The Flying Gadgets X-CAM Drone comes complete with a High Definition Camera, Micro SD Card & Reader, Headless Mode, Auto Return to Home, High Power LED Lights, 2.4Ghz Radio, Prop Guards, Spare Propellers, Flexible Landing Skids, High Power Brushless Motors, 2016 Upgraded Accelerometers, and the 2016 Upgraded Gyros.
Details
The Flying Gadgets X-Cam is undoubtedly the best value Quadcopter on the market today and comes with HD Camera, SD Card, Auto Return Function, Propellor Guards, LED Lights, 2.4 Ghz Remote Control, Landing Skids and 360° Flip Facility and much more.
Measuring 40cm in diameter, the X-Cam is an extremely versatile Quadcopter that is capable of full 360° degree rotational flips thanks to its lightweight frame, extra stable gyro and ultra-responsive flight controls. This radio controlled Quadcopter has auto return and upgraded Gyros and Accelerometers with ultra-responsive flight controls which is great for first time pilots.
Please note: Product comes with a 2GB MicroSD Card.
Key Features
- HD Camera
- Micro SD Card & Reader
- Headless Mode
- Auto Return To Home Feature
- High Power LED Lighting
- 2.4Ghz Radio Control
- Spare Propellers Included
- Flexible Landing Skids
- High Power Brush-less Motors
- Latest Accelerometers & Gyros
Specification
Camera Quality: HD 720p at 10 fps
Charge Time: 100 Minutes
Flying Time: 6 Minutes
Drone Size: 380 x 380 x 100mm
Suitable for ages: 14+
4 x AA Batteries Not Included
Product Code
XCAM1-XULT1
There are some available for a few hundred / thousand pounds with considerably longer flight times.
You should probably take a look at those ones.
BigDaveH to supasta
12 Dec 1611#29
Right I'm off out to buy a new car, I've got £300 and I want a brand new Ferrari with all the trimmings. :confused:
frakison
12 Dec 1610#51
A lot of people on here seem to be a bit deluded. This is a £24 TOY, we used a drone for some building surveys, that had full HD imagery and could fly for ages.....it cost the firm over £15k.
BigDaveH
12 Dec 168#15
I'm not sure exactly what people are expecting to see here for the price but I think you may be being a little unrealistic!
I'll gladly be proved wrong if you can find a better one a this price point!
All comments (104)
sb1876
12 Dec 16#1
good price, noticed that its 6 minutes flying time on a 100 min charge. is that typical for drones?
BigDaveH to sb1876
12 Dec 161#2
Yes mate, they don't fly for long unless you're at the top end, then you're talking hundreds +
myapps
12 Dec 161#3
I assume the 4 x AA are for the remote control. Can you get spare batteries for these, i.e so you can take some charged ones with you and have a little more fun than 6 minutes?
BigDaveH to myapps
12 Dec 16#4
Not sure and I doesn't say in the spec. You could always buy 2 at that price! :stuck_out_tongue:
Maybe give them a ring and ask the question.
Settee to myapps
12 Dec 161#18
You can certainly get spare batteries and a charger that charges them all at the same time, although I couldn't tell you which batteries they are without seeing what comes with this.
HotUKDude
12 Dec 162#5
Was about to place an order however 6mins flying enjoyment, think I'll pass. Is there any other drones that won't break the bank.
Cheers
Voted HOT all the same.
HUKD
BigDaveH to HotUKDude
12 Dec 16#6
There was a Tesco without camera one but it sold out fast, haven't seen any others in this price bracket with a decent camera.
sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 161#7
I ordered looks great for 7year old and with camera I watched the video on YouTube
rasdonny
12 Dec 16#8
6 mins?? ...cold :P
kathysmith
12 Dec 161#9
fab
BigDaveH
12 Dec 1614#10
There are some available for a few hundred / thousand pounds with considerably longer flight times.
You should probably take a look at those ones.
BuzzDuraband
12 Dec 163#11
If anybody has plans to purchase two (or more) you receive an extra 5% off via their eBay store.
Great deal, heated :smiley:
BigDaveH
12 Dec 161#12
Thanks - I'll add :smile: Merry Xmas!
OB1
12 Dec 16#13
10fps is a bit rubbish....
SazT to OB1
12 Dec 162#16
:laughing: Good job, thanks for your invaluable input.
sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 161#14
On the video man gets about 10mins out of it and who wants to be out more than that on a cold day at Christmas 10mins on that keep the kids sweet back in house by the fire glass of wine and we're all happy lol looks like it takes good video and photos
BigDaveH
12 Dec 168#15
I'm not sure exactly what people are expecting to see here for the price but I think you may be being a little unrealistic!
