Syma X5SC X5SC-1 Headless Mode Drone

[@mikejung3908]

My first quad was the x5c, I had 4, lost 2 and eventually became better and better, I’d say it’s the best training quadcopter on the market.

[@zpoedog]

Just bought a X5SC and you have helped me a lot. Thanks, John

[@stevelampard]

I have a friend with one of these X5SC quads. He got it stuck in a tree, it was up there for 2 weeks in some pretty bad weather including a lot of rain, bad hailstorms and even a bit of snow. He finally got it back a couple of days ago and stuck it in his airing cupboard for a few hours. Apart from a possibly damaged motor which is a cheap and easy fix, everything was fine so they're tough little quads. Also, his X5SC works with my X8C transmitter. ;-)

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Thanks FL. Another easy to hear & understand tutorial. One slight discrepancy I've found since I've worked out how little I know about headless despite using it every weekend - Despite what it says in ALL the Syma manuals binding the Tx & quad is not what defines the headless direction on Syma X5 & X8 quads so equipped. I've just been experimenting with my Syma X8C and have found that there are 2 ways to define the forward headless direction. After adding a new battery to the quad, powering on the quad and controller and binding with left stick up & down, then setting the GYROS/ACCELEROMETERS/IMU by holding both sticks DOWN and to the RIGHT you can either .... 1... select an appropriate headless direction (while on the ground or after lift-off and also can be totally different from the way the quad was pointing when bound) then lock it in by holding down the left shoulder button for more than 2 seconds. Or...2... select an appropriate headless direction whilst on the ground and lock it in by holding both sticks DOWN and to the LEFT. Edit..Note that 2 sets a direction but does not turn "headless" on - only 1 does that. (Lights blink slowly when in headless.) The set headless direction is then held, with varying degrees of accuracy depending on how violently the quad is thrown around (or crashed) until you power off the quad or land & reset using 2. Not sure yet what happens in the event of a momentary loss of signal/power! The above can easily be confirmed by doing a 5-second test that all reviewers might include in their videos for the sake of completeness and accuracy. 1...At start of flight place quad on ground facing to your right and bind quad & Tx. 2...IF Quad requires a separate step to arm motors, pick up quad, place facing left and arm motors. Then (carefully!) ... 3...Pick up quad, place facing forward and select headless. Take off, add full yaw & forward pitch and see which way the quad moves. 4...Return & land quad (by RTH if a GPs-equipped unit) and deselect headless. (If still engaged.) Pick up quad and turn 90 degrees to first headless direction. Reselect headless (after re-arming if required) and check for current setting. 5...Turn off headless & return to the features that interest the more experienced majority of their viewers but with the halo of beatitude wished upon them by a lot of Noobs (& us old farts who are well past becoming top gun UAV pilots but still enjoy our toys!)

[@Zombihamster]

Thanks! I had no idea my X5SC could do this. Would probably have avoided a couple of crashes if I'd seen this video earlier.

[@JohnMEdmondson]

I'm patiently waiting for my X5SC-1 to arrive and your videos helped me decide on this quadcopter as my learner machine. You are incredibly informative and your videos are excellent and easily the best out there. Well done and thanks so much!

[@chrislefteye]

did you get your drone I have 3 syma drones I love them but try eBay for bigger batteries I now use 800 mah instead of the 500 mah it comes with I also have 8 of them lol

[@letstalkcars2024]

+Chris Lethbridge How much more battery life does it make?

[@chrislefteye]

+Samuel Morgan almost twice as long about 10 to 12 mins ID say

[@letstalkcars2024]

Ok, now one of my propellers is slowly spinning, I checked the gears and it's continues to turn slow.

[@chrislefteye]

+Samuel Morgan the motors are kinda cheaply made but you can buy them cheap on eBay I got 4 for about 6 bucks cheap but there are two different motors Lefts and rights I burned one out and replaced one make sure you have a speed gun and take notes of which prop is on which motor!

[@victormeldroo]

i have purchased five 5's recently using 1, keeping 1 as spare, 1 for my brother who loves it, 1 for a friend who was so impressed with it he wanted one for himself, and another 1 for me as i want to mod it. all were £20 each. these are amazing for just 20 notes have purchased other brands and was very dissapointed with them. syma x5 awsome and great to learn with. just to let you know the manufacturer claimed range is 150m, oh no it isn't ive flown mine several times out to 385m and had to drop it or hit tree's.

[@brlcsistemas]

Great video, I realized that this mode only works if the aircraft is heading north position... thanks a lot!

[@MilanKarakas]

You can reset heading by moving both sticks bottom left - quad will blink few times and new heading is remembered. Also, there exist some general reset by moving both sticks bottom right short (will clear all trim settings on remote), or long until remote sounds beep (perhaps re-binding, but not sure). Don't know what is the difference between bottom right short and long time - it just react differently. EDIT: This works on Bayangtoys X8, but not sure whether Syma X5C has similar option.

[@TheRCAddict]

Nice comparison. The headless is much better if It isn't set at the time of pushing the button which makes this headless much more useful as a return to home.

