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Hi guys I pooched my camera by pulling the 2 of the 3 wires out of the JST connector. I ordered 2 new JST connectors from SparkFun in Colorado [fast shipping and I know I'll screw up the first one]. JST connectors come in different sizes I found out. When ordering parts, check closely. I didn't...

If you send your quad out on a dog leg and suddenly lose signal and the bend in the dog leg has trees. I'm assuming that the quad will tree itself? It's not going to dodge anything on its beeline back to your location so how is this an asset unless you just flew an unobstructed routine? Not sure...

Hey folks, I'm looking towards an upgrade. I currently fly a Syma X5C-1 and am realizing its limits as a stable camera platform for video work. As it stands, it won't do what I need it to. So here's the thing; I could purchase the Syma X5C FPV outfit which is about$55-$175 depending on where you...

I initially posted this under another section. So if it looks familiar... well.... I did not fly over any structure other than me and my truck so visually it wasn't stunning at all. Well I was out this morning testing a new feature of the Syma X5C-1. I had this brainwave of unhitching the...

Curious what your enjoyment entails? For me, someday I would like to pilot an ROV on an underwater adventure. I see a lot of similarities between flying around inside my home and piloting an ROV remotely around a sunken wreck. I've become quite adept at tucking this into open closets, up and...

Has anyone else encountered this problem. I have a 4 GB card onboard my Syma X5C-1. When I try to transfer the video file to my PC using the supplied USB card holder, I get the following error and have to begin the process all over. From removing the card to opening Explorer etc. The only way...

Got the battery charger and five new 3.7v 720 mAh from a shipper in California. Popped the Syma X5C-1 right back into the air and I just got in from some test flights. So far they seem to last as expected. About 8 minutes. I had my stopwatch in my pocket. Forgot to time them until half way...

Yes... 1965. Keep in mind I'm a newb here but thought you builder doods would find this interesting. Let me set this up for ya's, The year 1965. At that time I was 12 years old and was flabbergasted by technology. So flabbergasted that if there was an electrical appliance in the house that no...

Can someone tell me what the symptoms are of a failing ESC? It's been flying fine and suddenly lost lift. It will fly fine for about 2.5 minutes then loses all lift. All motors are rotating, blades on correctly. I've taken it apart and checked the gearing, shafts and housings and all wiring is...

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...