MJX R/C - X900 (World's Smallest Hexacopter) - Review and Flight

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This was the first nano hexacopter on the market, and remains the smallest, and it has started a huge trend of small hexacopters.
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-Flyin' Ryan
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[@brianevans4]

Man! You are just pumpin' out these reviews! This is like the 3rd one this week and you said you are going to do the other hexacopters this week as well. Keep going! I am loving this!

[@brianevans4]

+Brian Evans Are the batteries interchangeable?

[@theimacman]

+Brian Evans Yeah, I had a backlog of videos queued up, so I've been releasing them daily for a couple weeks. :) And, no, the battery is built in.

[@FullChain]

Geesh Ryan, you're right about this thing, just picked one up at the mall.....blew me away lol it feels like a much bigger, locked quad huh? Thanks for the review man, took me a while but I've always wanted one since I saw this video.

[@marymartus8232]

I found a hex that is even smaller and has the fastest yaw that I have ever seen of any aircraft yet! It is the Fayee Navigator hex Fy805. You need to get it, Ryan! You will love this thing--and it comes in GREEN!! The LEDs are awesome too. I have over 70 quads, Helis, and hexes, and this is one of my favorites. -copter girl.

[@101boertjie]

It seems like a nice enough little machine. In a way it almost reminds me of a smallish racing hex that Team Black Sheep had shown once on Flight Test.

[@ratzman64]

Hi Ryan. I love your videos!!!! I have x600 and absolutley love it. I had trouble with the orientation at night. Mounted a cheap led flashlight on the bottom. It worked very well Keep up the great videos!!!!

[@infamous2117]

I just got this thing. Such a stable little hex but it is so noisy! I use it with my mjx x600 transmitter, it would definitely be a good starter.

[@topqualityindianshitposts3183]

glad you got the review

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Great review and good timing for me because I just got one for myself, it's the same hexacopter same name but different packaging and controller is also different.Thanks for sharing your video.

[@theimacman]

+Shayen RC Enthusiast. Yeah, shortly after I got the X900, they released the X901 with the smaller transmitter.

[@Tryinglittleleg]

Awesome review man

[@theimacman]

+Tryinglittleleg Thanks bud! :)

[@GATORSK8TER]

awesome dude

[@mekagoenlaputahostia]

It looks great, I like it :)

[@eunccho]

Pretty good flight time for such a small copter

[@aniketakabir1572]

nice review

[@RCEscape]

Nice review :) At $20 it is still a great buy even with a small tx. You got lucky with the bigger one :)

[@theimacman]

+RC Escape Yeah, I got this before the X901 version with the small transmitter came out.

[@RuudyL]

WOW so many comments on this Hex Get the white one, body lights up great.

[@PeterSamuelsson1]

That's a great hex! One of my favorite one's! This is a X901 and are a little bit rare, the x900 has another controller (much smaller, a regular nano kind of). It's the same hex off course.. From the beginning all x900 got this package with a "big" control but i guess that it was to expensive to give away a gyro control with a nano hex. This controller comes by default only with x800 i guess.. :-)

[@theimacman]

+Peter Samuelsson I think the X901 is the new one with the smaller transmitter. And, yeah, this controller also comes with the X800. And the X600 or X300C transmitters also work. So, there are like 3 different transmitters that you can use with all the current MJX models.

[@TheRCAddict]

Nice review :D You got the X900, I got the X901. Mine (with the nano tx) flew away and didn't stop my first outdoor flight. I got gearbest to send me a new one though. If flying out doors it really needs to be paired with the larger transmitters. I think the H20 is the best flying hex I have tested so far however that one recently flew away and didn't stop too...

[@theimacman]

+The RCAddict Really!? That's so weird... I have the H20 too (agree, it flies great), and I tested both these hexs for fly-aways, by turning off the transmitter, and they both shut down the motors after a couple seconds. Seems like maybe you aren't *losing* signal, but maybe having the signal taken over by a nearby WiFi or something possibly?