I'll gladly be proved wrong if you can find a better one a this price point!
seanandleah to BigDaveH
12 Dec 16#33
very protective over your Deal Dave
webside80
12 Dec 162#17
Great price - I've heard they're good fun - my maiden voyage the wind whipped it up, and deposited it between two houses - lost and never found again :disappointed:
sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 161#19
Keeping my blinds closed lol never no if the old man across the road gets one lol
BigDaveH to sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 166#20
It was his videos of you that persuaded me to buy one! Ha Ha! :wink:
jimmydean
12 Dec 161#21
Went on the online chat, and was advised that they don't sell the quadcopter battery. But for the price (as many have said) definitely worth getting and then find a supplier for the battery. Great find!
janner43
12 Dec 161#22
Great spot OP :smile:
Bought & heat added. Thanks.
TygerrTygerr
12 Dec 162#23
10 fps is the number of images shown per second, you'd expect normal video is 25-30 and super-smooth is 60. Video at 10 will look like a quick slideshow and be largely unusable.
Spend a few pounds more and get a version of the Hubsan X4 H107.
Sunni
12 Dec 161#24
With Chinese manufacturers making 4k 30fps action cams for less than £30, I believe 2017 will be the year of sub £50 1080p 30fps drones.
TehJumpingJawa
12 Dec 165#25
*sigh*
Are you serious?
The flight time quoted here is completely normal for a product of this class & price.
If anything it's unusually honest!
Many retailers will give exaggerated flight times of 10+ mins by quoting just the best case scenario (no wind, simple hover, prop guards off, no camera)
Want more flight time? Buy more LiPo batteries; they're cheap and (assuming it uses the same cell & connector as the syma x5c) widely available.
All that said, I think I'd go for the mjx x600 hexacopter from eBay; multiple UK sellers @£22.99.
Bigger battery, longer flight time, significantly larger payload capacity (it can just about manage to carry a gopro!), and a very stable flyer.
supasta
12 Dec 164#26
At this price I want 4K 60fps video and an hour flight time at least.
BigDaveH to supasta
12 Dec 1611#29
Right I'm off out to buy a new car, I've got £300 and I want a brand new Ferrari with all the trimmings. :confused:
45ure
12 Dec 162#27
'auto return to home feature' ?? what does that mean on something of this price ? aside from gravity how can that work ? - ie I assume at this price it doesn't have on board GPS etc
Verbal Kint
12 Dec 162#28
Love shooting these things out of the sky. Damn russki spies!
emreign
12 Dec 16#30
Price is very good but JUST 6 Minutes flight ???? so this is not good
BigDaveH to emreign
12 Dec 16#31
Go and stand in your garden for 6 minutes. Do you feel cold? Point proven.
Just don't fly it in the summer! Ha Ha! :stuck_out_tongue:
sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 161#32
Bigdave that was my sister lol
BigDaveH to sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 16#34
Well, she's a fine looking woman! <3
BigDaveH
12 Dec 161#35
Someone's got to be!
Merry xmas!
paulstaddon73
12 Dec 16#36
yes you can get spare batteries, I got a couple on eBay for a few of quid, you're right though six mins isn't long although these are quite good fun you need a lot more space than you might think really, also the camera is hopeless....still, they're not bad
sarahmckeown1976
12 Dec 16#37
I just put her photo on my profile :laughing: for you you still want that drone lol
Jonnyblock
12 Dec 16#38
Have you seen her profile pic? :confused:
Jonnyblock
12 Dec 16#39
When the battery runs out mid flight do drones plummet and Smash, or gradually lose power and come down slowly?
BigDaveH
12 Dec 16#40
Glad it's not my birthday! Although it was on the 9th Dec!
I'm gonna fly my drone somewhere else :confused:
BigDaveH
12 Dec 161#41
The later
redsy10
12 Dec 16#42
Try the Parrot Bebop drone.
BigDaveH
12 Dec 16#43
Cheap as chips!
myapps
12 Dec 16#44
Well you've hit the nail on the head with your comment. My garden would be too small for this so I would have to drive to the local park. So alone it wouldn't be worth the drive journey but of course I would combine it with other "park stuff" with the kids.
I think 15 mins would be a good target or even an easy swap battery so you could have 12 minutes.
For the money though it's a great deal.
myapps
12 Dec 161#45
Good review here, they reckon they got about 8 minutes.
i have one. it has a 1C LiPo that takes an age to charge, mine was a 550mA. You can buy 750mA lipo 1C batteries for a couple of quid, so you can take spares.
