Visuo XS809W Folding FPV 720p HD Camera Drone Flight Test Review

This cheap portable folding FPV drone records relatively good 720p HD video. Throw it in your backpack and take it hiking. Find the 720p HD version WITH ALTITUDE HOLD here $10 off with coupon HJUNVS goo.gl/AMqJg2 Spare batteries here goo.gl/9mZ3SS NOTE THAT CURRENT VERSION NOW BEING SHIPPED CONTAINS ALTITUDE HOLD FEATURE.
and here is a cheaper low resolution 0.3MP version (does not have 720p HD camera), $8 off with coupon LQPMPV goo.gl/mnlTvN
Pros
- The quadcopter's arms are foldable to make it very portable, such as in a backpack (similar to DJI Mavic Pro).
- Very maneuverable and sporty for a camera quadcopter. (Note, the current version being shipped now contains altitude hold)
- Can be controlled and flown via its controller or your smartphone/tablet. Controller buttons are all well labeled.
- Records relatively good quality 720p 20fps HD FPV video directly to a microSD memory card inserted into the quadcopter. Will also record video to your phone via WiFi, however the WiFi transmitted video is of lower VGA resolution.
- Camera lens can be swiveled up (to view sky and horizon), or down (to eliminate props from camera view)
- XSW UFO app is available on Google Play here goo.gl/r4fJdd and itunes here goo.gl/2m6Vyh
- Good control and FPV range of about 80 meters.
- Headless mode and one key return.
- Does not require FAA registration (and as of 5/19/2017, no quadcopter does anymore :)
Cons
- Proprietary battery.
- Version now being shipped contains altitude hold. As such, flight capability may be different than shown in this video, with less throttle control due to the height hold feature.
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[@Quadcopter101]

Find the *720p HD version WITH ALTITUDE HOLD here $10 off with coupon HJUNVS* goo.gl/AMqJg2 and *Spare batteries here* goo.gl/9mZ3SS *NOTE THAT CURRENT VERSION NOW BEING SHIPPED ALL CONTAIN ALTITUDE HOLD FEATURE* . Get the cheaper but low resolution 0.3MP version here $8 off with coupon LQPMPV* goo.gl/mnlTvN

[@johnwedrall7149]

Quadcopter 101. Thanks much for your honesty as to which manufacturer is best to us consumers ! 👍👍😎

[@Quackser90]

What is with the shaking on the screen does that happen in the actual recording

[@betamaxwasbetter]

Do you have any suggestions for getting a response from TomTop? I ordered this 'exclusive' version on May 25th and haven't received any information from them. Still says "processing" a week after payment was completed. No shipping notification and no response from any of the support email addresses.

[@johnwedrall7149]

Andrew Fritts. myself and others quit buying form TomTop, for the same reasons 👎

[@Quadcopter101]

All of China was off for the week for a local holiday. They just returned back to work yesterday, so expect it to ship shortly.

[@Quadcopter101]

Fourth of July flash sale on this. $38 with coupon TTRM7953 goo.gl/AMqJg2

[@Saddletramp1200]

Thank you for your help. Out of the wave of videos I believe you the most. I am going to buy the 809 HW as soon as payday hits.

[@silentdrive3243]

Just got this in the mail today can't wait to learn how to fly with this one because I have a more expensive drone on the way which I'm waiting to fly until I know how to fly a drone completely manual. Awesome video thank you for the encouragement to purchase this quadcopter.

[@rogersgjuk2]

Thanks again for another fine review. You do the quad opted industry a lot of good sir.

[@danieallechuga2907]

every time I am board I just watch this guy I do not know why he is cool to watch I think it is his voice

[@regwatson2017]

Yeah - reminds me of actor John Candy's voice especially when he laughs. Always sounds like he's enjoying life.

[@Onsatrn]

When i'm bored I like grammaticlty correcting people. So, it's bored not board

[@exploding2904]

LOL

[@sebastian_barcelone]

And when I'm bored, I also like to grammatically correct people. It's grammatically not grammaticlty .