[@docchocobo]

I know this sounds funny, maybe, but did you find that the battery time shortens with headless mode on? I just got one of these three days ago and have been flying the props off it :) I discovered that with headless mode engaged, it seems to shave a tiny amount off the flight time. Ive been graphing it and found that at least one minute or so is lost when video is shot with headless mode, whereas without it, I get that little bit back. I guess I would have to chalk it up to extra computations and the small amount of energy they take. I also haven't encountered the wind loading bug since I got it. The great thing about headless mode is that people with vision that is not so super have an easier time at distance. Plus, you can point your camera and film without worrying as much about orientation as you do. Pretty good little machine. I did notice that it tends to go into VRS a bit quicker than me good ol' X5C. That's okay though. The lesson you taught us on getting out of it has saved my bacon on more than one occasion :) I ordered the black one like you have there, and replaced the front two props with the white ones from the X5c spares I had. A match made in heaven. Thank you for the lessons you show here. I pretty much learned almost ALL of what I needed to know from your vids. There are others with instructions, but most are very quick and vague. I'm visually impared to some extent, and even with that hurtle, I managed this skill from your lessons. So much of it is about knowing the mechanics and the logic of operation. As long as you can see it you can fly it :) Again, thanks for the great video.

[@jfolck1886]

Thank you for making this video. I couldn't understand what the headless mode was all about.

[@chrislefteye]

how can this video have dislikes there great vids

[@flashautodetailproducts3815]

+Chris Lethbridge That is because some people have mental problems. Or they just hate the Evil Drone that is spying on them. Lol.

[@chrislefteye]

+Joe Flash right on lol

[@HarryAshcroft]

It's coz they loved it so much they turned their computer upside down and liked it 👍😄

[@HarryAshcroft]

It's coz they loved it so much they turned their computer upside down and liked it 👍😄

[@airborne501]

He explained it fine. I understood it the first time he explained it.

[@Mrmancan]

Very good example of headless mode an how it functions.

[@petermartin5209]

Nicely explained - which is more than I can say about the otherwise very good manual. Thanks!

[@td149ers]

thanks for making this video.. I"m brand new to quadcoptering and still unsure about how to use the controller better. This was very helpful showing and explaining headless mode. i'm going to look for a video for the other features on the controller.. thanks

[@joepflager7783]

In headless mode the aircraft lights blink every four seconds. That might be why he thought the power was low too soon. Low power blinks more rapidly.

[@ulissesfavaro954]

ola amigo e qual drone voce me indica que seja estavel e bom, que filma legal, porque o syma x5sc-1 filma legal, mas com apenas 3 voo ja morreu um motor, e saiu tambem o syma x5sw wifi o que voce acha dele é a mesma coisa, qual drone voce me indicaria em uma faixa de preço legal abraços e obrigado.

[@murmur2410]

thank you. I have the same drone. Do the camera adjust to take shots below?

[@srairmand]

hello. I have x5sw, I activated the headless mode it's still thinking front is front and back is back. in other words it's not activating when I turn on headless mode

[@alberttychy]

thanks for this vid, help me a lot, my drone last time landed into water (of course because I'm noob) and surprisingly survive without any problems! Now I'm ready for the Phantom :)

[@mr.fatmanjr7059]

This guy sucks we know how to use a a drone

[@jaakaru2605]

Where can I found the BNF version of this? All I cand find online is x5 not x5s.

[@chrislefteye]

I have 3 syma drones now great value I love them. keep making some view please I enjoy them!

[@rolliebartolome704]

+Chris Lethbridge what are those drones that you owned?

[@chrislefteye]

All syma drones two x5c-1 and the x5sc with 800 mah batteries great value and very stable in the air

[@mousasha-]

+Chris Lethbridge i have 2, my x11 broke though and I only got my x5sc a few days ago and it is amazing :D hopefully it wont break!

[@chrislefteye]

+GE Hoven Right on you'll enjoy it and it's battery compartment also has bigger stronger motors then the x5c-1's

[@mousasha-]

Chris Lethbridge Yeah it seems a lot better :)

[@steve30b]

thanks for the info. I did not know how to use this mode until I watched your vieo

[@naldcruzade145]

How do you use a headless mode?! Is it automatic or what? Just new to these.

[@aaronroach8218]

So headless mode is mainly for beginners, like myself lol. I finally got a drone for Christmas, I'm 15 years old btw, and I'm having troubles flying. This should help!

[@BofhJohn]

Having flown several nitro fixed wings, learn to think from the perspective of the aircraft. It's a skill but once muscle memory takes over it'll be second nature.

[@abbysapples1225]

You'll get it. I left my Mom that is in her mid 60's and has zero flight experience. I left her fly my Cheer Wing CW4 , it has altitude hold ,and she did just fine. Only once did I have to take the controller from her as she lost it in the dense fog we had here yesterday. And when that happened she panic. I wish you many good, safe and enjoyable flights to come.

[@pratim246]

it's not for the low battery, you move the right stick by continuously pressing the 360° flip button then only it happen...

[@kenoath007]

Hey Q101, sorry if you've answered this already... does the controller for the X5SC put the X8C into headless mode? Figured it would but just wanting confirmation. Thanks for your time o7

[@Quadcopter101]

Ken Oath I'll give it a try next time I take my X8C out.

[@kenappleby8481]

Quadcopter 101 Did you ever give this a try to find out if it'll work? Thanks!

[@Quadcopter101]

Ken Appleby Yes I did, just now in the front yard. The headless mode of the X8C does work with the X5SC/W controller. Although I'm not sure why you would want to use the X5SC/W controller with the X8C? The X8C controller has much greater range (more than 200m) than the X5SC controller (under 100m).

[@kenappleby8481]

Quadcopter 101 Thank you for checking!

