Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4k Quadcopter Review

Mantis Q Typhoon H Plus H520 Breeze Typhoon H Typhoon 4K H920 Plus Overview Specs Shop Yuneec >> Camera Drones >> Typhoon 4K >> Overview Typhoon 4K Quadcopter with 4K camera The All-in-One Quadcopter Ready to fly out of the box All-in-one 4K system with an included Android touchscreen controller means faster setup and no need to add your own mobiel device to capture impressive 4K videos.

The Typhoon Q500 4K Quadcopter also captures 1080p/120 fps slow motion video with a full complement of manual camera settings for total creative control. Perfect ground shots are also available with the included Handheld SteadyGrip™. go to shop CGO3 gimbal camera The CGO3 camera is no ordinary camera: the integrated 3-axis gimbal allows smooth shots in incomparable 4K – and photos with 12 megapixels.

 A digital video downlink will make sure that you can see and follow the live images from the camera via the remote control of your YUNEEC copter or directly via your smartphone by using the free CGO app. Camera without image curvature The CGO3 camera with distortion-free 115° lense allows realistic shots. Lightweight LiPo battery power Made by experts in electric propulsion and electric aviation, the Typhoon Q500 4K is powered by a 5400 mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo battery, giving users a superior flight time of up to 25 minutes.

Versions with the aluminium carry case come with two batteries! ST10+ ground station The ST10+ Ground Station is a remote control and receiver in one. It gives you full control over your Typhoon 4K while flying and lets you take photos and videos with ease. The 5.5-inch touchscreen display allows you to track live images from the connected camera and adjust the camera settings – among many other things. Professional stable shots on the go The SteadyGrip handheld device ensures ground shots are as smooth as those taken from the air.

The CGO3 mobile application allowed SteadyGrip users to capture images, shoot videos and control the CGO3 gimbal camera. Click here for more information on the SteadyGrip. Watch Me and Follow Me When Follow Me is enabled, the Typhoon Q500 4K is leashed to the pilot, who is controlling the ST10+ location. With this feature, flying and capturing video following the pilot is easy, flexible and intuitive. When Watch Me is enabled, the 4K camera stays pointed at the pilot, holding the ST10+, in focus and in frame, no matter which way the drone is manoeuvred.

 Return to Home Switch to Home Mode, and the Typhoon Q500 4K will fly back towards the location of the pilot holding the ST10+, and will automatically land within 4 to 8 m of the pilot. Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon Quadcopter Drone RTF at Rs 32000 /piece ... Typhoon 4K Quadcopter with 4K camera The All-in-One Quadcopter Ready to fly out of the box All-in-one 4K system with an included Android touchscreen controller means faster setup and no need to add your own mobiel device to capture impressive 4K videos. The Typhoon Q500 4K Quadcopter also captures 1080p/120 fps slow motion video with a full complement of manual camera settings for total creative control. Perfect ground shots are also available with the included Handheld SteadyGrip™. go to shop CGO3 gimbal camera The CGO3 camera is no ordinary camera: the integrated 3-axis gimbal allows smooth shots in incomparable 4K – and photos with 12 megapixels. A digital video downlink will make sure that you can see and follow the live images from the camera via the remote control of your YUNEEC copter or directly via your smartphone by using the free CGO app. Camera without image curvature The CGO3 camera with distortion-free 115° lense allows realistic shots. Lightweight LiPo battery power Made by experts in electric propulsion and electric aviation, the Typhoon Q500 4K is powered by a 5400 mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo battery, giving users a superior flight time of up to 25 minutes.

Versions with the aluminium carry case come with two batteries! ST10+ ground station The ST10+ Ground Station is a remote control and receiver in one. It gives you full control over your Typhoon 4K while flying and lets you take photos and videos with ease. The 5.5-inch touchscreen display allows you to track live images from the connected camera and adjust the camera settings – among many other things. Professional stable shots on the go The SteadyGrip handheld device ensures ground shots are as smooth as those taken from the air. The CGO3 mobile application allowed SteadyGrip users to capture images, shoot videos and control the CGO3 gimbal camera. Click here for more information on the SteadyGrip. Watch Me and Follow Me When Follow Me is enabled, the Typhoon Q500 4K is leashed to the pilot, who is controlling the ST10+ location. With this feature, flying and capturing video following the pilot is easy, flexible and intuitive. When Watch Me is enabled, the 4K camera stays pointed at the pilot, holding the ST10+, in focus and in frame, no matter which way the drone is manoeuvred. Return to Home Switch to Home Mode, and the Typhoon Q500 4K will fly back towards the location of the pilot holding the ST10+, and will automatically land within 4 to 8 m of the pilot.

