Advantages of the XK Detect X380 quadcopter

The XK Detect X380 is a quadcopter with an amazing ability to capture amazing photos of your adventures. It allows you to take great shots from a bird's eye view.

The Chinese manufacturer has endowed it with such useful functions as a GPS module with an error of 0.5 meters. There is also a barometer that measures the flight altitude and transmits it to the remote control with an error of 50 centimeters.

There is a return to home function that will allow the copter to automatically return to its take-off point.

Separately, it is worth noting the video camera, which allows you to shoot video in HD 1080p quality and a resolution of 5 Megapixels. It also has an excellent stabilization system, which allows for stable flight. Thanks to this, the video sequence is just as stable.

It is also possible to install another camera, for example, Xiomi Yi Action Camera or GoPro Hero 4. It can be installed using a two-axis gimbal that comes with the aircraft.

The remote control is equipped with a screen. It itself runs on 6 AA batteries. The XK Detect X380-C has a range of approximately 1 kilometer in open areas. This is why it is great for nature photography.

This device can fly for 30 minutes.

This is accomplished by a Li-Pol battery with a capacity of 5,400 milliamp-hours. And for a full charge it takes approximately 1.5-2 hours.

Flight XK Detect X380

There is the possibility of automatic climb and descent. To do this, you just need to press one button for a couple of seconds. The same thing happens with the XK-Detect X380 quadcopter when you either lose it from view or the battery runs out - it simply returns to the take-off site. There is also protection against accidental self-discharge.

Judging by the messages from users of the X380 quadcopter on the forum, the average flight speed of the device is quite good for a budget model. In addition, low speed parameters will allow a beginner not to “kill” his device on the first day.

The most important advantage of this device is the built-in GPS module, which has an accuracy of up to half a meter. It is capable of determining the position of the copter in space in three directions. In addition, the quadcopter can hover perfectly at one point and maintain a stable altitude.

The Chinese manufacturer also equipped its device with another useful function – HeadLock. This allows the XK Detect to be pointed towards the operator.

The body of the device is quite strong. It is made of carbon fiber substitute and ABS plastic. Its dimensions are 305x305 millimeters with a height of 210 millimeters, that is, the diagonal is 376 millimeters.

The flight weight depends on the modification of the model: for the X380-a it is 945 grams, for the X380-b – 1005 grams, and for the X380-c – 1180 grams. The modifications also differ in flight time: for the X380 it is 30 minutes, for the X380-a – 27 minutes, for the X380-b – 28 minutes, and for the X380-c – 22 minutes.

The kit also includes spare propellers, which are especially useful for beginners in flying, because they break down quite quickly. Manufacturers also included a CardReader, a charging cable, and a charger in the package.

Is it worth buying an XK Detect X380 quadcopter?

But in general, for a fairly budget price we can get an FPV module with the ability to control a video camera from a radio remote control. However, the FPV function using a controller only works on the native camera. If you decide to change the video camera, you will have to connect to them using a smartphone or tablet using the proprietary application from the manufacturer.

Some cameras can significantly reduce the range of a quadcopter. For example, based on forum posts, the promised kilometer turns into 50 meters due to poor communication on GoPro cameras.

However, this model is perfect for your first quadcopter with FPV capabilities. It is quite inexpensive, but at the same time very functional. Moreover, if you consider that the body is made of carbon, you will not break this device very soon. But you should still stock up on propellers. Fortunately, the manufacturers decided to include spare ones in the kit.

The price for this device in online stores is on average 30,000 rubles. In regular stores, sellers usually ask for at least 40,000 rubles.

This is a relatively low price compared to such powerful machines as the DJI Phantom 3, which have a similar flight range, but their prices range from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles.

Therefore, it is worth buying this device, especially if you have never flown a quadcopter before. It won’t be a shame to “kill” him, and controlling him will bring a lot of pleasure.

XK Innovations X380-C FPV RC Quadcopter RTF 2.4G

XK Innovations Detect X380 with a radio control radius of up to 1 kilometer.

