Awesome 👍. What a great way to do a range test. I would have liked to have seen you try it with your X8HG transmitter,do you think it would have the same range? Does your x8g transmitter bind to your x8hg? I have a x8hc and I've heard that the range isn't as good as the original x8's I might try the same range test. What app were you using? Thx Dod.
Thank you for sharing max range tests and 555m great result..gotta be happy with that :) I have been planning to do this on all my quads for a while now and will do very soon and post the results..especially my AH X16 Typhoon and Bugs 3.. i dont plan to walk it out though, I'll be flying fpv
super experiment brother! so the x8c radio will possibly work with my x8hc/hg quad? i did a small test in the house...idle test.. i found that if you pull the throttle all the way or even near all the way the motors cut off...however a quick up/down on the throttle stick got the motors back running again.. im hoping the "h" version bird will fly well with the non "h" radio...meaning no more fighting it to come down safely and swiftly if needed...gonna be near 60 tomorrow so ill test this out....up at a safe altitude lol... thanks again my brother!
thanks!!! It should work for all the others work with each other. even though the remote does not have altitude hold function, the quad still wants to level itself as you see in this video towards the end but the control is a lot better :)
Great demonstration. I have 2 Bugs3 but in residential area only getting about 100m, both same. Your area probably does not have interference, but I'd like to request you test your Bugs3 similarly please.
vashon100 No need to test...sorry.... My bugs3 will get slightly better than 100 meter as well. The remote control starts to beep right around 110 meters.
Thank much for the reply/info. Not to derail the comments (still pertinent to range), but it's disappointing they claimed >300m for the Bugs3, can't imagine what conditions they were. Looking at your area, it seems pretty interference free. Hopefully someone with antenna swapping experience does some experimenting. Even 200m would be sufficient for me (gives some signal strength margin).
yeah, it does seem too good to be true and mostly, take everything with a grain of salt.. i've done couple of vtx videos using the b3 bugs and i do mention when the remote started to beep on me. it is however a very good quad for the money you cannot get any better than the bugs 3 :)
I suspect the lower range is the companies response to numpties flying in stupid areas, so not having the capability of GPS another way is to limit the range of your transmitters. Over the next few years drones will have lots of restrictions I would say.
this test is not sure for distance test...I try to test distance with my x8sc on the air distance just 50/60 meter the drone loss signal ready!!!but now i'm put antenna 2.4Gon my remote and my drone.the new distance become to 80/100 but not over this range
Excellent test! I just bought the X8SW thinking I was getting the latest fpv drone with best range but clearly the Old transmitter is better! Please forward your findings to Syma. they need to have an update or just make the new transmitters lime the old ones. I might buy an old transmitter for safety and range.
A long while ago Quadcopter 101 also gave this tip about the TX and they where on sale for $8 I could not resist, now I still need a Quad too fly it with haha. Thanks for that long walk :-)
I'm thinking of buying the bayangtoy x16 brushless motors I have, seen the reviews & it looks like a good quad for camera footage what do think. I also saw clone to the bayangtoys x 16 with brush motors
This is a toy quad the same size of the dji phantom. it does not have much weight carrying capability to go drone fishing. try something like the dji phantom.
Wow , such a difference in the transmitters , I can't for the life in me see why Syma would send a TX out with such a limited range compared to the rest . I doubt it's a costing issue . Nice video Pete , awesome test and a very pleasing 555 meters , more than enough for the field at the back of my house ... Just waiting for my daughter now to get hold of the X8HW she bought me some time ago lol . Shame there was no music in this ( I'm only joking) but you could have used "Walk" by Pantera lol : Best wishes mate and thumbs up :)
Tim Robinson Thanks Tim :) Yeah, I'm throwing out the smaller remote!!!! What the heck!!! Sorry no music but no glamour here :) Just a stroll :) 555!!!! Is nice!!!!
usb male and female for an antenna..,hmmmm....I don't know dude.... but here are some articles www.google.com/search?q=can+i+use+usb+male+and+female+for+an+antenna&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&oq=can+i+use+usb+male+and+female+for+an+antenna&aqs=chrome..69i57.11624j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
I test it the same way and get a distance of 110 Meters only. I am very surprised about this poor result. Is it possible, that different type of remotes exist, US and european versions with different range?? I am from germany!