Review MJX X400W FPV Quadcopter Drone

FPV WIFI Camera Durable and Stable Click image for larger view The MJX X400W summary. Overall a great flying, durable FPV quadcopter. Very similar to the Syma X5SW FPV Explorers 2 quadcopter. Both have their PROs & CONs which I will go over below.

 The stability and durability make the MJX a good beginners quadcopter especially if you’re interested in FPV. Durability The durability is great. The only complaint I have about the quad is the weak landing gear. Fortunately a little glue (gorilla glue works great) will fix it right up.

The frame is very light and strong. In my video review, you can see me crashing into concrete walls and the ground with minimal damage.

 Battery It includes a high capacity 750mAh Li-po battery which is larger than the Syma X5SW, giving you an extra minute or two of flight time. Extra batteries are cheap and easy to find. I added a recommend set of batteries in the side bar. FPV Camera The quality of the camera isn’t great. The reason for the low quality video is because it’s all broadcast over a WIFI signal to your smart phone. There is no memory card in the quadcopter itself, it’s all stored on your phone. It is pretty responsive however and when it’s within range, it’s pretty cool to see the view from your quadcopter. The camera angle is adjustable. This is helpful for when you’re flying fast and don’t want to be looking at the ground the whole time. I tilted my camera up so it’s pointing forward and slightly up. Flight performance This MJX quadcopter has great flight performance. The power to weight ratio is good so pulling out of steep dives and turns are not a problem.

 The gyro handles aggressive movements really well. DBPOWER MJX X400W FPV RC Quadcopter Drone with Wifi Camera Live ... Being the last in our list does not make DBPower MJX X400W of less quality. In fact, it is one of the flexibly designed compact quadcopters that have the toughest and best quality construction. The drone includes prop guards that help keep it safe from damage when it hits hard surfaces. Its body is all white though there are red accents that make it look extra elegant. It performs incredibly well while flying. The great turning and climb rates make the drone perfect for both beginner and experienced pilots.

 MJX X400W is not affected by windy conditions since the 6 axis gyros enable it to maintain stable and smooth flights regardless of the weather condition.

 It has an FPV stream that transmits through Wi-Fi. You can easily see the transmissions on your smartphone via the DBPower interlinked mobile app. This great choice of a drone under $100 has a powerful HD 720p camera that can be easily activated via the mobile app to record videos and photos. With this drone, you can shoot decent and sharp videos and photos thanks to the powerful HD 720p camera.

 Regretfully, the pictures and videos taken using this camera may be a bit wanting considering the camera is designed to be used to provide FPV live stream rather than take photos and videos. The best thing about this choice of a drone is that it can be paired with a 3D VR headset to deliver an incredibly immersive flying experience. The drone is powered by a 3.7V 750 mAh battery that takes up to two hours to charge. The battery is powerful enough to fly your drone for 9 minutes nonstop. The flight time can be, however, more or low depending on the aggressiveness of your flight. It’s a beginner pilot though the FPV function makes it quite a great choice that experienced pilots can find fun flying.

Holy Stone F181 RC Quadcopter Drone Review

Holy Stone F181 RC Quadcopter Drone ReviewLike other products sold in the U.S. by Holy Stone, the F181C is actually from a company known as DFD. It doesn’t really matter, since Holy Stone is actually bringing in brands from all over and unifying them under one name.

 This makes sense in order to build a brand identity, but it also means that if the model numbers are obviously different, then two Holy Stone drones don’t necessarily have any relation to each other. The F181C is yet another member Holy Stone has brought into the fold. It’s reasonably priced, but is it worth the dough or just a deflated souffle?

You’re Under Arrest, Punk If you’ve seen the reboot of RoboCop then you have to admit that the F181C has more than a little resemblance to the newer, blacker addition to Detroit’s finest. Man, this thing looks military and menacing in its black color scheme. The blue “visor” in the front also has a whiff of Cylon Raider from Battlestar Galactica too.

 What I’m saying is that I like it, and if you don’t like it then we can’t be friends. Gift Wrapped The box contents are more or less usual. Well, until you realize that they’ve provided two 3.7V batteries, each with its own USB charger. This is a great move from the manufacturers, since having at least two batteries is an absolute minimum and everyone will buy an extra anyway. So this scores big brownie points in my book.

 Of course you get the quad itself too, along with protective frames for the rotors, a 2.4 Ghz transmitter, and other essentials like the landing skids. It doesn’t include spare blades, so maybe buy some at the same time or make sure you use those protectors.

