MJX-X101 Quadcopter Review
The Chinese company Meijiaxin Toys (more commonly known as MJX) released their flagship model the X101. MJX-X101 Quadcopter is pretty regarded by drone enthusiasts because it’s a big size drone that can carry low weight sports action cameras (the Amkov 5000s and the Xiaomi Yi are among the best camera drone for HD aerial videos).
MJX-X101 Quadcopter Design
The drone has a pretty Cool Appearance, Smooth Body, Symmetrical Design, it has pretty much all the advantages of X Series: 3D Flips Tumbling Skills, 2.4g Remote Control Technology, One Key Auto Return, 6-Axis Gyro Stabilization System, Headless Mode, Throttle Limit High Mode.
If you wish you can install 3 different type of FPV Camera. The Gimbal can you help you to reduce the shaking when you fly the drone and it can help you get, the picture clearer when shooting. With the C4008HD Camera, you can to use your cellphone as the viewfinder (you need to download the app for that).
MJX-X101 Quadcopter Functions
The drone has functions such as 4Ghz radio control technology, Left/Right throttle control switch mode, HD real-time frames transmission, Up/Down, Left/Right, Forward/Backward, Leftward Flight, Sigh Ward Flight, 3d Flips “n” Roll. The colorful searchlight makes the drone look much cooler and it helps you a lot during night time flying.
When you open out the box you will see that the drone looks big, it’s even a bit bigger than the DJI drones. Out of the box, you’ll also get:
- 1 C4008HD (720p) Camera with Cellphone Clip
- 8 propellers
- 4 propeller protectors
- 1 remote control
- 6 batteries (7.4V 1200mah Li-Poly)
MJX-X101 Quadcopter Specifications
- Size: Helicopter Size: 50.8 X 50.8 X 18 cm
- Charger Time: 2:30 hours
- Flight Time: 10min
- Control Distance: 100m
- Channels: 4
- Quadcopter Battery: 7.4V 1200mah
The Transmitter
The transmitter of this drone has its cool features, it is well designed and the control buttons are easy to use. It has a rotating radial knob for limiting the throttle speed (also know as “throttle limit mode”) with the ability of switching the left and right throttle modes. The MJX will add the 2.4GHZ spread spectrum technology to enhance the control distance of the drone.
Considering all of the above, for $79.95 (on Amazon) this drone is a pretty good investition.