SYMA X5HC 2.4G Drone RC Quadcopter EUR21.59 + EUR6.10 postage @Tomtop UK Warehouse

Suckit

Nice quadcopter for €27.69 delivered. You could get it delivered to PM/PW/AP for roughly the same price, but expedited shipping so it will be a lot quicker. 
Normal price is around €50 within Europe.
https://www.tomtop.com/syma-multicopter-1146/p-rm5073bl.html?Warehouse=UK
Great for a first learn-to-fly drone. It would also make a great present for someone.

Specifications:
Brand name: SYMA
Item name: X5HC
Material: ABS
Colour: blue
Remote control: 2.4GHz / 4 Channels / mode 2
Gyroscope: Six axis
Motor: Coreless motor
Camera: 2.0MP HD camera
Function: 360° Eversion, CF mode, up, down, left, right, forward, backward, hovering
Remote distance: about 30-50m
Battery for quadcopter: 3.7V 500mAh li-po
Charging time: about 130 minutes
Working time: 5-7 minutes
Battery of remote controller: 4 * AA Battery (not included)
Quadcopter battery dimensions: 43 * 25 * 8mm
Item dimensions: 330 * 330 * 110mm
Item weight: 107g

Muttley_666

A little early for Christmas perhaps. never come across TomTop before - lots of boys toys there....

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Muttley_666 wrote: »

A little early for Christmas perhaps. never come across TomTop before - lots of boys toys there....

Charging time: about 130 minutes
Working time: 5-7 minutes :eek:

DANNY2014

Could a bigger battery be installed in it...

Suckit

It is a fairly well known drone. The Syma X5C was a big seller and was copied everywhere. there  are tons of similar models so you can get spare parts very cheap.

DANNY2014 wrote: »

Could a bigger battery be installed in it...

If you use google to search "SYMA X5HC hacks" you should get a lot of videos, including a range extender, modifying battery plug, upgrading the batteries etc.
Apart from being a decent cheap drone, it is a great one for tinkering with as there are a lot of hacks.
https://www.google.ie/#q=SYMA+X5HC+hacks

RossieMan

I got one of these a few months ago. Flew it up into the sky, gust of wind came and never seen it again. Seemed like a nice quadcopter until the wind did its evil duty.

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RossieMan wrote: »

I got one of these a few months ago. Flew it up into the sky, gust of wind came and never seen it again. Seemed like a nice quadcopter until the wind did its evil duty.

that was your first mistake

leptonite

I have the x5sc-1 and it's not great in a bit of a breeze, seems to be common on that model, anyone know if this x5hc is any better?

yannakis

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Any ideas if this takes long to be delivered? :pac:

Edit: I meant how long for that $50 to be delivered

fdevine

TomTop are actualy quite quick. Could be as little as two weeks

FWIW and not wanting to pee on the OP they are doing a foldable DJI Mavik lookalike for $32.99 in a supposed flash sale

https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7961b-1.html?mid=10000005647&utm_source=EDM&utm_medium=Normal+EDM&utm_campaign=RM7961&utm_design=2430&utm_content=2958&aid=TTEDM170725

dodzy

fdevine wrote: »

TomTop are actualy quite quick. Could be as little as two weeks

FWIW and not wanting to pee on the OP they are doing a foldable DJI Mavik lookalike for $32.99 in a supposed flash sale

https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7961b-1.html?mid=10000005647&utm_source=EDM&utm_medium=Normal+EDM&utm_campaign=RM7961&utm_design=2430&utm_content=2958&aid=TTEDM170725

0.3MP. You'd lose clarity on ground shots above head height. That said, you'd probably lose it in a gust above that height anyway:D

fergiesfolly

yannakis wrote: »

Any ideas if this takes long to be delivered? :pac:

Edit: I meant how long for that $50 to be delivered

Its 10 x $5 vouchers to be used when you spend $100 in one order.