 Signal Jamming The F181 is not an FPV drone, so there’s no video screen attached to the transmitter, but there is a neat little LCD screen bolted on there that shows you your trim settings, battery level, and signal strength. It’s genuinely useful. This drone is also one of the many new cheap fliers that have headless mode functionality and a one-button return feature. Just make sure there’s nothing between you and the drone, because it will come in on a straight line.

 A GPS DJI this is not. The F181C can flip in all four directions in the right mode and the radio will reach between 50 to 100 meters – about 160 to 330 feet. I have to say that’s a big range difference, so maybe keep it within the minimum range just to be safe. Performance Management The F181C will fly for between 7 and 8 minutes, according to the makers, and takes a whopping 80 minutes to charge. So it’s a good thing it comes with two batteries and two chargers.

 They recommend that you should give the quad 10 minutes to cool down between flights, which is probably good advice. It doesn’t just have a roll feature, it has a continuous roll feature; but since flipping a quadcopter usually makes you lose significant height I doubt you could do that too many times before having a meeting with Mother Earth.

Good Beginner Snapper There’s little info about the camera. The still resolution is 1280×720 and it takes 30fps video, but that’s the only technical information I could find. Customer reviews on camera quality range from “not that bad” to “really good” though, which is surprisingly positive. It’s probably the best you can get at this price level.

 What’s the Word? People who have bought the F181C like it’s flight abilities. It can handle outdoor conditions well enough and can get quite a bit of height; apart from a slow yaw rate it does pretty well for the price.

 The camera seems to work pretty good as well, but don’t buy this drone for that reason alone. People are pretty positive about Holy Stone’s U.S. customer service; replacements and fixes seemed to be no trouble. It’s clear why this is one of the best-selling quads out there. There are a very small number of build-quality complaints, but given the volume of these things sold, that seems to be in line with normal manufacturing error rates.

Holy Stone has proven to be an easy company to deal with when it comes to after-market sales support. Roll Out! Whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate flier it seems that the F181C is a good product to own. Simple and durable enough to learn, but providing enough real-world flight time to up your game. It looks great, it flies well, and it won’t break the bank, so I recommend it wholeheartedly.

Refined powerhouse DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Reviewer

With the Mavic Air, the Mavic Pro and the Mavic Pro Platinum, DJI's mid-range drone line is starting to get a little crowded.

 They're all decent machines, but what are the differences between the three and which one is best for you? New Atlas compares the specs and features of the current Mavic drones. DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Quadcopter DJIMVPRO-PT Videoguys Australia The Mavic Pro Platinum is the second iteration of the Mavic drone. DJI didn't make any changes to the basic design—aside from a lighter, silver finish, you can't tell it apart from the Mavic Pro (which is a darker gray) by sight.

 When folded the drone measures 3.3 by 3.3 by 7.8 inches; it weighs about 1.6 pounds. It fits into the same pocket of my camera bag where I normally stow a small telezoom lens, like the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS. If you're after a compact quadcopter for vlogging, video production, and photography, the Mavic Pro Platinum is what you want, but it's expensive. DJI does sell another small model, the Spark, which is now available for less than its $500 MSRP.

The Spark is OK for casual use, but its flight time is very short and video is just 1080p. It packs a lot of tech into a small frame, but it's more of a toy than a real creative tool.

 So while the Mavic Pro Platinum is pricey, it's the best of the bunch, and our Editors' Choice. The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum ($1,099) is the best small drone you can buy.

Its folding form factor stows easily in a camera or messenger bag, and it has a dedicated remote that's also quite compact. Its flight performance is top-notch, with 4K video to match, and built-in safety features automated return-to-home and forward obstacle avoidance. It's a fantastic choice for most aerial videographers and YouTubers, as well as our Editors' Choice, although DJI has some options to cater to the higher end, including the Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2.

 The DJI Mavic Pro Platinum is the best small drone on the market. Its folding design makes it a go-anywhere option, easily when stowed into a gear bag. It's a bit quieter and flies longer than the original Mavic Pro, but also costs more. Don't rule out the first version, especially if you're on a budget and don't mind a few minutes less flight time. FAA regulations require you to keep the drone in your line of sight during when flying. The Mavic is capable of going much farther, in the event you're working with a spotter or flying in a locale with less strict rules.

 DJI rates its transmission range in terms of miles, so you won't have to worry about losing the video feed when flying. In the unlikely event that communication is disrupted, the Mavic Pro will automatically return to its take-off point and land itself. No-fly zones are another bone of contention. DJI has taken a more hands-on approach to limiting flight in order to force its customers to comply with FAA regulations. The drone won't take off in some areas at all—DJI refers to these as Restricted Zones.

