BAYANGTOYS X16 GPS Brushless RC Drone - RTF

Fairly easy to assemble and learn the orientation of the controls. I really liked how quiet and smooth running this quadcopter is. I attached my SJ4000 on a camera mount that I already had for my Syma X8. The video is smooth and rather jello free, however there was a little jelloing in the video. I balanced each of the blades and once I did, the jello went away. I've achieved around 15 minutes of flight time so far with the new battery. Once the battery has been used a few time, it might fly a little longer. The GPS is a nice feature, but is rather sluggish as most GPS quads are, but was pretty accurate. This quadcopter will hold it's position rather well in 12 mph winds. I haven't flown in stronger winds yet. I would recommend this quad to anyone wanting a nice all around quadcopter that can take fairly smooth pictures. This is not a sport quadcopter but does fly pretty fast and operates well in altitude hold mode as well. I'm very satisfied with my purchase of this quadcopter.

Suggestion

- Landing Gear too short
- GPS module not located in the disk on top of Quadcopter
- Remote controller antenna not routed properly for better reception .

I only have a few Cons with this quadcopter. First off the quadcopter's landing gear is not very tall. I replaced the landing gear with some aftermarket DJI Phantom extended/tall landing gear, once I did, it worked even better and even allowed for a 2D brushless gimbal. So I'd recommend replacing the stock landing gear since it's not that great.

The round disk on top of the quadcopter that has a GPS sticker on it, doesn't have anything in it and is empty. Looks like it's just for show, so why have it if it can only break off during a crash.

The controller has a decent antenna but it needs to be routed/modified to extend through the rigid antenna mount. I drilled a small hole in the top of the hard plastic antenna mount and pulled the antenna through it. I put just a touch of hot glue to hold the antenna in place. I believe the antenna needs to be routed properly in the controller by the company.

Jul 25,2017

I would give a huge thumbs up to the GB's customer support, although they responded within 24 hours, they always did their best to offer a solution.

Special thanks to Mingy who was very courteous and professional in resolving the problem

Now to the drone. this is the BEST drone you can have for its price.

Excellent GPS, excellent handling.
If you are aiming for a entry level drone, and don't want to invest heavily on Dji stuff, this is the safest bet.

No question asked, this is the best purchase I could have made for its price.

Cons:

Antenna inside the drone was tilted, instead of using a fake GPS mount on top of the body, this could have been used for the antenna.

Antenna inside the Tx needs to be kept outside.

Advantage over other drones:

I researched a lot on other drones with same features but this one was the best in its price range and features.

Sep 11,2018

Для меня запросы по полетам не такие и большие. Мне не нужен полет по точкам фоловми и тд. Так что для моих потреб это хороший квадракоптер. Все заявленные функции работают. Сразу снял эту фейк антену припаял фпв передатчик и летаю в свое удовольствие... Зимой при -1 летал 10минут. 7из них летал нормально а остальные 3 мигал лампочками и не давал далеко взлетать на последних секундах отобрал управление и сам сел в точку взлета

Suggestion

Для меня минусы этого квадрика не существенные... Я полностью согласен что лучше собрать и купить фантом но зачем если половину того что есть у фантома по функционалу мне не нужно так что ставлю 5 баяну

Mar 26,2018

Awesome drone. Stable, strong, holds position even in wind, good flight time. Slows down during descent when gets close to the ground. Returns home. Auto lands when battery gets low (don't fly over water...).
You have to do the compass calibration procedure right. Manual says do it slowly, but don't do it too slow. Do it outside (to get gps lock)! When the blinking stops and the leds are fully lit, it's ready to fly.

Suggestion

No real cons here, but:
- You take it out of the box, and then it doesn't fly.
You have to read the included manual, charge it, learn the controls (label the controls), do calibrations, then it flies at all.
- You can't shut down the motors quickly, that would be handy when grinding the wall.
- Looks like a toy, but it's a serious drone.

Jan 27,2018

Посылка пришла в Украину за 10 дней с момента оплаты, что есть мой рекорд. Квадрлкоптер пришел в полной комплектации. Проверил - работает. Домой возвращается. Качество хорошее, реклмендую к покупке.
Единственное ч так и не понял какова максимальная высота полета 1000 метров или 120. В инструкции упоминаются оба варианта, не могу точно сказать какой есть честный

Suggestion

Если о минусах то пока не нашел

Jan 27,2018