[@TheRCAddict]

Flyin' Ryan RC That test is not accurate. Losing signal in a flyaway is different then turning off the TX. They do start to come down but are way ove the forest by then.

[@theimacman]

The RCAddict I'm not sure how that's not accurate. That is the common method people use to test signal loss...

[@TheRCAddict]

Flyin' Ryan RC My flyaways prove it is different, as do many others. When you turn off the tx it is completley losing the pulses from the TX which I think when it goes out of range it still picks up n some, however not enough to control by, and keeps going until it gets enough to be controlled again (I think). As soon as it starts to fly away you (anyone) needs to shut the TX off immeadiatley as it will still be a few seconds after that till it goes down. They should set it to cut right away but the (stupid) companies have it go for 2-5 more seconds which is plenty of time for them to get way to far to find or save.

[@theimacman]

The RCAddict Makes sense. :)

[@FLY_ONE]

good!

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

I think the revell control nano hexacopter is a bit smaller, but I don't know it just looks like it is, great video :)

[@theimacman]

+Breaking rc No, it's not... I have both, and this is the smallest. :) Though, I think they are about the same... a whole bunch of nano hexs came out right after this one.

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

+Flyin' Ryan RC oh really? Because I kinda wanna get both, but since I am kinda new, like I'm not completely new, I can fly pretty nicely I just want to know which one is easier to fly?

[@theimacman]

+Breaking rc They are pretty similar to fly, but the Revell is easier to keep orientation with because of the LEDs on it.

[@nikolaiiaksenov]

+Flyin' Ryan RC I was thinking of just painting the front 2 blades like revells

[@DavidDeLuge]

I'm not liking the rate change being on the same slider as OFF. It would be so easy to switch the TX off whilst coming back down the rates.

[@theimacman]

+Dave Cooper Yep, totally agree. I think it's absolutely bizarre to put rates on the power switch. Especially when this controller has about a million other buttons that would've been better-used as rates buttons.

[@steverc8]

+Dave Cooper Agreed.

[@shivamdhillon2438]

are you ever gonna do a phantom videos?

[@AndyRCchannel]

I dont think you can get this one any more. they call it the 901 now and have given it a smaller TX. thanks for the review

[@theimacman]

+AndyRC Yeah, in typical form as of late, they immediately changed it and re-released it before I could even complete my review. Getting really tired of that trend. :/

[@AndyRCchannel]

i understand. i think the hex is still the same though. cheers

[@monkeymaster26]

+AndyRC This is the first time i ever seen you in these comments even though ive been subbed too you for over half a year! xD

[@AndyRCchannel]

+monkeymaster26 Yeah im a big fan of Ryan's channel as well as lots of others. cheers :)

[@antman32p]

This is the most complicated nano transmitter I've ever seen. lol

[@steverc8]

Nice review Ryan, and yes, the body style and color give it a great look. On the orientation issue, I know you are not a fan of headless mode and I'm not trying to start a debate, but for those of us with lesser flying skills, that feature is handy to bail out of a close call. Maybe would help this copter when LEDs are not easily seen.

[@Tryinglittleleg]

Mmm true but I am a big fan of non headless mode

[@steverc8]

I can see how headless mode can "weaken" flying skills, none of my current quads have it. It's a cool feeling to learn to figure 8, maneuvering through by combining forward pitch and yaw.

[@theimacman]

+Steve RC Have you actually been able to use headless mode that way though? I can understand your idea, in theory, but in my experience, headless mode is so absolutely unreliable that you simply can't trust it. You may turn it on, and slam the stick back, trying to get it to come back, but headless mode may think back could be anywhere, so you really have no idea what direction it will actually move with each stick movement, making the confusion even greater. heh

[@steverc8]

I had one quad with it Ryan, the Eachine H8, but never really got to use it. A motor froze on first flight, since quads don't fly on 3, I returned to Amazon for credit, not replacement. But also, I saw Nate commenting the headless mode on that model was unreliable. I noticed Nate getting some great shots of wheeled RC from a quad, Nate's definitely got the skill to maneuver and video from that POV w/o headless. I can see how headless mode would make a camera platform a bit easier for someone like me.