Hi, thanks for fast response. I used the X8C remote. That's the reason I'm so disappointed. I will try to test another one. Your channel is really cool. I love it. Greetings from germany :)
superlupi8 Perhaps there are different versions of this remote control but I have not heard of it so far till now...are you testing it in an open field? Are there wifi interference? The remote control is running 2.4ghz. Cheers to Germany!!!
RC Escape Today I've tested another X8C remote which I've bought on eBay seperatly. This time the distance is about 300 meters. This is really cool. I'm so happy now. Don't know why, but it works. Best regards, Alex
I have a Tennergy Syma X8SW, the limited edition Black/Yellow version. Will the X8HG transmitter work with the X8SW? I would like to use the larger style transmitter like the one you test second in this video.
yes it works! I just received the black edition also and tested it with the x8hg remote. I'll do a double review on it but it won't upload until Thanksgiving.
Do a maximum distance of the new syma sky thunder hd 8500wh pls!! They said in the features that it can go up to 300 meters!!! And it is also same transmitter i just want to know what to buy the x8sc or syma 8500wh
I have a question why did the transmitter of the syma x8g go up to 555 meter but when i saw your test range on the syma x8g it only flew about 80-90 meters??? Did you upgrade the transmitter of the x8g?
I found some on ebay www.google.com/search?q=syma+x8+remote&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&oq=syma+x8+remote&aqs=chrome..69i57j0j69i60l3.4532j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Outta site!! I have the 8 C and 8 hg and the X8 Pro. So I have the right transmitter. Yaaay. Thanks for doing the test. I'm Nearly 80 and can't walk that far. Hahaha Dandahermit
LOL At 6:51 the propellers looked like bananas 😂😂
bananacopter rare drone :P ^^
Awesome 👍. What a great way to do a range test. I would have liked to have seen you try it with your X8HG transmitter,do you think it would have the same range? Does your x8g transmitter bind to your x8hg? I have a x8hc and I've heard that the range isn't as good as the original x8's I might try the same range test. What app were you using? Thx Dod.
Dod Rc
Thanks!!!
Yes they all bind with each other and probably have the same range :)
Thank you for sharing max range tests and 555m great result..gotta be happy with that :) I have been planning to do this on all my quads for a while now and will do very soon and post the results..especially my AH X16 Typhoon and Bugs 3.. i dont plan to walk it out though, I'll be flying fpv
PerthWestOZ RC
Cool :)
interesting distance demo ! 👍😎 man you're in excellent shape to be able to walk that far and back ! !
thanks :)
super experiment brother!
so the x8c radio will possibly work with my x8hc/hg quad? i did a small test in the house...idle test..
i found that if you pull the throttle all the way or even near all the way the motors cut off...however a quick up/down on the throttle stick got the motors back running again..
im hoping the "h" version bird will fly well with the non "h" radio...meaning no more fighting it to come down safely and swiftly if needed...gonna be near 60 tomorrow so ill test this out....up at a safe altitude lol...
thanks again my brother!
thanks!!!
It should work for all the others work with each other.
even though the remote does not have altitude hold function, the quad still wants to level itself as you see in this video towards the end but the control is a lot better :)
Very good video man, i like the test you make. First time i saw something like this.
Thank you very much!
great job as always pete..i might do the same test in my favorite park today to see how the range is in this area...
thanks again bro!
thanks!!!
any thank you for your distance test for every friends
are that x8w remote upgraded...??? so far
Great demonstration. I have 2 Bugs3 but in residential area only getting about 100m, both same. Your area probably does not have interference, but I'd like to request you test your Bugs3 similarly please.
vashon100
No need to test...sorry....
My bugs3 will get slightly better than 100 meter as well. The remote control starts to beep right around 110 meters.
Thank much for the reply/info. Not to derail the comments (still pertinent to range), but it's disappointing they claimed >300m for the Bugs3, can't imagine what conditions they were. Looking at your area, it seems pretty interference free. Hopefully someone with antenna swapping experience does some experimenting. Even 200m would be sufficient for me (gives some signal strength margin).
yeah, it does seem too good to be true and mostly, take everything with a grain of salt..
i've done couple of vtx videos using the b3 bugs and i do mention when the remote started to beep on me.
it is however a very good quad for the money you cannot get any better than the bugs 3 :)
Works great on the X11 as well, my indoor rainy day flier!
nice!!!
looks like binding in the same - Im going to buy this off ebay now for my x8sw Black L.E
oops saw your review. did it land well with the other remote?
