First steps. Syma X12S

As I commented in previous post, my first contact with quadcopters was accidentally. In Kings Day I received a very little toy, Syma X12S, as a gift. It was the beginning and my first steps in the hobby.

Some time later, after get considerable experience and many more flights done, I must say you I began with one of most recommendable quadcopter to begin with, maybe the best. It’s obviously a quadcopter to fly inside because of his size, but I am also sure that it’s the best way to begin, flying inside. Why? You would flight in a “very controlled area” and always with a close view of the quad.

Obviously, you will be crashing time after time, but these accidents will be not so severe for the little toy as in outside location would be.

Currently it’s very common to find a large list of microquads close to this Syma X12S, and I pretty sure that so much of these are very good to flight, but I am talking about my experience. Trust me if I tell you that choose this quad will be a sure buy. Furthermore, during the writing of this post, X12S could be found around 12 to 25$.

Features

Taking into account Syma is a basic quad, I would say it doesn't have very special skills but do what it must to do great.

I like

Size. very tiny drone but also very handable. 

Strength. Relatively strong against typical impacts.

Stability. Very stable in flight so it's quite easy to control.

Flight modes. You could change between three different flight modes from slowest to fastest. I recommend the slowest one to flight especially if you are beginner.

In the air. Easy two know the quad position. There are two lights in the front (red) and two more in the rear (green), very helpful to know where the front is.

TX. RC transmitter is very ergonomic and bigger than the one included in the other quads of these category.

Spare parts. Easy to find and cheap. Also easy to repair.

I don´t like

Durability. As in almost all cheap quads, the drone parts are not durable, but is so easy to find spare parts.

Batteries could seem to be not available but it’s easy to solve. Syma X12S uses same batteries than Cheerson CX-10. You could find it with no problem and are one of the cheapest.

Batteries. Following with battery topic, are not interchangeable but, in the moment you must change it (you will do it for sure) it’s than easy to remove 4 screw, old battery and solder the new one. Not more than 5 minutes.

Protectors. Propeller protectors are very weak and usually get trapped in curtains, furniture, etc. As easy to remove it cutting in the root. Very recommendable to remove it first, all rotors will be broken with or without crashes.

Lights position. Finally, as a personal opinion, a would prefer to switch lights position. I mean, it’s much common to find green leds in the front of the vehicles and red ones in the back.

Will update soon with new post, photos and reviews.

See you soon.

Thanks!

FreeDroneFlyersTeam.