Syma RC quadcopter with 720p WiFi HD camera enabling real-time FPV via the 'SYMA GO' app, 4-channel 2.4 GHz control; X5UW-D adds barometric altitude-hold. Consumer hobby product.
| Country | China |
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| Subcategory | FPV |
| Subtype | Consumer toy FPV quadcopter |
| Role | Recreational / toy |
| Classification | Consumer toy drone |
| Mission | Recreational flying, FPV aerial photo/video |
| Datalink | 2.4 GHz RC + WiFi FPV |
| Variants | X5UW, X5UW-D |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric (battery) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Consumer product |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Manual RC with altitude hold |
| Recovery method | Vertical landing |
| Standard sensors | 720p WiFi HD camera, 6-axis gyro, Barometric altitude hold (X5UW-D) |
| Production status | Consumer product |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational |
| Mission / use case – dual-use / improvised | FPV strike |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), DIY / FPV kit |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Signature / detectability | RF-emitting |
| Strike depth / operational role | Close strike / FPV (0–20 km, front line, individual targets) |
| Threat vector | Kinetic – impact, Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg) |