[@wenksification]

Sebastian Barcelone lmao

[@DennisLovelady]

Nice to see this copter with a decent camera coming in at below $60USD. Great review, as always; you are very thorough and detailed.

[@pufisd]

I got it as a birthday present,i like it so much

[@deado1070]

he is a great pilot!!!!! love to watch you.

[@BIGDRONEFLYER77RC]

great job my friend👍 thanks for the video. I want one of those now.

[@ItsAWasteOfTime]

Do enjoy your reviews mate. Keep it up :)

[@JaeEnceeti]

Just got this one as well, looks to be a fun drone!

[@blairzo97]

I've had this drone for 2 days now and I love it. Absolutely brilliant for flying and a good on board camera !!!

[@sweetvona4221]

is the camera quality good??

[@blairzo97]

@@sweetvona4221 its alright still does the job but if your looking for a drone with a good camera I suggest looking at DJI they sell good drones and Photography gear

[@thejoe_snotbombsskateboarding]

Just got one, I am STOKED to improve my vlogs! ThAnks for the Info 👍

[@timothywhite3734]

You lucky bastard. You got to meet STEVE-O!

[@thra5herxb12s]

You just sold another. Thanks for posting 👍😎

[@tequilasandair]

Man, thanks for the coupon and info, Best video of Visuo Drone, Thanks

[@REMEFish]

Wonder if it would be possible to replace motors with brushless + ESC, with an APM main board for GPS. A new controller with receiver. could make a very tidy little folding drone with upgrades

[@boemalit2567]

I have this one also.. Thanks fir the assist

[@jinx8624]

Impressive drone I'm buying one now

[@planenut53]

I have one and it is a lot of fun to fly

[@HAMYVALUTECHREVU]

Hi great channel man! Can you recommend an alternative to the Syma X5c but which uses Syma X5c batteries?

[@jaimielibbi1]

Could you do,a,video showing how to do,flips with the hubsan 501s please

[@ANONYMOUSAnonymous-lp4pf]

Do you know where I can get the extra camera part? Also the wifi antena?

[@cubausa34ar]

good video, can you tell me what is the radius you recomend to fly that drone? what is the max elevation the dron can take and why doesnt land by itself by pressing the landing buton. i just bought one from wish app, its 1080p and i pay for it 50 bucks including shipping. what do you think about it. thanks.

[@sharath9893]

amazing video thank you sooo much!

[@BroWaras212]

is the video cam always show the rotor blade like that?

[@TheBradyReport]

Anyone know of a manual for the App? Looks like a lot of features but I've yet to find any sort of manual or instructions to tell you what it can do.

[@nycnyc4643]

hello the drone has a microphone? I have a drone sw and the microphone does not work thanks

[@meetidnani]

Hi...i recently got this..on the back of the box i see that my model marked is XS809H W-HD & not the W-HD-G. Can you please tell me the difference between the W-HD & the W-HD-G model. Does "G" stand for gravity as in for Height Hold mode. Im afraid aliexpresss sent me the wrong one.

[@rallyden]

I am thinking of buying the Zealot “f”, which I think is the same as your visuo. In your visuo, how do you download the video if recording to the app? Looks like a good camera drone for the money spent.

[@Phantom4Flyer]

Will there be any way to disable the Altitude Hold on the new one?

[@rocketroy469]

Every now and again I see an add for a drone somewhere so I pop over to google type in the model for a review. Then I get a still image of you tube videos side by side..I'm hoping as I pick one I hope it's quadcopter 101 as I've seen quite a few of your reviews and trust your opinion... Incidentally I usually spot your review from the landscape in the Google snap shot.. Thanks Roy

[@caio552]

Hi thare, i bought one of these 720p, at the link it says that he has altitude hold, but i'm confuse, couse my model isn't X809HW, just x809W... I'm waiting it tô arrive, but i would like tô know it... Thank u so much!