It has lights which flash when the battery is low, so you dont have to crash.
The AA are for the remote, they will last ages.
BigDaveH
12 Dec 16#48
In time for Christmas.
goodfera
12 Dec 16#49
Also note that on a cold day batteries may not last as long, unless kept indoors.
Yes, also want to know how it finds the way home, with I assume no GPS at this price !
A lot of people on here seem to be a bit deluded. This is a £24 TOY, we used a drone for some building surveys, that had full HD imagery and could fly for ages.....it cost the firm over £15k.
jacjacatac
12 Dec 161#52
What would be a great drone for about £60?
That's my budget, not really bothered if it arrives for Christmas, my son has loads of crap already.
Oh and he's 6, will that matter?
A clued in 6, I might add.
TehJumpingJawa
12 Dec 162#53
6?!
It'll be you doing the flying, not him.
Ed Winchester
12 Dec 16#54
Should have went to HUKD then mate. Couple of 24 quid ones. Jobs a good un.
seanandleah
12 Dec 161#55
merry crimbo pal
Settee
12 Dec 161#56
For £60 get a Syma x5sc and add an 808 keychain camera for much better quality. Or look at the syma x8c which is much larger and can carry a very good full hd camera. Quadcopters are usually aimed at 14+ years.
frakison
12 Dec 161#57
Not sure this could lift a DSLR camera as payload :smiley:
androoski
12 Dec 16#58
six minutes flight time is six times longer than it will take beginners to crash this.
Order two plus some fluff and use TCB to get £5 + 5% back.
pedropecker
13 Dec 161#64
The Hubsan X4 H107 is only 6.5 x 6.5 x 4 cm in size and no camera so its a micro the Hubsan X4 H107C has a 0.3 MP camera almost £10.00 more but you then have to buy a micro SD card. you can get the upgraded version with a 2mp camera and no Micro SD card for about £38.00. This one is a lot larger Size: 380 x 380 x 100mm easier to fly and see at any distance I think the camera is a 2mp? and it comes with a micro SD card
UltraMagnus
13 Dec 161#65
If you can stretch your budget to £80 you could get a much better brushless quad like the JJRC X1 or the XK X251 from somewhere like banggood.
jamieww
13 Dec 161#66
for the price and a young kids who breaks everything I think this is a good buy, thanks OP
jamieww
13 Dec 161#67
are you trying to say I'm not going to be able to fly at 800ft and pick out a fag packets on the floor? wow well that's a waste of £24!
but seriously, anyone who thinks that £24 for a glimpse into the drone world isn't worth it, go buy yourselves a 15k machine and blow yourselves away.
these top end drones are for business/surveys etc the cheaper ones just pure fun!@ enjoy ffs it's Christmas
mickrick
13 Dec 161#68
This looks like a smashing wee drone. It can certainly shift too, if the videos are anything to do go by. Alright, picture quality isn't going to be up to Go Pro or DJI standards, but it looks perfectly acceptable. It's just a pity that I would find myself in the doghouse if I were to buy another drone after spending over £800 on a Phantom 3 Pro recently.
jacjacatac
13 Dec 16#69
Budget is more about what I'm willing to throw at it without wincing when it lasts 5 mins.
Lol.
Thanks for the advice everyone, walking in blind to this game, so it's very much appreciated.
Kikesin
13 Dec 161#70
Thanks Op, ordered one :smile:
TDPSlick
13 Dec 161#71
Ordered Thanks.
Freece
13 Dec 161#72
Nice deal
mingram
13 Dec 16#73
Link for spare batteries that would fit please?
Sp0oner
13 Dec 16#74
I got the Hubsan H107C HD for £32 off Amazon a couple of weeks ago and saving it for my Christmas present. If people want semi decent video then the 107 C HD is the one to go for at just a few extra pounds and had great reviews everywhere I read looking at what to buy at this price range.
If I enjoy this one i'll be getting the Syma X8HG next as an upgrade.