This model of remote control quadcopter is semi-professional and is intended for shooting video, as it is equipped with everything necessary for these tasks.

This quadcopter is the ideal combination of price and quality in its segment, so this model will be an excellent choice for beginners and even experienced pilots.

Model parameters:

Material: carbon imitation, special PC + ABS Weight: 1180 grams Maximum speed: up to 50 km/h Electric motors: Brushless Radio control frequency: 2.4 GHz Battery: Li-po battery 11.1V 5400mAh Copter size: 30.5x30.5x21 cm Box size: 39.8 x34.3x23 cm Charging time: 2 hours Operating time without recharging: up to 30 minutes Control distance: 1000 meters Control panel: 7 channel Stabilization: 6 axis Model features:

Action camera with video recording in professional 1080p HD quality Submass for an action camera with two-axis image stabilization FPV-Broadcast video signal to the screen on the control panel 5400mAh battery, which allows you to stay in the air for up to 30 minutes Detect XK X380C FPV is equipped with powerful brushless motors, and the flight range has been increased to 1 kilometer. The copter has a flight controller with a GPS receiver and compass. Thanks to these gadgets, the drone can fly while maintaining altitude and hover in the air at one point. There is also a “return to home” function. The copter has a headless mode. A great thing for beginners, no matter which side the x380-C FPV is facing towards you, it will always respond to the remote control as if it were facing away from you. Fail Safe function. An indispensable thing for a drone with a remote control with such range parameters. If during the flight the quadcopter loses communication with the control equipment, Fail Safe will return the XK X380-C FPV quadcopter to the take-off point, or to the place where communication with the remote control appears. Product completeness:

XK Detect X380C FPV Remote control Battery Charger Action camera Action camera pod with 2-axis image stabilization Additional equipment required:

6 AA batteries for transmitter

Completeness of delivery of goods RTF - ready to fly

Wind (permissible force) Weak

Management Skill: For beginners and experienced

Presence of a gyroscope: Yes

Availability of a video camera in the model: Yes

Saving video material to a memory card in the model

Maneuverability 360 flip

Light. effects Multi-colored diodes

Min. user age 14+

Product contents XK Detect X380C FPV Control panel Battery Charger Action camera Pod Weight for action camera with two-axis image stabilization

Good day to all:)
I started my RC hobby with a small quadcopter for $10, after it hung on a tree, I switched to a larger Syma x5 quadcopter and immediately lost it (it was blown away by the wind in an unknown direction), after which the decision was made to buy something better, and the choice fell on the JJRC x1, which has BC motors and fairly good dynamics, and a flight range of 400 meters, but it didn’t work out there either, as it turned out, it’s not suitable for aerial photography (but it goes great against the wind, and as a training solution it’s 100% justified %, pah-pah still alive). As a result, the decision was made to buy something really worthwhile and interesting; the choice fell on the XK Detect X380 quadcopter, which we will talk about today.

And so, the long-awaited XK Detect x380 quadcopter arrived, and at that very moment I decided to unpack it. Fortunately, the parcel arrived quite quickly, 18 days from the date of payment for the order and during transportation they did not play football with it, it arrived intact.


The box in which the quadcopter and its components were packed turned out to be durable, and even with foam inside, which adds to its reliability on the journey to us. The box can also be used to transport the quadcopter. It is very convenient because it is durable and has a handle.


Although the store packed the box itself only in a sheet of paper


Everything in the box was laid out evenly, when we freed the box we found:
1) The quadcopter itself(handsome)
back view:


Front view:

2) Control equipment(I was pleased with the quality of workmanship, it is pleasant to hold in your hands, unlike the equipment on the JJRC x1, for example, where the plastic feels cheap). Both sticks in the equipment are spring-loaded and have metal tips. The top handle-mount is also made of metal. Both toggle switches (Head Lock and Go Home) are metal. Using metal in such places gives a joy of use. The equipment is powered by 6 AA batteries or rechargeable batteries.
Front view of the equipment:


Rear view of equipment:


The weight of the equipment was 431 grams, the average weight in the world of equipment.

