SkyHunterX Review: A $99 Foam F-35-Style RC Plane With Four Channels and Paid Extra Flight Time

Our verdict

A fun first RC plane, if you have a big field and accept the markup. SkyHunterX is a small foam jet styled after the F-35, with a four-channel 2.4GHz controller, landing wheels and a kit that includes spare propellers. Foam planes like this forgive crashes and can roll and loop. But the page gives no size, weight, range or standard flight time, the 20-minute battery is a $9 upgrade, and similar foam F-35-style jets are listed for less. SkyHunterX scores 3.6 out of 10, held back by price and missing specs.

The short version

• What it is: a small foam F-35-style RC plane with a four-channel controller.
• Price: $99 for one on 6 October 2026, with a five-pack for $285 flagged as the best seller.
• Best trait: a tough, eye-catching plane for beginners.
• Biggest drawback: no specs, and the longer flight time costs extra.
• Our score: 3.6 out of 10.

Pros & cons

The pros come from the forgiving foam design and full four-channel control. The cons are about missing details and value.

How it works

SkyHunterX is a fixed-wing plane, not a drone: it flies by moving forward, with lift from its wings. A small propeller drives it, and four channels let you control throttle, pitch, roll and yaw from a twin-stick 2.4GHz controller. The foam airframe is light and flexible, so it bounces rather than breaks. It takes off from smooth ground on its wheels or by hand launch.

1. 01

   Charge and pair

   Step 1: Charge the battery by USB, switch on the controller and plane, and let them pair.

2. 02

   Take off into the wind

   Step 2: On a calm day in an open field, launch into any light breeze or take off from smooth ground on the wheels.

3. 03

   Fly high and land gently

   Step 3: Climb to a safe height before trying rolls, keep it in sight, and land with throttle low as the battery warning starts.

The page title calls it "Conquer the Skies with our RC F35-Based Jet", "Ultimate Remote Controlled Fighter Jet" and "Original Reproduction RC Fighter Jet", under "The Fighter Jet Designed After The Famous F35 Lightning II". The six bullets promise a design based on the F-35, acrobatics, smooth landings, a great model to show friends, four-channel precision and safety from "high-speed, small propellers".

What is in the kit

The add-on photo shows the plane, a black controller marked 2.4GHz, a small screwdriver, a USB charging cable, two spare propellers and a small part.

What the page leaves out

Wingspan, weight, battery capacity, standard flight time, range, gyro stabilisation and age guidance.

Who it's for

SkyHunterX suits teens and adults wanting a first RC plane, aviation fans and drone pilots curious about fixed-wing flying. If you would rather hover, our SmartyDrone review covers a beginner camera drone with collision sensors.

• Teens and adults wanting a fun first RC plane
• Aviation fans who like the F-35 look
• Drone flyers who want to try fixed-wing flying

First-time pilots

Foam planes forgive the hard landings every beginner makes.

F-35 fans

The shape, twin fins and markings look the part on a shelf too.

Drone pilots trying planes

Fixed-wing flying teaches different skills: planes must keep moving.

Who should skip it

Skip SkyHunterX if you have no large open field nearby, are buying for a young child who would fly alone, want a scale model or hobby-grade plane, or want the lowest price.

• Anyone without a large open field nearby
• Young children without an adult flying alongside
• Buyers who want a scale model or serious hobby-grade plane
• Bargain hunters, since similar foam jets cost less

Is SkyHunterX hard to fly, and where can you fly it legally?

It needs more space and skill than a drone, and US recreational rules still apply. Planes cannot hover; they need a field the size of a football pitch to climb and turn. In the US, the FAA requires every recreational flyer to pass the free Trust test, fly at or below 400 feet in uncontrolled airspace and keep the aircraft in sight; aircraft under 250 grams do not need registration.

FAA rules

The FAA's guidance for recreational flyers covers the Trust test, altitude limits, visual line of sight and registration. What to do: take the Trust test and check local airspace before your first flight.

"Enjoy Fantastic Acrobatic Moves In The Sky"

Rolls and loops are possible with four channels, but learn steady circles first.

"Land Like a Pro"

Smooth landings take practice on short grass or a flat path.

The tail lettering

It is decoration from the F-35B variant; this plane does not hover or land vertically.

How much does SkyHunterX cost, and which add-ons matter?

On 6 October 2026, one SkyHunterX cost $99, with the five-pack at $285 flagged as the best seller. The checkout offered extra propellers for $4, a battery upgrade for $9, a USB car adapter for $4 and a 3-year warranty for $24. A similar foam F-35 and F-22 four-channel plane was listed on rcdrone.top at $71.60 with about 15 minutes of flight.