[@PalmettoMoon]

In this video is the recording from the SD card or recorded via WiFi? I've read so many things saying that if you record via WiFi,it will not look like 720p. In this case,it doesn't look like 720p because things are too grainy and not true 720p clear. Thank you for your time as I'm considering buying one of these from banggood.

[@jamman7344]

My version doesn't have the camera buttons, and only does automatic takeoff, manual takeoff doesn't work.

[@shanerobinson6776]

Have this drone about a year now and love it 👍

[@jubaerohi]

Is your drone fly now?

[@shanerobinson6776]

@@jubaerohi ye it's OK not flown it for wile now busy with work and other stuff but thanks for asking

[@backstreet6294]

@@shanerobinson6776 hey, do you know how to pair your drone to the app?

[@shanerobinson6776]

@@backstreet6294 sorry bought mine second hand and all that was done sure I've seen plenty of vids on here about the pairing issues sorry I cart help.

[@goldwingerable]

Hi I am having trouble hooking up the wi fi or camera It is a WIFIUFO-D10FO

[@PondokNgajiMakassar]

Hai sir, is this serial number Xs809h w-hd-g The best of visuo?

[@ramonvivian7172]

How do i set up my phone to the camera while flying

[@therandommela6595]

Hey dude According to you which one is better drone in Camera quality, high speed, flight time & better control on hower??? Visuo xs809hw JDRC jd20 Xiangyu xy017 hw Please help me out am in a big confusion between these.

[@anthonyhill3771]

Does the recorded video from the drone look choppy? It looks like it's got waves in the video recording

[@Briskyyy]

I've used one of these drones through our JROTC program. These drones motors seem to burn out and just. Stop working after a while

[@applelemoncitrus4384]

hello hello its me again, should I purchase did drone or go for x8 skyhunter. I am taking ur advise to purchase a drone w/c cheaper but this is the chepeast drone that I can find in our loc. shipping is free

[@ckvolos58]

Very good video. It help me

[@Catnugget76]

I really wanna build my own quadcopter with an Arduino or NodeMCU but the DC motors and ESCs are so expensive :(

[@kingofnfsfan]

LOL, you and Dustin Dunnill uploadet a video of the same quad at the same time.

[@DevChow]

Lol

[@bulatgemuk3955]

hi quadcopter 101, compared this to hc629w, which one is better?

[@priyankshah96]

Is the video quality useable for small KZbin project

[@orange70383]

At 2:29 what is a T version I couldn't understand what you said

[@momijishiranui2126]

Can I connect it to my phone for taking of the videos?

[@glenlovelace9242]

Hey 101 did u ever do a review on the traxxas aton???

[@mirmurtaza188]

Is there a way to hide wings? Video recording shows wings

[@DevChow]

I use to love Altitude hold, but now I think it's restrictive of what you can really do with your quadcopter.

[@Catnugget76]

how is the latency between video and real world?(FPV latency)

[@hawkkim1974]

Maybe buys this and use the shell for modding.

[@root8able]

what is the best budget ($50 range) quadcopter atm?

[@penguinepete5066]

I have this version, and to make the land button work you need to be still in the air.

[@bluecoraly]

please send link about where did you find this info that as of 5/19/2017, no quadcopter does anymore need FAA registration.

[@Quadcopter101]

It happened back in May. Here you go www.google.com/search?q=drone+law+struck+down&oq=drone+law+struck+down

[@JesusMartinez-tu8yt]

Yo tengo este drone, pero quisiera la explicación en español. Gracias

[@veryrandomchannel7214]

The altitude hold vertion works the auto takeoff

[@joesgonefishin4789]

Does the on key return work?

[@aryangupta1971]

Are there propellers on the side of the drone video??

[@DodgyDaveGTX]

You seem to handle that drone like a pro. I just ordered this as my first ever drone but I'm wondering if it might be a little too steep of a learning curve for a first-time flyer (ie. to not write it off on my first flight lol). A few guides I read suggested starting out with a cheaper, and much more noob-friendly RTF (not that it gets much cheaper than the £34 I snapped it up for in a "flash sale") but I guess we'll see...

