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    X5C-1 Modes

    Pictured below is what I was assuming was the indicator of a set of flight inputs. I use the set pictured above by RG. But it is indicated as pictured. I'm probably misunderstanding something. My hover up/down and yaw are the left controller. Movements fore and aft and sidewards are on the right...
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    Video Editing Software

    I've been using Corel Video Studio for about six years now. I've been having trouble transferring files from my SD card to my HDD [transfer gets about half way and then craps out with 'File not found' or some such nonsense]. But if I open the video file in Video Studio I can open, edit and add...
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    Great Info About US FAA Regulations for Multirotors

    What a great thread!! Great 411 LR! Living in Canada, we are headed down the same path to regulation albeit probably a little slower than the US. Transport Canada has guidelines for hobby crafts but under 35 kg (aprox 77 lbs) no official regs other than fly it low and safely. Here, we need to...
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    Preflight checklist

    Syma X5C-1 - Pre-flight check [aprox. 4 minutes] with blade check after each battery if required: Blades - no cracks, sharp edges or burrs; rotate freely with no binding; Chassis - no cracks, battery door secure; Motors - fire up ok, no binding, gears clear and free of dirt and lint; Motor...
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    X5C-1 Modes

    I believe in this instance GJH is correct. Mode 1 seems to be default as that's what I first used and stuck with it. I tried Mode 2 after some semblance of ability using Mode 1 and the I immediately drove the quad into the ceiling and whapped it against a wall. Pick one and go with it seems to...
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    Things I’ve Learned (Syma X5C-1)

    Thanks HD! I shopped around a lot before buying... um before the wife let me buy another toy. Second flight I dropped it on the top of an evergreen. Got it down and not 3 flights later watched it float off and drop into a tall tree on the outskirts of the field. My daughters boyfriend saved me...
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    Things I’ve Learned (Syma X5C-1)

    Tips 'n' Thoughts Hello Hello! I'm new to the hobby and am so excited about it! My other hobby is metal detecting which led way back when to me posting things like this on those forums. So if this looks glitzy... shucks. This is intended for the noobs like me who are just getting into the realm...
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