The video application for small quads are basically useless in my application. There is simply not enough stabilization for non nausea inducing video viewing. I do however compliment on how you pilot the quad...you are one of the best. Finally, your reviews are just great. One of the best. Would you review the 350 qx3?
Joel Dino I agree. These micro camera quads are purely novelty, and certainly not usable for any sort of serious video use. Thanks for the compliments! :D I want the 350 QX3, but it's pretty expensive. We'll see. :)
I wish if it was bigger so be able to attach my gopro on it and record some Cool footage since i can't afford the very expensive DRONE! lol ..thanks for the review sir.
I really like how this quad is so much better AND cheaper than my Hubsan X4 HD. The Hubsan cost me around $70 on eBay. I'd say $38 for the X-11 (with the coupon above) is a STEAL!
I love your videos, I'm a complete n00b as far as quadcopters go, but you have definitely helped me figure out where to start. I do believe this will be my first camera quad, and I'll definitely order the X5 transmitter and probably the X5 itself after I get used to the smaller ones. Many thanks for all your videos, good work!
Hi Ryan. I love your reviews, subscribed. I'm completely new to the quadcoptor scene and I just received my X11C this morning. I'm having a hell of a time trimming the quad out but getting there slowly! Definitely need to get that other battery! Anyway the videos are fantastic. Keep up the good work.:)
Firefoxfifty Thanks for the kind words! If you haven't seen it yet, check out this video of mine for some tips to help you get the hang of flying: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
Aw nuts, I ordered a X11 and a cheerson cx-10a..... I already regret the cx-10a because of the slower yaw and loss of high rates (which i learned from frequent flyer rc) and now i find out there are three versions of the x11?
refusedchad I have been getting a lot of conflicting info about the X11 and its various reversions. I think the latest word is that they all have the same yaw, and the people that were claiming to have a faster yaw were using modded Devo radios.
Great review! I have one in transit and hope it arrives in the next week or so and cannot wait to fly. I was very curious about the camera quality and I'm happy to see that you actualy showcase it on one of your videos.
Great review Ryan, haven't tried the x11 outside yet, looks much faster than what I can do in my basement. Is that the power plant for UIUC in the background there? I lived in Champaign for 6 years while in school.
Where to get the one with the faster yaw rate? Like you kinda said, bit faster yaw rate, x5c-1 radio, gear driven props, long flight times, how can this not be(come) best mini quad!? (it kinda sucks, all those different versions sold under the same product name while they fly kinda different imo )
Hirzo Schuurman Yeah, I don't like this trend of having slightly different variations under the same name. It makes it really hard to know what you are getting. And I have no idea where to get the X11 with the faster yaw, and actually, since posting my review on RCGroups, now there is some discussion that there may not actually be one with a faster yaw, but that it was caused by people using modded Devo radios. :/
Hey Ryan, I saw your posts and this review on RCGroups today. Based on the analysis chart I did for the X11 Thread, the answer to the maximum yaw rate question is: 24 RPM with either the X11 or X5C-1 controller, no difference. The only way that we know of so far to achieve the higher yaw rate of 36 RPM is with Deviation on a Devo TX. The current board revision is V3, one of which I received a few days ago. And unless someone stumbles across a seller with more than 2 month old stock which is probably unlikely now, they shouldn’t have to worry about getting anything older. As for the other big question about where to get an absolutely, positively verified compatible version of the X5C-1 TX (there are at least 3 versions that we’re aware of and only one is) as a standalone purchase to use with the X11, we are still working on that. I have inquiries into about a half dozen sellers at the moment and I have one on order now that looks very promising, so hopefully I should be able to answer this soon if no one else does first. I’ll post about it on the RCGroups X11 thread when I do. Meanwhile, anyone buying the current X5C-1 quad kit will get the right one with it. Now, if we can just get past this issue with the defective motors...speaking of which, can I have some of your luck...it doesn’t look like you got hit with this. Great review as always. How cold is it there, I see you got gloves on! We’re suffering with summer like weather out in SoCal at the moment...sorry. ;-D
B Fun Thanks for the info bud! Yeah, I just bought an entire RTF X5C-1 to ensure I got the right Tx. A stand-alone Tx would be great though, and I'd add the link to my video if/when one is found. This video was filmed awhile ago, actually, and it wasn't that bad out yet… the weather is much worse right now. :( We hit like -7 ("feels like" -24) the other night! And just got about 6 more inches of snow this week. My outdoor flying has been put on hold for a few weeks now, but fortunately I have enough reviews stock-piled to keep releasing them until the weather gets better and I can start filming more. :)
Flyin' Ryan RC No problem, always a pleasure. I received a reply from BG today about the TX they have for sale. They say no compatibility [this time]. This would be the third correspondence I have had with someone from BG where the reply contradicts the previous reply. It's enough to make you crazy. Which I why I keep going on about absolutely, positively verified...I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, 7 below! Ouch, that's don't get caught out or it will kill you weather. Stay warm. ;-)
Hi Ryan, Have you seen and/or tested the "Micro Drone" from extreme fliers? You have everything else and I have some of your other recommendations and all are very good.
Hello Guru!!! Well.. I hope your sitting down, ... Sir, two weeks ago I was dumb enough to fly my X11 outside( mild breeze), lost it!!.: well since there have been serious rains.. Still I never gave up looking.. Well mentor.. Today my search resumed and I found it!!.. Ok ok.. Guess what?.. Everything still works!!!!!!!!.. Omg.... Btw, both the X5sc and x8g will be here soon!!.. Thanks again... Your humble servant(lol)... Greg!!!
Thanks to Your recommendation I've bought two of them - X11 & X11c and both are more than great! Thank You! :) Honestly, this one flies so much better than my old Hubsan X4 H107c - more precise.. Comparing to H107c all is better in X11c, except quality of plastic (Hubsan does look better), low voltage state (on Hubsan I have much more time to safely bring my mini-quad back and land safely), quality of the camera/recording (on my Hubsan with 0.3mpix on board I can make better videos, surprisingly - maybe there is no "hd quality" like on Syma X11c but I also can't see these "waves" on screen when recording with my Hubsan X4). Overall - amazing machine! Highly recommended!!! :) Aha, one more thing - because of the small weight (Hubsan H107c weights twice as much) flying even on the light wind is almost "mission impossible" ;)
Ryan, I would love to get an upgraded X11 with the better yaw rate. I agree with you, fantastic quad but with a slightly faster yaw rate it would be close to perfect. Is there a variation in the name of the upgraded X11? How would I know I am ordering/receiving the upgraded version? Thanks!
