Syma X5SW (In-Depth Review)
The Syma X5SW is the latest and most advanced model in Syma’s X5 range of toy-grade quadcopters. It is also the priciest in the range, although only by a small margin, and is the only model to feature FPV (First Person View) video over wifi. Priced at approximately $61, it is available in black, red or white.
The X5SW is nearly identical to its other siblings — the X5SC and X5S. The only thing that sets it apart from the other two models is the FPV-enabled camera that sports a wifi antenna which is used to broadcast FPV video. This camera is essentially the same one used in the X5SC, with an added antenna that sticks out of its rear.
In fact, the X5SW is actually a X5SC with a pimped-up camera. It is even shipped with the same transmitter, accessories and battery as the X5SC. For this reason, I feel it is unnecessary to repeat the findings of my earlier review of the X5SC-1 here.
Some might be wondering, what is the difference between the X5SC-1 and the X5SC or the X5C-1 and the X5C? The truth is there is no difference between X5SC-1 and the X5SC. The “1” in the X5SC-1 model name is merely an indication that it is the “e-commerce” version of the X5SC. This means the X5SC-1 is shipped in a smaller box to reduce shipping costs while the X5SC comes in a larger box with a plastic handle at the top and is meant for retail shops. After all, a larger packaging means a more impressive presence for any product on a retail shelf which helps a lot in sales.
The Syma X5SW is the latest and most advanced model in Syma’s X5 range of toy-grade quadcopters. It is also the priciest in the range, although only by a small margin, and is the only model to feature FPV (First Person View) video over wifi. Priced at approximately $61, it is available in black, red or white.
The X5SW is nearly identical to its other siblings — the X5SC and X5S. The only thing that sets it apart from the other two models is the FPV-enabled camera that sports a wifi antenna which is used to broadcast FPV video. This camera is essentially the same one used in the X5SC, with an added antenna that sticks out of its rear.
In fact, the X5SW is actually a X5SC with a pimped-up camera. It is even shipped with the same transmitter, accessories and battery as the X5SC. For this reason, I feel it is unnecessary to repeat the findings of my earlier review of the X5SC-1 here.
Some might be wondering, what is the difference between the X5SC-1 and the X5SC or the X5C-1 and the X5C? The truth is there is no difference between X5SC-1 and the X5SC. The “1” in the X5SC-1 model name is merely an indication that it is the “e-commerce” version of the X5SC. This means the X5SC-1 is shipped in a smaller box to reduce shipping costs while the X5SC comes in a larger box with a plastic handle at the top and is meant for retail shops. After all, a larger packaging means a more impressive presence for any product on a retail shelf which helps a lot in sales.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 310 x 310 x 105mm (with prop guards)
- Diagonal motor distance: 230mm
- Motor size: 8 x 20mm coreless
- Weight: 120g (with battery, camera and prop guards)
- Flight time:
- 6 to 8 minutes (without prop guards and camera)
- approximately 4 minutes (with prop guards and camera turned on)
- Battery: 3.7V 500mAh LiPo
- Charging time: 40-45 minutes
- Control distance: approximately 50m
- Transmitter power: 4 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
- Dimensions: 310 x 310 x 105mm (with prop guards)
- Diagonal motor distance: 230mm
- Motor size: 8 x 20mm coreless
- Weight: 120g (with battery, camera and prop guards)
- Flight time:
- 6 to 8 minutes (without prop guards and camera)
- approximately 4 minutes (with prop guards and camera turned on)
- Battery: 3.7V 500mAh LiPo
- Charging time: 40-45 minutes
- Control distance: approximately 50m
- Transmitter power: 4 x 1.5V AA batteries (not included)
