preferable. Do they make a 1080 unit for the X300?
Great review! I also watched your review on the F100 Ghost Drone - for a beginner and first time owner that is looking to get into making some videos during family vacations to the beach and such, would you recommend this or the F100 Ghost? Thanks and keep up the awesome work.
Nate: I want to ask, can the FPV antenna from the FPV LCD monitor can be replaced by an Aomway FPV antenna or only use the one provided by XK? Thank you.
TheRcSaylors, I have just stumbled on your channel while learning about drones...been binge watching your videos, you guys are excellent! I am still undecided on getting the Bugs 2/3 or this one but seeing the blades in frame quite a lot is a no-go for me. I have seen another review and he probably cropped the frame quite a lot?!
I've been watching a couple of your videos to find a good cheap drone to use while I save up for a DJI Spark at some point in the future. I've been wary of cheap drones because I bought a Potensic F183DH for $200 and it flew away from me on my second flight with it. After watching this video I am definitely gonna invest in a XK X300.
I have one and I need a new battery but can’t find any. And I need some other parts also can you help me. And what do you do with the older Rv like this? Do you Alex them.
Hi guys! Great video! I was wondering, since this drone is almost the same price as the BAYANG TOY X16 GPS BRUSHLESS DRONE, which one would you recommend? I am somewhat new and the return to Home feature seems awesome plus the ability to mount my GoPro would yield great instagram ready videos!
Received this drone for my birth day. First flight was this morning and it did an amazing job. This is the first drone I have ever owned. The only problem I had with it is that it did not record video. It took pictures ok but for some reason when I changed it to video it did not record. What did I do wrong??? I got this drone because of your review on it Nate. Thank you for the work you and your wife do. I think the next drone I buy is going to be a hubson. Then I will graduate to something like a mavic pro. Really like that drone!!!!
think I figured out what I did. the video button is on the bottom right and turns out its just under the palm of my hand. I think in my nervousness I was pressing it with the palm of my hand and turned the video back off. oh well next flight........
Glad you figured it out Dennis :-) We are huge fans of this as well! Thanks for following up and letting us know your progression and what you thought. I think you have a really good game plan going for drone progression :)
only real complaint I have is how long it takes the battery to charge. it took 3 1/2 hours to recharge it. I have however been able to find extra batteries for it for 18 dollars and change. I think they are on hobbiewow.com second flight was a little scary because of how much the wind has picked up since first thing this morning on the first flight. wish I could post the video here......
Thank you guys so much I’m asking for this for Christmas because my sister is about to get married and I’m going to film there wedding I just want to say y’all guys are doing a great job keep up the good work
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I ordered this a week ago at gearbest.com, but they just let me know, my order will not be shipped, because the quad is discontinued. So I have to find another one of this caliber to start my drone dream... :( Sad me...
Really? Looking now at Gearbest and says that is in stock.
I know, but this is what they sent me:
Dear Romano,
Thank you for contacting Gearbest about your order.
This is an update about the following item:
203445601 * 1 , XK X300 - F Brushed RC Quadcopter - RTF
We are sorry to inform you that this item is no longer available and has been discontinued.
To resolve this we can offer you the following 3 solutions:
Option 1: Choose an alternative product of the equivalent value.
If you choose this option, please give us the link of the product you would like and let us know the size/color/verison you need.
If there is any price difference with the original item, we will either refund it to you or send you an invoice to cover the difference.
To ensure you will receive your goods as soon as possible, we recommend you choose a product that ships out on today's date.
Option 2: Cancel and refund to your online Wallet as store credit.
We can refund you 148.84USD to your wallet and reward you with extra points(e.g. If your refund is USD 1=2 points, USD 3=3*2 points=>get 6 points etc). This amount can be used for your future orders.
To know more about your Wallet see here: www.gearbest.com/about/gb-wallet.html
We can refund you to your Wallet within 24 hours.
Option 3: Cancel and refund to your original payment account.