Joshua Weilbacher As far as I know, there is no way of telling which version is which. And after I posted this review on the RCGroups thread, apparently there is now confusion as to wether or not a faster version actually exists, or if it was just people using Deviation modded Devo radios, and that's what allowed a faster yaw rate… :/
I really Love this quad and the non-camera edition. They fly so well and so long! Just that yaw rate though. If Syma increased that, even if its just in high rates, Id do cartwheels! Great review, as always! Good info! Thanks Ryan.
Just tested my complete Syma collection X11, X12, X5c and X5sc quads all fly with the X5C-1 transmitter!!!! I need to make a video the kids thought it was funniest thing ever.
Got mine today, flew it a bit with the camera, then opened it up, removed the camera (soldered on) and the battery holder, and flew it a bunch more with just the bottom cover empty. The battery sits in there fine still, and it flies really well without all the extra weight (4 screws, camera and battery frame/holder). I got 12:22 flight time out of one of my 380mAH batteries. It was pretty fun. :) I'll probably put the camera back in again some day, and I wanted that option which is why I grabbed this one over the X11. Thanks to your reviews, I've purchase 5 quads in the last couple months. :) haha
Hey Ryan, can you please tell me how to adjust the trim. My quad seems to fly backwards and by just pressing the buttons isn't fixing the problem. The manual says: "Keep pressing the button B, (which is the far left button) then switch on the power of the transmitter. Enter into the Trimming & Resetting Mode. Those small buttons are suppose to now work, unless you're in trimming mode? If so how do you properly get into that mode, thanks in advance.
Thanks for this video. I just took the X11C that my wife bought me out of the box. Got it charged up and tried a very initial test flight in our rather tight backyard which has other structures nearby a large tree which made me more trepidatious. I want to go to a more open field so I can get used to the different directionals on the controller, I really just had it ascend a few yards at most just now- other directional movement seemed like too much for the tight yard. I own a tiny RC helicopter with the opposing twin blades and I cruised that thing around our living room but I feel the huge increase in power and speed with this drone and I need practice! I'll let you know if I have real specific technical Q's.
It's a great little quadcopter for the price. Flies really well. Only downside is that it burns out motors rather quickly so it's advisable to get a couple extra
Hey Ryan, great videos, I gotta give it to you, you speak well and provide all the good info! I specially like that you put the drone's video on the big picture and your personal camera in the small PiP, so we get the real quad's experience... I have a question, how did you manage to bind the X5c-1 transmitter to the X11C? I just got myself X5SC (the X5c-1 with headless mode) and the X11c but I can't seem to be able to bind the X5SC transmitter to the X11C quad :/ Is there some special procedure to follow? The usual turn TX on, turn quad on, throttle all the way up & back all the way down didn't work for me:/ I wonder if the X5SC is somehow different :/ but I really don't like the X11C's remote, so I hope I can figure this out.. Thanks for your help!
Martin The Orange Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you like my videos! Syma uses several different protocols, and I think the X5SC is a different protocol than the X5C-1/X11C. :( I have the X5SC-1 and it works with the X11C. So the X5SC and X5SC-1 must use different protocols, for some reason. :(
D'oh! I should've waited. I ordered my X11C at GearBest before this review. So I didn't get the discounted price. :-( Seems like a great micro judging by your excellent review Ryan. I really like how your reviews include 'extras' that other reviewers often leave out. Like for example: How to reset accelerometers, different revisions, etc. I've ordered two X-11's; one with camera and one without. The one without I'm going to try to add fpv gear to. I've seen it done with other micros but not the X11. Wish me luck.
Partok81 Thanks! That's why my reviews usually take longer to come out than other people's… I may not be the first out, but I try my best to be the most thorough and correct in my observations. Some people review a product before they even fly it, which is just absurd to me. I need to have at least 8-10 fights before I review something (when possible… of course that's not always doable, but at least one or two flights at the very minimum).
don't get the micro TS5823 VTx from skyzone as they are shyte, and apparently a fire hazard too! I have one and got a poor picture back, so asked about and the consensus is....NO!
Nice review Ryan. Looks like a nice little upgrade from the standard X11. I've been loving the Syma x5c-1 and the tiny x12(great outdoor nano due to great power and slow yaw). Syma's doing some great things! How does this fly compared to the Hubsan x4 107c?
Thanks Ryan, your reviews are great! Just got one of these and its just so much fun :) just wanted to know though...will the Hubsan X4 500mAh 3.7V battery work on this?
Great video as always, really enjoy your reviews as they're so thorough. I'm just starting out learning to fly with my first rc, a CX-10, and have an LS-111 on the way from China. Anyway, thanks for providing an excellent and honest service.
LOVE your videos! I could really use some advice. I want a small quad, I'm on a $40-$50 budget, but I could go up to $70 if it makes a BIG difference in quality. It MUST have a removable battery! I also need it it to come from a US warehouse (I'm very impatient, lol) . I was teetering between a Proto X or a Hubsan X4 H107L, but now I've noticed that there are other quads like this similar to the X4. This X11 (non camera version) is about 10 bucks cheaper than an entry level X4 model on amazon, and it sounds like it has better flight time!? Do x4 batteries work on the X11?You appear to own every mini quad in existence, so I knew I should come to you! What would you recommend?? Thanks in advance!
Frank Pirolo Well, do you have any flying experience? If not, the X11 would probably be the easiest to fly. And yes, X4 batteries work with the X11. I have a "Top 5 Quads Under $50" video for some other suggestions too. Proto X has a removable battery, if you really need to, but it's not intended to be easily swapped between flights, etc. As for US warehouse, I don't track that, so I don't know what's available in that regard.
HI Ryan!!! I just bought the x11c after watching your review ( still shipping), I keep watching your review on the x11 and I just love when it stays perfectly still...does the x11c behave the same?....I´m still deciding if I should get both....man, this is an espensive hobby...5 quads on 2 months....txs for your advise.
I.J.R V The X11C is still very stable, but a bit heavier, so it's not quite as easy to get it to hover in place like the X11. And, haha, yeah this can be a very expensive hobby!
