Syma X5UW-D Position Hold FPV Camera Drone Flight Test Review

This Syma camera drone has been upgraded with optical flow position hold allowing motionless hover without pilot input. Find it here and save $5 with coupon HY5YD goo.gl/Uqa2JQ
Pros
- Position and altitude hold systems allows this to hover without any pilot input.
- 720p HD video is recorded to onboard microSD card to eliminate WiFi interference with the video.
- Camera lens can be remotely pointed up or down.
- Reasonably good flier. Also has headless mode and one key return.
- FPV video is viewed via the Syma Fly app available on Syma website here
Cons
- Position hold only works when the drone is 6 feet or closer to the ground.
- Usual WiFi lag and frame freezing on viewed FPV video.
- Doesn't do flips very well. Recommend avoiding doing such.
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[@rccity835]

I'll get one of those shirts in my next review . Great review. Kept it honest as usually.

[@MrCarmelo1204]

Hello from Palm Springs, Ca... I am learning to fly a drone... feel like a kid again... that looks like the soccer field I am flying... I just bought a SymaX5c- 1 and this one... just love it... Happy new year my friend...

[@MRx36000]

Ohhhh my, I bought this one as soon as it appeared on GearBeast... I was really looking forward for your take on it!! xD

[@GroundControlRC]

This is one you will want to pass on. Thanks for the video.

[@didactylos4diddy474]

Definitely not Syma's best effort. I expected far more from them Good review

[@RonaldBrown59]

I thought you had a TELLO killer, until I saw how poorly the optical flow worked, in comparison with the TELLO, which was rock solid. I liked that the Syma had a memory card slot on the drone and a titling camera. Good review Sir.

[@yobrojoost9497]

Good review, it seems to perform quite well for a low cost drone.

[@careytony999]

Doesn’t look like it does what it says on the tin. Appreciate the review

[@Puravidaland]

hello great video , thanks ,, what is the fly distance in meters for this drone ??

[@reakingringpiece]

nice video, can the camera point 90 degrees down ? that would be cool for high up shots

[@mendelbraga]

Hello my friends!

[@GauravChauhan36]

i am planning to buy mjx bugs 2w. i need camera drone with microsd. fpv is okay to have. i have 5g (802.11 ac) wifi on my phone so i may be able to use fpv. Approx 100 mtr fpv and approx 800 mtr range with 15 min flying time is good. any suggestion for that price range?

[@Sno54]

Thanks for the review, always enjoy them...just wondering how hight will it fly? Higher than the Syma X5C?

[@kookosmuna4712]

same

[@shubhammhatre5313]

Sir according to your experience suggest me a good camera quality drone under 50$

[@CanadianDroneHub]

Yes very good ones

[@telephony]

Damn, so close to first yet so far. :-O

[@user-ep6yu3rh4k]

Hello, are the batteries from Syma X5UC / X5UW compatible with SYMA X5UW-D?

[@spidey3759]

Yes

[@spytekit]

Oh geez. What has happened to Syma?

[@termination9353]

We could use a comparison between the syma go app and this syma fly app - what is the differences and similarities - and also if the apps are interchangeable use with the other syma wifi cameras

[@Quadcopter101]

Here's the original review of the Syma X5UW with the Syma GO app. Not much difference other than rearranging where the icons are on the screen kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioSciGR7nKdgj8k

[@termination9353]

Hi and thanks - but doesn't the syma go app have that 'draw a line and the copter follows it' option.... does the syma fly app have the same? And again are these apps interchangeable with the cameras?

[@mendelbraga]

What is the maximum FPV distance of the drone?

[@Quadcopter101]

I'd say about 60 meters.

[@pixelledlightingdecoration4949]

Battery backup sir

[@MrGeforcerFX]

Hmm the x25 seems to be a better value $30 more for GPS and a larger battery, same camera with adjustable angle on the control. Are you going to review the Syma x25?

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes. One is on the way for review.

[@MrGeforcerFX]

Cool, interesting in that one to finally replace my good ole x5C

[@user-vs8vy6nn7y]

Are you sure about hovering?

[@Alexsydz]

Just order the x25 hoping it's ok just hoping it is good

[@Quadcopter101]

I just got mine. Taking it out for its first flight today. Should have a review posted by the end of the week.

[@ntfadeaway]

Hi

[@ashokpawar6270]

What is the weight of x5uw-d camera

[@ashokpawar6270]

Please

[@Quadcopter101]

I think that its camera weighs about 10 grams. Why do you ask?

[@christopherho5821]

Syma... are you serious... you first made a X8 Pro With All Kinds of issues, Now This optical flow one doesnt always hold Its position...

[@clack1971]

Christopher H. I totally agree with you sir it’s such a shame I was excited when x8 pro gps was released was I so disappointed

[@MarioNappa]

There is not enough definition on a grass field to hold it in position from above. The camera is not high enough MP to do that. I wonder if it holds better over terrain with more definition as in a neighborhood.

[@christopherho5821]

Mario Nappa Well, We will see, Hope it wont be like the X8 Pro

[@AlexiaVon]

This is a toy, what do you expect it to do? Work properly?

[@christopherho5821]

Virtual Reality Yes, This should work Just Like the XK X300, If you dont think it would work because its a toy, then why do they incorporate it ? How about the x8Pro, You bought a gps quad expecting it to hold its position, But it does not, Because its a toy, Does that make sense ? It doesnt matter if its a toy or not, It should do what its suppose to do

[@cagrit]

is there a giveaway and if so how can i attend

[@Quadcopter101]

I don't keep them (don't have the storage space), nor do I sell them or do giveaways (don't have the time or want the hassle of packaging and mailing). After their reviews are completed, they are piled in the back of my van and donated monthly en masse to local schools and charities (Toys for Tots and local schools Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) clubs).

[@2fmbiggm81]

first

[@frits183]

Wich screen recorder do you use. ?

[@Quadcopter101]

Mobizen Screen Recorder play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsupport.mvagent&hl=en_US

[@AlexiaVon]

Please teach me to be 1st on KZbin comments sections. I want to be a rebel like the rest.

[@Quadcopter101]

Sure. If you subscribe to this channel, you'll get an email notice whenever a new video is released, giving you a chance to be "first".

[@clack1971]

SYMA x8 pro is an awful gps and now optical flow I’m sorry syma just stick to Altitude hold

[@lukelee298]

I got that drone for 5 dollars at a sale a steal for 5 dollars

[@shubhammhatre5313]

Plz sir reply fast

[@Quadcopter101]

My reply is watch tomorrow's review video on this channel. It should answer your question.

[@BlackCatRedScarf]

Never fly Wi-Fi FPV... It might bite you in the butt. Hehehehe ;D

[@cordern25]

Fpv is laggin because you have slow phone

[@theflyingtrucker6192]

Almost 1st..LOL

[@deanespinozafishing6604]

to say first

[@rustyhammer6277]

Me First

[@christopherho5821]

First

[@Didjeridoolove]

Christopher H. Congratulations!!

[@Quadcopter101]

Congratulations. You were the first to say First. You win a shoutout in a future QC101 video. Again, congratulations!

[@hypebudz]

First?

[@ziggyzbeak]

FIRST lol

[@waleedhayat2474]

firat

[@waleedhayat2474]

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[@itt-itamartechtime8867]

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[@deanespinozafishing6604]

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