SYMA X8 Pro Quadcopter Overview with GPS - a detailed description of the model. SYMA X8 PRO inexpensive quadcopter with GPS

Quadcopter SYMA X8PRO - one of the most discussed new products in the niche of the budget blast. It is a continuation of the popular among beginners and lovers of the X8 series. For the first time, the drone was spoken back in August, teaser photos promised users an updated design in the glossy style "Phantom 4" and first present on board the GPS module, which theoretically had to significantly improve the accuracy of positioning and in general, positively affect the piloting of the drone.

In fact, 90% of the browsers are recommended to refrain from acquiring a quadrocopter at least to the first stable positive feedback. Despite the detected bug, some stores still continue to implement the product, not paying attention to the recommendations of users. That is why we decided to tell you in detail about this novelty. This review will be more interesting to those people who are in thought to take or not take, or do not know at all in the Syma X8PRO. Let's start by tradition with features.

Features

GPS module
1MP Wi-Fi Camera With Changeable (remote) angle of inclination
Hold Hold Function
Avtovzil / landing
Return function to takeoff
Headless mode
LED backlight

Equipment

Quadcopter Syma X8Pro.
1 × 2S 7.4V battery 2000mAh Lipo
Control instrument (powered from 4 "AA" bought separately)
1MP Wi-Fi Suspension Camera
Charger
4 × carrier screws (2cw / 2ccw)
4 × Spare Screw (2CW / 2CCW)
4 × Protection of Carriers
4 × Landing supports
Cardrider
Holder of smartphone
Screwdriver
The key to remove and install the supporting screws
Instruction (based english language)

Specification

Brand:

Model:

Color:

Glossy white

Positioning:

GPS + barometer

FPV frequency signal:

Stabilization:

6 × axial gyroscope

Radio frequency:

Transmitter meals:

4 × aa 1.5V (bought separately)

Camera:

Memory:

MicroSD (purchased separately)

Motors:

Collector type

Battery capacity:

2s 7.4V 2000mAh Lipo

Illumination:

Flight time:

≈ 9 minutes

Range of flight:

≈ 70 meters

Wednesday flight:

outdoor

Charging time:

≈ 150 minutes

Material:

ABS plastic

Dimensions:

50 × 50 × 19 cm

Age limit:

About Product

Before the consumer, SYMA X8PRO reaches the same dimensions as the previous eighth-series models, but with a fully updated appearance (followed by X8PRO models are simple: x8SW; x8SW-D in a similar design). The quality of performance really deserves respect. The main building, as it was, is promised, performed in the glossy plastic in the style of Phantom 4 and the side looks very effectively. The power button in accordance with modern trends is located on the top of the drone. The battery is now like all premium bodies do not require it from the feed wires, and the bearing screws received a quick installation mechanism. Well, the most long-awaited features of the quad of the GPS module and the variable remote control angle of the lens of the 1MP camera.

The landing supports and the protection of the supporting screws are now fixed by the latches and to remove them you need to press the red lever for each element before removing.

Appearance

Motors

Syma x8Pro quadrocopter is equipped with motors, the torque is classically transmitted through the gear. No other information about motor manufacturer does not report, but we suspect that these are the same motors who have equipped with the previous model. In general, the traction is enough with an excess. It is known that Quad is easily coping with the cameras of the third and fourth generation Gopro Hero (chambers weight: up to 74 grams suspended on a non-sinking suspension). And it does not take off with the Gopro3 camera suspended on 2 × axial plastic b / k suspension - Walkera G2D (weight of the suspension 130 grams without a camera).

The X8PRO bearing screws received a new quick-release mechanism, due to which the process of their installation has become simple and rapid.

Drone activity is regulated by two high / low modes. Changing modes is carried out by short presses on the right setting of control. Where one short beep corresponds to the "Low" mode, two short "HIGH" mode.

Camera

On board the SYMA X8PRO quadrocopter there is a 1MP Wi-Fi camera with a viewing angle (FOV) 90 °, the video identifier of which has become more powerful, but still broadcasts at a frequency of 2.4 GHz, thereby limits the potential of the control instructor radio transmitter. A similar camera was equipped with a previous model (only in another "case").

