$25 Nano Quadcopter: Syma X12
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$25 Nano Quadcopter: Syma X12
This is my in-depth review of the Syma X12 Nano Quadcopter, which I purchased from Gearbest for just $25 USD.
View the item here:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopte...?lkid=10251995
To start off from the beginning, this product took two weeks to arrive, using the free shipping method. The package was in excellent condition, and so was everything it contained. As soon as the box is opened, the first thing the buyer notices is the Instruction Manual. Although this seems basic, it contains all the information necessary to set up and use the quadcopter, along with a small and useful troubleshooting section. The next thing the user has to do is take out a small cardboard box. In this box, there are a few contents. First of all, there are 4 extra propellers, which is a full set. This is a great thing to include, as indoor quadcopters tend to bump into surroundings more than outdoor quadcopters, so replacement propellers are often required. A useful mini screwdriver is also included, and this is to be used for replacing the propellers. There is also an included USB charging cable. This is simply a 3 feet long USB cable with a battery connector on the other end. It does have a smart charging system, which helps prevent overcharging, via a red LED in the USB output. This LED stays on while the battery is charging, and turns off once the battery is finished charging. You can either connect this USB cable to a power bank, computer, or wall adapter. The quadcopter takes about 45 minutes to fully charge, which gives around seven minute flight times.
The next item included is the transmitter. This is red and white, and it utilizes the gaming style transmitter shell, instead of the classic rectangular RC controller. The battery door is located on the back, and once it is screwed open, the four AA batteries it requires can be placed inside. These controller batteries are not included. The transmitter has a range of about 50 feet, although orientation of this tiny quadcopter is lost after 40 feet. The quadcopter does not get interfered with, as it uses 2.4 Ghz control frequency. The left stick controls throttle and yaw movement (The spinning action of a quadcopter). The stick on the right controls the pitch and roll of the quadcopter. This gives it forward and backwards movement. The on-off button is right in the middle. The right shoulder button activates flips. To perform a flip, you simply hold down this button while moving the pitch and roll stick in any direction. The quadcopter will flip in the desired direction. The left shoulder button has two functions. Firstly, a simple click switches the quadcopter between high and low rate. High rate is better for flips and for flying in larger spaces, as it gives the quadcopter more pitch to allow for faster translational flight. Low rate is better suited to tight spaces and for hovering in place. The other function of the left shoulder button is the activation of headless mode. To enter this state, you have to hold the button down for 3 seconds before takeoff. The quadcopter will then move away from you when you input forward pitch, and back to you when you input backward pitch, no matter what direction the quadcopter spins in during the flight. On the bottom right and bottom left of the transmitter are some simple trimming buttons, which allow you to correct any stray movement of the quadcopter.
The last item included in the box is the quadcopter itself. This is very lightweight and tiny. In fact, it is less than 8 cm wide from the tip of prop guard to prop guard. Speaking of propeller guards, these come preinstalled. They do a great job of protecting the propellers in the case of a crash. The quadcopter I purchased was green; however, you can choose from 3 other colors. The shell is made of durable plastic, and the quadcopter has survived many crashes unscathed. The landing legs have nice rubber tips to cushion rough landings. The mini drone does have green and red LED lights, which look beautiful in the dark. The quadcopter includes a non-removable 3.7 Volt 100 mAh li-po battery. There is a charging port on the side of the quadcopter where the included USB charging cable is to be plugged into. The performance of this quadcopter is where this product really shines. As opposed to a lot of other nano quadcopters, this one has the ability to hover in almost exact precision, which is quite impressive. Also, the speed and maneuverability of this quadcopter is fantastic. Once it is in high rate, it can really zip around and do amazing, tight flips. The yaw rate is also great in high mode. Surprisingly, this quadcopter was able to fly well outside in low winds, even though it is meant to be an indoor flier. The one key feature that stands out is headless mode. Especially considering that this is a tiny quadcopter, the headless mode is brilliant, as it helps keep the quadcopter under control once it reaches far away from the controller. The response time is quick, and overall, flying this nano quadcopter is a blast.