[@kenoath007]

Quadcopter 101 Thanks for confirming. It was a matter of having a spare working controller for the X8C, if I needed it. I didn't want to pay more for the "Tutti Fruitti" X8C TX that wont work with the X5C-1 BNF I ordered for my brother if I don't need it. Thanks again for checking, appreciated :)

[@einfussganger]

Thanks - this is very helpful in understanding what the aircraft uses as a reference point. Based on my understanding of your video, it's the initial orientation of the copter (what it's pointed to when starting), correct? So let's say I'm on a baseball diamond and put the copter on third base pointed toward home and I'm standing on third. Stick forward, the drone goes to home plate, back and it goes to back to third. While that's going on, I (the controller) run over to first base. Forward/back on the stick don't change, meaning the drone is still moving back and forth from third to home. I'm just trying to confirm that the reference point is the initial orientation and not relative to the controller. Thanks!

[@Quadcopter101]

+einfussganger That's correct

[@n1kkri]

How does "Headless Mode" work? What is the technology that makes this work? Thanks Ken

[@suubierex9396]

There is basically a digital compass inside it that gives information to the quadcopter which side it is facing at.

[@digital_haiku]

Hi. This video really helped me understand headless mode. But... Do I continue to point control in the direction i set the compass if the drone flies behind me? Or do i turn around aboutface so drone is in front of me again? Thanks

[@Quadcopter101]

In headless mode always face the direction that the drone was pointed when it took off. If it flies behind you push it forward to bring it back in front of you.

[@rcjpth]

basically you don't lose the orientation of the flying object when you fly headless mode!

[@ericas.3134]

Hello sir I just got my first quad and unfortunately all the blades aren’t spinning but lights is flashing. Please help me what should I do with this one?

[@Quadcopter101]

What is the name of the quad that you own? Also how many blades are spinning?

[@somasoma5818]

Sir my syma x5sc drone cannot give connection long ,it gives only 15 to 20 meter. please give me solution what can I do for give long connection

[@peterwanyoike8947]

He helped me Learn how to fly my quad copter the man.

[@roadstar499]

also does headless mode work same way on other quads where you point radio to takeoff direction and move stick 180* to return home? thax

[@Quadcopter101]

This might help explain headless mode a little better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfXfnyZbNVrhcU

[@Okie-Tom]

Good video. I think I am going to get one of these for my very first drone.

[@REMAX1989]

I just bougt x8c and I`m still learning to fly, few crashes but nothing bad. Main problem that I have is: after calibration and flying few minutes in HEADLESS mode everything is great and comands work perfect but after few minutes (I`M NOT SWITCHING TO REGULAR MODE FROM HEADLESS MODE) it is not headless mode anymore by itself, cause I`m starting to lose control, there is no more left for left, right for right, forward to forward and back to back, every comand act like is no more HEADLESS mode and I almost crash from higher altitude so please if you can provide any help????

[@soempaing2436]

I was in similar situation. Anyway you should learn to fly without headless mode. It is a little hard. You can watch quadcopter 101 lessons on youtube. I kinda learn all 4 steps in less than 20 mins of flight. I am pretty confident now except my syma x5sw suffer from windbug and Lost control with slight wind.

[@BofhJohn]

What mods would you suggest for the x5sc?

[@esmaltiz4674]

Hi I know you use a lot of small quadcopter so I want to ask you what is the best fpv quadcopter?syma 5 c better or MJX X400 or other one???What about 5.8 GHz fpv one like v-686? Thanks

[@Quadcopter101]

Esmal Tiz The 5.8 Ghz easily win out over WiFi, so yes V686G.

[@bobguttman8544]

I'm new to drone stuff so excuse my drone 101 question. I thought the X5sc doesn't have WIFI. How can you get a video feed back to show on your video. Are you patching it in later from the SD card?

[@Quadcopter101]

The X5SC does not have WiFi or video streaming. It records video to a microSD memory card inserted into the camera. Later, the card can be removed, and the video can be downloaded to your computer or phone. I then used video editing software to superimpose it with the above video. BUT if you're interested in live video streaming to your phone, the following can do such. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvGnGN4Yrupi5Y

[@bobguttman8544]

OK, Got It! thanks for the prompt reply.

[@lou.242]

Does the drone have to be flying to go into headless mode, or can it still be on the ground when intering headless mode, or does it matter when? thx...

[@Quadcopter101]

Luis Velazquez No you can fly the whole flight in headless mode (starting from the ground) if desired.

[@rondoschiavoni8840]

When I calibrate for HEADLESS sticks down to the left my lights don't stop flashing is this normal for sticks to down to right, they do stop flashing

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes

[@j03M]

Had a quick question, if I already own the X5SC, can I use the same controller for the X8G?

[@Quadcopter101]

+j03M I haven't tried it, but I believe that you can. Let's see if any of the other viewers can confirm.

[@mervyncheryl6535]

For return to home on headless mode, why do you have to spin the copter? is it a must?

[@Quadcopter101]

Mervyn Wong No. I'm just doing it to show that I'm in headless mode, and that the direction the quadcopter is pointed is irrelevant when in this mode.

[@LazyTuberTheGamer]

can we see the live recording through the camera?? is yes is it displayed on the screen at bottom center of the remote?? plz help

[@Quadcopter101]

There is no live recording with the X5SC. The bottom screen is just a LED screen (no video). The video is recorded on a microSD card for later downloading to your computer/phone.

