MJX Bugs 5W B5W FPV Brushless GPS Circle Follow Me Waypoints Drone Flight Test Review

Pros
- Good and very accurate GPS/GLONASS system. I quickly had 20 satellites locked on for excellent GPS accuracy.
- Brushless 1806 1500KV motors (same motors as Bugs 3).
- Flight modes include GPS position hold, altitude hold, auto takeoff/landing, headless mode, waypoints, fly to point, circle, and follow me modes.
- Controller has 300 meters range along with basic telemetry of battery warning, and loss of signal warning.
- Automatic return to home and landing on command, loss of signal, or on low battery.
- 1080p HD FPV camera with remote control up/down swivel lens. Camera has built-in microSD card slot to allow onboard recording. This prevents WiFi freezing and frame dropping in recorded video.
- Telemetry of battery, WiFi, and controller signal is also available in the app.
- App also has safety geofencing which you can adjust or turn off or on as desired.
- 7.4V 1800mah battery gives 12 minutes flight time.

Cons
- FPV camera uses 802.11ac WiFi. Not everyone has this WiFi on their phone. First verify that your phone is capable of 802.11ac WiFi before considering purchase.
- Uses your phone's GPS system for follow me and waypoint flying. Make sure that your phone's GPS system is turned on and working to utilize these two flight control modes.
- Proprietary battery strictly designed for the Bugs 5W. Can not use Bugs 2 or Bugs 3 batteries.
- Fake cosmetic antennas on controller.

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[teamracing]

Ok this guy is a beast.. Even with the proprietary battery.. Way faster than my gw198 and it goes like 33 mph.. Absolutely love it and thanks again Mr qc101!! And there like $155 free shiping.. But when battery beeps bring it back & land...

[shermantan]

coolest man ever! bugs 2 user from Philippines. thank u sir!

[ukausb]

Some older phones, unlike QC 101 said, do have 5G WiFi, as do older tablets. And, battery on the Bugs 2 is also proprietary, you need abit of tinkering to use Bugs3 ones, which I wouldn't rule out here also. Looks like a fine Bug this one!

[jonmanilenio]

I like this drone, very polished and has decent battery life, too!

[Toners]

I am a huge MJX fan, have been since they came out with their helicopters, Now own a Bugs F-49 ( helicopter) A Bugs 2C
and a modified Bugs 3 with FPV camera and a 4k camera mounted underneath. I want this Bugs 5.
BUT, I also own a Parrot Bebop, with flight controller, The video stability is MUCH better on my Bebop, The camera can be moved
vertically and horizonally and the whole
thing can be bought (used) on Ebay for about $250. If you are semi professional as I am. The Bebop, still a better choice.

[INTELMAXELL]

Wow this is a big improvement of the Bugs 2w, very nice.

[RDsRCReviews]

The video quality looks remarkably good! Some of the best I've seen in a long time on a toy. No jello either. Nice!

[julien]

I was really expecting this review ! Thanks from 🇫🇷

[hookbassintv]

Hi I have a GoPro and I was gonna get a drone I can mount on top that way I could get some cool shots and also still can see my direction. But anyways at 2:13 can a IPhone 5se work?

[davyliyang]

Just some insight for this drone. I know because I live in China and talked to their custom support. The flight height distance is because in china, Drone were regulated to fly below 150m. Any higher would require licence. They restricted their drone for the purpose of a bigger market. Not because of technical limitation.

[Sergio-rnos]

Dang I got bugs 2c and 2w now I want this badass drone.
This is coming from a person who has a Obsidian, and a platinum. I still love my bugs drones.

[clack]

I like all the new bugs that are coming on to the market nice review sir great job 👍

[artist]

Man i love hearing my shout out. Thanks quadcopter 101

[pixelpeter]

Good to see they've improved on the camera of the B2W

[muhammadjawadliaqat]

Great review..
Please tell me which of the mjx drone is the best?
Which is the latest drone on mjx?

[MEDICENJADE]

Por fin ya alguien lo subio mil gracias

[מושלמת-זפ]

Hi Quadcopter 101,
Thanks for your great reviews.
Would you recommend this MJX bugs model B5W more than the MJX B2W?
Which one is more enjoyable in terms of flight? You said this one has the same motors as the bugs b3 so it should be sporty too no? What is the top speed of the B5W? Do you think this one has a better video quality? Would you recommed another quad in this price range? Thanks in advance for your help!🙏

[purba]

Nice drone...great review..keep it up...#love your videos#great job👍

[clack]

Hi 101 just wondering could u use a WiFi repeater on this quad for longer range?? Thanks my bugs 5w should be delivered this week can’t wait I live here in the uk and waiting for the bugs 3 pro for release great review sir 👍👍

[vikifedia]

Hi! Great video! I have not had any previous experiences with drones and am thinking about purchasing this model but I cant find an answer anywhere to a question I have. Is it possible to install two batteries at a time to increase flying time? Thnak you!