Would you please let us know your decision.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Dana
gearbest Customer Service
www.gearbest.com/
So either the site is lying, or Dana is..
Romano Böllermann ok. Thanks for sharing. I hit them up on messenger last night. No reply yet.
David Baker hope you are still able to get it. I have changed my order to a hubsan h501s. This has a pretty good flytime as well, but is more expensive. Waiting for the invoice now, and hopefully they will finally ship it soon. Almost out of nice weather here in holland. Let me know what they tell you please. Cheers!
After seeing this video review I recently bought an XK X300F. It was super easy to put together, just screw the rotors on and install the display & mount to the controller add batteries and it was ready to fly. The drone seems to be well made and has a reasonable 13+ minutes flight time at 26 degrees F here in New England . My Son's, 11 and 8 both fly it with ease. IMO The XK X300F is a great beginner FPV drone. The kids love it!
I've been poking around TH-cam for many years, but had never ever subscribed to anyone's channel until now. Kudos to both of you for putting together such a quality channel and for all of the energy you bring to these excellent reviews. Back in the earlier days of electric flight (like 15 years ago), I did some RC product review articles for E-Zone and realize the level of commitment that goes into this sort of thing. I'm continually amazed by how far electric RC technology has come in such a short time and you guys are really helping to spread the word about the good times you can have together with it.
You helped greatly in making the decision about a first quad/drone a much easier one for me. I ordered the X300-F from Gearbest three days ago and anxiously await its arrival from the Far East. I was tempted a bit by the newer X300-G model with GPS, but that one is smartphone-controlled using wifi (with probable lag and range limitations). I also want to learn to fly FPV and already have a bookmark set on some Cyclops V2 googles for later.
Happy New Year Nate and Abby!
You guys are, by far, the best channel to help people like me choose the right quad to get started. Thank you so much!
This is my favorite video because I was recovering from knee surgery and had enjoyed watching and learning from you guys about the rc world. You both mentioned that this would be a great beginner drone so I purchased it. I have had so much fun learning to fly. THANKS
I had a qcopter it didn't work out,Full charge and all would fly for around a minute.Ordered this one last saturday,Can't wait sounds like it will take a week or two to get to n.c.You guy's sold me,Thank you for the video.You two are great!!
Just getting into fpv and after watching your video I had to buy it and I'm glad I did I love it,your right this is Perfect Beginner FPV Drone. Tanks for leading me in the right direction.
Received it today, so 22 days from somewhere in China to somewhere in Oregon. It is not fast but flies very well; the monitor picks up from at least 300 meters away. Worth getting - thanks!
Flew RC for many years until issues from a broken neck made me stop. You guys are getting me interested in possibly getting back into it with FPV. Really enjoy your vids Keep up the good work.
Sorry to hear that Roger but we would love to see you get back into the hobby! Have a great day!
I've never owned or flown a Drone but after watching this Video, I've just ordered one and it's going to Thailand with me! Thanks for helping me make up my mind so quickly after weeks of deliberating!
My favorite video is: The perfect beginner FPV drone you need to buy. The XK X300. I did buy the XK X300 as my first drone for myself and grandson. Ages 6 and 73. We both just love to fly it. Thanks for putting us on to it. Will be watching more of your for our next one, gps is on our list. Keep up the good work. Say hi to Popeye.
Mel Zierke
This video is my favorite because I was looking for a quadcopter for beginners. I thought at the time that the DJI Mavic or even the Spark was kinda too advanced for me. But this was the first video I watched after searching for beginner drones on TH-cam and I stared to binge watch all your other videos. And it helped me decide on a Spark to start saving up as my first drone to get. Mahalo!
I love this video for multiple reasons first off is Nate's enthusiasm and not to mention it was posted on my birthday. and also with this video y'all in knowingly talked me out of a "cheap" Gps drone. i love the optical positioning and 3 blade props, and the run-time is the cherry on top!! thanks for the recommendations and keep up the great work guys
This is my favorite video because I never thought of getting a quadcopter before. After viewing this video and seeing how easy the XK X300 flies I bought one. You were on the money with this! It's a ball to fly and even an old guy like me (70) can handle it. Thank You!