When I saw your review of the first X11 I thought I might've made the wrong choice with a camera-version Hubsan X4.. Then I see this review and I'm happy again to know that the X4 line changes more as the weight changes, thanks much! (also, is it just me or do most X4 videos look at least a little better then most other 2MP camera quads?)
jbozarth81 It's hard to say, really, on the video quality. These 2MP cameras are so relatively low-quality that any differences between them is pretty negligible. :/
hey bud, i have the original & its flight times are awesome its not the fastest thing in the world & mine has a funny wobble on a fresh battery but the wobble does go after a bit so i was wondering does the new one wobble with a fresh battery ?? :)
Syma Toys made a great decision keeping the Transmitters common across their quads. The X11c is my current #1 choice. Muscle memory is such a huge part of user experience. Whenever they release an FPV version let us know ASAP please.
Drones Over Louisville Except the radio protocol within the radios is not at all common… they use about 4 or 5 different protocols, within the same looking transmitters, which makes for a real mess. The X5C and X5C-1 use different protocols, for example, but the radios look the same. And the X5C Tx works with the X2, but the X5C-1 Tx works with the X11 and X12. It'll be interesting to see if Syma enters the FPV market. I'm sure they will. They are usually a bit behind on trends, but they usually come out with superior products when they finally do hit the market. :)
Mine doesn't record. After the time I accidentally flew mine into some water.(the back part got dunked.) When I turn on the drone the green light blinks red like g-r-g-r-g-r then the lights dont come on and I cant record.. Can you solve my problem?
+TV 클론 You might have ruined the hardware with the water. You might try using another memory card, to see if that fixes it. Otherwise, the electronics are probably just fried.
How do you do the video in real time? For someone new to quadcopters that has not even flown outside yet does the x5c-1 transmitter make it easier? I am still learning to do turns. I guess that tells you how bad I am at quad's. How much time would you say is the normal learning curve? Thanks in advance
+setagluap52 I'm not sure what you mean about the video in real time. As for the transmitter, it really comes down to personal preference, and if you're new, you might not know what's best for you yet. I use the "pinching" method of flying, where I use my thumb and pointer on each had to pinch the sticks. However, it is becoming more and more popular these days to simply use the pad of your thumbs on the top of the stick, like a video game controller. So, for thumb flyers, the video game style controller may be better, but for pinchers the traditional hobby-grade style controller, with sticks, is better. Hard to say on the learning curve, since that will obviously vary from person to person. I have a video with some tips to help you practice though: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
Hi Thanks for the help. I need all I can get. I am not familiar at all with quadcopters, or how to fly them or anything else, so any suggestions you have are great. I do not quite understand what you mean by the pinch method of flying. That sounds as good as any method. In fact, I was not aware of why methods are necessary. I think i sort of do but it is a little hard to understand. Thanks for your advice I will try and see if it helps. I have not even tried to fly outside yet, but I have trouble using both the throttle and flying at the same time That is something I definitely need to get used to
+setagluap52 Definitely try my suggestions in my beginners video... that should help with the muscle memory and get you ready to move on to more advanced flying. As for thumbs vs pinching, I've never made a video about that... maybe I should. Though, I'd have to imagine someone out here on YT has made a video about it. To me, pinching is more precise, but I've definitely seen thumb flyers do quite precise flying too, so I think it's really just comes down to what works best for you.
Hello rayan I buy this quadcopter and I don’t know who change the baterry or remove thé baterry and you tell me please ( i’m sorry for m'y english because i’m french ) Thanks for you handerstanding
What is your opinion on a cheap( I'm really not into to spending a lot of money) fpv micro or nano quadcopter? I'm trying to get into rc flying and fpv.
Clinton Hart Well, if you aren't into spending a lot of money, this may not be the hobby for you. heh If you are just getting into flying, I would not suggest going straight to FPV. You should learn how to fly line-of-sight first, and then move up to FPV. This is my suggestion for beginners: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
+The Bluebird To play the videos, put the memory card in your computer and play the files via a media player. I added links to the 500mAh battery to the video description.
Thanks! Looking forward to it hehe oh btw someone told me it has the same protocol as ls-112 so you can use the kinda hobby grade controller of the ls-127 to the ls-112 :)
+Gabrielle Dela Cruz The camera is pretty much the same. That's a good idea to have a WiFi FPV version of this though. Surprised they haven't done that yet...
wowiezowiepowie Gear-drive is more efficient, so you get longer flight times, and the larger props make for better stability. But, the gears are susceptible to damage and can be a bit slower to react to throttle changes. Whereas direct-drive is very fast and reactive, but less efficient and less stable due to the smaller prop size.
Hey Ryan! Im just wondering if youre going to do I review of Silverlits MI Hover helicopter? Because I would really love to get an honest opinion from one of the best! Thanks
Thank you for this review. Looks like a lot of fun! The main reason I haven't purchased one of these micro drones or even the version the looks similar and is priced closer to 100 to 200 dollars is because built-in camera doesn't take photos, just shoots video. I know I can use an app like stillshot to grab a pic but at 2mp quality, the pic might not to be good enough. I'd like one to take occasional community photos.
Bill Cobb This camera, and several like it, can indeed take photos, but they are far from good enough to be used for any sort of serious or professional use, and not having a video transmission means you really have no idea what you're actually taking a pic or video of. For that you would need a much larger quad, with a 3-axis gimbal, and some sort of FPV video transmission, and at least a GoPro camera. These are good for practicing, though, and working your way up to that sort of aerial photography/videography platform.
Flyin' Ryan RC Actually I did watch them since and got the info thanks btw for your video, I like the format. Which video capable quadcopters would you recommend, all brand considered? Or is the "808 keychain strapped onto any quad" a better solution?
hilema41 Well, that's a pretty complex question, really. Video quality-wise, you would definitely be better off with the 808 camera. But, due to it being heavier, you are likely to kill motors faster and have worse flight performance while carrying it. I like the Blade 200 QX and Mobius Action Cam combo, but that's quite pricey. The Syma X5C and HT F801C are pretty good options for standard built-in 2MP cameras. So far, none of the 5MP cameras have given great results, as they seem to be plagued by jello wobble.
I bought my syma x11c two days ago ... today after charging for an hour I plugged the battery in but it started blinking with a dim light after every 5-10 seconds please tell me what to do 😢😢
I have to ask a very stupid question since i am very new to quadcopter's. In order to see the video, with the card reader, you need to put the sd card in the card reader and then put in a USB port?
+setagluap52 That is correct, and then you can copy the file(s) from the SD card to your computer and use a video player on your computer to view them. I suggest using VLC Media Player... it can play pretty much any file type. :)
+Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks! I have had real good responses from both of the channels that I have subscribed to. I have to say though that I purchased the cx 10 smallest quadcopter, and have found that the syma is much easier to fly. That is what the first channel I signed up for told, which makes me happy.