The chamber is installed in the bagless suspension, performed in the same style with the overall design of the drone. Unlike the X8PRO glossy body, suspension with the camera, as well as the landing supports obtained a matte white color. The new eight chamber first boasts a changeable angle of inclination of the lens from the buttons on the control instrument (15 ° / 30 ° 90 °).

The quality of the photo and video shooting is below average and therefore the stock camera is suitable only for the first familiarization with FPV flight and nothing more. All the removable material at the request of the user can be recorded as on microSD card (bought separately) Pre-installed in the slot of the drone chamber and in the memory of the conjugate smartphone (the second method is more energy-efficient).

Conclusion Pictures from Drone Camera is carried out classically to a mobile device (iOS / Android) by means free app "SYMA FPV", which must be downloaded in advance.

According to the manufacturer specification, the FPV distance removal is not more than 70 meters. In practice, this distance in the interference area is a record 170 meters (controls control, the picture remains stable).

Food

The SYMA X8PRO battery is laid in the box and is installed in the drone as in most blas of the premium segment, no wires and plugs. In boxing, the same two cans lithium-polymer (Lipo) battery capacity 2000mach. According to the specification, the flight time is not more than 9 minutes. In practice, with a mixed FPV style piloting in a windless weather, this time was about 7-8 minutes. Charging time no more than one and a half hours.

Control

The x8Pro quadrocopter is completed not standard for the eighth SYMA series of control instrument. Externally, the remote is identical to the instruments of quadcopters (as well as: x8sw; x8sw-d; x15w; x21w; x22w; x23w), but the inner stuffing of the console has been completely recycled, and the radio transmitter has become more powerful. That is why the presented model can now be deleted later in 70 meters.

Without a camera, the distance of removal in the interference free zone increases to 250 meters.

Note the minimum set of buttons on the equipment. This was achieved thanks to the left and right-wing sticks that took the role of buttons responsible for trimming (left stick), the cost changes and the activation of the HEADLESS mode (right-wing). Power is carried out from four AA batteries (bought separately).

Purpose buttons - Should be held before each first departure. To do this, before proceeding with the takeoff, set the quadrocopter to the maximum horizontal position:

On the control instrument in one motion, move the left stick up and down.
Then transfer it to the bottom right corner.
Holding in this position, press and release the return button on the take-off button on the hardware. Geomagnetic correction mode is running.
Now pay attention to Dron. In its upper part on the rays, small red LEDs will flash slowly.
Without changing the horizontal position, start rotating the quadcopter counterclockwise, until the red LEDs flashes often.
Translate the drone to the vertical position of the camera up and continue to rotate it counterclockwise, until the red LEDs flashes and go into a stable glow mode. Geomagnetic correction completed.

Correction of horizontally position or gyroscope calibration - It is recommended mainly after each crash and once before each first takeoff. To do this, install the drone to the maximum horizontal position. On the control instrument, you are moving at the same time both poems into the bottom right corner and hold them there, for 2-3 seconds. Calibration is completed.

Detected shortcomings

As noted above, most of the Syma X8Pro quadcopter browners are generally the same problems due to which the operation of the drone is not possible based on security reasons:

In the hold mode, not exactly hangs. Periodically, with a different circular amplitude, changes the position within a radius of 1-3 meters.
Incorrectly reacts to moving sticks (for a few seconds it ceases to control the control)
In flight after the pilot releases the stick, the drone does not hang, and unmanaged flights continues spontaneously with the horizontal increasing acceleration.
Return mode Quadrocopter executes extremely not correct. Returns to the point of takeoff not in a straight line, but by a constantly changing curve. The landing is carried out in different places far beyond the radius of 1.5 meters. (up to 1.5 meters from the point of takeoff, standard error for blas with GPS).

All these symptoms are manifested with different intervals and unpredictably. At the moments when the bug does not appear, the drone shows the distinctive dynamics, controllability, and positioning accuracy. We strongly recommend to refrain from buying SYMA X8PRO, before the emergence of stable positive reviews.

Price

In connection with the detected bugs, some stores have stopped selling Syma X8PRO. But, most of the sellers continue to implement quad on average at $ 140.

