I recently took the risk of purchasing a supposedly non operational Syma X8C. As a lot of you know we are not strangers to the internal workings of drones; especially Syma models. One of the things that endears the Syma to me is that every part and piece is available on the internet. So it just seemed natural to expand our knowledge and take this on. It also didn't hurt that we saved a ton versus the MSRP. Imagine our surprise when a seemingly unused X8C in a slightly damaged box showed up. Save for a few missing parts and a slightly damaged control stick, it appeared intact. We connected a battery and paired the drone with the transmitter and, Voila!, all four motors worked. We found one propeller damaged and replaced it and took it outside. The drone flew like new! Who knows why this drone was returned? I was curious what the demand would be and/or whether we could sell refurbished drones. Well, this one sold within 24 hours, so I guess my question is answered.