I suspect the lower range is the companies response to numpties flying in stupid areas, so not having the capability of GPS another way is to limit the range of your transmitters. Over the next few years drones will have lots of restrictions I would say.
Is it possible to control quadcopter with x8w transmitter/remote?
check it out already it has no return to home, headless mode an hardly any parts online. But there is 4 the baygantoys x16
whether the x8g remote was upgraded
yudha yudha_41poi
No, everything is stock.
this test is not sure for distance test...I try to test distance with my x8sc on the air distance just 50/60 meter the drone loss signal ready!!!but now i'm put antenna 2.4Gon my remote and my drone.the new distance become to 80/100 but not over this range
is it possible the first remote has a auto idle off?
sanuksize45
Yes it has altitude hold :)
Its syma x8c remote controller same like a syma x8g/hg?
Excellent test! I just bought the X8SW thinking I was getting the latest fpv drone with best range but clearly the Old transmitter is better! Please forward your findings to Syma. they need to have an update or just make the new transmitters lime the old ones. I might buy an old transmitter for safety and range.
good range, good test !
Rui Chaves
Thanks :)
Wow some range! Diggin the bendy props lol!!
nice distance for sure!!! I know right?!!
Can i bind syma x8sw drone with syma x8hg transmitter ?
A long while ago Quadcopter 101 also gave this tip about the TX and they where on sale for $8 I could not resist, now I still need a Quad too fly it with haha. Thanks for that long walk :-)
Ruudy L don't get one with altitude hold Ruudy... It's not as much fun. Dod.
Ruudy L
Lol!!! You kind of like me :)
Get ready but nowhere to go!!!!
Get the x8g BNF!!!!!
Look at this on eBay www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112261505792
I just bought the X8G BNF too - GBP £37 on ebay!
i have new drone syma x8sw, why my drone at a distance of 15-20 meters often lost connection or control
love this quad awesome
I tried my X8SW with the X8HG transmitter , no difference distance is still around 70m . No difference as the X8SW transmitter . 🙁
x8hg receiver board can connect to x8sw remote?
hello, what about the x8hg controler it has altitude hold mode, you can connected it?
yes it will :)
I'm thinking of buying the bayangtoy x16 brushless motors I have, seen the reviews & it looks like a good quad for camera footage what do think. I also saw clone to the bayangtoys x 16 with brush motors
x16 is good but check out the bugs 3
sabes cual es el peso maximo que podría soportar?
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Me interesa para enviar una linea de pesca hacia el mar
This is a toy quad the same size of the dji phantom.
it does not have much weight carrying capability to go drone fishing.
try something like the dji phantom.
Wow , such a difference in the transmitters , I can't for the life in me see why Syma would send a TX out with such a limited range compared to the rest . I doubt it's a costing issue . Nice video Pete , awesome test and a very pleasing 555 meters , more than enough for the field at the back of my house ... Just waiting for my daughter now to get hold of the X8HW she bought me some time ago lol . Shame there was no music in this ( I'm only joking) but you could have used "Walk" by Pantera lol : Best wishes mate and thumbs up :)
Tim Robinson
Thanks Tim :)
Yeah, I'm throwing out the smaller remote!!!! What the heck!!!
Sorry no music but no glamour here :)
Just a stroll :)
555!!!! Is nice!!!!
RC Escape Lol Pete , I would have stopped at 275 meters for a cigarette ;)
hahaha!!! I know right?!!! Too bad I quit :)
Congrats man !!! I'm still trying lol .
It costs too much.....you need to cold turkey!!!
Very good looking drone ! :)
thanks!!!
like your range test, I modified my syma x8c remote to get more range in flight. like your vid keep it up
cool!!!
wow its so far than the stock i will never use the stock again i will use my x8c or x8hc transmitters
alver quiambao
Yup!!!
thanks for the review its good as always to use the x8 transmitters but not like the game pad toy stock of x8sc..haha thumbs up sir RC Escape
Well done :servers as a good exercise
friend to where I find this, control with and the name, it.
this guy just said so many letters i forgot what my name was.
lol :) I even confused myself!!!
can i ask a question? it is posible that the usb male and female connector can use as my antenna connector?
usb male and female for an antenna..,hmmmm....I don't know dude....
but here are some articles
www.google.com/search?q=can+i+use+usb+male+and+female+for+an+antenna&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&oq=can+i+use+usb+male+and+female+for+an+antenna&aqs=chrome..69i57.11624j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
it is posible that the antenna of the globe router can work as a antenna of a remote?
it is posible that the antenna of the globe router can work as a antenna of a remote?