Many Thanks for taking the time and effort to do this. I don't really see the point in getting a drone with a camera at this price, I can only imagine how poor they are. Plus I would rather have better battery life and a better drone!
sej7278 to Rid1
13 Dec 16#83
don't waste your time/money on this, first time i used mine it wouldn't respond to controls and flew off. calibration is crap, controller is crap, build quality is crap.....
xeroc
13 Dec 16#84
End user is... crap :stuck_out_tongue:
plewis00
13 Dec 16#85
The cameras on these are rubbish - you get the 'jelly' effect from cheap 'scanning' sensors (is about the best way I can describe it) but for the money it's unbeatable. I had an AR Drone (from when they first came out, and still do) but the problem was, it was so expensive I was afraid to fly it anywhere or do anything. At £25 the worst thing you can do is total it and lose £25 (ok, the worst thing you could do is fly it into another human being and be sued for thousands but you get the point).
thomasleep
13 Dec 161#86
And that is why business is go bust everyday :wink: (we get it is a toy btw)
I don't see what your point is?!?! The cost of the drone TO US was peanuts compared to getting a cherry picker or full scaffolding. The survey company recoup their cost over time, the only people at risk of going bust are the rip-off scaffolding companies who charge a fortune so I wont lose any sleep :wink:
As for the "toy" bit, I think you're wrong, read some of the comments, some people are clearly expecting £900+ equipment (minimum) for £24!!
susanne30
14 Dec 16#90
is this the same one on ebay? item 252679784171
MajorCheese
14 Dec 161#91
hot. shame I bought a 49 amazon drone.last week. Doesn't look much different.
The Crew Designs
14 Dec 161#92
Seems a bargain for the price and a LOT of the cheaper RC stuff has long charge and little play time. Seems its one area all RC stuff has yet to improve much
Is this the same or better than Maplin's Cyclone Nano Quadcopter with Camera that they had for £24.99 on Black Friday?
BigDaveH to FrugalFergal
14 Dec 16#94
Not sure but it's £49.99 now - Double the price.
goldengirl 007 to FrugalFergal
19 Dec 16#97
Has anyone received their's yet mine has not arrived yet seems to take a long time
harlzter to FrugalFergal
19 Dec 16#100
Arrived just after I left for work this morning (so about half :sunglasses:, not opening till xmas day as its for my 10 year old.
Hotknife
14 Dec 16#96
Have to agree with this, i know its cheap and i have voted hot for the price alone but 10fps is useless.
Have clearly sacrificed quality for the ability to advertise as "HD" truth is a 480i camera at 30fps would cost the same and actually be usable.
Shame hot voted but not biting...
Derlish
19 Dec 16#98
Cancel and buy this http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/191987372255. You can buy any chap camera for this or just connect gopro or another action cam up to 100 grams. Very stable. Quality controller, good range, twice the battery life.
Jonnyblock
19 Dec 16#99
"listing has been removed. "
goldengirl 007
19 Dec 16#101
Yes mine arrived late this afternoon was panicking as there is a postage strike starting today for 5 days but luckily it here now thanks for the reply
Derlish
19 Dec 16#102
Ha! I've managed to bag another one for £18 deliverd before they took it of! I've managed to do a little test flight with proper action cam today to prove it was possible. Bear in mind I'm still only learning to fly.
Ha! I've managed to bag another one for £18 deliverd before they took it of! I've managed to do a little test flight with proper action cam today to prove it was possible. Bear in mind I'm still only learning to fly.
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Opening post
The Flying Gadgets X-CAM Drone comes complete with a High Definition Camera, Micro SD Card & Reader, Headless Mode, Auto Return to Home, High Power LED Lights, 2.4Ghz Radio, Prop Guards, Spare Propellers, Flexible Landing Skids, High Power Brushless Motors, 2016 Upgraded Accelerometers, and the 2016 Upgraded Gyros.
Details
The Flying Gadgets X-Cam is undoubtedly the best value Quadcopter on the market today and comes with HD Camera, SD Card, Auto Return Function, Propellor Guards, LED Lights, 2.4 Ghz Remote Control, Landing Skids and 360° Flip Facility and much more.
Measuring 40cm in diameter, the X-Cam is an extremely versatile Quadcopter that is capable of full 360° degree rotational flips thanks to its lightweight frame, extra stable gyro and ultra-responsive flight controls. This radio controlled Quadcopter has auto return and upgraded Gyros and Accelerometers with ultra-responsive flight controls which is great for first time pilots.
Please note: Product comes with a 2GB MicroSD Card.
Key Features
- HD Camera
- Micro SD Card & Reader
- Headless Mode
- Auto Return To Home Feature
- High Power LED Lighting
- 2.4Ghz Radio Control
- Spare Propellers Included
- Flexible Landing Skids
- High Power Brush-less Motors
- Latest Accelerometers & Gyros
Specification
Camera Quality: HD 720p at 10 fps
Charge Time: 100 Minutes
Flying Time: 6 Minutes
Drone Size: 380 x 380 x 100mm
Suitable for ages: 14+
4 x AA Batteries Not Included
Product Code
XCAM1-XULT1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGZwGJ_DuwQ#t=53
*BuzzDuraband
If anybody has plans to purchase two (or more) you receive an extra 5% off via their eBay store.
