The law regulating the flight of unmanned aerial vehicles entered into force on March 30 this year and became a truly black day for fans of radio-controlled toys and models. Flights in the urban area can now lead to significant fines. Videos on the Internet – too. But this is in a bad situation.
The actions of law enforcement agencies in the absence of a full legal base in this area are unpredictable. For some time, it is necessary to limit oneself in flights or to obtain an official permit (we will talk about it in the following material). If both options are not suitable, you can purchase the device more easily 250 grams, because they are allowed to use everywhere, except for those places where photography and video shooting is prohibited at all. Today we will talk about them.
Syma X5C
One of the most popular quadrocopters is still in business. The weight of its latest modification of C-1 with an improved camera and flight characteristics is only 100 grams, so that you can fly without fear. But it is the Syma X5 deservedly considered the best drone for learning beginners. This is a durable Copter with high-quality assembly and good design, cheap consumables, sufficient range and speed, good stabilization and controllability. Will withstand the falls that are inevitable for beginners, and experienced owners will do a lot of tricks. There is also a modification that translates the video to the console (FPV). In addition, the Syma X5 has a lot of very cheap clones.
Buy for 45 dollars →
Yizhan Tarantula X6 / JJRC H16
Almost a complete analog of the Syma X5, but with one very important feature: the power of the motors of this device is enough to lift the action camera fixed to the bottom of the fuselage. It has a slightly larger size than the Syma X5, and weighs 200 grams (with the camera you get just the maximum allowable 250 grams). To this model it is very easy to find any accessories. Manageability and quality of construction also allow us to recommend this quadopter not only for easy entertainment, but also for training before buying more serious devices.
Buy for $ 51 →
Cheerson CX-33
A very interesting hexacopter (six screws), built according to the tricopter pattern (three bearing beams). Such a technological solution makes the CX-33 more stable, high-speed and load-lifting. It can easily lift an easy action camera, however, with it the already low flight time will be significantly reduced. On board the drone has its own 2-megapixel camera, the dimensions of which allow replacing it with a lightweight camera for unmanned devices. The weight of this model in the FPV-configuration is only 152 grams, so you can fly fearlessly over all permitted territories.
Buy for 45 dollars →
JXD 510W
Cheap FPV-quadrupter weighing 155 grams. Among the advantages of this particular model is a convenient design, a rich package (five batteries at once), a longer flight distance than the CX-33. Can become a spectacular gift. When choosing between him and Tarantula, of course, it is worth choosing the latter. But JXD at the expense of a more modern filling can be pleasantly surprised in flight. There are two versions: W has a remote with its own screen, and in G the console is equipped with a fastening for the smartphone.
Buy for $ 55 →
XK X250
A small drone (only 100 grams) from a manufacturer known in narrow circles. It is an FPV receiver of the popular XK Alien (the kit for broadcasting is included in the kit). According to the assurances of the advertising brochures, it is a sporting copter – indeed, speed and control at altitude. In addition, it has an excellent design, a good flight time, well-tuned electronics. It can be controlled by professional Futaba equipment, so it is suitable for daily training in the event that while flying on large devices is terrible (or a similar transition is planned in the future).
Buy for $ 60 →
JJRC X1
The most difficult device in our collection is 250 grams! Maximum permissible weight. But this is one of the lightest and smallest devices with a brushless motor. For your reference: it is the motors of this type that provide high-quality flight and load-carrying capacity. Accordingly, all the characteristics and style of management are fundamentally different from the lighter devices (and many heavier ones, such as Wltoys V666). Can lift up to 50 grams of extra weight – enough to use the FPV-kit from Syma (with which the control equipment is compatible) or hard-wired Xiaomi Yi.
Buy for $ 106 →
Cheerson CX-10W
A tiny (15 grams) room drone with video and Wi-Fi. The latter, by the way, is used not only to transfer images in real time, but also to control the drones. It can be in the palm of your hand, flying in windless weather for a distance of up to 15 meters from the manager of a smartphone or tablet (well, or how much power the transmitter of the device has). The smallest, the cheapest, so it is ideal as an entertainment for large and small fans of flights.
Buy for $ 26 →
Hubsan X4
Placed on the palm of a Chinese copy of one of the drones of the French company Parrot. Weighs only 50 grams, it has a built-in camera, FPV, an interesting design. For flights in windy weather is hardly suitable, but as a small toy in a weak wind or indoors – an excellent option. Rougle users can change the camera module.
Buy for $ 60 →
What to choose?
When choosing a device, you should look into the purse and consider all the options. In my opinion, the ideal, but expensive acquisition in this class could be the JJRC X1 – brushless motors are overpaid. If you do not want to spend a lot of money, you can hardly find something more interesting than Tarantula or Syma X5.
And finally a little tip: when buying, do not use the services of the “Post of Russia”, contact the alternative transport companies to avoid possible complications and unnecessary trouble with customs clearance.
