Difference between Syma X5C and X5C-1 upgrade

[mcc1961]

I am thinking about getting one of the Syma X5C series quadcopters.What is the difference between a X5C and the X5C-1 upgraded ?Also are there clones of the copters and also where can I get the best deal on one?

 

[NCFRC]

First , the Syma X5 is a great beginner / learning toy quad. It's very controllable and your mom could fly it.

The C means it comes with a camera. I chose to not get the camera as I knew I'd be crashing it during the learning curve.

The dash 1 upgrade is a circuit board upgrade where the quad has better cornering when flown out doors.

Probably worth considering getting the X5C-1 as their still on sale for $55 shipped at GearBest.

 

[emjays]

I got one X5C-1 for xmas and love it , it flies very well and crashed alot with
no damage at all , great videos from camera

 

[NCFRC]

We have three between all relatives and I han't had a single problem.
And yes , these have had many a crashes.
I'm sure many serious flyers hate the guards but I think their great.
We just ordered another one for our nephew as a Brand X model we got him for Christmas
was a real disapointment and got returned.

http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_73260.html?currency=USD&gclid=CIbnuJqA8MICFWRp7Aod2hoANA

 

[NCFRC]

Where do you find parts for the black / red version ?

I don't NEED any yet but wanted to keep a couple things on hand.

I didn't think they were limited production when we bought the black ones but
the supplier on Amazon says their no longer available.

 

[NCFRC]

X5C-1 on the left , minor electrical and physical upgrades.
Either one is a great beginner quad. Leave the guards on
These red props were colored with a chisel Sharpie.

 

[NCFRC]

I started to remove the top canopy of the -1 and soon found that it's now all one piece.
I wanted to poke the antenna thru like you can see just above the Syma writing on the black one.

So , since the center canopy can't be removed and I didn't feel like taking the whole thing apart ,
I'll leave it the way it is for now. It's probably slightly stronger with the one piece top.

Note : The battery socket can be removed from stock position with a small screwdriver and a little patience
with out taking the top off. Remove the battery door just to get it out of the way. I changed mine over to a
std. JST female connector so I can use the Dromida 700 battery.
Use an E Flight EFLA243 which has HD 20 gauge silicone flexible wire.
No , I hadn't changed the connector yet in the picture and the JST connection
does fit under the stock battery door.

 

[Tar18]

When you painted the props did that throw them off balance or did you see any difference in the way it flies? I am getting one and figured would do something like this so that I could see which was front from a distance. From what I have seen and read they are a great beginners quad.
Regards
Tar

 

[NCFRC]

I actually used 1/4" chisel Sharpe markers. In the perfect world you should check all props for balance but these seem close enough.
You won't be dissapointed with the X5C-1 . It's so much better that when our son was home from college I sent him back with the -1
as he noticed a huge difference. The Dromida batteries help but it's great even stock.