Drift X5 Frequently Asked Questions

Drift X5 Frequently Asked Questions

All the help you need for your Drift X5

FIRMWARE

To get the most out of your Drift X5,

 Upgrade your firmware by clicking below.

Drift X5 Firmware v2.1.9.3

USER MANUALS

We provide detailed user manuals so you can get to know your camera even better. 

Drift X5 User Manual

Tutorial Videos

Introducing Your Drift X5

Drift X5 Voice Control

Unboxing Video

Q1: What is the maximum storage capacity supported by the Drift X5?

A1: The Drift X5 supports micro SD, SDHC, SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 256GB.

Q2: Is the Drift X5 waterproof? What is its waterproof rating?

A2: Yes, the Drift X5 has an IPX67 waterproof rating.

Q3: What video resolutions and frame rates does the Drift X5 support?

A3: It supports 4K (24/25FPS), 4K UHD (24/25/30FPS), 2.7K (24/25/30/50FPS), 1080P (up to 120FPS), 720P (up to 240FPS) and WVGA (25/30FPS).

Q4: Does the Drift X5 support voice control? What are the common voice commands?

A4: Yes, it supports voice control. Common commands include Start Recording, Stop Recording, Take a Photo, Power Off, Light Up, Zoom In/Out, EIS On/Off, Wi-Fi On/Off, for detail please refer to below commands list. 

      please refer to User Manual above to get full commands list. 

Q5: How do I charge the Drift X5 and how long does the first charge take?

A5: Use the provided TypeC USB cable to connect the camera to a powered USB port. The first charge takes 2.5 hours.

Q6: How do I reset the Drift X5 if it becomes unresponsive?

A6: Press the Power button and the Wi-Fi button at the same time to reset the device.

Q7: Does the Drift X5 have antivibration function?

A7: Yes, it supports Video AntiVibration (EIS), which can be turned on or off via Settings or Voice Commands.

Q8: What is the battery capacity of the Drift X5?

A8: It has a 3000mAh rechargeable lithiumion battery, which can have 6 hours continuous 1080P recording, or 4.5 hours video livestreaming.

You can also use the included TRS-Power cable to connect the camera with a power bank, to achieve non-stop 24 hours Operation.

Q9: How do I update the firmware of the Drift X5?

A9: Download the latest X5.bin firmware via the link above and save the file to the root directory of a microSD card of your Ghost X5, disconnect the Ghost X5 from your PC, and reboot it. The device will start automatic firmware upgrade. It may power cycle twice during the update; please do not interrupt the process until completion.

Q10: Can I integrate the Drift X5 to my application

A10: Yes, Full development guides are available for camera SDK integration within your applications, covering remote video communication, live streaming and AI-powered personal assistant implementation. See the article below for specifics.

Development Guides