This upgrade to the popular Syma X8G includes altitude hold to enable easy stable flying for aerial video. I know it’s been out a while, but I just got a chance to try it. Find it here http://goo.gl/kc1qo9 or here on Amazon http://amzn.to/2sREYJY
Pros
– Nice candy apple red finish.
– Altitude hold feature works very well, and greatly eases flying of the quadcopter.
– Relatively good video from included remote controlled 1080p camera. Camera resolutions include 1080p @ 30fps, and 720p @ 60fps.
– Camera can be removed and replaced with a GoPro camera.
– Uses the same widely available and inexpensive parts/batteries of the Syma X8 series quadcopters.
Cons
– Reduced range as compared to the original X8G model (about 100 meters vs. about 300 meters of original X8G).
– One of the motor shutdown procedures can possibly result in the accidental shutdown of the motors in-flight if not careful.
– Some jello noted in aerial video when flown stock out of the box. Props may need minor balancing to reduce the jello.
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what the thing that I have to install
what happens if you used a altitude hold transmitter to a non altitude hold
quads
I hope this comment is not out of place.
You do such a great job with all your reviews and demonstrations, and the
video is, of course, a crucial part of that. You frequently mention VSDC as
the editor used to produce your videos. I find that my results don’t come
anywhere close to yours. In particular, I have huge anti-aliasing issues.
Or I think that’s what it is. For example, upon converting a Mavic Pro
video, it looks like the grass is crawling with tiny creatures; something
out of a horror flick. Do you think you might someday post guidelines for
that tool? Or do you know where I might get some getting started help? I,
for one, would be interested.
Thanks for your time, and my apologies if this is out of place.
can I install it on Google play store
I’m confused what the trim buttons do? What do they do? Sorry I’m new to
quadcopters
These Symas are notorious for flying away, just FYI polks!
Excellent video big thumbs up !
I just got a SYMA x5hw it won’t go up
thank you
You can actually buy compatible Sjcam camera mounts for this model on Ebay
for around $3. Had this one since June & have never crashed it.
what would happen if you replaced the brushed motors with brushless?
im looking to get either the x8hg or the x5hw with 3.7 700mah batteries and
the props with 3 blades also dipole antennas or im looking at getting the
l6x lidi hex which do u think is best for highest altitude and control but
also fpv
Made it go up but landed on top of a roof
Finally!
I think if you’re a beginner then you shouldn’t really be looking at this
drone or any of the x8 series purely because they feel like they will break
if you were to drop it and that’s not a nice feeling when you don’t really
know how to fly a d are worried about smashing it up and that’s coming from
someone who owns an x8g and x8w. A great drone to start with would be any
of the x5 series. They are so much fun and so easy to learn how to fly and
I often still take out my x5c just to brush up on flying. If anyone has any
other beginner advice on drones feel free to correct me but if anyone got
an x5 for Christmas then you’re a very lucky chap because they are superb
fun even for experienced flyers!
has anyone got any information about the new X8SG/C/W? I’ve heard some but
no release date.
You should film in a new scenery because this place is bland and doesn’t
show off key features with the camera
It is funny when he speaks about 300 meter range and my dji phantom 3 pro
will do 4 kilometres. Check it out on my channel
Could you mod your original transmitter, spring center your throttle on it
and have the extreme range? I’m considering this quad as my original x8
died on me.
Does the cam work with x8w?
What’s headless mode
Now DJI phantom 3
Just purchased one the syma x8hg from the link u provided can’t wait to get
it
Your Awesome!
vattutüing
I don’t understand, I have the x8hg and it never loses altitude. it has a
continuous flashing light that shows low battery and it has 2 mins till the
motors shut off. I usually get 12 mins from it and I use the stock 2000mah
battery included.
*Find it here* or *here on Amazon*
Good info! I shot off the motor a few times trying to land it!
Got to admit not much point recording if its just dry lake beds and fields all the time. we want buildings, something to look at waterfalls, cliffs, roads, anything that’s a bit more interesting.
I notice the American drones are bigger than ours, so i will check the dimensions carefully the next time i buy.
Hi, I am a kid and I can fly this drone!
Hi. I don’t know if anyone can help me, but I will throw this anyway. I have the Syma X8HG for about two weeks now, and all is fine, I like it a lot. I crashed it several times, since it’s my first drone and I had to get used to flying it, but it doesn’t have a single scratch on it. Nice job, Syma! My problem now, which appeared 3 days ago, is related to my remote control. All of a sudden, when I turn it on, the sound is very low on volume, and every press of a button is really hard to hear The beep from the headless mode can be heard only if I put my ear near the remote, which is not acceptable. Have you come across this situation before? Thanks.
I successfully modified my controller to add a descent button , So when pressed it throttles back to 99% but not enough to kill the engines, I did accidentally terminate the engines in flight once but i was high enough to restart them and recover.
does that quad’s camera connect to wifi???
Have you ever tried splicing 2 batteries together for extra flight time?
Since I fly with thumb and forefinger, using my thumb to prevent a shutdown is the best idea I’ve seen yet.
Hello Quadcopter 101, i know (in drone years) this model is now a bit long in the tooth, and this video is now nearly two years old; but if you know, or can remember what happens to the Syma X8Hx when it loses transmitter signal? I know you typically do a ‘transmitter off’ test but on this video you didn’t. I have always wanted a Syma X8xx and the price has just gotten to low for me to ignore now, so I have an X8HC coming. Thanks for all your fantastic videos!
Wow… Nice review! Want to buy one
Can you get a fpv version of this?
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PLEASE IS THERE ANY WAY FOR ME TO CONNECT TO MY PHONE??
Can I have a drone I will trade u dji phantom 2
Does the camera that comes with it have FPV ?
Hey.. I’m looking a drone, can you recomended syma x8hg or wltoys q333a?
This drone or syma x8 pro ?
Thanks for the advice on the Throttle , I’m sure many people forget that specially beginners like me Good review BTW
May I have this drone for Christmas?. Just hopin for some Christmas Spirit haha.
Is this drone stable at one height
do you consider this toy grade, or hobby grade?
Wi-Fi FPV?
Love the videos dude, I always check with you first before I buy a new one. I just bought this Syma X8HG but I notice it is a little heavier and want to know, will I need an FAA license to fly this legally? If so how much are they and where do I begin the process? Keep up the great work dude.
well this camera is not bad. It is good enough for me, but I want a fpw quad, because I want to record when I am sailing. Is it possible to get a Syma with fpw with same picture quality?
How to stop the jello effect with this camera?
Great vid , thank you . Just got my X8HG .waiting for nicer weather here in Pa. I love your desert flying area . We are moving to Vegas area soon . Cant wait .
i lost my drone i lost control sadly still lost it took of so fast went up about 35 feet high and i tried bringing it down. Well bringing it toward me but no luck and it fell i think i lost sight and still looking for my Syma X8HG it really sucks tho i didn’t even have it for a week