I just bought a Xk X300 W. I know you showed the F model. I found a great deal on one used. I have flown it a few time in my back yard and I love it. My son who is a big gammer is a better pilot than me loves it too. thank you so much for showing this this drone.
Absolutely Mike :-) Glad you found a good deal on one! Happy Flying!
Now that's an impressive quad being what it is. Amazing accuracy on the altitude hold, optical camera at work I guess. If this thing was brushless with all these features, too cool. Nice work on this video Nate and Abby. XK does indeed seem to have their act together on producing solid working quads. Sounded like Abby really liked this a lot. I like it. I've got a XK X252 Shuttle coming right now, looking forward to flying it for sure. Thanks guys. Jeff
Thanks for the great job on the review. Your review is why I order this Quad for my 11 year old for his birthday. We flew it for the first time today and it was great. You were completely on about its capabilities, a definite winner! Thanks again!
have been watching your channel for a long time to find a drone and this is the one for me--no drone experience what so ever
but I just ordered this one , I will thank you now even before I have it in hand, thanks for good honest reviews
just got mine . they changed the charger. fast charging. nice. tried it with the battery when it arrived .It reminded me of your review. Thanks a million
This is my favorite video because you showed me a great drone to pick up for a beginner FPV drone. I picked one up recently and love it!
Hello there i am an out and out plane flyer from uk, but this is amazing .i paid £90 for a t111 micro fpv drone and it was rubbish, the monitor took forever to charge and had the fpv range of the end of my nose, and the quad itself very often would not bind,that was a couple of years ago,then wow for not much more money ,the technology has gone way ahead , not seen these in uk. anyway all the best and keep your great videos coming
So glad you are enjoying this supercub! Though technology has come a long way in the last couple years, we still recommend this to just about anyone in the hobby as it is still holding it's own very well, especially for the price! happy Flying!
Just received my XKX300 in the mail. I got this when it was on sale for $113.00 dollars after watching your video. This is just beautiful. More to come.......
I love this video because I was anxious to get a camera drone that I could learn to fly as a beginner, but would also take reasonably good video footage. Sharing the video with my family resulted in my receiving this, my very first flying RC, for my birthday!!
I just got my first drone! After watching your video, I really wanted one so I got one! Thanks for your honest review which lead me to make the right decision. THANKS!
I have also gotten the Bugs 3 and it's WAYYY better. On the XK X300, the range isn't that great in my opinion. At around 200m, the drone started doing it's own thing, and I had a very hard time gaining control again.
Thank you, RCSaylors, for great video reviews of RC flight products! My flying was primarily indoors with some outdoor adventures with the WLToys V911 helicopter. Just could not enjoy flying such small craft in the wind. I wanted to move toward FPV, but was wondering if fixed wing was a better choice. After seeing your review, I bought the X300-F because it would be the least expensive way to transfer my skillset from indoor/outdoor helicopter to outdoor FPV flight. Thank you also that your videos do an excellent job of replacing the inadequate translations we get in the manuals. After my camera not working as expected, I was able to watch your video and see that it works within the range you were experiencing. I'll keep watching.
I have never used fpv after all these years of flying drones and such. I will have to give it a go sometime. Very impressive drone guys
This video was my favorite because the drone being used seemed like such a good value considering everything it came with ... plus it it seemed easy enough that a beginner, like me, should be able to fly it.
They are correct when they call this the best first FPV quad. I love mine. Everything about it. And it works perfectly out of the box.
just ordered the x300 for my first drone. thanks for the review and can not wait to fly it.
Okay I'm gonna order 7 of them right now. I'm going to give them to my secretary, receptionist and my other assistants for an employee appreciation gift. Thank You for the recommendation. I trust you and Nate and I have been looking for the perfect employee gift. Thanks guys
Robert Dunkle can you send me one too? I'll become your employee.