Output

Of course, the introduction of the GPS module should have a positive impact on the quality of SYMA X8PRO control and eliminate the main consists, the new tradition will become one of the best budget drones in the category up to $ 150. I really want to believe that the developer will eliminate all identified problems in a short time. The main category of consumers is newcomers and lovers aged 14 years.

Why he!?
The first quadric on which I learned to fly was Wltoys V929. He has 4 axis stabilization, but you can fly. The main thing is that it is very durable, practically not killed. Then the JJRC H5C was purchased (he SYMA X5C). Also a small light quadric, but already with the camera. The flight controller is already more modern with 6 axial stabilization. The flight is very stable and obedient. But the quality of the camera is completely no. And here I wanted something more that could be launched into the sky with high-quality camera, for example, Gopro, but spend about 300 - 400 USD to quadric with the BC system, the hand does not rise. He began to study the proposals of the manufacturers of quadrices on collector motors, and since there was already a communication experience with JJRC and Syma, began to watch their range. At first I liked JJRC H8C, but while I thought and read reviews, a novelty appeared from Syma, quadric x8c. I decided to take it, in his favor there were more powerful motors compared to JJRC H8C.

Delivery
This time the parcel was driving EMS by departure. This moment I immediately seal me, as I have repeated problems with this way of delivery. Then problems arise at customs, then the courier comes without warning, and even it is necessary to take it to pick up his package from the warehouse, but he is at the line on cakes.
And this time not everything went smoothly. Judging along the track, the parcel was generally returned back, but after 20 days, they called from the delivery service and asked (which was not before) when it is convenient for me to deliver the parcel. And about the miracle, the courier came to the agreed period of time and handed the parcel.

The box is a little by kicking "Employee" postal services.

By the way this is already new option Packaging, more compact. Initially, these quadrics came in narrow and long boxes.

Unpacking

Quadrocopter review

Specifications

Stabilization system - 6 axes (3 gyroscope, 3 accelerometers)
Frequency RU - 2.4GHz
Number of control channels - 4
Radius of action - 100 m
Camera - 2.0mp
Battery - 7.4V 2000mAh Li-ON
Charging time - 200 min
Quadrocopter dimensions - 50 x 50 x 19 cm
Packaging dimensions - 35 x 35 x 17 cm
Full weight in packing - 1.8 kg
Flight weight - 600 g
Flight time - 7 ... 10 min

The quadric itself is quite impressive, the distance between the axes of the motors is 350 mm.

Made well and looks quite presentable.

Motor block. There are icons for the direction of rotation of the screws and the letter denotation (A, B) for proper Installation screws. What is interesting, the axis itself does not rotate, only the hexagon rotates, on which the screw is attached. Duplicated lights in the form of small triangles.

Flashlights are installed on the bottom side, the power switch, the battery compartment, the playground and the connector for installing and connecting the camera.

The battery compartment is made by analogy with DJI Phantom, folding luchka on the latch.

Ray of quadric on the bottom. As you can see, the drive gear reducer is closed. It is very good, the garbage will not fall into it.

Battery Connection Connector - T-Plug. New SYMA X8C batch, already go with another connector (HXT 3.5mm). You will have to solder an adapter or replace the widespread XT60.

Battery Li-ON 2S-2000mAh, dimensions 82x33x19, weight 104g.

The battery is inserted into the compartment, not very convenient. Of course there is no problems, it just needs to be angry, so that all this is right there.

Camera, P. appearance, stylized under the chamber from Dji Phantom, but in fact it is exactly the same as with the younger brother Syma X5C. It is a pity, could come up with something more serious in the place of this imitation.

Included there is no screw protection. It is like a training chassis for helicopters and protection of screws for quadcopters while learn to fly, the thing is necessary.

Chassis or legs, separately standing, are screwed with self-tapping screws.

The screws are quite large, from the marking on them only the letter, and or in, for the correct installation. Compared the size with its screws. Here is a gws 9x4.7 screw.

But it is compared with the screw from SYMA X5C. What is called, feel the difference.

It will not be possible to choose an analogue due to the specific fastening of the screws, you will have to buy the original.

To charge the battery, in complete is coming Balancing memory. Charges the battery through the balancing connector.

It feeds from the 10V 800mA power supply power supply, as follows.

Battery is charged from it for a very long time, about 2 hours (2h hours).