I guess you could. it is 2.4ghz
USB connectors are no good for 2.4GHZ signals, you need connectors and cable with a capacitive air gap.
Great range test...should've had a bicycle cause that was a long walk. Baffling that Syma went with an inferior transmitter on such a nice quad.
sirhilsam
Lol!! I know right?!!!
They should already break out the BNF version!!!
I test it the same way and get a distance of 110 Meters only. I am very surprised about this poor result. Is it possible, that different type of remotes exist, US and european versions with different range?? I am from germany!
the original tx has poor range. try the x8c remote.
Hi, thanks for fast response. I used the X8C remote. That's the reason I'm so disappointed. I will try to test another one. Your channel is really cool. I love it. Greetings from germany :)
superlupi8
Perhaps there are different versions of this remote control but I have not heard of it so far till now...are you testing it in an open field?
Are there wifi interference?
The remote control is running 2.4ghz.
Cheers to Germany!!!
RC Escape Today I've tested another X8C remote which I've bought on eBay seperatly. This time the distance is about 300 meters. This is really cool. I'm so happy now. Don't know why, but it works. Best regards, Alex
I have a Tennergy Syma X8SW, the limited edition Black/Yellow version. Will the X8HG transmitter work with the X8SW? I would like to use the larger style transmitter like the one you test second in this video.
yes it works! I just received the black edition also and tested it with the x8hg remote. I'll do a double review on it but it won't upload until Thanksgiving.
RC Escape
awesome. thanks so much. appreciate the help.
Do a maximum distance of the new syma sky thunder hd 8500wh pls!! They said in the features that it can go up to 300 meters!!! And it is also same transmitter i just want to know what to buy the x8sc or syma 8500wh
they look like the same thing
I have a question why did the transmitter of the syma x8g go up to 555 meter but when i saw your test range on the syma x8g it only flew about 80-90 meters??? Did you upgrade the transmitter of the x8g?
I don't think I've done a range test on the x8g....
I do not modify any of the equipment unless specified. Everything is out of the box stock :)
RC Escape i mean test flight you said on that video it can only flew up to 70-90 meters
my mjx bugs 3 is coming soon i cant wait to have it its my first brushless drone😄
Where can I get the range extender remote ? U have this in your review for the X8SW L.E but no link to buy it
I found some on ebay
www.google.com/search?q=syma+x8+remote&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&oq=syma+x8+remote&aqs=chrome..69i57j0j69i60l3.4532j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
@@RCEscape thx man
Outta site!! I have the 8 C and 8 hg and the X8 Pro. So I have the right transmitter. Yaaay. Thanks for doing the test. I'm Nearly 80 and can't walk that far. Hahaha Dandahermit
Cool drone
Wow! That is absolutely amazing. Now if you can mount an FPV camera to that, you're good to go :)
Alan Savage
Yup!!!
Well that is one way to test range lol
right?!!! :)
all right!!! lol.... great job pal
Eddie Hickey
Thanks man :)
cool
alexander ekin
Thanks!!!
My x8 c transmitter will fly this ??? Yeah
I do not have a x8c transmitter to test but I am pretty sure it will :)
Super quad flyer I think you can, because the same remote x8, I use the remote x8c to x8g / hc and work
nice video friend, good
I SUBSCRIBED SO I CAN SAFLEY GO 800 OR MORE FEET ' AWAY IN THE HEADLESS MODE AND BRING IT BACK??
Yes it should.
Pov you buy that drone and didn.t buy a dji wow i just save my self a 150 bucks
Holy shit! Are you kidding me? I cannot believe what a difference that transmitter makes!.!...
I feel like this would have been better if you flew it as far but regardless i left a like
LuaTrees
Thanks :)
I did not want it falling and breaking...but if it had gps RTH, I would have :)
First!
lol :) yup!!!