I have over 1700 employs so one more shouldnt hurt
Hey Nate and Abby I received my XK X300 about a week ago. Love it and it easy to fly for a beginner. Thanks for the video and happy flying. Got it from GearBest.
Awesome Robert! Love hearing great follow up info like this :) Keep those batteries charged so you can always be ready to fly my friend!
ordered......just got it yesterday....hoping to test fly today, this is my first drone. I have watched this video no less than ten times so as to make sure I miss nothing. I have let it hover inside and its almost rock solid I have a little drift sideways and can't seem to trim that out. Looking forward to getting it outside today. Wind permitting.
This might be the best video yet. I have a quad but getting in the air is hard for me as I'm new to the hobby. But I will let you know if this helps. It is also nice to see couples having the same fun together with R/C hobbies I wish more couples would do more of this keep sending the videos.
That is great! Hope this one is easier to fly for you my friend. Happy Flying!
Nate, get a polarized filter for your video camera it should help get rid of the glare when you want to record the screens of the displays.
thank you guys for that amazing review, quad is absolutely beautiful and stable. That altitude hold is just perfect.
Ok I hope your right...I ordered it today for my sons birthday. I've been flying r/c planes for over 20 years and have build most of my own planes...surprise my 11 year old wants a drone...I though yuck at first, the few I've seen fly seemed either boring or extremely unstable. After watching your video I was somewhat impressed. Thus the order. Thanks for a clear to understand video, and great information. hope your allergies are better! Cheers from the west side of Chicago.
Looks like a nice stable flier. Great review Abbey and Nate. I can always tell when it's a good product with you guys .
This really is outstanding for the price :-) Thanks Robert!
Thanks RcSaylors for helping me make a solid choice on a first quad! My X300-F came in today (exactly 2 weeks from order date). The "unboxing ceremony" and first battery charging took place after work. Since it was dark outside by then, I put the prop guards on and tried the auto lift-off/landing in the living room. Wow. This thing is so stable and easy on 60% rate that I twice drained the pack flying it in the house this evening with some manual takeoffs/landings. The weather here looks good for some outdoor flying tomorrow. :-)
Question: Does everyone's camera unit get hot during operation? Mine was noticeably warm after each flight. Not sure if that's normal or not since I'm brand new to this.
This is my favourite video as this helped me to start my first FPV experience as well as first altitude hold drone. loving this drone and the footage :) hopefully I will starting using some FPV goggles soon! take care Nate & Abby
Picked one of these up a few months ago. I'd watched a zillion of your vids BEFORE my purchase and am glad to see that you've gotten one for yourselves to review. I can't speak authoritatively, just experientially, this literally was my first drone ever and I love it. And based on quite a few of your reviews, I'm certain I'd have gotten turned off by several other drones that are out there. EDIT: The ONLY downside is that the camera is fixed. It would be PERFECT IMO if the camera were adjustable.
I am in Australia and just had my xk x300 delivered to my door for $300.00aus. I can not wait to fly it. thank you so much for the video as the instructions tell you nothing. I am first time pilot so wish me luck. ha ha. thanks again. john.
This Video is my Favorite because I'm a newbie flyer and this was my first bigger drone. I bought this because of this video, love it. I also bought the Helic Max Box Phantom as my first drone because of your other video.
I have ordered this unit as my first FPV, also have a Quanum Cyclops v2 coming that I will progress to as I get comfortable. Thank you guys for your passion for RC. I will update once I get it and have a few runs done to let you know how it's going.
That is very exciting Kelly! You will really enjoy flying this :-) Let us know how it all goes!
Great flying Nate , camera is pretty good keep up the great work , can't wait to see the other video!!
this video is my favourite because it actually inspired me to get into drones and i actually bought this drone, it's great!
I love that quadcopter it's one of my favorite ones I've seen on TH-cam for the price and what it does love the auto hold camera hope to buy one someday myself
there is a battery level meter on the back of that drone that lights up when you push a button on the quad.... you did not mention I thought you may have missed it. Yes thats a good one! you guys are great and do a great job!
