Syma X5C
Score: 58/100
Hiturbo Camera Drone
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Hiturbo S20 is a foldable, beginner-friendly drone offering dual-battery flight time and fun voice/gesture controls. Its low-frame-rate FPV feed and limited range are notable drawbacks. Best suited for new pilots seeking an affordable, easy-to-fly aerial toy.
The Syma X5C is an entry-level quadcopter with a 2 MP camera and 6-axis gyro stabilization, offering solid stability and beginner-friendly features. Its short 5-8 minute flight time, limited 30-50 m range, and low-resolution camera limit its usefulness for more demanding tasks. Best suited for absolute beginners and kids seeking a durable, easy-to-fly drone.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 24 minutesbest | |
500 mAhbest | — | |
2 MPbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 726 g | 146 gbest |
0 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Maximum Flight Time (minutes) | 5-8 minutes | 24 minutes |
Performance(1) | ||
Transmission / Control Range (m) | 30-50 m | 80-100 m |
Camera(1) | ||
Video Resolution | HD | 1080p |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 726 g | 146 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers consider the Syma X5C a top entry-level drone, praising its stability, crash-resistant design, and useful accessories while noting its short flight time, limited range, and modest camera quality as drawbacks for more demanding applications.
Everyday users overwhelmingly describe the X5C as perfect for beginners, enjoying its stability, easy flips, and protective guards, but they consistently report frustration with the brief battery life, limited range, and low-resolution camera.
Professional reviewers commend the Hiturbo S20 for its beginner-friendly one-key controls, stable hover, and impressive dual-battery flight time, positioning it as a strong value proposition in the $50 drone segment. However, they consistently point out the choppy, low-frame-rate FPV feed and limited range as significant drawbacks that keep it from competing with higher-end models.
Everyday owners love how easy the drone is to set up and fly, especially the voice and gesture features that make selfie-style shooting fun. The most common complaints revolve around a laggy FPV app, weak signal beyond short distances, and a camera that feels too basic for serious photography.
“Perfect for beginners”
“Easy USB charging and trim controls”
“superlative photographic capabilities and intuitive operation”