Suckit

dodzy wrote: »

fdevine wrote: »

TomTop are actualy quite quick. Could be as little as two weeks

FWIW and not wanting to pee on the OP they are doing a foldable DJI Mavik lookalike for $32.99 in a supposed flash sale

https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7961b-1.html?mid=10000005647&utm_source=EDM&utm_medium=Normal+EDM&utm_campaign=RM7961&utm_design=2430&utm_content=2958&aid=TTEDM170725

0.3MP. You'd lose clarity on ground shots above head height. That said, you'd probably lose it in a gust above that height anyway:D

I have already bought the upgraded version of that 2.0mp (720p camera) for €33 delivered.
From here - https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7953b.html
Use code XS809HW if you fancy going for it.
But i will say, it is ridiculously light. Drifts in no wind, the one click return is dependant on where it thinks you are standing, so after it has drifted loads, it thinks you are about 100 feet away.

Unfortunately, it was not even worth €30. The camera may come in handy for another drone or something.
I purposely did not post it here because i thought it was so bad. Maybe others will not.
It does get okay reviews on other forums like rcgroups etc..
But 2 hours charging for 10 minutes flight does require extra batteries.

Edited.

To be fair, I have not given it a whole heap of time. Many other reviews saying it is good, i re-read over a few threads just now. Maybe i will give it another shot when the weather is better.

fdevine

Suckit wrote: »

I have already bought the upgraded version of that 2.0mp (720p camera) for €33 delivered.
From here - https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7953b.html

Pretty sure it's the HW version I ordered. For c.€30 my expectations aren't too high.

Pack of three extra batteries can be got on TomTop for $13.99 IIRC but I'll see how good or bad it is before I get spares

Suckit

fdevine wrote: »

Suckit wrote: »

I have already bought the upgraded version of that 2.0mp (720p camera) for €33 delivered.
From here - https://www.tomtop.com/rc-quadcopter-1192/p-rm7953b.html

Pretty sure it's the HW version I ordered. For c.€30 my expectations aren't too high.

Pack of three extra batteries can be got on TomTop for $13.99 IIRC but I'll see how good or bad it is before I get spares

I take it back.
It is actually a bit of fun. Speed trigger on the shoulder is good for tackling breezes, and it can be tweaked to stop the drifting.
The spares on banggood are cheaper.
There is a good thread here that may be helpful - https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2899697-VISUO-XS809HW-WIFI-FPV-With-Wide-Angle-HD-Camera-High-Hold-Mode-Foldable-Arm-RC-Quadc/page2

yannakis

Suckit wrote: »

I take it back.
It is actually a bit of fun. Speed trigger on the shoulder is good for tackling breezes, and it can be tweaked to stop the drifting.
The spares on banggood are cheaper.
There is a good thread here that may be helpful - www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2899697-VISUO-XS809HW-WIFI-FPV-With-Wide-Angle-HD-Camera-High-Hold-Mode-Foldable-Arm-RC-Quadc/page2]

Clickable :pac:

fergiesfolly

Arrived this morning.
Charged it up for a few hours and had about 10 minutes of fun.
Crash bang wallop wallop, crash bang wallop.
Brilliant!!!
Propellers were surprisingly strong (there are spares) and it's easier to control than I thought it would be.
Thanks OP.

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fergiesfolly wrote: »

Arrived this morning.
Charged it up for a few hours and had about 10 minutes of fun.
Crash bang wallop wallop, crash bang wallop.
Brilliant!!!
Propellers were surprisingly strong (there are spares) and it's easier to control than I thought it would be.
Thanks OP.

How high/far did you go in those 10 minutes?

you have to temper your expectations on cheap drones. all cheap drones are very light in terms of weight and will struggle in wind over 12 knots or so. Fly drones into the wind direction away from you so it will always be trying to come back to you.
and always buy a couple of extra batteries.

fergiesfolly

Javier Itchy Bow wrote: »

How high/far did you go in those 10 minutes?

Its the first one I've ever had, so was just messing around in the garden trying to get to grips with the controls. Was afraid to go too high in case I lost control and it divebombed the neighbours cat.😄
Definitely need the extra batteries alright.

fdevine

The one I linked to on TomTop arrived this morning. DHL as far as Dublin & delivered by AnPost. Impressive delivery times.

mono_mac

Anyone told it was out of stock