[@Quadcopter101]

The free tutorials on the following site might help. Here are just a couple examples (best viewed on computer) quadcopter101.blogspot.com/2014/12/quadcopter-flight-school-4-horizontal.html quadcopter101.blogspot.com/2014/02/flight-school-6-distance-flying-keeping.html

[@mithunpaul450]

how much far it can go and hight????? plzzzz tell me

[@ffuzik]

Nice video like it is best drone

[@fxdennisdwiretmono5364]

Thanks for this

[@fake_rolacow5288]

Es conpatible con cualquier celular ?

[@alishanmao]

This Quadcopter can do something, that Mavic Can't. Tell me what is it? :D

[@Quadcopter101]

Doesn't burn a hole in your wallet? But seriously, it can do flips.

[@FutureTrends]

Hey there are 2 model in the Visuo Xs 809HW the 0.3 mp and 2mp so can you tell me what is the difference in then

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes, the cheaper 0.3MP version has a terrible camera with poor resolution. The better 2MP version is what I demonstrate in this video.

[@pernybergsund885]

Do you prefer this model or the xs809hw?

[@James-oo1yq]

UV rays in the sunlight might affect the connection via wifi

[@abitofeverything2254]

Your awesome mate😎

[@ankitagautam4366]

What is changing time

[@gateouOfc]

Qual a atitude que ele alcança acabei de comprar um

[@Believer7154]

Great vid, thanks for sharing. It looks like you can center the throttle stick. If so, will it "simulate" Altitude-Hold? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work

[@Quadcopter101]

No it wouldn't. You'd need to find the sweet spot where it's no longer climbing or descending. Buy it doesn't matter anymore, as they no longer make the non altitude hold version shown in this video. All XS809's currently include altitude hold. Here's the altitude hold version kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWKofYeQm7ljjqc

[@Believer7154]

Ok cool. Ummm, they do still sell the Visuo Xs809w on a number of sites. Thanks for the quick reply, its appreciated.

[@Quadcopter101]

Nope, not that I know of. It was a very limited run, with TomTop as the sole distributor. And not even TomTop has the non altitude hold version anymore.

[@Quadcopter101]

Before purchasing, recommend that you first verify with your vendor that it does not have altitude hold.

[@whitesmotoadv]

where did you find your landing pad?

[@68alfri]

hallo how many minutes the battery in fly?

[@hughhemington9559]

If the unit controls via WiFi (using a phone), does it also control via WiFi with the controller? Or does it ALSO have a conventional 2.4ghz receiver (non-WiFi)? After flying a Parrot, I'm pretty clear that not only is using a phone bad, but using WiFi is useless too.

[@Quadcopter101]

Conventional 2.4 Ghz control via the controller.

[@rennanlima4647]

Where can I buy parts like battery and spare parts?

[@iancarlorm7317]

is it the shadow of the elisi?

[@jonahlienau2371]

love the video makes me want to buy one (ps might)

[@adhunikkisan]

Which of the two is the best JJRC H11WH vs VISUO XS809HW

[@Quadcopter101]

Visuo

[@stefpix]

Does the controller have a smart phone holder? Do you think it is powerful enough for a 808 or Runcam? thanks!

[@Quadcopter101]

Yes to both.

[@eduardojose8445]

Good morning, I have this drone, but so far I have not been able to charge his battery, I received the drone on May 30, and I only flew with him for about 2 mins, which was the battery he was carrying. I tried to charge the battery in the computer, but the cable light does not light, can you charge the battery in the computer? How long did it take? I hope you can help me. thank you

[@Quadcopter101]

The computer port that you are using may not have sufficient power output. Try a different USB port on your computer. Better yet is to use a phone charger with USB output port.

[@ljinsane2]

Same issue I am having with mine.

[@sircoynie]

Eduardo José had the same issue with mine, arrived with dead battery. Had to purchase separate once as Tomtop have just ignored me.