[@LazyTuberTheGamer]

Quadcopter 101 got it😊

[@TonyMcAfee]

You were able to get the X5SC-1 already? Does it have the same issue with wind as the X5SC?

[@Quadcopter101]

Tony McAfee No, this is the old version. But its headless mode works OK. But all being shipped now are the upgraded version.

[@TonyMcAfee]

Ahh, the title of the video threw me.

[@Deadstar1202]

Quadcopter 101 Sorry but... what you means? If we buy X5SC now we will get an impreoved version without the problem you mentioned in the last review?

[@Quadcopter101]

Deadstar1202 Oh no, I did not mean that at all. I have no idea what the upgrades are, or if Syma has corrected the wind problem in the software. At the moment, all that Syma is claiming is that its shipping box is different ;)

[@allenallens6799]

Hello, Do you knwo what was the shipping time from Gearbest to the U.S might be? Thanks

[@Quadcopter101]

Allen Allens Free shipping for all China vendors averages 3 to 4 weeks.

[@realy3739]

u must on camera for headless Mode working? or?

[@airborne501]

thank you so much for the info. My instructions came and mostly Chinese and they didn't explain it very well, but I understand it now thank you.

[@gemster18]

good morning quadcopter 101, I have a silly question maybe you can help me out. do you have any idea if there is an aftermarket radio that can be used with the summer x5 SW? I do realize that Syma has their own protocol, but I was wondering if I could use a better radio something more Hobby Grade. by the way, you are by far, the best quadcopter reviewer that I've seen thus far. keep up the great work! happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@Quadcopter101]

+gemster18 You can use a devo controller, but it requires some soldering. Here's the person to ask how www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2379071#post31183489

[@grasool12]

Which one shall I buy the x5sw or this one pls tell me

[@MrCopterrofl886]

How did you find connecting the drones camera to your phone?

[@Quadcopter101]

MrCopterrofl886 It was confusing at first. You have to plug in the drone's battery, wait a few seconds, and connect the drone's WiFi in your phone's WiFi settings. Then you open the FPV software and it should automatically show the video.

[@roadstar499]

finally after watching 4 video's on how headless mode works someone explained it straight and to the point... its seems headless mode would help someone with poor vision not lose his quad if it went to far to be able to see it well...thax...does this quad also have altitude hold? thax

[@Quadcopter101]

No this quad does not have altitude hold. But I think that's what makes it a great learn to fly drone as you quickly will learn throttle management.

[@ahmed94534]

i have the syma x5sw, when i first got it headless mode was on, than i pressed something and headless mode wont turn back on again, please help, i tried pressing the left back botten on the transmitter, it shoes the letter H insted of the letter L on the small screen and yet headless mode does not work.

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

That button also switches between High and Low Speeds. (2 beeps or 1 beep.) Press and hold it down for several seconds to turn on Headless. (Controller gives a series of beeps and quad's lights flash slowly.)

[@praveg88]

I have a question. it is possible to use li-ion battery in Quad-copter.? these battery are very long life i think..

[@Quadcopter101]

praveg sinha I think that you're really asking if you could use a cheap cell phone Li-ion battery with your quadcopter? These batteries do have high energy density like the RC LiPo's but don't have the ability to provide high amperage discharge for a sustained period. It may work momentarily, but as the flight goes on a cell phone battery would start to overheat, with noticeable reduction in power. The battery would also likely be damaged from such use.

[@Mickeyv47]

Is there a way to reset controls to a factory setting. All I get is the X5SC takes off and flips over. Just got it 12-25-15. Have not have much luck getting it to fly.

[@Quadcopter101]

+Mickeyv47 Sounds like you misinstalled some propellers. There are two clockwise and two counter clockwise propellers. If installed on the wrong motors, it will cause your quad to flip. Take a close look at the following picture, paying particular attention to the shape of the propellers (notice 2 CW and 2 CCW), and where each shape is installed. Make yours match the picture.

[@chrislefteye]

make sure blades care on the proper motors they are labeled A1 A2 and B1 B2

[@flymoon24]

Hi Quadcopter 101, Just received and assembled my new Syma x5sc and am charging my battery using the USB cable charger supplied connected to USB port of my computer. Curiously the red LED charge indicator on the USB cable plug turns off soon after plugging it into my USB port and comes back on when I unplug the USB cable from my computer USB port. Opposite to what I expect. Do you know what the problem is? Thanks

[@Quadcopter101]

***** There's nothing wrong. This varies from charger to charger whether the light comes on or off indicating a full charge. For your charger, keep it plugged with the light off, and the battery is fully charged when the light comes back on.

[@flymoon24]

Hi Quadcopter 101, You are right. There was nothing wrong.Apparently the battery was already charged when the package arrived. Thanks for replying

[@spiritofscientificwonder6138]

which is better drone SYMA X5SCor X56W

[@ciprianwinerElectronicManiac]

If I would have rewatched this video maybe today I wouldn't have lost my Syma X5SC drone, it was only it's second flight, the wind took it off on the other side of the river, I just couldn't bring it back and managed to land it on the other side. Gonna try and find the place were the damn thing landed. My first drone, lost after it's second flight...

[@soggytoast111]

ciprianwiner Better a $30 Drone than a $1,000 Drone. Oh well, that's why you learn on the cheap ones.

[@FullMetalHeli667]

looks like you need a seat cover?? Lol just playing.. love your videos.. you are the man!!!!

