![]() ![]() The 2MP camera is the approximate size of a walnut, and a tiny wire that comes out from it ( that serves as an antenna) indicates that we are dealing with a wireless camera. A second spare battery can be a good idea, considering that a full charge may take longer than 3 hours ( the stock charger’s output is only 800mA). For this purpose, I already own a SkyRC iMAX B6 Mini but probably the included Syma balance charger will be just as good. Li-Po batteries with multiple cells must be charged with balance chargers for optimal functionality and longer life. ![]() The X8W is powered with a 2-cell (2s) 7.4 2000mAh Li-Po battery that allows more than 10 minutes of continuous flight. – long pressing, and you can activate the headless flight mode. – press shortly, and you switch between beginner and advanced mode The left top button has dual functionality: The RC’s battery compartment is designed for 6 pcs of AA batteries, but for functioning, it requires only 4 of them. The X8W’s transmitter is unusually big, and it comes with a clip that allows you to attach your smartphone to it. After a careful look at the camera, I found out why because it doesn’t have any memory card slot :(. The package contains all the usual things like a remote controller, battery charger, battery, 2 sets of propellers, landing skids, screwdriver, and user manual but no card reader and memory card as it is mentioned on the seller’s website. I think that the main goal of the designers from Syma Toys was to create an easy-to-fly and good-looking quadcopter. I admit that the X8W is a bit more expensive, but the quality of the two cannot be compared. My first quadcopter was also a Syma model ( the X5C for $70) the evolution is significant. ![]() The X8W doesn’t just look good, but it’s also very robust, holding it in my hand, I don’t have the feeling that it could fall into pieces like other cheap models. The package was well organized inside, everything was carefully fixed with tapes, and the build quality was surprisingly good for a Chinese quadcopter in this price range. Because I don’t want to repeat myself I will skip over the X8W specs and features, and I will jump directly into my review. This Syma model was announced a few months ago, and I wrote an article about it. The Syma X8 family has 3 models, the X8C that comes with a 2MP camera, the X8W that has a 2MP Wi-Fi FPV camera, and the latest X8G that steps to the next level with the 8MP GoPro-like camera. The practice with this Syma X8W quad will bring me closer to my goal. Still, I am conscious that I need to practice a lot to realize my dream without throwing a lot of money out the window (and, I’m sure, unleashing my wife’s “mouth” over my head). I dream about shooting incredible videos and pictures of nature and cities with a professional quadcopter like the DJI Phantom 3. Of course, you can’t expect to get a GPS system for the price of a Syma X8W (which is around $115) but you will get enough power to lift a GoPro camera and decent flight characteristics and range. The mid-sized quadcopters are an intermediate step to professional ones as they can do almost all the tricks and are available at affordable prices. Small quadcopters are good for indoor fun, beginner pilots, practicing, etc. I tested lately a lot of small and beginner quadcopters and finally, I received a bigger one, the Syma X8W, which is probably one of the best mid-range quadcopters.
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