[@IanRM]

101 is right. You need a minimum of USB 2 to charge. Full charge takes around 4 hours. SD card . . it appears my version of it records directly to the smart phone that is attached to the controller. If you look at the controller, there is a grey bar on the front. That lifts up to enable a smart phone to be attached. Viewing via the attached smart phone doesn't prevent you piloting the quad from the controller. In fact, they recommend you use it until more experienced. ps For the auto take off to work, quad has to be on a flat, level surface for safety reasons.

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

Question I just bought mine but can't remove the battery all the others in the store have similar issues. How can I take it out easily?

[@epicsnakeswin]

Will this work with a vr headset?

[@royalking1286]

There is altitude hold on the drone app it is the two arrows opposite each other

[@Quadcopter101]

Isn't that the auto takeoff auto landing button?

[@ian1064]

Still wondering what the quadcopter in your profile picture is it looks really nice

[@Quadcopter101]

WLToys V212

[@witrich]

Hi, thanks for your video reviews, I need an advice, I want to buy a foldable drone, which one do you prefer the most between this one and the FQ777 FQ02W (also reviewed by you) . thanks in advanced and regards from Madrid, Spain.

[@Quadcopter101]

And don't forget this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqacgaeVpZykrJI But I think that the XS809W is the best of the three. When shopping, be very careful to make sure that you're getting the 2MP 720p version, as there is also a lower cost, lower resolution 0.3MP version being sold.

[@witrich]

Thanks a Lot !

[@legolots2846]

Is there a 5.8ghz version?

[@theofficialjefflim]

Is this similar to Visuo KY601?

[@CheapaschipsCampingChann-sr9md]

Looks very stable but seems theres some kind of screen tear on camera

[@kyfisher3662]

can it hold a gopro session?

[@noahdurrenberger126]

Dose it have to be fisheye?

[@mauroribeiro6630]

Você Ainda Tem Ele

[@MahmoudAdelAstronomy]

In item details written it come with english manual and phone grip but both not in the box! , so should i return it ?

[@Quadcopter101]

The phone grip is that gray bar on the front of the controller. Flip it upward to open it. And my video should help you get in the air faster than the user manual.

[@MahmoudAdelAstronomy]

@@Quadcopter101 thanks

[@miguelrondon6524]

Where can I find more batteries for the Visuo XS809W. I have looked everywhere and can't find them. I just want to have spares just in case and to be able to fly a bit longer.

[@Quadcopter101]

*Battery available here* goo.gl/vXw0mc

[@SuperKREPSINIS]

for 50e is looks awesome, what is the max speed and hight of this drone? can it do tricks like normal racings fvp drone? i hawe radio pult fatshark i thibk dont remember the name, can i conect that pult?

[@Quadcopter101]

About 80 meters range. This is not a racing drone, nor acrobatic drone. It is mainly meant for new fliers as a learn to fly quadcopter, along with use as a aerial video quadcopter. It will not work with Fatshark or other 5.8Ghz FPV goggles as it uses WiFi for image transmission. However, it may work with cheap VR phone goggles.

[@heberlara6079]

How long does the battery last?

[@chrisfornaro9034]

What is the range how far can it go

[@liigk7190]

Hello, I just got this drone, how are you suppose to charge it? I thought this drone has Li-po battery, but NO charger was included and it looks that it does not have overcharge protection system built into the battery which is really dangerous for a li-po. However, after some research, I found some sources say that the battery is lithium-ion, but the product advertise it as Li-Po. I am really confused with this information. Would you mind answering my question? Thanks.

[@Quadcopter101]

It uses a 3.7V 900mah "LiPo battery goo.gl/9mZ3SS On the side of the battery is a microUSB port for charging the battery. You should have also received a microUSB charging cable with overcharge dongle goo.gl/VErSuq Recommend searching through your package again for this cable. If it didn't come with your package, recommend contacting your vendor's customer service to see if they can provide another. It shouldn't be a problem, as it is a common and very inexpensive part.

[@kenshinplays8901]

Does it have alt. Hold?