[@Quadcopter101]

+Full Metal Heli Yeah I do. I'm embarrassed now, I thought I had cut that out. Oh well, it's been published, it stays :)

[@FullMetalHeli667]

Dont worry my friend!!! You make the best vids out there!!!

[@FullMetalHeli667]

Did you see my night flight vid of the 509G ?? I did a shout out to Steve C. Lol

[@Quadcopter101]

Full Metal Heli Good video. But I haven't heard from Steve in a while. I hope he's OK.

[@gamerfuz8350]

What does mode 1 do and what does mode 2 do? I will really appreciate if u tell me thx.

[@Quadcopter101]

+GamerFuz ! It places the throttle control on either the left stick (Mode 2) or right stick (Mode 1). I know the following sounds weird, but most people who live in a country that drives on the right side of the road, such as the USA, prefer Mode 2 (throttle on the left). If that country drives on the left, those people generally prefer Mode 1 (throttle on the right). It has something to do with how our brains are programmed from driving.

[@etherberg]

Great video and explanation, thank you so much

[@sebasm3217]

wow that is even not Bad at all, for an $50 drone right?? but this one cant stand still in the Sky right? is there any better recommendation for an Beginner, what would you say? No Race quadcopters please! Only camera orientated, easy to fly (SLOW! 😜) drones, in the range to $50-60 or so... thanks!

[@DamnyouToaster]

It doesnt stand perfectly still it strays off and on but itll keep level decently, i just got the x5sw and did a range modification(waiting to see the outcome) but its fairly easy and stable for me to use(first timer aswell)

[@sebasm3217]

Hmm...ok! X5SC-1 or X5SW? The X5SW is a Little Bit more expensive right? I think i saw an eBay Shop where they showed that the X5SW is the newer/improved Version of X5SC...right?

[@SoFlyOfficial]

+DamnyouToaster how Is the range modification I don't have the wifi antenna or anything I might just add a wire to the existing one

[@peteman19]

Hi Quadcopter 101, I recently purchased an the Syma X5SC a few weeks ago. It worked well for the first week and a half, however this past week, my quad has lost its lift. Even with the suggested fine tuning of the the quad according to manual, the X5SC has little or no lift and drifts sideways even with correcting the horizontal and forward directions Considerations: The battery of the quad and the transceiver were fully charged. After crashing the blades hit the protective frame(I replaced the frame) - I still did not get the height when I first bought it One of the blades was bent so I replaced the blades. - It also did not get the lift Do you know what some of the possible issues maybe? Thank you for your assistance. Peter

[@Quadcopter101]

+Peter Nurman Am guessing that you put a wrong direction prop when you replaced it (there are clockwise turning and counter clockwise turning). All should blow air downward. If any are blowing air upward, then that prop is the wrong shape. Reinstall another prop of the other shape.

[@peteman19]

+Quadcopter 101 Thank you for responding back. I checked the blades and the one I replaced were the ones that came with my X5SC kit. I bound the copter with the transmitter and airflow was blowing air downward. I have tomorrow off, I could do a short video and post it if you'd like me to.

[@Quadcopter101]

Peter Nurman Yes but keep in mind that your X5SC has two counter clockwise turning motors, and two clockwise turning motors. Of the spares propellers, you have two designed for clockwise turning and two designed for counter clockwise. If you accidentally put a wrong clockwise turning prop on a counter-clockwise motor (or vice versa), your quadcopter will not take off. Check by holding the quadcopter and feeling the air beneath each prop. It should be blowing downward under each prop. If any are blowing upward instead, then the wrong prop was installed on that motor. BUT if the air is indeed blowing downward under each prop, then the next thing to check is for debris in the gears. Gently turn each propeller by hand, feeling for any unusual resistance in the rotation. Any "bumps" in the turn is likely debris in the gears, which will also reduce power from the motors preventing takeoff. A single grain of sand between the gear teeth can do it. Clear it by brushing with an old toothbrush, or sliding a pin between the gear teeth.

[@chrislefteye]

yup had xsame problem make sure blades are on right motors they are labeled A1 A2 and B1 B2

[@TheGreatShortdini]

When mine takes off the quadcopter starts by going forward and not straight up. What should I do to fix this?

[@Quadcopter101]

Can you make a short KZbin video showing the problem?

[@weakest0866]

Troy Tetlak Recalibrate it

[@johnpaulenriquez9934]

pano i recalibrate yun or how to recalibrate it

[@Quadcopter101]

john paul enriquez 1) Turn on the quadcopter and place it on a flat and level surface. 2) Turn on and bind the transmitter. Center all trim tabs. 3) Leaving the quadcopter undisturbed, move and hold both control sticks to their lower right corners. Hold them there until the quadcopter's lights blink. If they don't blink, then try lower left corners, lower outboard, or lower inboard until you notice the lights blink. 4) Let go of the sticks and try flying.

[@weakest0866]

john paul enriquez pull down mo ung dalawang joystick sa right pala until magblink

[@n1kkri]

Can you tell me what quad has the best working Headless mode. Thanks

[@Quadcopter101]

Ken Tarantula X6 has a pretty steady headless mode kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_EpqlorJKoeJo

[@MartinFluteCompany]

Is the X5SC-1 better than the X5SC model, if so, how can you tell the difference by looking at them.

