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The X5C1/SW is the one that had the serious wind bug. The X5C1 original can actually handle light bordering on moderate wind. This is me zipping around WW2 bunkers with my 808 camera strapped to the undercarriage in a fairly stiff breeze. She handled it pretty well.

As a first quad the stock X5C1 (IMO) cant be beat even now. Tough as old boots, cheap as chips and with enough grunt to strap an 808 keychain cam on. Even now after having moved on in the hobby i am still partial to frequent flights with my trusty X5C1/808 #16V3 combo. Its a bird i can grab on...

So far the only real pro i spot in the mavic is its portability. The camera is suspect (for me) I do 1080p 60 fps all the time and the mavic does it poorly

To get that sort of range you would have to mod the manure out of something and even then it would be unsafe and a very bad idea.

Gearbest are on my blacklist. Hobbyking and banggood are the two i use most.

Best thing you could do IMO is get the tried and tested tough as old boots Syma X5C1 http://www.banggood.com/Syma-X5C-Explorers-2_4G-4CH-RC-Quadcopter-Mode-2-With-Camera-p-913827.html?p=2O21111526893201504H Add some spare props and extra batteries. Make all your beginner errors on a craft...

Just grabbed one for my my next build. Sale lasts another 7 hours. http://www.banggood.com/GitUp-Git2-2K-WiFi-Action-1440P-1_5-inches-LCD-Novatek-96660-Chipset-IMX206-16_0MP-Image-Sensor-p-1007770.html?p=2O21111526893201504H I want to build something around 500 size, max price $100 (ish)...

Superb !

JJRC 1000 BNF http://www.banggood.com/JJRC-1000A-24G-6-Axis-Gyro-RC-Quadcopter-BNF-p-926458.html?p=2O21111526893201504H Can be flown with the tarantula control...

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-37285825 Ho hum, was always going to move in that direction

Fine looking craft. I was all set to do another S500 build after giving my last one away but i like the look of this. Shame the Landing gear aint high enough for a gimble.

I cant see you getting into any bother with the X5C1, range at best 100 metres. Good choice for a first bird , for mastering the basics of flight its still the daddy IMO

You can buy a new controller on its own to fly it with should the owner not be found.

Best little cam you could lift with an Syma X5C1 would be the venerable 808 #16 V3. I still take to the skies with my 808/X5C1 frequently despite having a fleet of more advanced craft. IMO no fleet should be without an 808 in its arsenal. 25% discount on em now...

Good luck and happy flying. What bird ya got ?

Great job !

As a new pilot go with a solid $50 machine to master the basics of flight. The syma X5SW-1 is a great trainer bird. http://www.banggood.com/Syma-X5SW-Explorers-2-Wifi-FPV-RC-Quadcopter-2_0MP-Camera-RTF-p-972724.html?p=2O21111526893201504H It is very stable and the FPV camera a lot of fun...

What frame you going with ? The S500 is a cracker. Good luck

P3 Standard worth saving a little longer for. Nothing in a similar price range comes close in terms of video quality and capability. http://www.banggood.com/DJI-Phantom-3-Standard-FPV-With-12MP-Camera-Shoots-2_4K-Video-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-989969.html?p=2O21111526893201504H Three flights...

The Walkera Runner advanced is a terrific bit of kit. http://www.banggood.com/Walkera-Runner-250-Advance-Drone-5_8G-FPV-GPS-System-with-HD-Camera-Racing-Quadcopter-RTF-p-996000.html?p=2O21111526893201504H