#1 In Best RC Quadcopter Drones With Camera
Our Best Quadcopter Drone With Camera - The Syma X5C-1
The four multirotors (all well under $100) that made it into our shortlist to be reviewed more closely were:
And after careful consideration we selected the Syma X5C-1 as our numero uno...
Here's what you're getting for your money with our top pick:
And here are just some of the great features of the Syma X5C-1 that help make it our top quadcopter with a video camera:
Note: Because of its low price, this elegant but powerful quad is the ideal platform to learn on before purchasing a much more expensive heli with a pro-level video camera, such as the phenomenal DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone.
Now, take a look at this impressive video taken by a Syma X5C-1...
- Syma X11C
- Syma X5C-1
- UDI U818A-1 Discovery
- Hubsan X4 H107C
And after careful consideration we selected the Syma X5C-1 as our numero uno...
Here's what you're getting for your money with our top pick:
- 1 x Syma X5C-1, 6-axis digital proportional RC quadcopter with colourful LED lights.
- 1 x 3.7V 500mAh Li-Po on-board rechargeable battery.
- 1 x 2.4Ghz 4 Channel Transmitter / Controller with LCD screen (note: excludes the 4 x AA batteries required).
- 1 x 2 MP HD video camera.
- 1 x On-board card reader.
- 1 x 4 GB Micro SD memory card.
- 4 x Coreless brushed motors.
- 4 x Propellers.
- 4 x Propeller protectors.
- 1 x USB charging cable.
- 1 x Screwdriver.
- 1 x Instruction manual.
- Battery charge time: around 100 minutes.
- Flight time: approx. 7 minutes.
- Control range: 50 m / 164 feet, give or take; but it's possible to extend the range.
And here are just some of the great features of the Syma X5C-1 that help make it our top quadcopter with a video camera:
- Comfortable in and out of doors, even in moderate winds.
- Suitable for novice, intermediate, and advanced level flyers.
- Easy to get started: just pop 4 x AA batteries into the transmitter, charge the Li-Po battery, and you're all set.
- It has a left / right hand changeable throttle mode to suit the operator.
- Lightweight but rugged aircraft frame means it can take the hits - and you'll probably have a few of those!
- The 6-axis digital proportional control gyro system makes the aircraft extremely stable yet very flexible and nimble.
- And stable, precise hovering means better quality video!
- The HD camera can be detached so that you can fly without it when you want even more speed and flight time.
- Its large, colourful LED lights makes it a breeze to fly at night.
- It can do flips, 360 deg. continuous barrel rolls, and beautifully smooth banking turns (great for video).
Note: Because of its low price, this elegant but powerful quad is the ideal platform to learn on before purchasing a much more expensive heli with a pro-level video camera, such as the phenomenal DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone.
Now, take a look at this impressive video taken by a Syma X5C-1...
You could be taking awesome videos just like this, in no time at all, with your very own Syma X5C-1 drone with its onboard HD 2MP video camera. Just click the blue button below for more info. and the latest pricing on Amazon.com...
#2 Best Quadcopter Drone With Camera - Syma X11C
Again, a top quadcopter with an on-board camera, especially for the money. Its got good overall range and you can get some great footage from it. Only slight down-side is that, due to the camera positioning, it’s not so great for ground level shots...
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#3 Best Quadcopter Drone With Camera - Hubsan X4 H107C
As you already know we love the Hubsan on this site and the H107C version is no different. It flies extremely well although, as you can imagine, it’s slightly heavier than the H107L variant so not as manoeuvrable. But overall it’s great value for money and, for its size (it's a mini quadcopter), takes great long range video footage. And it's no slouch for still photography either. (Note: we've also rated this the overall best multirotor quad for all categories.)
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#4 Best Quadcopter Drone With Camera - UDI U818A-1 Discovery
This is a good camera quadcopter; a bit more expensive than the others, but takes good video footage and still camera shots. It also has fairly good range out in the open, and very durable also. So overall then, a good copter with camera for entry level. On the down-side the battery life is not great and the expert flyer will probably want more...
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All of the above quad helicopters with on-board cameras are under $100 - amazing that you can get so much for such low prices, whichever one you choose.
But, for those of you who are willing to spend a bit more, the following aircraft (all under $400) may appeal to you.
You're generally paying more for FPV - First Person View - which allows you to pilot your drone via a live video feed on your transmitter / control; rather like unmanned military drone pilots do.
Note that we haven't got any of these ourselves, so we haven't tested them yet. But, from our online research, they seem rather good and well worth a look...
But, for those of you who are willing to spend a bit more, the following aircraft (all under $400) may appeal to you.
You're generally paying more for FPV - First Person View - which allows you to pilot your drone via a live video feed on your transmitter / control; rather like unmanned military drone pilots do.
Note that we haven't got any of these ourselves, so we haven't tested them yet. But, from our online research, they seem rather good and well worth a look...
Parrot AR. Drone 2.0 Power Edition Quadricopter:-
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Hubsan X4 H107D RC FPV Quadcopter With Camera:-
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WLtoys Upgraded V666N FPV Quadcopter With 2.0MP HD Camera:-
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