I actually bought this drone because of you guy and am hopefully getting it for Christmas
1)Ok so the reason I like this drone is because I wanted a drone that was reliable with its transmitter so it wouldn’t be breaking up or having any delay I also didn’t want a WiFi drone because usually within that price range the drone wouldn’t be able to go that far and be able to have the camera quality.
2)This is my first drone and the stability of the drone is amazing my brother actually had a drone and I made the mistake of flying it over the forest near my house by accident because I couldn’t control it
3)THE PRICE!!! When I first saw the drone on your channel I was thinking it’s probably out of my budget at around like £200 then I went to gear best and it was originally £100 with a flash sale on at £80!!! Definitely the best drone in this price range
Side note
Guys congrats on nearly hitting 100k I’ve been watching you guys for a long time now and it was really you guys who got me into drones in the first place :)
you guys REALLY make me want this. Great review.. dont need it But your review is gonna make me. Im 71 and LOVE flying
This would be such a great vehicle to add to your collection :)
I do not fly at all but these intrigue me. I would love to have one but have a really dumb question. Can the camera be adjusted to eliminate the rotors in picture?
Thanks , Mike
Not on this quadcopter. Some do, some do not.
Thanks it didn't look like you could but wanted to be sure.
Thanks , Mike
Hey. I checked again, and yes you can tilt it! You have to slide the camera pod out of the drone, and there's a big white tab you can push down to adjust the camera angle. I only found it because you asked about it. Thanks!
Thanks , That makes it more appealing to me.
Thanks for checking it out.
Mike
Very good review, I have had mine since the end of January and it flies the same way every time. The positioning sensor works well and this quad reacts very good to the sticks.
Thanks for review... I just ordered one. I have plane and heli experience.. never flown a drone.
Welcome to this part of the hobby! You will have a blast with this :) Happy Flying Jack!
gymkhanadog I do believe all quadcopters are drones. drones are any unmanned aircraft which a quadcopters is. quadcopter is just more specific.
I just ordered one also. I’m a week and a half from getting it, but I’m very excited! This will be my first drone. I’ll keep you posted on how I’m doing. Thanks guys!
Great job on the XK X300 F drone. Can Changing the monitors antenna to a better one help in the distance that the drone would be able to fly?
hey guys great job!
dont forget to run-in the brushes at low idle speed for 5-7 min before actually flying...it helps prolong the lifespan of these larger brushed motors...
plus it helps lube the brushes to give a shot of graphite powder into those small holes on the side of the motor can...dosent take alot...after a squirt of the powder tilt the quad upside down and slowly turn the prop...the graphite will find its way to the brushes...
i do this to my tarantula and x8 birds every few flights with no problems at all...
again great job!
You mention that you formatted the sentence card before the flight. Are you formatting it in the drone or on the computer. Explain please. Thanks, great videos.
Hey Nate does the monitor show anything else beside the amount of time recording. I don't see battery usage? Thanks for the video. You guys to such a good job on all your videos!!
Just bought this drone in the 5.8ghz version after watching your video. Comes with camera and fpv monitor and 4gb micro SD card for $125.00. I think thats a great deal. I was also able to find extra batteries on hobbywow.com, and ebay, from around $18, there are also motors on ebay for $6. So I have 3 batteries which give me a total of 45mins flying time. This is a toy grade borderline hobby grade quad, but this thing is amazing. Fly's great, position hold works, battery charges in about 2hrs, and long flight time. This is a good beginner quad, and I highly recommend it.
Compared to.the Hudson 502s 4x dire . Quick one would you choose?
DEFINITELY going on my bookmarks tab for sure...wow!
My first quad was an Estes Proto X Nano, I loved that little thing to death (literally)! I'm currently exploring the monster truck/Truggy path with a ZD Racing ZMT-10, and I'm having a total blast with it, one very tough truck if I say so myself! But I know I'll be looking into getting another quad in the future....I think this just might be the one.
that looks to be a very good versatile drone with the modules, especially if there are different camera modules.