3) battery 5400 mah 3s 11.1v 20c XT60, it’s like the highlight of this quadcopter, according to the instructions, the quadcopter should fly for as much as 30 minutes from this battery!!! Of course, we checked it, yes, there are 25-30 minutes. Battery weight is 323 grams (wow I thought, my JJRC x1 quadcopter weighs about the same with the battery)
Also, the large size of the battery gives us a large battery compartment at the quadcopter itself - and this is a clear plus, now you don’t need to think about which battery to buy as a spare, any one will fit in;)








4) propellers, made of high-quality plastic and balanced from the factory. The quadcopter on them does not shake during flight. They have size 9047. The kit included only 4 propellers (two red and two white), unfortunately there are no spare ones.


5)Charger, consists of a power supply and a balancer, the brand name XK and the model name BC-3S18 are written on it, it can charge 2s and 3s batteries, either alternately or simultaneously.
It charges with a current of 1550 mA and has a balancer value per bank of 10 mV, which is the norm and the key to a long battery life. The balancer receives a 12-16V current from the power supply (which, by the way, provides 2A current 100-240V and has the model name BSA-DY-011)










6) Hard plastic gimbal with mount for GoPro and their analogues, I was pleased with its presence in the kit, although I had already ordered a two-axis gimbal separately. It is attached to fastening elements that are also included in the kit, assembling the suspension is as easy as shelling pears, and the suspension also has vibration protection in the form of vibration dampers. (rubber spacers). The suspension can be adjusted “higher and lower” manually; it is not controlled in any way from the remote control.






7) set of accessories, it includes:
a) USB cable for connecting to a PC
b) Wrench for tightening the caps on the propellers
c) power adapter 2s JST through which you can power anything from the quadcopter itself (for example, an FPV video transmitter or gimbal)
d) a small hexagon (with which you can disassemble the quadcopter, it is suitable for almost all the bolts on which the copter itself is assembled).


8) Instructions (manual) in English and Chinese, but thanks to the pictures everything is clear and understandable.


In total, the package contains everything you need (except for AA batteries for the remote control) for a successful takeoff and joyful flights.

Well, now let's talk about the hero of the celebration himself.
The flight weight of the XK Detect x380 quadcopter including the original battery is 944 grams


Without a battery, the quadcopter weighs 621 grams, and if you add, for example, another 1800 mah battery instead of the original battery, you will get a significantly lower total weight and greater payload capacity (of course, losing in flight duration).


Immediately, 6 AA batteries were found from the remote control and watch and the decision was made to go fly.


Having arrived at the take-off site, I calibrated it (the same way I calibrated and flew as shown in the video below) and began the flight (by the way, you need to calibrate it every time you fly after disconnecting the power, or when you change the take-off location by more than 500 meters)
I was very pleased with the flight stability of the racing quadcopter; it flies slowly (6 m/s), and this is a definite plus for aerial photography. We also tested auto takeoff and auto landing, which are performed by pressing the button in the lower left corner of the Take OFF equipment for 2 seconds.


During auto take-off, the quadcopter slowly takes off to a height of 1-2 meters above the ground and hangs waiting for further action.
When auto landing on the quadcopter, the indicator starts blinking red and the quadcopter begins to slowly descend from any height to the ground. After landing, the engines will be automatically locked.

After which I flew a little more and the quadcopter was discharged; when the battery is discharged, an automatic, slow auto landing takes place. I immediately went to charge the battery, the battery was charged in exactly 4 hours (when charging, one lamp on the charger lights up, the second blinks... and when the battery is charged, both start to light up). As soon as the battery was charged, I went on testing.

So, Headless mode (Head Lock): having turned it on and flying in headless mode, I realized that it’s not worth doing this anymore, the whole point is that the quadcopter does not behave stable in this mode (literally after 15-20 seconds of such a flight, the quadcopter spun in a spiral and fell, I think I’m not the first Who has this in this mode, fortunately the height of the fall was about 3 meters and nothing was damaged). Headless mode is activated by pressing the top left toggle switch down.