The kit includes:
- screwdriver
- Two kinds of small screws for fastening legs and protection
- Cardrider
- Flash card on 4GB
- fasteners for screws

The console is not bad. The quality of casting is worthy and plastic good, good.
It has two 2 axial sticks, digital trimmers of three channels (the gas channel is excluded, it is not trimmed), a liquid crystal display, two buttons for controlling the modes and switch.

What is strange, it is white, although the X5C of white execution came with a black console, and then the opposite.

For nutrition, 4 AA batteries are required, despite the fact that the compartment is designed for 6 elements.

Unlike the quadrocopter itself, according to which you can not say that this is a toy, the remote is immediately issued. All the same it can be seen that he is some kind of toy.

The instruction is written in English, well illustrated. So if in English is not strong, it does not matter, everything is understandable by pictures. Screw installation order is described on a separate sheet.

Complete components

Empty quadric - 378g.

Battery - 104g.

Camera - 28g.

Protection - 23g.

Legs - 25g.

Kit screws - 47g.

Assembly
Before assembly, he opened the engine compartment.

As you can see the motors are large and powerful. Motor diameter - 20mm.
I also note that there is a relatively easy access to the motors to replace them. You do not need to disassemble the entire Copter. To change the motor, it is enough to unscrew the protective cover, disconnect the connector and unscrew the screws of the motor mounting, change the motor, assemble in the reverse sequence.
From here, we can conclude that the motor is a consummer, you need to store them in them. The benefit of them is $ 3-4 per piece.

Screwd legs. It is very uncomfortable to do this with a regular screwdriver.

Installation of protection and screws did not cause problems.

Quadric is assembled and ready for flight, you can charge the battery.

No camera and protection SYMA X8C looks more aesthetically (in my opinion).

Flight
For the village, they were chosen by the clearing behind the house. There was a day off and walked a lot of people, including children. The defortion immediately escaped to look at the miracle technique, they were almost impossible to drive them away. So if you are not sure of your piloting skills, I advise you to get on a deserted place!

It flies very stable, almost myself.

In the first flight, raised very highly did not risk, rose about 50 meters.

The black quadcopter is clearly visible against the sky.

Fireless flight mode
The instructions claims gell flight mode (return home). He himself will certainly arrive back, but the hemless mode works. At the time of turning on and binding to the console, the SYMA X8C quadcopter, remembers its position and when the headless mode is turned on, reacts to the movement of the style accordingly.
For simplicity of understanding, I will give a flight technique. We choose the flight zone, become a face for it, put the quadric back to yourself, head forward. Turn on, make connections. Now if you enable gell mode (long pressing the left button, the remote control makes a beep, the quadcopter begins to flash with lights), the quadcopter will respond to control relatively not its position, and relative to your position. That is, give the team ahead, he flies forward (relative to you), give back, flies to you (again relative to you), similarly to the left and right.
It turns out that in this mode, you can fly for example and rotate and at the same time the quadcopter will save the trajectory. Testing this mode, as well as flights on different expenditures and flips, see the video below.

Load capacity
To check the carrying capacity, attached a tube from PET bottles to SYMA X8C. In the bottle poured water, weighed, screwed on the plug and tried to take off. As it happened, you can look at the video.

As a result:
- Maximum carrying capacity was 220g.
- Flight time with 82 g - 7 minutes.

It is a pity that only one battery is included. I would like a couple ,. The flight time did not block, the more time it took off and landed. But on the feeling of minutes by 8-10. Then the quadcopter harmed the lights and the flight was completed with a soft landing.
After the first flight to the battery was 1850mAh.

Examples of photos and video from the Quadcopter Camera

As you can see, the quality of the camera, to put it mildly, is not very. What is actually expected.

The word of those who are interested in what inside

Equipment device

The remote is very simple, it is enough to unscrew 8 screws on the back side.

The radio module has any antenna. Most often, instead of antenna, only her imitation.

Not a standard battery (no analogues)
- battery charging time (2.5 hours)

From the problems noticed in the network! One of the users did an accommodation in charging from the staffing memory.

I checked my, standard charging charged to 4.24V on the bank, which is slightly higher than the norm. So I recommend using your own, proven memory for batteries.