[@steverc8]

PS Hope I don't sound like I'm bagging on Nate, instead hoping it sounds like quoting a reliable source.

[@swizzlegaming4472]

ur good at flyin

[@theimacman]

Thanks! :)

[@swizzlegaming4472]

I SUBSCRIBED TO YOU, COME CHECK OUT MY CHANNEL ANYTIME, I DON'T HAVE THAT DRONE BUT I AM GETTING A CX-10C FOR MY BIRTHDAY, TELL ME WHETHER I SHOULD TRY RECORDING SOME VIDS ON THAT. LOVE YOU FLYIN RION - DON'T THINK I SPELT IT CORRECTLY - KEEP UP YOUR GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

[@jjviktor]

hexacopter vs. quadcopter. who is better?

[@mrmurphy172]

Again, great review Ryan. I have to wonder why they are making micro or nano hexacopter to begin with. I have always been of the opinion that unless you are looking to carry a big payload ie. DSLR camera, the extra arms and motors are killing efficiency. I would think that to get any true hexacopter benefit, it needs to be at least 350 sized. For the novelty though, its cute.

[@theimacman]

+Paul C. Reilly My thoughts exactly! And, nano/micro hexs have absolutely blown up lately! It has to be entirely about the novelty and appearance of them, because there are definitely a lot of drawbacks to these, over quads this size.

[@steverc8]

+Paul C. Reilly 's Good question Paul, can't be much profit on a $19 copter. Unless production, start to finish, is fully automated, including packaging and there's a ton of volume.

[@INTELMAXELL]

Can you put two Cheerson Cx10 white props up front to help out in the orientation ?

[@theimacman]

+INTELMAXELL Hmm, not sure. Good idea though!

[@alperensarkaya4071]

hi @flyin' Ryan RC Which one do you prefer? jjrc h20 mjx x900 wltoys q272 fayee fy805

[@theimacman]

I guess probably the X900, of those choices. I like the bigger X800 the most though.

[@alperensarkaya4071]

Flyin' Ryan RC Thank you Ryan! you're best :)

[@ZxZRavenx]

Could u do a review on the Cheerson CX-10C?

[@theimacman]

+Swift Blake Yep, I am testing it for review soon. :)

[@ronniearnold10]

Ryan, What is your favorite hex copter?

[@theimacman]

+Ronnie Arnold I think the X800 is my favorite.

[@shivneilchaudary945]

can u pls do a review of the xdrone by webrc

[@risingstar1309]

At the beginning of the flight review you called it a quad, not hating, just letting you know ◡̈

[@theimacman]

+RisingStar Haha... force of habit. :)~

[@Razvy800]

hey ....do you have something like a beginers guide or recomandation for a good quad or hexaquad at a price of no more than 20 euro?....i am new to this thing and i cant realy figure it on what to buy and what not?...

[@theimacman]

+Razvy Oltean (The Duke) Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXUe4Gdi5V3fas

[@Razvy800]

thank you :D

[@markybyeah]

Mine arrived with a really small transmitter, the same one as the cx10... it's horrible to fly with it

[@theimacman]

+markybyeah Yeah, apparently they re-released this as the X901 after I got the X900. Hate this trend of releasing a new product, and then almost immediately changing it and re-releasing it. It's bad for customers, and even worse for reviewers. heh I've heard the X901 has range issues too.

[@thijss1272]

wow.. it is really hard to keep oriëntation .. on the video already

[@refluxtk]

What is better? A hexacopter or a quadcopter

[@theimacman]

+themainman "Better" in what way? Hexacopters have more power, so they are generally used in bigger camera platforms, for like professional use on movies and TV shows. Quadcopters are more efficient, though, and easier to keep orientation with.