In conclusion, there is no way you can go wrong with this RTR setup. All you need in order to take-off are 4 AA batteries for the transmitter. For $25, nothing can beat this neat little quadcopter. Check out the product link:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopte...?lkid=10251995
View the item here:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopte...?lkid=10251995
To start off from the beginning, this product took two weeks to arrive, using the free shipping method. The package was in excellent condition, and so was everything it contained. As soon as the box is opened, the first thing the buyer notices is the Instruction Manual. Although this seems basic, it contains all the information necessary to set up and use the quadcopter, along with a small and useful troubleshooting section. The next thing the user has to do is take out a small cardboard box. In this box, there are a few contents. First of all, there are 4 extra propellers, which is a full set. This is a great thing to include, as indoor quadcopters tend to bump into surroundings more than outdoor quadcopters, so replacement propellers are often required. A useful mini screwdriver is also included, and this is to be used for replacing the propellers. There is also an included USB charging cable. This is simply a 3 feet long USB cable with a battery connector on the other end. It does have a smart charging system, which helps prevent overcharging, via a red LED in the USB output. This LED stays on while the battery is charging, and turns off once the battery is finished charging. You can either connect this USB cable to a power bank, computer, or wall adapter. The quadcopter takes about 45 minutes to fully charge, which gives around seven minute flight times.
The next item included is the transmitter. This is red and white, and it utilizes the gaming style transmitter shell, instead of the classic rectangular RC controller. The battery door is located on the back, and once it is screwed open, the four AA batteries it requires can be placed inside. These controller batteries are not included. The transmitter has a range of about 50 feet, although orientation of this tiny quadcopter is lost after 40 feet. The quadcopter does not get interfered with, as it uses 2.4 Ghz control frequency. The left stick controls throttle and yaw movement (The spinning action of a quadcopter). The stick on the right controls the pitch and roll of the quadcopter. This gives it forward and backwards movement. The on-off button is right in the middle. The right shoulder button activates flips. To perform a flip, you simply hold down this button while moving the pitch and roll stick in any direction. The quadcopter will flip in the desired direction. The left shoulder button has two functions. Firstly, a simple click switches the quadcopter between high and low rate. High rate is better for flips and for flying in larger spaces, as it gives the quadcopter more pitch to allow for faster translational flight. Low rate is better suited to tight spaces and for hovering in place. The other function of the left shoulder button is the activation of headless mode. To enter this state, you have to hold the button down for 3 seconds before takeoff. The quadcopter will then move away from you when you input forward pitch, and back to you when you input backward pitch, no matter what direction the quadcopter spins in during the flight. On the bottom right and bottom left of the transmitter are some simple trimming buttons, which allow you to correct any stray movement of the quadcopter.
The last item included in the box is the quadcopter itself. This is very lightweight and tiny. In fact, it is less than 8 cm wide from the tip of prop guard to prop guard. Speaking of propeller guards, these come preinstalled. They do a great job of protecting the propellers in the case of a crash. The quadcopter I purchased was green; however, you can choose from 3 other colors. The shell is made of durable plastic, and the quadcopter has survived many crashes unscathed. The landing legs have nice rubber tips to cushion rough landings. The mini drone does have green and red LED lights, which look beautiful in the dark. The quadcopter includes a non-removable 3.7 Volt 100 mAh li-po battery. There is a charging port on the side of the quadcopter where the included USB charging cable is to be plugged into. The performance of this quadcopter is where this product really shines. As opposed to a lot of other nano quadcopters, this one has the ability to hover in almost exact precision, which is quite impressive. Also, the speed and maneuverability of this quadcopter is fantastic. Once it is in high rate, it can really zip around and do amazing, tight flips. The yaw rate is also great in high mode. Surprisingly, this quadcopter was able to fly well outside in low winds, even though it is meant to be an indoor flier. The one key feature that stands out is headless mode. Especially considering that this is a tiny quadcopter, the headless mode is brilliant, as it helps keep the quadcopter under control once it reaches far away from the controller. The response time is quick, and overall, flying this nano quadcopter is a blast.
In conclusion, there is no way you can go wrong with this RTR setup. All you need in order to take-off are 4 AA batteries for the transmitter. For $25, nothing can beat this neat little quadcopter. Check out the product link:
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopte...?lkid=10251995