Perspectives
In the future, I plan to put a suspension on it for the camera action. A full-fledged suspension with stabilization on BC engines of course will be heavy for it. And the motors most likely will not stand. Therefore, or static on vibration-breaking or something very easy with the camera Ala Mobius.
The network already can now find the implementation of such an idea.

For vibration-breaking there are different solutions, here are examples, I liked the review +13 +24

SYMA X8 PRO came on sale in the second half of 2017. Drone can automatically take off and sit down, hold the height and broadcast video in FPV mode. In addition, this aircraft first of the budget SYMA has received a GPS block, which caused ambiguous user assessments.

Appearance

Overview of SYMA X8 Pro will start with its external data. Quadcopter has "phantom" dimensions. His body and rays have become glossy, but the chassis and the chamber remained matte. To install the camera on the bottom there are grooves with a latch. Similarly attaching planting legs and protectors. The battery of a special form is inserted at the back and slightly protrudes from the housing. A large power on the power button is located at the top of the fuselage. The exquisite image of the aircraft emphasizes silver lining, bright inserts and large LED lights.

The quality of assembly and the material of the SYMA X8 PRO case deserved an excellent assessment from users. The snow-white plastic fuselage has a significant thickness and is well opposed to shocks and drops.

Fewer characteristics

The SYMA X8 Pro quadcopter comes on sale in the RTF set and requires minimal assembly. In the instructions for use, special attention is paid to the compass and gyroscope calibration. We advise not to neglect this procedure and conduct it in strict accordance with flight documentation.

Drone is a fairly large aircraft, whose flight is quite stable in windless weather and at low wind. The bolt occurs at wind speed in 4-5 m / s and above. The flight time largely depends on weather conditions, but does not exceed 8-9 minutes. The range in RC control mode reaches 200-250 m. Two speed modes are supplemented with taking and planting automatically, which is a good help for inexperienced users.

The integrated pressure sensor allows the machine to save the height, and in combination with the GPS block - also hold the position (Hover function). The flight safety system is represented by several varieties of automatic return mode (RTH) and the "headless" mode.

During the first-person flights, Drone is able to fly by 70 meters. The video link is the usual Wi-Fi, operating in the 2.4 GHz band.

There are cases when when performing the Hover function, Dron begins to perform circular movements with variable radius. Sometimes he ceases to respond to the pilot commands or refuses to hang when the control panel levers is released. In the RTH mode, the machine can move along a fairly intricate trajectory and landed far from the start. All these failures are stochastic character and last just a few seconds. Many users blame in the emergence of some of them weak shielding of the satellite communications node.

Modes and functionality

Two speed modes;
Six sequeous stabilization;
GPS navigation;
Saving the height of the flight based on the index pressure sensor readings;
Hover function - hanging or retention;
It takes the landing by pressing one button;
Return by the pilot team, in the event of a loss of control signal or insufficient charging;
FPV flights;
HEADLESS function;
Light indication of the discharge of the battery.

Motors and propellers

Collective motors are put on the SYMA X8 Pro quadrocopter, the rotational moment from which is transmitted to the gears of propellers through gear gear. The screw mounting mechanism repeats the technique, well-proven itself on an earlier model. Syma x8sw. .

Battery

The power system is represented by the battery enclosed in a special case and having the following parameters:

Type: Li-ion;
Nominal capacity: 2000 mAh;
Nominal output voltage: 7.4 V;
Charge current: 0.5-1 A;
Mass: 100 g;
Dimensions: 79x34x19 mm;
Charging time: about 150 minutes.

SYMA X8 PRO camera

X8 Pro is the first SYMA aircraft on which remote control An angle of inclination of the camcorder. The vertical position of the lens has several fixed positions and varies using two end buttons by the remote control. Video equipment is enclosed in a streamlined plastic case, combined into a single integer with the simplest unstable suspension. The suspension is inserted into specially intended for this grooves located on the bottom of the aircraft. The device feeds from the internal battery of the quadcopter.

The angle view of the camcorder is small - only 90 degrees. It allows you to shoot video with HD 720P resolution and take photos in 1MPIX format. The image is recorded on a removable memory card or broadcast on wi-Fi Channel. Lack of stabilization and secondary permission do not allow creating cinematic masterpieces, but to familiarize themselves with the technology of air films of video equipment, it is enough.