Great deal, heated :smiley:
£9 Remote Control Helicopter with free delivery here as well - http://www.hotukdeals.com/visit?m=8185&q=2573492
Top comments
You should probably take a look at those ones.
I'll gladly be proved wrong if you can find a better one a this price point!
All comments (104)
Maybe give them a ring and ask the question.
Cheers
Voted HOT all the same.
HUKD
You should probably take a look at those ones.
Great deal, heated :smiley:
I'll gladly be proved wrong if you can find a better one a this price point!
Bought & heat added. Thanks.
Spend a few pounds more and get a version of the Hubsan X4 H107.
Are you serious?
The flight time quoted here is completely normal for a product of this class & price.
If anything it's unusually honest!
Many retailers will give exaggerated flight times of 10+ mins by quoting just the best case scenario (no wind, simple hover, prop guards off, no camera)
Want more flight time? Buy more LiPo batteries; they're cheap and (assuming it uses the same cell & connector as the syma x5c) widely available.
All that said, I think I'd go for the mjx x600 hexacopter from eBay; multiple UK sellers @£22.99.
Bigger battery, longer flight time, significantly larger payload capacity (it can just about manage to carry a gopro!), and a very stable flyer.
Just don't fly it in the summer! Ha Ha! :stuck_out_tongue:
Merry xmas!
I'm gonna fly my drone somewhere else :confused:
I think 15 mins would be a good target or even an easy swap battery so you could have 12 minutes.
For the money though it's a great deal.
http://www.thetestpit.com/2016/06/review-flying-gadgets-x-cam-quadcopter.html
It has lights which flash when the battery is low, so you dont have to crash.
The AA are for the remote, they will last ages.
Yes, also want to know how it finds the way home, with I assume no GPS at this price !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rMQr5y2zQ4
These syma X5C clones usually use the Syma compatible batteries. You may be able to buy slightly bigger capacity batteries for longer flying times. You'll need to check after its delivered, but if they are the same then you can get them from here:
4x 800mah
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopter-parts/pp_216957.html
http://www.gearbest.com/syma-batteries-_gear/
That's my budget, not really bothered if it arrives for Christmas, my son has loads of crap already.
Oh and he's 6, will that matter?
A clued in 6, I might add.
It'll be you doing the flying, not him.
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_330809.html?currency=GBP&lkid=10133805&gclid=CMucr-q779ACFaWw7QodduoNCg
http://www.banggood.com/Hubsan-X4-H502E-With-720P-HD-Camera-GPS-Altitude-Mode-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-p-1037297.html?rmmds=search
Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0koT2obNZrk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLj2hqVC4aA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB_cHY0EjQ0
but seriously, anyone who thinks that £24 for a glimpse into the drone world isn't worth it, go buy yourselves a 15k machine and blow yourselves away.
these top end drones are for business/surveys etc the cheaper ones just pure fun!@ enjoy ffs it's Christmas
Lol.
Thanks for the advice everyone, walking in blind to this game, so it's very much appreciated.
If I enjoy this one i'll be getting the Syma X8HG next as an upgrade.
However, non-camera model (not uk, but 'EU' warehouse [probably still China] - £19.55 with EU selected, not China) - Click on EU warehouse.
http://www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_366866.html?wid=3
Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4cBBoBNxVs
FPV (using phone) and removable camera (China - I've bought this from him with no problems)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252537780110?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAl39mlrHKc
Removable camera:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/X5C-1-4GB-Camera-drone-6-Axis-Gyro-RC-UAV-RTF-AR-Quadcopter-SYMA-UFO-with-2-4Ghz-/232161855553?_trksid=p2141725.m3662.l6403
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flying-Gadgets-2-4G-4-Channel-X-CAM-Quadcopter-Heli-Drone-with-HD-Camera-New/252679784171?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38661%26meid%3De58a7731bc10491fad9fd17228efeb16%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D291931966127
As for the "toy" bit, I think you're wrong, read some of the comments, some people are clearly expecting £900+ equipment (minimum) for £24!!
Do you know if it goes to [email protected]?
Have clearly sacrificed quality for the ability to advertise as "HD" truth is a 480i camera at 30fps would cost the same and actually be usable.
Shame hot voted but not biting...
https://youtu.be/VUPwF_70Hl0
https://youtu.be/VUPwF_70Hl0