These include all of Washington, DC and the immediate area around major and minor airports. If you do have authorization to use the drone in these normally verboten airspaces, you'll need to contact DJI via email to arrange a flight. The remote controller can beam instructions to the Mavic Pro and Pro Platinum from up to 4.3 mi (7 km) away, while the Mavic Air can only get as far as 2.5 mi (4 km). However, if you're just flying with a phone, the range of all three models drops to 80 m (262 ft).

Drone Review Parrot Bebop 2

Web Exclusivity Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer The ultimate pack to film your adventures When you set out to fly the Parrot Bebop 2, you often have a real adventure in mind. Buckling up your bag, grabbing your tent, mapping out your route, etc. This new pack is inspired by modern adventurers. The Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer has all the equipment you need to fly in the great outdoors!

Experience your adventures from the sky with the Parrot Cockpitglasses and the Parrot Skycontroller 2. Take full advantage of the Follow-Me app and our backpack, which is specifically designed for the Parrot Bebop 2 drone and its accessories. The sky’s the limit with the Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer! $579.99 Discover The ultimate pack to film your adventures When you set out to fly the Parrot Bebop 2, you often have a real adventure in mind. Buckling up your bag, grabbing your tent, mapping out your route, etc.

This new pack is inspired by modern adventurers. The Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer has all the equipment you need to fly in the great outdoors! Experience your adventures from the sky with the Parrot Cockpitglasses and the Parrot Skycontroller 2. Take full advantage of the Follow-Me app and our backpack, which is specifically designed for the Parrot Bebop 2 drone and its accessories.

 The sky’s the limit with the Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer! $579.99 Discover The ultimate pack to film your adventures When you set out to fly the Parrot Bebop 2, you often have a real adventure in mind. Buckling up your bag, grabbing your tent, mapping out your route, etc.

 This new pack is inspired by modern adventurers. The Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer has all the equipment you need to fly in the great outdoors! Experience your adventures from the sky with the Parrot Cockpitglasses and the Parrot Skycontroller 2.

 Take full advantage of the Follow-Me app and our backpack, which is specifically designed for the Parrot Bebop 2 drone and its accessories. The sky’s the limit with the Parrot Bebop 2 Adventurer! I can tell you that the Bebop 2 is much beter. I now have the Bebop 2 and at the first flight my Bebop 2 disappeared in the water After several minutes I found it, took out the battery and let it dry for 24 hours. Put in the battery, and… the Bebop 2 took of and everything still workshop still great!

 The Bebop 2 is a incredible Nice piece of machinery and I like it very much. This is my third Bebop, The other 2 Bebops crasht into water and all died… 14 Megapixel "Fisheye" Camera with 3-Axis Stabilization The built-in camera can record up to 1080p video as well as capture photos at 4096 x 3072 resolution. Notably, the camera uses a 3-axis electronic image stabilization system to avoid the added weight and power consumption of a mechanical gimbal. The system works by cropping a windowed portion of the total image yielded by the camera's 180° fisheye lens, thus counteracting the effects of wind turbulence for stabilized, horizontally level video.

 Plus, you can use the piloting app to electronically adjust the camera angle, even pointing it down 90° with no loss off quality for shots of the ground FreeFlight 3 App-Based Wi-Fi Control Using standard Wi-Fi, the BeBop Drone 2 is controlled by an iOS or Android smartphone or other mobile device and features a range of up to 984' line-of-sight.

You simply need to create an "ad-hoc" connection between the controlling device and the aircraft. No router or other hardware is required, though a separately available range extender (part of the Skycontroller system) allows the BeBop Drone to be operated from up to 1.2 miles away. Antennas are included for 2.4 and 5 GHz, so you can choose the frequency that works best depending on other sources of interference Live FPV Monitoring from Mobile Device The FreeFlight 3 app enables live monitoring of the camera image along with flight telemetry overlay.

 Using the app's touch interface, you can even digitally pan the image across the camera's 180° field of view Dual-Core Flight Computer At the heart of the flight controller is a Linux-based dual-core CPU with quad-core graphics. It features 8GB of flash memory for video and photo storage Compatible with Skycontroller System

The separately available Skycontroller extends the BeBop Drone's Wi-Fi range up to 1.2 miles and features a hardware-based control pad as well as a holder for a tablet. To maximize the first-person flying experience, the Skycontroller allows you can connect third-party FPV glasses, including the Zeiss Cinemizer, Epson Moverio, and Sony Personal Viewer Up to 25 Minutes Flying Time A larger battery from the original BeBop enables flight times of up to 25 minutes, depending on conditions. This new LiPo battery features a capacity of 2700mAh 6" Flexible Propellers Larger propellers from the original BeBop help yield its improved flight performance of 52.5 ft/s horizontal and 19.7 ft/s vertical top speeds.