SkyHunterX price and bundles

Prices are in US dollars as listed on 6 October 2026. You can check today's packages on the SkyHunterX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Battery upgrade

For $9, flight time extended "to an outstanding average of 20 minutes". If you buy, this is the add-on worth having. The image shows the jet flying low over water.

Extra propellers

For $4, a spare set. Props break first in crashes, so cheap spares are handy.

Car adapter and warranty

A $4 USB car adapter charges the battery in the car. The 3-year warranty costs $24, a quarter of the plane's price.

Who sells it

The order page names G Com Pte Ltd at 137 Market Street in Singapore, with the email support@g63com.com and a phone number. The footer gives the country as Hong Kong. The page code says charges appear on your card statement as panameedia.

Is SkyHunterX better than a cheaper foam jet or a beginner drone?

Not cheaper foam jets on price, and not drones on ease. The rcdrone.top listing for a foam F-35 and F-22 four-channel plane gives 315 mm wingspan, about 70 to 81 grams, a 550mAh battery, a six-axis gyro and about 15 minutes, at $71.60. A beginner drone hovers in a small space, which suits people without a big field.

The listed alternative

The foam F-35 and F-22 listing on rcdrone.top shows what this class of plane offers with full specs. Stated specs at a lower price are where a rival wins.

SkyHunterX vs drones from this checkout

Our XPro Drone review covers a folding GPS camera drone, and our DroneXS review a pocket mini drone.

If you want the F-35 look from this checkout, you can see today's bundles on the SkyHunterX offer page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

Is SkyHunterX legit, and what should you check before buying?

SkyHunterX is a real RC plane from a named seller, and it should arrive if you order. Before buying, ask for weight, wingspan, flight time and gyro, switch from the five-pack and note the card statement name.

Ask for specs

What to do: email support@g63com.com for weight, wingspan, standard flight time, range, gyro stabilisation and recommended age. Keep the reply.

Check the selected bundle

The five-pack for $285 is flagged as the best seller in the page code. What to do: change the order to one plane.

Card statement name and memberships

The charge appears as panameedia. Pages on this checkout have also carried text for a "Gadget Discount Club" membership that is free for 30 days and then billed. What to do: read every checkbox and post-payment page.

Refunds and returns

The page code offers a 30-day guarantee for a full refund or replacement, less shipping and handling. The terms we recorded on 4 October 2026 focus on defective goods, which can be returned within two years once you have a returns number, with return postage at your cost. Crash damage is unlikely to count as a defect.

How to buy SkyHunterX the smart way

1. Ask support for specs.
2. Open the SkyHunterX order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and select your country.
3. Change the five-pack to one plane.
4. Add the battery upgrade and spare propellers; skip the car adapter.
5. Note the card statement name, panameedia.

How did we score SkyHunterX?

SkyHunterX scores 3.6 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.8, build durability 0.9, price competitiveness 0.4, usability 1.0 and owner satisfaction 0.5, each out of 2. The foam F-35 design is tough and fun. The score falls on no specs, the longer flight time sold separately, a price above similar listed jets and a learning curve the page plays down.

How the score breaks down

We use the five criteria on our how we test page, each out of 2.

What owners say

We found no Trustpilot profile for the gadgetxaura.com store and no retailer reviews for SkyHunterX by that name. Owners of similar small foam jets enjoy the speed and look, and complain about short flights, wind sensitivity and planes that are tricky for complete beginners.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has flown SkyHunterX. We read the offer page our link opens and its page code on 6 October 2026, along with a similar foam jet listing, FAA guidance and the pages that rank for SkyHunterX. The refund and returns terms are as we recorded them from the site's terms page on 4 October 2026.

How to use SkyHunterX for successful first flights

Pick a calm morning and a big, empty field, take off into any light breeze, and climb to a safe height before turning. Keep your first flights to wide, gentle circles, land with the battery warning rather than after it, and let the motor cool between batteries.

1. Calm days only. Light foam planes blow away in wind.
2. Big open field. Away from trees, roads and people.
3. Into the wind. For take-off and landing.
4. Climb first. Height gives you time to recover.
5. Gentle circles. Before any rolls.
6. Land early. At the first low-battery sign.
7. Cool between flights. Let motor and battery rest.

Fixing crash damage

Foam-safe glue or tape repairs most dents; replace bent propellers before flying again.

Battery care

Never charge an unattended or puffy battery.

What else do people ask about foam RC jets?

Most questions are about age, wind and range. Teens with adult help suit them best, wind is the main enemy, and small 2.4GHz planes are typically controlled within a couple of hundred metres. Browse our drone reviews for more.

What age is it for?

The page does not say. Teens with supervision is a sensible guide.

Can it fly in wind?

Only light breezes. Small foam jets drift and struggle in wind.

How far can it go?

The page does not say; similar planes are listed at roughly 120 to 200 metres.

Can it fly indoors?

No. It needs open outdoor space.

Frequently asked questions