Moto Productions Hmm, 2 months is a bit worrying. Do you have a tracking number at all? Are you sure it has actually been in shipping that long? Maybe it was out of stock when you ordered it, and it didn't actually ship for awhile?
Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks for replying :), yes I do have an tracking number it says its still processing so it could of been out of stock when I bought it I hope,
There is no way to answer that question, for several reason; first, I don't know the prices of every quad on the market, so I don't know what else there is in this price range. Second, "best" is relative and depends entirely on what sort of features you are looking for. Third, if you're looking for performance, then I wouldn't suggest one with a camera. You can get a quad that is either good for aerial video, or good at performance, but rarely will you find one good at both. And, lastly, if you are a beginner, you need to start with a model that you can learn to fly on, so performance isn't exactly something that should be of concern until you are good at flying.
HTBC SALES Not really sure about that. I think a Hubsan X4 camera would likely fit, but I don't know if it's really that much better. All these 2MP 720p cameras are about the same, and the quality is not that great, so any minor differences are pretty negligible.
Hi guys, It's just a thought, but the 808 #16 keychain cameras are pretty cheap these days. Perhaps if you stripped one down to the circuit board and fitted it, maybe the right size or could be adapted somehow.??? Like I said, it's just a thought. Great videos btw Ryan, thanks for all your superb input and wonderful reviews. I bought a YiZhan X4 quad a couple of weeks ago, thanks to yours and others reviews, and it's great. I'm still learning to fly but i'm picking it up fairly quickly. I'm really thinking of getting the X11 or X11c now and adding to or rather, starting my collection. Thanks again Ryan and keep the great work bud. Cheers. Ray.
+hermesbowser11 Turns out it doesn't actually exist... that was just bad information from people at RCGroups. :( The transmitter is from the X5C-1, which I discussed in the review.
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Syma is on fire since the beginning of the year :)
Another nice little quad from them!
Thanks for sharing
Ryan,
The little button on x11 is for pictures, say all the quads are hangin out and want to capture the moment. ...not good for selfies.
I got 9minute flight time flying with the prop guard on and filming the whole time with the stock battery.
PS: I want that faster yaw rate version!
Dang it! I just bought the version without a vid camera... maybe ill send it back and get this one instead.
Bg Gw kan dh punya Drone Mjx b2 ,Tapi Remote nya Hilang Nah kalo gw beli remoteny ntar bakalan nyambung ke Drone nya ga🙏🙏
The video application for small quads are basically useless in my application. There is simply not enough stabilization for non nausea inducing video viewing.
I do however compliment on how you pilot the quad...you are one of the best.
Finally, your reviews are just great. One of the best.
Would you review the 350 qx3?
Joel Dino I agree. These micro camera quads are purely novelty, and certainly not usable for any sort of serious video use. Thanks for the compliments! :D I want the 350 QX3, but it's pretty expensive. We'll see. :)
Nice vid, just a camera on the much loved X11, what could go wrong? ;)
I wish if it was bigger so be able to attach my gopro on it and record some Cool footage since i can't afford the very expensive DRONE! lol ..thanks for the review sir.
I really like how this quad is so much better AND cheaper than my Hubsan X4 HD. The Hubsan cost me around $70 on eBay. I'd say $38 for the X-11 (with the coupon above) is a STEAL!
Hi
What would you suggest is the easiest to learn to make 180 degree turns? You make it look easy but I don't think it is as easy as you make it
+setagluap52 I have a video with some tips and suggestions about how to learn flight and orientation: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
I love your videos, I'm a complete n00b as far as quadcopters go, but you have definitely helped me figure out where to start. I do believe this will be my first camera quad, and I'll definitely order the X5 transmitter and probably the X5 itself after I get used to the smaller ones. Many thanks for all your videos, good work!
Hi Ryan. I love your reviews, subscribed. I'm completely new to the quadcoptor scene and I just received my X11C this morning. I'm having a hell of a time trimming the quad out but getting there slowly! Definitely need to get that other battery! Anyway the videos are fantastic. Keep up the good work.:)
Firefoxfifty Thanks for the kind words! If you haven't seen it yet, check out this video of mine for some tips to help you get the hang of flying: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
Aw nuts, I ordered a X11 and a cheerson cx-10a..... I already regret the cx-10a because of the slower yaw and loss of high rates (which i learned from frequent flyer rc) and now i find out there are three versions of the x11?
refusedchad I have been getting a lot of conflicting info about the X11 and its various reversions. I think the latest word is that they all have the same yaw, and the people that were claiming to have a faster yaw were using modded Devo radios.
Great review! I have one in transit and hope it arrives in the next week or so and cannot wait to fly. I was very curious about the camera quality and I'm happy to see that you actualy showcase it on one of your videos.
Great review Ryan, haven't tried the x11 outside yet, looks much faster than what I can do in my basement. Is that the power plant for UIUC in the background there? I lived in Champaign for 6 years while in school.
chiefILL74 Yep, that is correct! The UIUC campus is just on the other side of that road next to my house. :)
Where to get the one with the faster yaw rate? Like you kinda said, bit faster yaw rate, x5c-1 radio, gear driven props, long flight times, how can this not be(come) best mini quad!?
(it kinda sucks, all those different versions sold under the same product name while they fly kinda different imo
)
Hirzo Schuurman Yeah, I don't like this trend of having slightly different variations under the same name. It makes it really hard to know what you are getting. And I have no idea where to get the X11 with the faster yaw, and actually, since posting my review on RCGroups, now there is some discussion that there may not actually be one with a faster yaw, but that it was caused by people using modded Devo radios. :/
Hey Ryan, I saw your posts and this review on RCGroups today. Based on the analysis chart I did for the X11 Thread, the answer to the maximum yaw rate question is: 24 RPM with either the X11 or X5C-1 controller, no difference. The only way that we know of so far to achieve the higher yaw rate of 36 RPM is with Deviation on a Devo TX. The current board revision is V3, one of which I received a few days ago. And unless someone stumbles across a seller with more than 2 month old stock which is probably unlikely now, they shouldn’t have to worry about getting anything older.
As for the other big question about where to get an absolutely, positively verified compatible version of the X5C-1 TX (there are at least 3 versions that we’re aware of and only one is) as a standalone purchase to use with the X11, we are still working on that. I have inquiries into about a half dozen sellers at the moment and I have one on order now that looks very promising, so hopefully I should be able to answer this soon if no one else does first. I’ll post about it on the RCGroups X11 thread when I do. Meanwhile, anyone buying the current X5C-1 quad kit will get the right one with it.