[@Quadcopter101]

Pat Martin No it is not. And there is no difference kzbin.info/www/bejne/roTZZXtmr9Rli8k

[@HnRe42]

Quadcopter 101 then for a completely GREEEEEEN new new newbie would you recommend the X5SC-1 or just the X5C-1?

[@Quadcopter101]

HnRe42 It's hard to go wrong with the X5C-1. One word of advice though. Don't send it up high until you're very comfortable with it (unless you want to climb a tree :).

[@MartinFluteCompany]

HnRe42 He's right on that one, I didn't want to climb the 90 ft tree, ordered another one, hehe...only one I've lost so far, check out the transmitter mod, easy to do with basic soldering skills and will help you keep from having fly away's.

[@DonnBrown]

The control board in my x5sc-1 headless quad went bad and when I ordered a new one I received a board # SM-X5C-R-V5. The problem is the board I am replacing is # SM-X5S-R-V1. There is no place to connect the camera and it will not operate in the headless mode. Any suggestions where I can get the correct version. All my correspondence to the seller is a waste of time!

[@Quadcopter101]

Donn Brown That sounds like an X5C control board which is very different than the X5SC. It will work with your X5SC, but with the limitations that you discovered. Banggood is selling the following www.banggood.com/Syma-X5SC-X5SW-Receiver-Receivering-Board-p-985855.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

[@DonnBrown]

Thanks.. I have decided to just use it as a trainer with no camera or the headless mode.

[@p.m.d.v.8305]

would you recommend dat quad?

[@SanJacinto23]

I think if you added "jump to" links to the different features/demonstrations, you're videos would get twice as many views.

[@dustinplee5067]

Does the camera move up and down by the controller

[@Quadcopter101]

No it does not.

[@hanswurst5167]

hi, i got my syma x5sc-1 (my first quadcopter) yesterday but i have a problem with it: it tends to fly forward on its own. Is that the normal behavior? I tried the "horizontal correcting function" as its called in the manual (pushing the levers to the lowest right corner for 2-3 seconds) but it doesnt change anything. Any advices ?

[@Quadcopter101]

Hans Wurst Try the horizontal correcting again. But do it in this sequence. 1) Turn on the quadcopter and place it on a flat and level surface. 2) Turn on the transmitter and bind it to the quadcopter. 3) Set the transmitter to high (expert) rate. 4) Move and hold both control sticks to their lower right corners. Hold them there until the quadcopter's lights begin to blink. 5) Let go of the sticks and try flying.

[@hanswurst5167]

Quadcopter 101 I dont know how to set the transmitter to high (expert) rate. I can't find anything in the manual. Im using the transmitter that is shipped with the x5sc-1. There are 2 Modes (Mode 1 and 2) mentioned, but they only change the way the quadcopter is controlled (fly left/right, turn left/right). I did all the step 1-5 (expect 3) but after step 4 the quadcopter's lights are only blinking for 1 second, then go back to normal. But that doesnt change anything : (

[@Quadcopter101]

Hans Wurst When it takes off, is it tiling diagonally in the direction of any particular motor? If so, gently turn the propeller of that motor by hand. Do you feel any resistance while turning (compare to the other three propellers by spinning them). They should all spin freely, with no resistance or bumps in the turn. If you notice any resistance, then the gears of that propellers may have dirt or sand stuck between the gear teeth. Do not continue flying until this dirt is cleared from the gears as you will damage the motor. Hear is how to clean the gear teeth kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqvddWZ4hbupfpI

[@hanswurst5167]

Quadcopter 101 No resitance or bumbs.

[@Quadcopter101]

Hans Wurst Try moving the pitch trim button backwards (the button immediately left of the right stick). Repeatedly press this button backwards to see if you notice any improvement.

[@pouyapouya8948]

Headless mode seems to be a better way to control quad and camera. Why don't you let be on headless mode, all the time. In other words, what are the better situations to use each mode?

[@Rod-ms2mu]

If u want to point the camera forward use the manual control, otherwise i agree with you use the headless mode most of the time

[@TitoTimTravels]

A lot of people say headless mode teaches you sloppy flying skills... I don't know. For video work I think headless mode is great, because it makes panning the camera so much easier.

[@lukedixon5076]

hi when the battery dies dose it land or drop out of the sky?? please responded

[@Quadcopter101]

This one drops. You'll need to monitor its lights to determine when the battery gets low. When the lights start blinking, it's time to land.

[@juankaramanites8081]

What if I'm in headless mode, so the lights are blinking, how do I know that the battery is dying? Is there any way to be in headless mode without the lights blinking? Thanks for the help!

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

@@juankaramanites8081 The lights blink SLOWLY in headless but go to FAST blinking when the battery is low. There is no way to fly in headless without the lights blinking.

[@ghostwalker7877]

what is headless mode for drones

[@pilotmaster132]

PLEASE HELP ME PLEASE, my quadcopter which is a syma x5sc, wont activate headless mode no matter what. It has a feature which is headless mode and i hold the top left button for 2 seconds untill the beeping sounds, and it wont work. It wont change the head when i am pointing it at the drone in flight, it just goes with the format where red lights is front and green is back. It makes the beeping sound and the long beep after i am out of headless, MY DRONE CANT DO HEADLESS MODE. THE MANUAL HAS TONS OF TYPOS AND THEY DONT EVEN TELL ME HOW TO RECORD/PICTURE!

[@pilotmaster132]

+Dylan Walker it worked

[@pilotmaster132]

i bought a new controller, shame i had to buy a remote for something that had one in it already.