Control equipment

The remote control stylistically fully corresponds to the appearance of the quadrocopter. A set of controls is minimal, some of them perform several functions. Thus, the right stick not only changes the angles of pitch and roll, but also switching costs (short-term pressing), and also starts the HEADLESS mode (hold down for 2-3 s). The left lever controls the position of the throttle and is used in trimming mode. A group of four buttons located on the left side section of the console controls the position of the camera and shooting. The buttons placed on the right cut is responsible for automatic takeoff / landing and starting the RTH function.

A special clip allows you to use together with the smartphone control panel with the SYMA FPV application pre-installed on it. Note that in this case, the mobile device screen displays the FPV image, against which several icons appear (photo, video, etc.).

Equipment

Video camera;
Transmitter;
Battery 7.4 V 2000 mAh;
Planting legs;
Two sets of propellers (main and spare);
Set of decorative plugs;
Set of protector;
Clip to install the phone;
Charger;
Memory card;
Cartrider;
Screwdriver and wrench;
Instruction.

Characteristics

Full dimensions of the aircraft (with treads and legs): 500x500x190 mm;
Run weight: 645 g;
Fuselage material: molded ABS plastic;
Boarding battery capacity: 2000 mAh;
Flight duration: 8-9 minutes;
Flight radius: up to 200 m;
Type of power plant: Collector electric motors with gearbox;
Powing frequency: 2.4 GHz;
Number of control channels: 4;
Flight range in FPV mode: up to 70 m;
Video channel: Wi-Fi.

Price

On the Internet sites, the price of SYMA X8 Pro ranges from 119 to 142 US dollars.

SYMA X8 Pro GPS Quadcopter is a new drone of the quadcopter range from SYMA. Those who understand the copteries of this brand well, it may seem that SYMA X8 PRO GPS is a typical model of the eighth series, but it is not so. This device has a lot of new features that previously never met in the eighth series models.

SYMA X8 PRO with GPS

One of the key advantages to which SYMA X8 Pro GPS has a GPS module. It was the addition of this module that allowed the developers of the quadcopter to significantly improve the flight characteristics of the model.

Specifications

Watch video review:

Features SYMA X8 Pro GPS

In addition to the function of the GPS positioning, this model has a lot of advantages:

Bright backlight.
FPV camera that allows you to broadcast flights.
Long flight time. It can reach nine minutes.

SYMA X8 Pro GPS camera allows you to shoot video from high resolution. We are talking about 720sp. Photo resolution is 1MP. Of particular importance should be removed the corner of the review. It is 90 degrees.

One of the shortcomings of some models from SYMA is not enough quality video. Now, due to the use of the GPS module, everything has changed. "The picture" became much more stable. Another advantage of using the GPS module is that it has greatly relieved the flight.

This advantage is relevant for beginners who have never managed such a device as a quadcopter. The SYMA X8 Pro GPS model is ideal for those who are afraid of radio-controlled machines.

How to manage quadrocopter

For effective management, it will not be necessary to reveal the instructions and for a long time. Use this quadcopter is extremely simple. The total range of flight reaches 70 meters. In real conditions, the distance may be less.

It happens that during the control of the device there are interference, which can reduce the range of flight range.
Video transmission is carried out using a special FPV camera. In order to start the flight, it is enough to connect your own smartphone to the quadcopter using Wi-Fi. After that, it remains to start the flight and enjoy the beauty of the terrain with a high height.

Duration of flight

The total duration of the flight on one battery charge is about 9 minutes. We should consider the weather conditions. The wind can significantly reduce the flight time. If the wind is too strong, then the flight is better to postpone until the weather becomes.

Newbies should not try to fly in case powerful gusts of the wind are observed. This can lead to the fact that the operator will not cope with the control and expensive device will receive damage.

How to increase the duration of flight

One of the main disadvantages of inexpensive drones (including the SYMA X8 Pro model with GPS) is a relatively small duration of flight. In order to increase this indicator, you can purchase an additional battery.

How to manage drone

This model is low weight, so it will be extremely difficult for it to cope with strong wind gusts. If the wind does not subside, then drone is almost impossible to drive and the flight is better to postpone at a later date.