Now, if we can just get past this issue with the defective motors...speaking of which, can I have some of your luck...it doesn’t look like you got hit with this.
Great review as always. How cold is it there, I see you got gloves on! We’re suffering with summer like weather out in SoCal at the moment...sorry. ;-D
B Fun Thanks for the info bud! Yeah, I just bought an entire RTF X5C-1 to ensure I got the right Tx. A stand-alone Tx would be great though, and I'd add the link to my video if/when one is found. This video was filmed awhile ago, actually, and it wasn't that bad out yet… the weather is much worse right now. :( We hit like -7 ("feels like" -24) the other night! And just got about 6 more inches of snow this week. My outdoor flying has been put on hold for a few weeks now, but fortunately I have enough reviews stock-piled to keep releasing them until the weather gets better and I can start filming more. :)
Flyin' Ryan RC No problem, always a pleasure. I received a reply from BG today about the TX they have for sale. They say no compatibility [this time]. This would be the third correspondence I have had with someone from BG where the reply contradicts the previous reply. It's enough to make you crazy. Which I why I keep going on about absolutely, positively verified...I'll keep you posted. Meanwhile, 7 below! Ouch, that's don't get caught out or it will kill you weather. Stay warm. ;-)
nice video ryan. damn youtube never does a video justice.
Hi Ryan, Have you seen and/or tested the "Micro Drone" from extreme fliers? You have everything else and I have some of your other recommendations and all are very good.
HTBC SALES I saw DadDoes's review of that, and it didn't really seem worth reviewing myself. :/
Very good thorough review sir! I liked that :)
The video capture is not bad at all indeed! I'm impressed :)
Cheers & thanks for sharing!
DutchRC ADVENTURES Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! :)
Hello Guru!!! Well.. I hope your sitting down, ... Sir, two weeks ago I was dumb enough to fly my X11 outside( mild breeze), lost it!!.: well since there have been serious rains.. Still I never gave up looking.. Well mentor.. Today my search resumed and I found it!!.. Ok ok.. Guess what?.. Everything still works!!!!!!!!.. Omg....
Btw, both the X5sc and x8g will be here soon!!.. Thanks again... Your humble servant(lol)... Greg!!!
+Gregory Johnson Glad to hear that you found it, and that it's still working! :D
I flew mine into a fountain the first day I got it! Still works also!
+Flyin' Ryan RC what is the link to the one with the faster yaw rate like you said in the video
Thanks to Your recommendation I've bought two of them - X11 & X11c and both are more than great! Thank You! :) Honestly, this one flies so much better than my old Hubsan X4 H107c - more precise.. Comparing to H107c all is better in X11c, except quality of plastic (Hubsan does look better), low voltage state (on Hubsan I have much more time to safely bring my mini-quad back and land safely), quality of the camera/recording (on my Hubsan with 0.3mpix on board I can make better videos, surprisingly - maybe there is no "hd quality" like on Syma X11c but I also can't see these "waves" on screen when recording with my Hubsan X4).
Overall - amazing machine! Highly recommended!!! :)
Aha, one more thing - because of the small weight (Hubsan H107c weights twice as much) flying even on the light wind is almost "mission impossible" ;)
Bart Szczepanski I agree, though I had no problem flying mine in a pretty decent bit of wind.
..maybe because I was at the beach that single day and I thought it is just a light wind. Maybe I was wrong ;)
Ryan,
I would love to get an upgraded X11 with the better yaw rate. I agree with you, fantastic quad but with a slightly faster yaw rate it would be close to perfect. Is there a variation in the name of the upgraded X11? How would I know I am ordering/receiving the upgraded version?
Thanks!
Joshua Weilbacher As far as I know, there is no way of telling which version is which. And after I posted this review on the RCGroups thread, apparently there is now confusion as to wether or not a faster version actually exists, or if it was just people using Deviation modded Devo radios, and that's what allowed a faster yaw rate… :/
Bummer! It would have been cool if Syma had indeed made changes to the yaw rate. Here's to hoping they do!
Hi its a great quad had it a few weeks now thanks to your reviews
sweet nice job my friend seems like it has a lot going for it quite nice flyer & good camera but mostly good price have fun RCing
I really Love this quad and the non-camera edition. They fly so well and so long! Just that yaw rate though. If Syma increased that, even if its just in high rates, Id do cartwheels!
Great review, as always! Good info! Thanks Ryan.
That looks like a great little quad and at a really good price.
Dave Cooper It's a good one indeed. :)
Got to get one of those......
Just tested my complete Syma collection X11, X12, X5c and X5sc quads all fly with the X5C-1 transmitter!!!! I need to make a video the kids thought it was funniest thing ever.
Drones Over Louisville And I think the new X13 may also use that same protocol. :)
Flyin' Ryan RC I have an X13 on the way. Will let you know.
Drones Over Louisville Me as well. :)
Got mine today, flew it a bit with the camera, then opened it up, removed the camera (soldered on) and the battery holder, and flew it a bunch more with just the bottom cover empty. The battery sits in there fine still, and it flies really well without all the extra weight (4 screws, camera and battery frame/holder). I got 12:22 flight time out of one of my 380mAH batteries. It was pretty fun. :) I'll probably put the camera back in again some day, and I wanted that option which is why I grabbed this one over the X11. Thanks to your reviews, I've purchase 5 quads in the last couple months. :) haha
Glenn Pearson Glad you're liking it! And hahaha, you definitely have the QUADDICTION. :D
Hey Ryan I just bought this and is on the way is the camera live
Hey Ryan, can you please tell me how to adjust the trim. My quad seems to fly backwards and by just pressing the buttons isn't fixing the problem. The manual says: "Keep pressing the button B, (which is the far left button) then switch on the power of the transmitter. Enter into the Trimming & Resetting Mode.
Those small buttons are suppose to now work, unless you're in trimming mode? If so how do you properly get into that mode, thanks in advance.
Thanks for this video. I just took the X11C that my wife bought me out of the box. Got it charged up and tried a very initial test flight in our rather tight backyard which has other structures nearby a large tree which made me more trepidatious. I want to go to a more open field so I can get used to the different directionals on the controller, I really just had it ascend a few yards at most just now- other directional movement seemed like too much for the tight yard. I own a tiny RC helicopter with the opposing twin blades and I cruised that thing around our living room but I feel the huge increase in power and speed with this drone and I need practice! I'll let you know if I have real specific technical Q's.
Awesome review of an awesome quad. Where'd you get the replacement TX?