[@alfa-rat]

Wow - you know a lot about the Syma X5C-1! I have one that looks just like it but the controller is different (no LCD panel & no chrome frames around control sticks) and the manual is broken English and not very good. It seems to be a clone! Can you do a video about the different manufacturers and how to tell which one you have? Or are they just different generations from the same manufacturer? The button you push for 'headless' mode is the same one I use to increase response sensitivity. I'll have to try holding it down longer to see if it will go into headless mode. Manual makes it really hard to know how to do these things-- thanks for making these videos!

[@Quadcopter101]

There are many many clones of the Syma X5C, made by many many manufacturers. Here are just some of the clones that I've reviewed. Maybe yours is here kzbin.info/door/90A4JdsSoFm1Okfu0DHTuQsearch?query=x5c+clone

[@alfa-rat]

Thanks for that... Badging decals identical to the Bayang Toys model. The controller looks the same as Syma X5C-1 except as noted in my previous comment. Bought on-line advertized as Syma, but when I received it there was no outer box label, and no manufacturer info on the drone, controller, or manual. Still, for the price I paid I'm having a lot of fun with it and I really appreciate the videos you have produced that explain what the manual does not! Many thanks for your help!

[@MrThemuce]

How u do flip?? What u press? Ty for video its cool

[@Quadcopter101]

Press the upper right shoulder button, then push the right stick in the direction that you wish to flip.

[@ulissesfavaro954]

ola amigo tenho um syma x5sc-1 e gostaria de saber como faço para usar o modo sem cabeça como volta para casa tem como me explicar desde ja agradeço amigo e muito bom seus videos.

[@Quadcopter101]

ulisses favaro I explain it here. It is a different quadcopter, but headless mode works the same kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_EpqlorJKoeJo

[@JosesGarage101]

how's x5sw compare to this 2?

[@trevorlueck5423]

my syma has power failure after about 2 to 3 sec when powering up the throttle I've recalibrate it and still won't lift

[@Quadcopter101]

Turn each propeller by hand. Make sure none of them are stuck or binding. If so, investigate the cause.

[@ManTheDan]

how do you send the video to your phone to share?

[@Quadcopter101]

You can't with the Syma X5SC as it has no WiFi capability.

[@flashautodetailproducts3815]

This guy Dustin Dunnill reviewing the Syma X8G used the top right button in headless mode as a return home button instead of the joystick. He pressed it and 1 long beep and it returned home. The X5C should do it too. I never knew that. Have you ever tried that? Check it out starting at 14:55. The Title of the video is: Syma X8G Review

[@Quadcopter101]

+Joe Flash One key return does the exact same thing as pulling back on the pitch stick while in headless mode. It flies in the opposite direction that the quadcopter was pointed when it took off. It will only fly back to you IF you fly and keep the quadcopter straight in front of you down that same direction.

[@flashautodetailproducts3815]

+Quadcopter 101 Thats cool. I did not know that the Syma remote had the one key return option. Many people do not know that on the Syma remotes. I learned from you about using the stick to return. But I never saw it posted anywhere. Or in the manual. I watch your videos all the time. Thanks for the info.

[@davidrowe5822]

+Joe Flash Wait...So does my X5C-1 have a hidden return home feature I didn't know about?!

[@Quadcopter101]

Ham Gina No it does not. The X5SC does, but the X5C does not.

[@Radagon543]

+Quadcopter 101 Ah damn! I have only X5C on my hobby! But waiting for X5SW, do x5sw have RTH?

[@DaddyODylan]

I have an X5C-1 , would you happen to know if those also have headless mode? Great videos.

[@Quadcopter101]

+DaddyODylan No, only the "X5S" versions have headless mode.

[@DaddyODylan]

+Quadcopter 101 , ok cool. I thought it was a feature I just didn't know on mine. :-)

[@chrislefteye]

no headless mode but good for the money

[@DaddyODylan]

+Chris Lethbridge oh yeah its an awesome quad. I'm totally hooked. I wonder if they'll sell the camera for the SW separate for it.

[@chrislefteye]

+DaddyODylan try using 800 mah batteries instead of the 500 mah they provide. I own 8 batteries and 3 guads

[@camilletobias1971]

what shoukd i do my syma x5sc1 cant connect to my phone?

[@Quadcopter101]

There's nothing that you can do. The X5SC-1 does not have a WiFi FPV camera. Instead its video is recorded directly to a memory card inserted into the camera. You download the video later to your phone or camera after landing.

[@princesskhateph1597]

i lost my remote for the drone plss help me to know where i can buy

[@Quadcopter101]

www.aliexpress.com/item/32798210069.html

[@monkey1346ful]

Hey I just bought a CX 10 and I am thinking about cutting the wires that go to the LEDs to extend battery life will it work and by the way are u ever going to do a giveaway

[@Quadcopter101]

monkey1346ful I'm sure that it would cut off the lights, but not sure what it would do to the quadcopter. And as for giveaways, I do them all the time, but to the local Salvation Army. This helps others get into the hobby that can't quite afford it (like someone did for me many years ago ;)

[@monkey1346ful]

Quadcopter 101 k thanks and u do a good deed keep it up

[@braddukes2219]

I have tried re calibrating and headless mode but the drone won't fly the blades rotate in the opposite direction.

