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Firstly, Syma is widely known for it's radio-controlled vehicles that pack a lot of features at a desirable price point. So it was no surprise that right out of the box what I initially noticed was a sleekly designed, lightweight, and eye-catching drone that in fact reminded me a little of DJI's Mavic. I need to mention here that the package includes a padded, zipped carrying case for both the drone and remote control, as well as extra pockets for miscellaneous parts. The overall size and weight of the case with drone, control, batteries, is very suitable for travelling. Foldable drones are fantastic and the Syma X500 is beautifully streamlined and sleek appearing with it's metallic grey color scheme, headlights and multi-colored tail lights. Flight characteristics: Myself and my 13-year-old have now run several sorties each and found the Syma X500 very easy to control especially when in headless mode. It's just fun to fly, responds intuitively to control input, and is very stable for beginners. Auto take off and land facilitate any flight mode/plan. Different speed modes will allow you to try new skills as you gain experience and advanced pilots will find a lot to like. Batteries: Includes 2, 7.6V 1700mAh lipo batteries, with a flight time of about 25-minutes per battery. No question this is excellent flight time at this price point, and a major bonus. Camera: High resolution photos and video can be recorded directly to your device via wifi or to an onboard microSD card (not included). App: Syma Air app. Available for free on both Google Play and Apple App Store. Within the App I found a nice array of well-implemented features. FPV was stable. Of course some of the drone's features, a partial list below, are activated through the App. Features: Built in GPS. Accurate tracking, smart flight modes, and one-button return to home. I found the GPS signal easy to acquire and maintain. Optical flow sensor. Stabilized flight when GPS signal is low or absent. Generally, the X500 is a stable flying drone. Orbit mode. Tracks around a point of interest. Follow me mode. Locks onto your cellphone and follows you from behind. Headless mode. When you just want to zoom around for fun, one button 360's, flips. Gesture mode. Allows you to take videos and photo by gesturing at the drone. Cool way to impress friends and family. Summary: We are very pleased with the Syma X500's flight stability, control, battery quality, camera, and advanced features. It's hard to believe all of this comes at such an affordable price point, too. I do not hesitate to recommend the X500.