Greg Bush Thanks bud. :) I got an entire RTF X5C-1 from: www.everbuying.net/product571345.html
Oh my god, the black colored one is only 29 USD!
+THE HONGKONGER But it's only for people living in U.S.
Impressive video quality.
It's a great little quadcopter for the price. Flies really well. Only downside is that it burns out motors rather quickly so it's advisable to get a couple extra
Hey Ryan, great videos, I gotta give it to you, you speak well and provide all the good info! I specially like that you put the drone's video on the big picture and your personal camera in the small PiP, so we get the real quad's experience...
I have a question, how did you manage to bind the X5c-1 transmitter to the X11C? I just got myself X5SC (the X5c-1 with headless mode) and the X11c but I can't seem to be able to bind the X5SC transmitter to the X11C quad :/ Is there some special procedure to follow? The usual turn TX on, turn quad on, throttle all the way up & back all the way down didn't work for me:/ I wonder if the X5SC is somehow different :/ but I really don't like the X11C's remote, so I hope I can figure this out.. Thanks for your help!
Martin The Orange Thanks for the kind words, and I'm glad you like my videos! Syma uses several different protocols, and I think the X5SC is a different protocol than the X5C-1/X11C. :( I have the X5SC-1 and it works with the X11C. So the X5SC and X5SC-1 must use different protocols, for some reason. :(
Flyin' Ryan RC Darn, so you just simply used the same procedure on the transmitter, as you would to "its own quad", correct?
Martin The Orange Yep, just turn one on and then the other, and they should bind if they are the same protocol. No special extra steps needed.
Flyin' Ryan RC alright, thanks!
D'oh! I should've waited. I ordered my X11C at GearBest before this review. So I didn't get the discounted price. :-( Seems like a great micro judging by your excellent review Ryan. I really like how your reviews include 'extras' that other reviewers often leave out. Like for example: How to reset accelerometers, different revisions, etc. I've ordered two X-11's; one with camera and one without. The one without I'm going to try to add fpv gear to. I've seen it done with other micros but not the X11. Wish me luck.
Partok81 Thanks! That's why my reviews usually take longer to come out than other people's… I may not be the first out, but I try my best to be the most thorough and correct in my observations. Some people review a product before they even fly it, which is just absurd to me. I need to have at least 8-10 fights before I review something (when possible… of course that's not always doable, but at least one or two flights at the very minimum).
don't get the micro TS5823 VTx from skyzone as they are shyte, and apparently a fire hazard too!
I have one and got a poor picture back, so asked about and the consensus is....NO!
Ben Portman
The VTx that I've ordered is by Boscam. It weighs around 2.5g.
that's good!
Nice review Ryan. Looks like a nice little upgrade from the standard X11. I've been loving the Syma x5c-1 and the tiny x12(great outdoor nano due to great power and slow yaw). Syma's doing some great things! How does this fly compared to the Hubsan x4 107c?
***** The X4 is much faster and twitchier, but this is much more stable and precise. And the LEDs are more helpful, IMO.
i love the syma x11c quadcopter because it flies good and very stable
Thanks Ryan, your reviews are great! Just got one of these and its just so much fun :) just wanted to know though...will the Hubsan X4 500mAh 3.7V battery work on this?
firenze649 Thanks! :) And yep, that battery will work... I think I even mentioned that in the review, or that might have been in the X11 review. :)
Great video as always, really enjoy your reviews as they're so thorough. I'm just starting out learning to fly with my first rc, a CX-10, and have an LS-111 on the way from China. Anyway, thanks for providing an excellent and honest service.
Mike Jones My pleasure, and I'm glad you like my reviews! :)
this is my first ever quad copter and I got it for $99.99 WHAT A RIP
+Jake Murray You should've done some research before paying that much for it.
Mine is coming monday
I have one. I love it.
Wish I got thisone
Thank's a lot, after i waching your review I buy one ,it's awsome drone.. could you make tutorial about triming and other functions of transmitter?
samouraiosa2008 I have this video which discusses trimming and some other tips to get started flying: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
Wow the more I fly this love it, its fantastic one for around the house and out side thanks Ryan :)
Just ordered a second one
MikeukHB IKR!? Such a great quad. :D
Mines coming Friday, and this video just got me even more hyped
:)
Last few vids are no good cuase no cat
Garrett Reynolds LOL :)~
LOVE your videos! I could really use some advice. I want a small quad, I'm on a $40-$50 budget, but I could go up to $70 if it makes a BIG difference in quality. It MUST have a removable battery! I also need it it to come from a US warehouse (I'm very impatient, lol) . I was teetering between a Proto X or a Hubsan X4 H107L, but now I've noticed that there are other quads like this similar to the X4. This X11 (non camera version) is about 10 bucks cheaper than an entry level X4 model on amazon, and it sounds like it has better flight time!? Do x4 batteries work on the X11?You appear to own every mini quad in existence, so I knew I should come to you! What would you recommend?? Thanks in advance!
Frank Pirolo Well, do you have any flying experience? If not, the X11 would probably be the easiest to fly. And yes, X4 batteries work with the X11. I have a "Top 5 Quads Under $50" video for some other suggestions too. Proto X has a removable battery, if you really need to, but it's not intended to be easily swapped between flights, etc. As for US warehouse, I don't track that, so I don't know what's available in that regard.
HI Ryan!!! I just bought the x11c after watching your review ( still shipping), I keep watching your review on the x11 and I just love when it stays perfectly still...does the x11c behave the same?....I´m still deciding if I should get both....man, this is an espensive hobby...5 quads on 2 months....txs for your advise.
I.J.R V The X11C is still very stable, but a bit heavier, so it's not quite as easy to get it to hover in place like the X11. And, haha, yeah this can be a very expensive hobby!
Syma Toys is rapidly becoming the apple of the mini and micro quad industry.
When I saw your review of the first X11 I thought I might've made the wrong choice with a camera-version Hubsan X4.. Then I see this review and I'm happy again to know that the X4 line changes more as the weight changes, thanks much! (also, is it just me or do most X4 videos look at least a little better then most other 2MP camera quads?)
jbozarth81 It's hard to say, really, on the video quality. These 2MP cameras are so relatively low-quality that any differences between them is pretty negligible. :/
hey bud, i have the original & its flight times are awesome its not the fastest thing in the world & mine has a funny wobble on a fresh battery but the wobble does go after a bit so i was wondering does the new one wobble with a fresh battery ?? :)
UAV marky Not sure… that's very odd. Maybe a motor is slightly bad, or a prop bent or out of balance, and it only reveals itself at full power?