Assembly and flight of quadcopter:

Engine description

In this drone, collector engines are installed. Their advantage is at an elevated service life, so they will not have to change them soon.

Their power is enough to raise the drone into the air for the maximum short time. Another advantage of these engines is that they provide smooth flight of the device.

Unique features of the model SYMA X8 Pro

This drone is installed not only the GPS module, but also a barometer. Joint work These two devices allows the quadrocopter to hang both in the vertical plane and in the horizontal. This greatly facilitates flight.

To control the drone in the dark time, the device provides LED backlight. It helps to navigate even at night.

Additional functions

The model boasts such functions as autustoms and auto routes. The GPS system allows Dron to return to the place where he took off. This is required if the signal has been lost. The function of automatic takeoff is of interest to beginners. It provides the ability to manage drone with much more comfort.

Another know-how of this device is the Hover feature. With its help, you can significantly improve the quality of the video at the time of the device hangs in the air. It also reduces blur, which arises due to the movement of the apparatus during the flight.

The camera has an overview of 90 degrees, so you can shoot videos and photos at almost any time.
Video is broadcast by mobile devices With the Wi-Fi Camera.

The height hold function is useful to all those who want to hold the apparatus for a long time in the selected height in the air.

The Headless Mode feature is necessary to simplify drone control without taking into account the orientation in the air. If you send a stick down, then the quadcopter will fly to the operator.

If you send a stick up, then drone will fly in the opposite direction. This mode It is best to use those who have never managed a similar device.

Best toy for the smallest

This model is perfect for children who did not even use radio-controlled machines. Many functions designed to simplify the management process allow you to use drone even during bad weather.

Output

This device is ideal for both newcomers and children or adolescents. Simple control allows you to use the drone without prior preparation.

Many diverse functions will appreciate all lovers of high-quality video, because with their help you can provide almost perfect quality. The adjustment of the device also does not represent any complexity.

The X8 Pro GPS model has become the first in the line of inexpensive devices from SYMA, which has a geopositioning system. It facilitates control and allows the operator more accurately and gently control drone.

For lovers of unmanned aircraft, Syma has released new model X8 Pro multicoper. The quadrocopter of this model has new features that significantly improved its flight characteristics. A distinctive feature Drona is the presence of a GPS module, at the expense of which drove the drone was much easier. The article provides a review of SYMA X8 PRO, are all indicated functionality and flight characteristics of the device.

Appearance

The Syma X8Pro model review made it possible to see that the drone body is made of durable glossy plastic, rays are also made of gloss, and the planting legs and the camera remained classic matte. The quadrocopter is made in white, on the front of the case there are silvery inserts, and at the ends of the rays, red LED inserts. The power button is also painted in silver color and it is located on the front of the case. Such an unusual color gives the instrument of elegance and originality.

The chamber is fixed to the device at the bottom of the housing using a special groove with a latch. In the same way, planting legs and protectors are attached to the device. The battery has a special form when it is inserted at the back, then it will perform a little from the housing.

Precilelers and motors are installed at the ends of each rays. Includes SYMA X8 Pro Protection of propellers, which is attached due to the latch. On the entire bottom perimeter of the device, as well as under the screws there are powerful LEDs that provide light piloting in the dark.

Equipment

The standard SYMA X8 Pro supplied set included all the main elements and components in itself, at the expense of which drone control is facilitated and there is an opportunity to make various maneuvers. Review of the configuration allowed to detect such elements:

Quadcopter.
Two pairs of main screws.
Two pairs of spare screws.
Battery.
Tools for repair and maintenance of the device.
Two pairs of landing supports.
Protection for screws.
User's manual.
Cardrider.
Video camera.
Remote control.
Charger.
Holder for smartphone.
Memory card.

The quadcopter is controlled by remote control, which is powered by AA batteries. In the basic configuration they are not provided, so you need to buy them separately.

Design

Camera and suspension

Model X8 Pro is the first SYMA multicoper, in which the camcorder has an angle of view of 90 degrees. Changes in the vertical position are carried out at the expense of buttons located on the end of the remote control. Quadcopter shoots video in HD quality and with a resolution of 720p, and also makes photos in 1 MPH format. The resulting picture is saved on the built-in memory card, or is transmitted via Wi-Fi to the smartphone.

