One minute of recorded video occupies about 35 MB. To display the Wi-Fi camera’s live video feed on your mobile device (smartphone/tablet), you must install the Syma FPV APP (available for both Android and iOS devices). This is nice because the recorded videos are stored directly on the camera without requiring a smartphone/tablet to capture videos. My first positive surprise was that the camera has a micro SD slot which was loaded with a 4GB memory card. Unfortunately, the angle of the camera can’t be adjusted remotely or manually. In terms of shape, the X8SW’s camera is very similar to the one its predecessor has (you can check it here: Syma X8W review). Keep the sticks in this position till the LEDs start to flash rapidly.Īlthough most of the actual drones offer smartphone/APP control, curiously SYMA didn’t include this feature in the X8SW. Moving both sticks to the lowest right position will activate the self-level calibration sequence. By long pressing the same stick can be activated the headless flight mode. Switching between flight speed rates (Low/High) can be done by short-pressing the right control stick. The 360-degree flip mode can be activated through the rear-right shoulder button. Automatic take-off/landing can be engaged by pressing the front-right shoulder button. The X8SW remote controller has in total four shoulder buttons, two on each side. On the front panel, besides the two usual control sticks (throttle and elevator) there is only one button, the power switch. In order to offer a more friendly design, Syma gave up the trimming buttons and the mainly useless LCD screen. Syma X8SW review – Transmitter / Remote controllerĪpparently, the transmitter of the X8SW drone is exactly the same as its little brother has (the Syma X5UW). Honestly, this new redesigned remote controller looks much better. The included phone holder clip allows you to easily install your smartphone on the top of the transmitter. The advertised flight autonomy of the X8SW is about 9 minutes. Instead of a standard 2s Li-Po, Syma decided to use a proprietary 2000mAh battery pack. The lights are visible from almost any direction, even if you are looking at them from the top of the aircraft. The boxes contain all the usual stuff plus some extras: transmitter, balance battery charger, flight battery, 2 sets of propellers, 1 set of prop nuts, blade protectors, landing skids, phone holder clip, screwdriver, USB card reader, 4Gb micro SD memory card and user manual.Ĭoncerning dimensions, it is comparable with my Phantom 3 Advanced – but weights much less.ĭuring night flights you will be guided by 4 LED lights-red LEDs in the front and green ones on the rear, one under each arm. They secure the props to the main shaft by friction instead of threading. My only disappointment is regarding those tiny propeller caps. The X8SW doesn’t just look good, but it’s also very robust, holding it in my hand I don’t have the feeling that it could fall into pieces like a cheap RC toy. The package was well organized inside, everything was secured, and the build quality was surprisingly good for a drone in this price range. Anyway, due to the winter holidays, it took 12 days to receive it. They opted for DHL to have a faster delivery. Syma X8SW quadcopter review with pros and consĪlthough two weeks ago I decided that I would not accept any more quadcopters for review for the year 2016, I could not refuse Bannggood’s offer to test the Syma X8SW drone.
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