[@Quadcopter101]

They are supposed to rotate in opposite directions per each arm. That's to counter torque. But with that, there are two clockwise shaped propellers and two counter clockwise shaped propellers, for the corresponding CW and CCW motors. If you accidentally install a wrong blade to a wrong motor (i.e. a CW propeller to a CCW motor, or vice versa), the propeller will blow air upwards instead of down. In such a case, the quadcopter will either flip or not take off. Take a close look at the following picture, paying attention to the shape of the propellers, and where they are located. Make yours match the picture www.thedronefiles.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/x5sc-1-1.jpg

[@kennethbournosy3006]

Quadcopter 101 mine was working fine until I turned the headless mode on and wound up losing thecopter on the highway by my house. just saying I needed this video 2 months ago.

[@Quadcopter101]

Well, this video is from two years ago ;-)

[@geoffreyturner4912]

Thanks - good explanation - clear after watching it second time

[@bpestanabastos]

Hello Quadcopter 101. I bought a syma x5c1 but the drone brokes. Can you recommend me what drone i should buy for a max of 60€ ? W609 - 9 Pathfinder 2. Is it better than syma x5c1?

[@Quadcopter101]

Bernardo Pestana Bastos Well actually, why not fix your X5C? Every part on it is cheap, and easily replaceable www.gearbest.com/syma-x5c-_gear/ But here's my current recommendation for best value quadcopter (no camera though) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIe8nKepppl2gJI

[@bpestanabastos]

hello. The syma x5c-1 is functional but a blade didnt work. The rotating motor is damaged i think. if i buy a rotating motor, how i fix it. it's necessary to sold the rotating motor with the receiver board.

[@bpestanabastos]

??

[@Quadcopter101]

Bernardo Pestana Bastos No you can simply cut and splice the wires to the new motor. Just make sure to order the correct motor based on the color of its wires. Also, recommend that you turn the problem propeller by hand to see if it turns easily without any resistance. Compare it to the other three propellers. If there is any resistance, clean its gears as they likely have sand in the gears. Use an old toothbrush or a pin to clean between the gear teeth.

[@bpestanabastos]

Quadcopter 101 ok but if i didnt fix it. what is the best drone. syma x5c1 or W609 - 9 Pathfinder? i like the drones with camera. Thank you so much for all your answers

[@cheezy_entertainment759]

can headless mode be used when using alltitude mode or does one cancel the other ?

[@Quadcopter101]

The X5SC does not have altitude hold mode. You may be confusing this with the X5HW which can use both altitude hold and headless mode simultaneously kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHnNYWR9gauoa6s

[@Infinityxx3]

DO u know does syma x8w have the altitude hold mode?peace

[@Quadcopter101]

Dang Baso No it does not. But the very similar X8HW does www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_326727.html?lkid=10099593

[@steelgtr]

Is this the upgraded "fixed" model?

[@Quadcopter101]

Bob Snelgrove No. But I just did a flight 30 minutes ago with the ugraded "fixed" model. Unfortunately, it has NOT corrected this issue. Stay tuned, will be releasing this video later today.

[@steelgtr]

Quadcopter 101 Bummer, I have one on the way :(

[@moonlightcrow9277]

can a gopro be fixed on it?

[@Aroaralio]

um how do you switch modes cause i lost my manual for my syma x5sc

[@Quadcopter101]

+Traxxas Summit You mean mode 1 (throttle on right) mode 2 (throttle on left) control? If so, I believe that you can switch between the two by holding down the Roll trim button while turning on the controller.

[@Aroaralio]

thnx

[@toolsrmeshan2021]

I got my X5C-1 yesterday. I have searched the printed version of the X5C-1's manual. I have searched the online version of the manual. I have searched Google and KZbin and the only little bit of an answer to my question of ... ... How do I turn headless mode on and off? ... can be found on this video and comments here. Sadly ... I need more help. TBS Studios below answered the question: How do you turn headless mode on? I'd love more of an explanation. Can someone please expand on what sounds and indicators I can see on the controller to see if headless mode is on or off and how to turn it on and off. Does the X5C-1 start off in headless mode? I think it would have to ... but I want to make sure.

[@toolsrmeshan2021]

+ToolsRMe Shan Oh god, I just realized he was explaing the X5SC-1.

[@MathewPanicker1010]

Just hold down the headless mode button till you hear 2 beeps

[@chrislefteye]

the x5c-1 doesn't have headless mode I have two of them the x5sc-1 does

[@jessivlogs6900]

Dang this guys is a pro I crack in every little thing

[@jasrulhakimi3998]

how to make the drone return home if out of range or lost connection

[@Quadcopter101]

You can't. This doesn't have a GPS which is needed to do such.

[@kervinpascua8448]

Is syma x5sw good for fistime flyers,? :) tnx please reply

[@Quadcopter101]

+Kervin Pascua It is but I recommend X5C-1 instead. It's a much better flier.

[@kervinpascua8448]

tnx for the reply sir, uhm can x5c survive several crashes? is it quite durable motors?

[@Quadcopter101]

Kervin Pascua yes, and yes.

[@sams4mmmm]

+Kervin Pascua It has blade guards to prevent any slight colisions, but some major crashes may damage the motors as they are manual

[@mrfnknowitall]

I wreck mine often..lol...love this drone...flies great,easy to control..great for beginners

[@luanbolado12]

Whats the name of app for use the cam?

[@Quadcopter101]

This does not use an app. Video is recorded directly to an onboard microSD card. After you land you can download and view the video on your computer or phone.