Suspension is pretty construction. Since it is unstable, then you should not expect video and photos high Quality. Such a design will be enough for primary familiarization with the technology of recording in the air.

Motors

The quadcopter includes the collector-type motors in its design. Thrings are transmitted through gear transmission from motors to the propeller shafts. Motors have an increased service life and their power is enough in order to easily raise the quadcopter into the air in a short time. In addition, thanks to such Motors SYMA X8PRO flies easily and smoothly.

Software

To control drone through the smartphone you need to download special application SYMA FPV. Then the smartphone screen will show the picture, on which there will be several other icons (photos, video, etc.).

Flight controller

The quadcopter is controlled using the remote control. By design, it is similar to the device itself, consists of a minimum number of control buttons. Some buttons perform several functions at the same time. For example, right-wing sticks is responsible immediately for switching on the mode and for switching costs. Left stick is responsible for trimming and changing the position of the throttle.

Behind the position of the camcorder and the shooting control corresponds to the buttons that are located on the left end of the remote. On the right end are the landing and take-off buttons. The configuration provides a special clip with which the smartphone can be fixed to the remote control.

Battery and charging

Quadcopter X8 PRO is equipped with two jams lithium-polymer battery. Its capacity in 2000 ma * h enough for 9 minutes of flight. The battery is located in a special box that is inserted into the device. Thanks to such a special design, all wires and plugs are securely hidden in boxing. For complete charge Rechargeable battery must be one and a half hours.

Specifications

Detailed flight overview and technical characteristics Syma X8 Pro quadcopter is reduced to the table:

dimensions	500x500x190 mm
Weight	600 gr
Food	Lithium polymer accumulator battery Capacity 2000 mA * h
Duration of flight	9 minutes
Duration of charge	1,5 hour
Type of motor	Collective engines
	1 MPH - Photo, 720r - Video
	Remote control
Radius of action	70 meters
Barometer	there is
Radio signal frequency	2.4 GHz
Age limit	14+

Functionality and operating modes

Quadcopter SYMA X8 PRO is able to work in two speed modes: economical energy consumption and full capacity. In addition, the quadcopter has the following functionality:

Ability to hold the defined height.
The presence of the HEADLESS MODE function with which drone control is significantly simplified.
The ability to automatically take off and sit down.
The device is able to independently return to the starting point with which it took off.
Availability .
The presence of the Hover function. Due to this function, the device is capable at the moment of hanging in the air to improve the quality of video filming. Between its account decreases, which arises as a result of shooting in motion.

A feature of SYMA X8 Pro is the presence of not only the GPS module, but also the built-in sensor - barometer. Due to these devices, the quadrocopter may hang both in horizontal and vertical position. In addition, there is a chamber in the apparatus, which is capable of turning 90 degrees. Thanks to this, the shooting occurs almost at any time of the flight of drone.

In the perimeter of the device there are powerful LEDs that provide the ability to manage SYMA X8 Pro in the evening and night time. The quadcopter is intended for flights in the open space, however, in windy weather there will be difficulties with control.

User's manual

The standard package of quadcopter includes instructions for use in English. It includes detailed review All the features and functions of the drone, the rules of control and adjustment of the device are written. In addition, it contains detailed description Technical characteristics of the device.

You can download the instruction manual on the link :. We draw your attention to the fact that this manual is intended for a similar model. Since the functionality and characteristics are practically identical, this instruction It will be useful for you.

Advantages and disadvantages

The quadcopter stands out for its peculiarities and advantages, the main of which are:

The presence of a GPS module.
FPV flights.
Drone is made of high quality and durable plastic.
Bright LED backlight.
Acceptable cost.
Original design with the presence of a gloss.
Availability of automatic return to the starting point.
Automatic takeoff and landing.

The disadvantages of SYMA X8 Pro include:

Flight short.
No stabilized suspension.

Given that on average, this quadrocopter costs about $ 100 (6,500 rubles in 2018), for the price and quality it is one of the best drones with GPS and FPV camera. If the model is interested, we recommend additionally viewing video review SYMA X8 PRO:

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