Xinlin X181 FPV Drone FPV Racer Trainer12:55

This FPV quad is very fast, and should serve as a good trainer for intermediate fliers before entering the world of FPV racers. Find it here http://www.banggood.com/XINLIN-X181-5_8G-FPV-With-2_0MP-HD-Camera-Similar-Brushless-Motor-Headless-Mode-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1033734.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3

Pro’s
– Xinlin adding powerful large direct-drive brushed motors have produced a small quadcopter with flight performance very similar to a brushless FPV racers. Am surprised that nobody has tried this before (at least that I’m aware of)? Brushed motors do have a huge price advantage over brushless. And remember that ESC’s of brushless motors can and do fail.
– Relatively good 5.8Ghz FPV video.
– Good control and FPV video range. Was able to fly it out past 100 meters, maybe more. FPV range is similar. Did not fly out of FPV range once during my entire demonstration flight.
– Headless mode and rapid one key return function.

Con’s
– Did not have any of the advertised features of brushless motors, true 720p video, or altitude hold. That being said, its excellent flight performance almost makes these transgressions forgivable.
– Weighs 283 grams with battery. Heavy enough to require FAA registration

and here is its flight demonstation.

Description:
Brand Name: XINLIN
Item Name: X181 FPV Navgator X6 RC Quadcopter
Color: Black, White
Frequency: 2.4GHz + 5.8GHz (Video transmission)
Transmitter: 2.4GHz 4 channels vs 5 Inch LCD
Gyro: 6 axis
Flight time: around 7 minutes
Charging time: about 150 minutes
Remote Control Distance: About 100 meters
Battery For Quadcopter: 7.4V 1300mAh lipo Battery (included)
Battery For Transmiter: 6 x 1.5V AA Batteries (not included)
Night Flight: Yes
Maximum memory expansion: 16GB (not included SD card)

Function: FPV / ascend / descend / forward / backward / side flying / low/high speed / 360°rolling action / hover / 3D / LED / video recording / sound recording / picture shooting / 5.8G transmission / CF mode / One keyreturn

Advertised Features (some of these features may be inaccurate):
Same as the brushless motor, provides strong power to the quadcopter. (uses large brushed motors)
-5.8G FPV 2MP 720P HD camera, High resolution camera gives you more clear and high quality wonderful views from different angles. (2MP 720p “interpolated” from 480p analog picture/video of receiver screen)
-5 inch LCD transmitter screen. Real time video watching and photo capturing, enjoy the flight entertainment at ease.
With sound recording function.
It has 6-axis gyro which can have more stable flying and be easy to control
With Headless Mode, no need to adjust the position of aircraft before flying
One key to return function makes it easily to find the way home
Super bright colorful LED light, make it more dazzle beautiful and colorful night light
With High Hold Mode (mine did not have this feature)
3D Mode

Package Included:
1 x XINLIN SHIYE X181 FPV RC Quadcopter, 1 x Transmitter, 1 x 5.8G 2.0MP camera, 1 x 7.4V 1300mAh Battery, 1 x Charger, 4 x Spare propeller, 4 x Protective cover, 2 x Landing gear, 1 x English manual

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MUSIC LICENSE
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music was shortened to fit length of video.