Hey Ryan. Great review
gemster18 Thanks. :)
Syma Toys made a great decision keeping the Transmitters common across their quads. The X11c is my current #1 choice. Muscle memory is such a huge part of user experience. Whenever they release an FPV version let us know ASAP please.
Drones Over Louisville Except the radio protocol within the radios is not at all common… they use about 4 or 5 different protocols, within the same looking transmitters, which makes for a real mess. The X5C and X5C-1 use different protocols, for example, but the radios look the same. And the X5C Tx works with the X2, but the X5C-1 Tx works with the X11 and X12. It'll be interesting to see if Syma enters the FPV market. I'm sure they will. They are usually a bit behind on trends, but they usually come out with superior products when they finally do hit the market. :)
True. Now that Syma is shipping the new protocal transmitters I may just go "Pure Fleet" for my Toy grade quads.
Mine doesn't record.
After the time I accidentally flew mine into some water.(the back part got dunked.)
When I turn on the drone the green light blinks red like g-r-g-r-g-r then the lights dont come on and I cant record..
Can you solve my problem?
+TV 클론 You might have ruined the hardware with the water. You might try using another memory card, to see if that fixes it. Otherwise, the electronics are probably just fried.
Flyin' Ryan RC Well it turns out I didn't have enough storage in the SD card so I deleted the videos.
Nice review 👍 .....cheers !!!
sameer kadam Thanks! :)
How do you do the video in real time? For someone new to quadcopters that has not even flown outside yet does the x5c-1 transmitter make it easier? I am still learning to do turns. I guess that tells you how bad I am at quad's. How much time would you say is the normal learning curve? Thanks in advance
+setagluap52 I'm not sure what you mean about the video in real time. As for the transmitter, it really comes down to personal preference, and if you're new, you might not know what's best for you yet. I use the "pinching" method of flying, where I use my thumb and pointer on each had to pinch the sticks. However, it is becoming more and more popular these days to simply use the pad of your thumbs on the top of the stick, like a video game controller. So, for thumb flyers, the video game style controller may be better, but for pinchers the traditional hobby-grade style controller, with sticks, is better. Hard to say on the learning curve, since that will obviously vary from person to person. I have a video with some tips to help you practice though: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
Hi
Thanks for the help. I need all I can get. I am not familiar at all with quadcopters, or how to fly them or anything else, so any suggestions you have are great.
I do not quite understand what you mean by the pinch method of flying. That sounds as good as any method. In fact, I was not aware of why methods are necessary. I think i sort of do but it is a little hard to understand.
Thanks for your advice I will try and see if it helps. I have not even tried to fly outside yet, but I have trouble using both the throttle and flying at the same time
That is something I definitely need to get used to
+setagluap52 Definitely try my suggestions in my beginners video... that should help with the muscle memory and get you ready to move on to more advanced flying. As for thumbs vs pinching, I've never made a video about that... maybe I should. Though, I'd have to imagine someone out here on YT has made a video about it. To me, pinching is more precise, but I've definitely seen thumb flyers do quite precise flying too, so I think it's really just comes down to what works best for you.
Hello rayan I buy this quadcopter and I don’t know who change the baterry or remove thé baterry and you tell me please
( i’m sorry for m'y english because i’m french )
Thanks for you handerstanding
Bilal Bentahar The battery just pulls out of the quad, and you charge it by connecting the plug to the charger.
cool stuff
How would you say this one compares to the Hubsan x4 with the camera?
Glenn Pearson The X4 is faster, but the X11 is more stable and smoother in flight.
can you put in a 500mAh battery?
+Corbyn Atwood Yep
+Flyin' Ryan RC thank you
Do you think the X8C transmitter will work with the X11 and X11C? I'm getting the X11 what version will it be 1,2 or 3 version?
I have no idea at this point. Syma switches protocols way too much for me to keep track of what quad has what protocol. :/
What is your opinion on a cheap( I'm really not into to spending a lot of money) fpv micro or nano quadcopter? I'm trying to get into rc flying and fpv.
Clinton Hart Well, if you aren't into spending a lot of money, this may not be the hobby for you. heh If you are just getting into flying, I would not suggest going straight to FPV. You should learn how to fly line-of-sight first, and then move up to FPV. This is my suggestion for beginners: ua-cam.com/video/N4qJNgV0DGI/v-deo.html
can you provide me with more clarity on how to playback video on the computer and also which battery exactly I can use to extend fly time?
+The Bluebird To play the videos, put the memory card in your computer and play the files via a media player. I added links to the 500mAh battery to the video description.
+Flyin' Ryan RC who is better the syma x11c or the hubsan x4 h107c??
Thanks!!!!
Leonardo Pano "Better" is relative. The X11C is more stable. The H107C is faster.
Thanks! Looking forward to it hehe oh btw someone told me it has the same protocol as ls-112 so you can use the kinda hobby grade controller of the ls-127 to the ls-112 :)
Nice review I was wondering are u planning on getting the nano ax 3d?
Ben Pyka Yep, I am testing it now and will be reviewing it in my next filming session. :)
Wait I just got one today without the camera but how you get them for free did you steel them 😂😂😂 lol jk but foreal how you get them for free
+TNT Guppie I get some sponsored to me to review.
please give your opinion about which one is better ...... hubsan x4 h107l or syma x11
Shivansh Chaudhary "Better" is relative and depends on the use. The X4 is faster and the X11 is more stable. They each have their pros/cons.
Better than X5s poor camera qualities....... Syma should add a new model called X11W tho....
+Gabrielle Dela Cruz The camera is pretty much the same. That's a good idea to have a WiFi FPV version of this though. Surprised they haven't done that yet...
hi what is the range your getting from the stock remote control
what is your opinion on the gear drive quads like the x11 vs the
direct drive quads??
wowiezowiepowie Gear-drive is more efficient, so you get longer flight times, and the larger props make for better stability. But, the gears are susceptible to damage and can be a bit slower to react to throttle changes. Whereas direct-drive is very fast and reactive, but less efficient and less stable due to the smaller prop size.
Camera wise which quads are better. X11C, H107C, or the H107D FPV?
warif4 I believe the X11C and H107C HD use the same camera. H107D is for FPV, not filming, so it has a very low-res SD camera.
are the x11 and x11c speed is the same?
Hey Ryan! Im just wondering if youre going to do I review of Silverlits MI Hover helicopter? Because I would really love to get an honest opinion from one of the best! Thanks
pj gallardo I will see if I can get Silverlit to send me one. I haven't seen it for purchase in stores around here.