[@tanneroconnell2073]

Any chance of doing any more roundups?

[@theimacman]

+Tanner O'Connell No, because I have run out of storage space, so I've been giving away a lot of the stuff I review to friends and family. :(

[@tanneroconnell2073]

Oh Well

[@tanneroconnell2073]

How 'bout a huge give away to random subscribers. Also can you review of the Blade Chroma?

[@theimacman]

Tanner O'Connell I don't do giveaways from my own collection for many reasons, but I do occasionally host giveaways from my sponsors on my Facebook page. Not sure about the Chroma... it's way too expensive just to buy for review, but I do have some personal interest in it, so we'll see...

[@tanneroconnell2073]

Alri th th then

[@ether2434]

Hi im "new"with drones and my queston is which nano drone is better this hexacopter or the cheerson ( control distance, stabilty, quickness and Price )

[@theimacman]

+TheJAVELIN CoRbAtO It's impossible to say, as "better" is relative and based on your personal preference and what sort of features you are looking for. But, if you have no flying experience, I would not suggest either as your first. This is my suggestion for beginners: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXUe4Gdi5V3fas

[@ether2434]

Flyin' Ryan RC Hi , well i have V222 and im really good flying it an i really want to buy a nano quad , i saw first cx-10 but when i saw mjx x900 and i just said omg this is cool too thats why im asking and also im asking because im gonna buy one soon

[@theimacman]

TheJAVELIN CoRbAtO Well, then I think it is only you that can decide which one you really want. There is no clear way for me to tell you which one is "better". :)

[@ether2434]

Flyin' Ryan RC well i think its better option the x 900 and also thank you so much for answer my question

[@ether2434]

Flyin' Ryan RC And yeah Ryan this has headless mode ? I decided And i buy it yay ! But it has headless mode?

[@toysoldier46552]

This transmitter no longer comes with this hex, they need to send their so called "upgraded" version with the nano transmitter which has very bad range.

[@FuManBoobs]

I always wonder if the remote controls for these things are just recycled from some other project that never made it to manufacturing or something. That would explain the poor designs and lack of thought into how comfortable and practical the controller is.

[@theimacman]

+FuManBoobs Well, I think the base designs are just reused from video games, etc. That way the manufacturing plants don't have to create entirely new molds.

[@JkouFiles]

mine already has 2 dead motors /:

[@e-z-o-e]

HUBSAN X6 cuz it has 6 blades

[@zeesh0267]

what does lbc mean

[@theimacman]

+Zeeshan Ibrahim LVC = Low Voltage Cutoff this is a safety system which cuts off power from the battery to ensure that the battery is not damaged.

[@zeesh0267]

+Flyin' Ryan RC oh LVC I thought you said LBC, thanks

[@theimacman]

+Zeeshan Ibrahim LBC is Long Beach, California. lol I think Sublime (the band) said that in one of their songs. hahaha

[@zeesh0267]

+Flyin' Ryan RC haahaahaa

[@pauliether.c.guy.3349]

Ryan this thing sounds like a whole bunch of mosquitos honestly listen to it when you're flying in but to be truthful it doesn't look bad how much did you pay for that and you should a flight time of four and a half minutes 5 minutes that's not bad when are you going to do a review on one of the big ones you did review you did a review I'm one of the big ones with it look like a GoPro camera how about doing a review on a parent drone not the sumo one but the parrot drones you have those

[@theimacman]

+Paul Santora Price is in the video description. I likely won't be reviewing any other Parrot products. I should have some more bigger aerial video quad reviews in the future though.

[@Enz5623]

not anymore smallest

[@theimacman]

Yep

[@fancyman4006]

That is the worst controller I have ever looked at.

[@JCQuadcopters]

the x901 is horrible :( The looks are really cool, but the tx is so bad