XK Detect X380 GPS Headless Mode 2.4G RC Quadcopter Standard Configuration - EU Plug

The shipment and handling by Gearbest was as always, great, fast and professional.

The X-380 itself:

This small quadcopter has a sturdy body that features an ABS frame. It also has a powerful receiver that will take in signals with ease without worrying about interference getting in the way. Its battery will run for an extended amount of time with the potential for it to go for about thirty minutes before it has to be recharged.

What you get in Standard Configuration packaging:

The XK Detect X380 quadcopter
A mode 2 transmitter operating at 2.4GHz
A battery charger with an EU adapter
A USB cable that is used to install firmware updates and connect to the Flight controll software
A 11.1V 5400mAh Li-Po battery (in my case it was missing, but I am confident that was a unique occurance, Gearbest support was very helpfull, and a replacement was sent right after confirming that there indeed was no battery in the package)
A camera mount that attaches to the bottom of the quadcopter (fits probbably gopro and 1:1 clones
Two pairs of propellers (no spare propellers)
A small wrench

What makes it stand out of others:

This is a very stable flying quadcopter.
A Barometer and a GPS device is used inside the quadcopter so it can easily identify where it starts up. This allows it to move back to its starting point when you use the proper button on the transmitter to bring it back.
This can fly about 1,000 meters or about 3,280 feet away from the transmitter.

Suggestion

no spare propellers
no propeller guards
spare parts are rare on gearbest

Sep 20,2016

I have had my XK Detect X380 for while now and I am very happy with my purchase. I purchased the european plug version and when I opened the box. I found that they had provided an adapter that converted it from the euro plug to the american two prong plug.

In all my flights so fare I have been able to see all my indicator lights on the quad, day or night. Which is very nice when flying and trying to maintain quad orientation and battery statues. In my X380 I have the latest firmware which includes the fly around point (FAP), panoramic, automatic land/take-off and much more. One feature that I learned about in most recent flight is when you are performing an automatic landing you have complete control over your X380. Which allows you to move in all directions in the landing process. If for some reason you need to abort the process all you have to do is push the throttle stick up. I know some quad manufactures are saying their quad has this functionality over the X380.

I just want to say one more time that I am very happy with my purchase an I will be shopping at gearbest again.

Suggestion

I have no major issues with my XK Detect X380. The only item I have notived is that my charger takes a little longer than the 2 hours post for this item, The good news is I have always achieved a flight time around 25 minutes or more (no gimbal or camera attached).

Apr 17,2016

I have reviewed dozens of entry level and professional level quadcopters and this XK Detect x380 is BY FAR the best choice under $1000. It comes with all the same features as my DJI Phantom.

1. Excellent quality build, very durable quad.
2. GPS is not a cheap knockoff. Very accurate.
3. RTH - Best return to home functionality I have ever seen.
4. Controller is quality as well. Able to control optional gimbal.
5. Battery life. I get 25-30 minutes on a full charge every time.
6. Auto take off and landing are excellent features.
7. Fail safe feature is probably the most underrated feature available. If the quad loses connection or if the batteries get too low, the drone automatically returns to home. You should never crash or lose a drone again with this feature.

TRUST ME, if you could afford a DJI Phantom 3 you would have already bought it. Since you cannot, this is your second best option. A+++

Suggestion

None at all.

Dec 29,2015

Looked great out of the box. Nice faux carbon fiber shell. Battery fits snug into the bay. Seems very solid, only assembly was the props. The landing gear is pre-installed. As mention on several sites and reviews there are a few things to do pre-first flight. 1. Re bind the transmitter to the quad even though it is bound at the factory. 2. Compass calibration MUST BE DONE. this is true with ant GPS quad.

Th GPS lock is fast and is very reliable. The one button take-off/landing is great. I had opted to replace the stock blades with DJI Phantom 3 seld-locking blades. It was not needed but a really good upgrade option. Hover flight test without camera and gimbal was around 28 minutes. With camera and stock camera mount was around 24 minutes. Camera and 2D gimbal flight time was about 19 minutes. Over all a great quad for the price.

I have also enhanced the graphics as it seemed appropriate.

Suggestion

this is a pro/con, the antennas for the receiver are in the landing gear. One in the front right, the other in the left rear. The compass is located in the front left landing gear. The pro is that it helps with the range and less interference. The con is trying to add retractable landing gear.

Feb 19,2016

Well today i got my much anticipated XK X380 Quad!..after carefully going through the manual and following every instruction carefully along with my over 32 hours (honest to god) of watching every single solitary video relating to this specific brand, I took her outside on my turf and put her to the test.
conclusion: I am very SATISFIED. I didn't exceed more than 80 meters outwards and about 50 up. as i wanted to ensure that motors and all components were in order. Return to home worked perfectly. this thing came back from the exact spot where it took of from. headlock didn't disappoint. overall this is a very sturdy, stable and attractive Quadcopter. However, i won't be fling again until i get my log book as i intend to document all that i observe and encounter. Money well spent. i'm impressed

Suggestion

NON AS YET...I Will keep you posted..

Dec 09,2015