Flyin' Ryan RC thanks !
How come some of my videos won't play? Please comment to help!
Have you tried using VLC Media Player to play them?
Will the 380mah hurt the motors?
Mine was 21$ But it was usd so I had to pay 30
Fpv is not good frame rate, I think Hubsan x4 H107D is best.
Naj2099 This is not FPV…
Lol, my bad yes but I meant the frame rate.
Thank you for this review. Looks like a lot of fun! The main reason I haven't purchased one of these micro drones or even the version the looks similar and is priced closer to 100 to 200 dollars is because built-in camera doesn't take photos, just shoots video. I know I can use an app like stillshot to grab a pic but at 2mp quality, the pic might not to be good enough. I'd like one to take occasional community photos.
Bill Cobb This camera, and several like it, can indeed take photos, but they are far from good enough to be used for any sort of serious or professional use, and not having a video transmission means you really have no idea what you're actually taking a pic or video of. For that you would need a much larger quad, with a 3-axis gimbal, and some sort of FPV video transmission, and at least a GoPro camera. These are good for practicing, though, and working your way up to that sort of aerial photography/videography platform.
Thank you so much for your time and tips,
Bill
Really appreciate your reviews that help us narrow down what to buy.
Wat app is for this drone if anyone can help?
How do you look at pictures or videos you recorded on a computer? I want to be able to see my pictures.
Take the memory card out of the quad, put it in a memory card reader, plug that into your computer and download the files to your computer. :)
Thanks!
To be clear, I can use my X5C-1 transmitter on X11 and Cam version?
+wild300zx Correct. :)
syma should makea flying underwear
Which as the best flight time, the syma x11c or hubsan x4 h107c?
Thanks
hilema41 You would have to watch my reviews to get that info.
Flyin' Ryan RC Actually I did watch them since and got the info thanks btw for your video, I like the format.
Which video capable quadcopters would you recommend, all brand considered? Or is the "808 keychain strapped onto any quad" a better solution?
hilema41 Well, that's a pretty complex question, really. Video quality-wise, you would definitely be better off with the 808 camera. But, due to it being heavier, you are likely to kill motors faster and have worse flight performance while carrying it. I like the Blade 200 QX and Mobius Action Cam combo, but that's quite pricey. The Syma X5C and HT F801C are pretty good options for standard built-in 2MP cameras. So far, none of the 5MP cameras have given great results, as they seem to be plagued by jello wobble.
Hi Ryan...quick question...do you happen to know the life expectancy of brushless motors for the Bugs 3?
I believe brushless motors can last forever, as long as you don't seriously overheat them.
Flyin' Ryan RC.... 10-4...good buddy. Man..it's hard to go back to brushed, after brushless. Brushed, indoors...brushless, outdoors.
Does using the different remote control improve the range?
I don't know. I don't fly long-range, and this isn't the sort of model you want to fly very far away anyway.
I bought my syma x11c two days ago ... today after charging for an hour I plugged the battery in but it started blinking with a dim light after every 5-10 seconds please tell me what to do 😢😢
+Rishabh Rastogi Sounds like maybe the battery didn't actually charge? The charger may possibly be defective.
U are absolutely awesome !! Thank u so much ... It works perfectly fine 😀
+Rishabh Rastogi Glad to help. :D
I have to ask a very stupid question since i am very new to quadcopter's. In order to see the video, with the card reader, you need to put the sd card in the card reader and then put in a USB port?
+setagluap52 That is correct, and then you can copy the file(s) from the SD card to your computer and use a video player on your computer to view them. I suggest using VLC Media Player... it can play pretty much any file type. :)
+Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks! I have had real good responses from both of the channels that I have subscribed to. I have to say though that I purchased the cx 10 smallest quadcopter, and have found that the syma is much easier to fly. That is what the first channel I signed up for told, which makes me happy.
Is it just me, or does that look exactly like the hubsan h10C, red
***** It's just you. ;) Sure, the body is similar, but there are differences, and the geared-drive props are completely different.
I bought my syma x11 off of gear best 2 months ago and it still hasn't come, should I be worried ?
Moto Productions Hmm, 2 months is a bit worrying. Do you have a tracking number at all? Are you sure it has actually been in shipping that long? Maybe it was out of stock when you ordered it, and it didn't actually ship for awhile?
Flyin' Ryan RC Thanks for replying :), yes I do have an tracking number it says its still processing so it could of been out of stock when I bought it I hope,
at around this range of price, which is the best quad i can find equipped with decent camera and overall performance?!
There is no way to answer that question, for several reason; first, I don't know the prices of every quad on the market, so I don't know what else there is in this price range. Second, "best" is relative and depends entirely on what sort of features you are looking for. Third, if you're looking for performance, then I wouldn't suggest one with a camera. You can get a quad that is either good for aerial video, or good at performance, but rarely will you find one good at both. And, lastly, if you are a beginner, you need to start with a model that you can learn to fly on, so performance isn't exactly something that should be of concern until you are good at flying.
Flyin' Ryan RC so i reiterate my question, for under $100, please name 1 good quad for performance and 1 for recording purposes. tnx
can you see the video recording live from your phone with the app?
no :(
I have the X11 coming but without the camera. I was told you could put another brand camera in the bay that has better quality. Any thoughts.
HTBC SALES Not really sure about that. I think a Hubsan X4 camera would likely fit, but I don't know if it's really that much better. All these 2MP 720p cameras are about the same, and the quality is not that great, so any minor differences are pretty negligible.
Hi guys,
It's just a thought, but the 808 #16 keychain cameras are pretty cheap these days. Perhaps if you stripped one down to the circuit board and fitted it, maybe the right size or could be adapted somehow.??? Like I said, it's just a thought.
Great videos btw Ryan, thanks for all your superb input and wonderful reviews.
I bought a YiZhan X4 quad a couple of weeks ago, thanks to yours and others reviews, and it's great. I'm still learning to fly but i'm picking it up fairly quickly. I'm really thinking of getting the X11 or X11c now and adding to or rather, starting my collection.
Thanks again Ryan and keep the great work bud.
Cheers. Ray.
34CT4149 Thanks for the kind words! As for the 808, I'm not really sure if it could be made to fit inside the X11 camera bay or not.
Could you link the model that has the faster yaw rate please? I REALLY want it!
And if you could, the transmitter from the other model that's more hobby grade.
+hermesbowser11 Turns out it doesn't actually exist... that was just bad information from people at RCGroups. :( The transmitter is from the X5C-1, which I discussed in the review.