Thank you Nate and Abby.I have a couple nitro cars Iove my Tmax.This will be my first drone and it looks amazing yall have made it so easy to pull the trigger on this buy.Much appreciated keep up the awesome reviews and Merry Christmas.
Hey RCSAYLORS, Is the LCD screen attached to the XK X300 F controller. or is that a separate additional accessory?
Good review! What was the flight time? Also, what do you think the FPV range is? Do you think those big power lines could be affecting it? Thanks for all the great videos.
nice video but where can you get additional batteries and props????????
Thanks
How many hours are those brushed motors good for? Do you guys have one you fly a lot? That is about the only concern i see. besides the propietary battery .They seem like a great starter quad for new folks tho! :) Now that there is no 250gram registration those Hubsan 501 brushless quads with RTH and stabilization are a great option as well for a few bucks more.
Apparently there has been a 'silent' upgrade of the XK X300 as someone over at RCgroups has reported he received a X300 of which the camera is now tiltable! Think you need to do that manually (before flight), but that option makes the camera certainly more versatile for aerial filming.
I have seen various reviews of this drone and I am amazed at the video quality you guys are getting compared to other reviews I have seen.
Would this be a technical issue ? Is there some set up procedure others might be skipping ? Or maybe its as simple as you guys either cleaned the camera lens/took the plastic cover off etc ?
Just curious but can the camera be angled so that the propellers aren't in camera view while filming? It's really a lovely quadcopter!
Looks like great drone. The only issue seems to be the quality of the video which looks low resolution. Does it come with an option for a higher resolution camera?
I was so impressed with your review that I was convinced to get one. Great job on the video! However, reading through the...I hesitate to use the word, "manual"...I don't see anything about a headless mode. Does it have a headless mode? If I'm not mistaken, the red button on the top left is for one-key take-off and the red button on the top right is for flips. Can't remember if you tested a headless mode in the video. Headless mode?
Never mind...found the answer on a supplemental piece of paper in the box.
This looks good for a beginner like me. Never flown before, but I'm confident this will be a good pick up. Good price range. My question is why is the camera capturing the propellers?
Which do you prefer? This, or the WLtoys Q393A, or the Q333-A? Which one has the most features and best value for money?
Should I get the Q393AFPV Quadcopter for the size and the movable lense or should I get this one because of no jello really hard choice for me plz help me choose!!!
Another great vid. Good job Saylor's!!! Who makes this? I went to the XK website and it is not listed. Is it discontinued? Also brushed motors burn out, especially in hot weather. Is there a comparable one with brushless motors? The price of brushless motors is so low now that it seems crazy to buy something brushed in 2017. Brushless would only add $40 to the price of this and would make it last so much longer.
Wow that battery just kept going best part about this class drone. This is a top of the line beginner quad for fpv and camera drone experience. Great find try taking a patch antenna and putting on remote screen for more range. Plus now no worries about Faa permit to buy just buy it and fly it and smile :)
My favorite video because I am getting started in FPV.
Can you use google cardboard to do the fpv goggle thingy?
Based on your review I bought the XK X300 . It was a toss up between the wl toys Q393A but you guys said it was a little better on the 5.8 screen. Anyway bought it through Best Gear . The question I have is where can I get another battery, and replacement brushed motors? I could not find them on the Best Gear web site but would really like to know where to get the extra parts. Thanks
after watching the xk x300 video I purchased one, have not yet got more than a test flight or 2 on it but it is, so far everything it claims to be great place for me to start, I have 1 question, where can I get a better antenna to use instead of the stock antenna? Hats off to the RCSaylors your video is responsible for my first FPV my next purchase will be the Hubsan 501s I think is the model and RcSaylors are also responsible for that decision. I love your videos, you know exactly what to show and how, I check with you guys first on pretty much everything then I compare all other info to yours thanks for your great informative videos they give great direction for those who don't know
Was the XK300 review done at Markum Park? Well done & I will purchase this Drone soon, Thanks!
