Introduction
The Syma X20 is one of the best low cost consumer UAVs in the nano segment, designed primarily for the youngest drone hobby audience. Received consumer acclaim for its build quality, design, portability, flight performance, and a range of well-functioning options that novice pilots will certainly appreciate.
Peculiarities
- Futuristic design
- High quality impact resistant construction
- Compact dimensions
- A light weight
- Portable remote control with hyperboloid design
- Auto takeoff/landing
- Altitude Hold
- Two activity modes
- Headless Mode
- Programmed 360° flips
- Auto landing on low battery
- Motor blocking control
- Flight time 5 min
- Max. flight range 70m
- LED backlight
Equipment
- Syma X20 (with built-in battery 3.7V 180mAh Li-ion)
- Remote control (powered by 4 × “AA”; sold separately)
- 4 rotors (2CW/2CCW)
- 4 spare rotors (2CW/2CCW)
- USB charging
- Screwdriver
- Instruction
Specification
Brand:
Syma
Model:
X20
Color:
White black
Dimensions:
10.5×10.5×2.5cm
The weight:
22gr
Drone Power:
3.7V 180mAh Li-ion
Charging time:
about 50 min
Remote control power:
4 × “AA”
Frequency:
2.4GHz
Max. flight time:
about 5 min
Max. removal distance:
about 70m
Appearance
Motors
The quadcopter is equipped with collector-type motors. The developer does not specify information about performance. In practice, the potential of the power plant is more than enough. Programmed flips performs without failures.
- The user has two spending modes. Beginners are advised to start from the first one (set by default).
- Safety above all! Motor overload protection (Overcurrent Protection) allows you to turn off the motors in case something interferes with their operation. This approach ensures maximum safety and extends the life of the power plant.
Food
Syma X20 is powered by a built-in 1-cell (3.7V) lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 180mAh 0.66Wh. According to the specification, it provides a flight time of about 5 minutes, which has been confirmed in practice. Charging time with a stock charger is about 50 minutes.
- If the battery level is low, the drone will perform a soft auto-landing.
- On the one hand, the built-in type of power supply is a significant drawback, since it excludes the possibility of changing batteries, on the other hand, this approach significantly extends the life of collector motors, because they will have time to fully cool down while charging the battery.
Control
Management is implemented by means of a 4-channel controller operating at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. It comes with a distinctive hyperboloid design that emphasizes the overall portability of the device. The potential of the electronics provides a distance of up to 70 meters. In a metropolis, this distance will be no more than 30 meters. Power is supplied by 4 “AA” batteries (sold separately).
Button assignment
Price
The Syma X20 quadcopter is available for purchase on all well-known Internet trading platforms for a price of $20.
Conclusion
Syma X20 $twenty
pros
- Design
- Quality
- impact resistance
- Flight Performance/Maneuverable
- Auto takeoff/landing
- Altitude Hold/Flips
- Headless Mode
- Motor blocking control
- Sitting down when low battery
- Price
Minuses
- Dislikes the wind in any of its manifestations
- The laborious process of replacing motors
The developer obviously tried, all the declared potential of Syma X20 is confirmed in practice. There is no hint of any trick. Will be appreciated exclusively by beginners in order to safely familiarize themselves with UAV piloting, or just for fun. Ready to fly out of the box. Age limit 8+.
Video
Video with quadrocopter Syma X20.