Go Home, which is also the upper right toggle switch, this function works perfectly, when you lower the toggle switch and activate the return home, the quadcopter gains a height of 20 meters and flies to the take-off point, which is initially recorded by GPS, after approaching the take-off point, the quadcopter will turn on an automatic slow landing, in mine If the quadcopter lands clearly on the take-off point, you can take over control in this mode at any time and cancel the return. BE BEWARE OF BUILDINGS AND COMMUNICATION WIRES WHEN ACTIVATING THIS FUNCTION, THE QUADROCOPTER HAS NO EYES, AND WHEN RETURNING HOME IT CAN CRASH INTO ANYTHING, AND YOU WILL BE LUCKY IF IT FALLS NOT ON A LEXUS.

Flight control occurs without delay, the quadcopter does not go anywhere, and it keeps the point exactly and accurately without distortion.

When you press a key Stick Mode mode1 mode2 changes, i.e. The control sticks change places when pressed, from the factory the right melting stick and the left gas stick.
Trim buttons are also present.

The quadcopter can easily lift a GoPro-style gimbal and camera into the air. There is a thread at the bottom of the frame for screwing the hanger


There is also an interesting panoramic shooting function when you click on FAP button(the quadcopter begins to very slowly turn around its axis and, if there is a camera on board, records a beautiful panorama on it, and if you give it a direction, you will get a beautiful flyby of an object at a distance of 5 meters from it), but this is not only a button; ) You can also turn the FAP button, and if the gimbal is connected to the quadcopter, it moves higher/lower by turning the camera.

As for the internals. It has on board a flight controller from APM, regulators in the form of ESC 30A boards, high-quality 2212 950kv engines, a GPS module (analogous to NEO 8m), two large antennas in the legs (give a flight range of 1 km), a compass (also in the leg). There is also a slot that allows you to connect any control equipment.






But the body of this quadcopter is not strong enough, a few days after joyful and stable flights I relaxed and flew with less vigilance, such good stability made itself felt and pushed me to “try something new and fly faster and higher”, in the end I didn’t notice how the quadcopter flew up to the communications wire and caught its foot... as a result, it fell + the frame was completely cracked + the regulator was bent.
I had to order a new frame + regulator with LED = $30 bottom of frame + $25 top of frame + $12 voltage regulator with LEDs. I could glue the frame, but it wouldn’t be the same, plus the stability and smoothness of flight would be lost.

And now about the most delicious:

You can see the unboxing of this quadcopter here:

The full review with flights, tests, RTH, Head Lock can be found here:

Flights with the SooCoo s70 action camera on a stock plastic gimbal and a terrible crash can be seen here:

The disassembly of this quadcopter and its internals can be seen here:

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As a result, we have a budget quadcopter for aerial photography, capable of flying for 25-30 minutes, or about 15-20 minutes with a gimbal, camera and FPV transmitter. In addition, for a minimal amount (yes, $210 is budget-friendly without exaggeration), we also get GPS positioning, smart 2212,950 kv motors, reliable voltage regulators, reliable brains and a board.

Pros:
- RTF (ready to fly) out of the box
- stable flight
- holds point well
- quickly finds GPS satellites
- price
- complete set (camera mount is not available everywhere)
- design
- flight range 1 km
- HUGE three-cell battery 11.1v 20 with a capacity of 5400 mah and flight duration
- large battery compartment
- the box from the quadcopter can be used for transportation
- bright diodes and indicator
- high-quality soldering inside
- good carrying capacity
- ability to connect any equipment

Minuses:
- If you fall, if the body is broken, you can’t do it, as for example on a self-assembled DJI F450 copter, by replacing one beam, but we will be forced to change the entire body, which costs a pretty penny.
- Head Lock mode (Headless Mode), also known as headless mode, when activated it crashes; (Although perhaps I got a defect and was unlucky, write in the comments how you do in this mode.

However, if you don’t think about falls, crashes and other evil spirits, the quadcopter turned out great! And it's definitely worth every penny spent on it.

Thank you everyone, have a nice day :)