No this was done at our local flying field in Ashland, KY :-) Happy Flying!
Very good review! On the strength of this review I bought one and am having a great time with it! I'm 71, never had a drone before, never flew one before, and this one was easy to learn to fly. I'm not interested in racing, so it doesn't lack anything I need in terms of speed. I make dog training videos, and this is very good for that, except a 1080 camcorder would be preferable. Do they make a 1080 unit for the X300?
Great review! I also watched your review on the F100 Ghost Drone - for a beginner and first time owner that is looking to get into making some videos during family vacations to the beach and such, would you recommend this or the F100 Ghost? Thanks and keep up the awesome work.
my XK 300 just had a prop deformaion issue . flew it and it sweet. I have a bugs3 for more fun flying good camera thanks you guys
im debating between this one and the wltoy q303... Which one would you prefe?
Like you videos. Is there a way to adjust the camera lower- to keep the props out of the video or pictures/. Thanks for your time.
Would you also consider the XK X-252 and the Cheerson CX-23 Good Beginner FPV Drones ?
Nate: I want to ask, can the FPV antenna from the FPV LCD monitor can be replaced by an Aomway FPV antenna or only use the one provided by XK? Thank you.
That is a ridgey didge (awesome) drone guys, so stable with the optic camera. Thanks guys
TheRcSaylors, I have just stumbled on your channel while learning about drones...been binge watching your videos, you guys are excellent!
I am still undecided on getting the Bugs 2/3 or this one but seeing the blades in frame quite a lot is a no-go for me. I have seen another review and he probably cropped the frame quite a lot?!
I've been watching a couple of your videos to find a good cheap drone to use while I save up for a DJI Spark at some point in the future. I've been wary of cheap drones because I bought a Potensic F183DH for $200 and it flew away from me on my second flight with it. After watching this video I am definitely gonna invest in a XK X300.
I have one and I need a new battery but can’t find any. And I need some other parts also can you help me. And what do you do with the older Rv like this? Do you Alex them.
? if may does the monitor over the Transmitter come with or separate and what FPV Goggles would you recommend if had chance Thanks
Quick question.....does this drone have the follow me option?
Thanks
Hi guys! Great video! I was wondering, since this drone is almost the same price as the BAYANG TOY X16 GPS BRUSHLESS DRONE, which one would you recommend? I am somewhat new and the return to Home feature seems awesome plus the ability to mount my GoPro would yield great instagram ready videos!
I'm new to drones. Your videos are great for beginners like me.
Buying one soon! Started with the JJRC H31 and I'm hooked.
Super duper neat quad I will do a little more research on it I'm interested that's for sharing!!
I bought this drone because of your video. Thanks for showing
Received this drone for my birth day. First flight was this morning and it did an amazing job. This is the first drone I have ever owned. The only problem I had with it is that it did not record video. It took pictures ok but for some reason when I changed it to video it did not record. What did I do wrong???
I got this drone because of your review on it Nate. Thank you for the work you and your wife do. I think the next drone I buy is going to be a hubson. Then I will graduate to something like a mavic pro. Really like that drone!!!!
think I figured out what I did. the video button is on the bottom right and turns out its just under the palm of my hand. I think in my nervousness I was pressing it with the palm of my hand and turned the video back off. oh well next flight........
Glad you figured it out Dennis :-) We are huge fans of this as well! Thanks for following up and letting us know your progression and what you thought. I think you have a really good game plan going for drone progression :)
only real complaint I have is how long it takes the battery to charge. it took 3 1/2 hours to recharge it. I have however been able to find extra batteries for it for 18 dollars and change. I think they are on hobbiewow.com second flight was a little scary because of how much the wind has picked up since first thing this morning on the first flight. wish I could post the video here......
i did get 18 minutes on each flight.
Thank you guys so much I’m asking for this for Christmas because my sister is about to get married and I’m going to film there wedding I just want to say y’all guys are doing a great job keep up the good work
Happy Flying MaLinda! And congrats to your sister!!