JJRC X5 Drone Review

JJRC X5 Drone
The JJRC JJPRO X5 EPIC is a GPS, Brushless quadcopter that is very sleek and nimble. It has a 1080P camera and some interesting features built into the app. We test it to see if it lives up to the description. Check out our full drone review as well as sample footage from the 1080P camera attached to the drone.

[IamWedge]

I think its a good entry level drone. A nice starter for someone. At $152 Its affordable. As I am commenting its now 21% off so $120. I think the follow me mode should be tested out in a more open area. No idea what the manufacture has set up for a follow me mode distance. The return to home was a little odd if you ask me. It didn't rotate 180° is just flew backwards. That was an extremely gentle landing though. Nice review as always. Thanks guys.

[bobburns]

In order for follow to work, your phone needs to have GPS or location services turned on. Otherwise Follow cannot work. Probably your problem.

[davidblazeka]

You need to try follow me mode on bigger field because it is not active track it is gps tracking, that means you need to calibrate compas on phone and have good gps on phone...

[jarlaxiko]

Thank you for the honest review. I watched a different youtuber praising the quality and workmanship of this piece a crap drone. Plus he had it priced at $169.00! You did mention the short flight time so I wanted to remind you also of the 4.5 hour charge time via the USB charger. When you consider it takes about 20.7 mins. of charging to receive 1 min. of Flight Time the only explanation is the craftsmanship is crap.

[anthonyanzaldua]

I NEED THIS IM GOING TO ORDER IT BUT I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ASK What is the best fpv dual gps modules with every or all functions such as 1 key auto return, auto follow me, circle me, and altitude hold. I would like to put one in a new build.

[alextenerife]

I was surprised by your negative review of this drone considering that it is a re-badged bugs 5w that you liked and were impressed with (reviewed a few months previously), perhaps you were not aware of this.

[hugovieira]

how i load the map in my cellphone, my map doesnt load and i cant see where the drone is

[fifth.avenue.]

Jjpro x5 follow me feature will work to following the remote controller, not the object. So, you must put yourself and grab the remote in the spot of the camera, once you activate the mode, and the drone will follow you.

[icygameboy]

The follow me feature works but you have to be holding the controller not the phone

[jamesgruhn-ndfi]

Not a bad quad for the price. Would make good starter for someone that hasn’t flown before.

[opdawg]

I just got this drone and it flew good for a few minutes then the throttle went to full power for some reason. Now it goes full power with just a nudge of the control. Any idea what is causing this? I tried calibrating the controller numerous times to no avail. Thanks

[nickr]

I think it follows the phone. it doesnt lock onto an image. I saw that in a different review. next time try it with the app on and your phone on you.

[miertjestoer]

Will this drone will do the job for an beginner? ( I dond care about the follow mode and camera) or I can also buy the AR parrot 2.0 drone for the same price in holland. thanks!

[kevinmcmullen]

Is the batteries interchangeable with the bugs 5w? What is the average distance you can get with jjrc x5 fpv before it cuts out, and does it record video even when fpv cuts out and loses signal, thanxs

[ntj]

Would you recommend this for $150 range or is there better drones available now?

[TerryV]

I’m Just getting into RC stuff at the ripe old age of 68. I purchased a 3 channel park flyer and then decided to buy a drone. I saw many reviews, including this one on the JJPro x5, and thought this had some good features to start with. It came with just a basic charger and after doing some homework, I bought the Venom pro duo. Now I find out that the batteries are proprietary and the store guys said the venom would not work with them. Is that true? I bought a tester to tell me the battery state, but how do I balance and storage charge them?
I like the drone so far btw and plan to buy a good beginning plane by Spring.

[paulmichel]

Can this carry a GoPro in place of the provided camera?

[alkohallick]

I lost my X5 this weekend. It lost contact with the controller and did not return to home as it's supposed to. Anyone have a similar experience?

[bobutrup]

The original Bugs 2 and 3, still perform much better with a longer 1, 000 + meter range and apparently, a better gps. But, without features like follow me..

[richNfitlife]

Will the camera rotate 90°? I need one to take video and photos pointing directly downward.