 The propellers are flexible and will lock in the event of contact for enhanced safety 7-Sensor Stabilization System A total of seven sensors are used to keep the BeBop Drone 2 flying steady. These included a vertical optical flow camera, ultrasound, barometer, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, and GPS. Together they help the drone keep track of where it is in space, allowing it to compensate for overzealous pilot inputs and counteract wind conditions GPS Navigation System Helps aid the flight stabilization system by providing precise positional data. In addition, automatic return home and landing are possible

The Force1 F100 Drone Review

The Force1 F100 Drone provides a thrilling flight for pilots of any skill level. While the drone isn’t made to mount all GoPro HEROs and costs more money to upgrade, making the upgrades are worth it. The video quality is crisp, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a drone in its price range that gets 19 minutes of flight time. If you find the Force1 F100 too challenging, read our UDI U818A review to see if it suits your experience better. 1) Update your mobile device’s operating system with the newest version available. 2) Make sure to download the correct app and the most updated version of the app and your phones operating system 3) With the drone off, unplug the camera from the drone/mainboard. 4) Turn the drone on and pair it with the transmitter.

 Turn off the drone and transmitter. 6) Plug the camera back into the drone. 7) Turn on the drone and the transmitter again. 8) Connect your phone to the drone’s Wi-Fi. Once connected, FPV should be available when using the app. Note #3: Big thanks to USA Toyz and Force1 RC, who sent us a lot of models on this list to test and review. Both USA Toyz and Force1 RC are U.S. based companies that sell through Amazon. Unlike many of their non-U.S. counterparts, they offer quality customer service, user manuals you can actually understand, and good business ethics.

 Many of the models on this list link directly to these companies. We are a big fan of the Force1 because they consistently include extras with their drones. They really strive to make their customers happy. Not all companies will include little things like an SD card and a card reader, but Force1 does. The Blue Jay comes with two batteries and even a power bank (not pictured), so you can charge the batteries while you are in the field.

 

SANROCK Mini Drone Review

What is a mini drone? Mini drone is a small drone that is about the size of your palm. These types are ideal for having fun, building your skill set, and understanding how to fly. What is a nano drone? Nano quadcopters and drones miniaturized in size, around the scale of a penny. They can support you develop your ability before moving to high-end equipment. And they are flyable indoors that is a big bonus over the higher-priced drones.

What is the difference between nano and a mini drone? Although both nano and mini drones share the same functionalities, the primary distinction is of the size. Mini quadcopters are bigger than nano quadcopters and suited to outdoors flights too. On the flip side, nano quadcopters are small compared to mini quads and can sit on your hands and so support the indoors flights. What is the difference between a toy and a mini drone? They are to not confused with the toy drones because their compact controllers and bodies do not imply technological compromises in-flight features or camera quality. Who should fly these tiny quads?

These little crafts are perfect for beginner multirotor pilots, and for people who already got earlier experience on flying larger remote control quadcopters. In case, you are skilled in handling the big radio-controlled UAV’s; it is much easier to take flight a tiny quadcopter. About age, these little copters are for both adults and kids. Most manufacturers suggest their products for persons above 14 years old, but, even the younger kids can travel them.

 There is no restriction regarding the pilot’s age. Should I buy a mini or a nano drone? Before deciding this, look at review section which we have above. It is because nano and mini drones are the same things. The only matter you will have to stress about is what type you would like. Do all mini quads have cameras? Yes, most of the new mini quads have a camera. However, they lack the professional lenses quality.

 Do I require a camera in my mini drone / micro drone? The response is “it depends.” If you wish to make videos or take pictures then straightaway buy a quadcopter with an integrated camera. Or perhaps at the least, a gimbal where a camera could get attached.

 Also, if you are thinking of getting into first-person-view drone flying, be sure you look for a mini or micro drone that facilitates that feature. Can a mini drone hold a GoPro? GoPro camera built with a proper design to get carried by most mini drones. The latest models incorporate some excellent features – from longer flight to capturing top-quality images.

They will not demand GoPro cameras to shoot things. As a result, you cannot expect these to carry GoPro. Although, you will find a few models that come with a lightweight add-on or built-in camera. Where may you hover mini quads? When learning how to fly a real rig for the first-time, it is good to search a right location for this. Take your first flying lesson inside, in your home or find a vacant space for this intent. For the outdoors flights, choose a quiet windless day, and a clean spot. Could micro drones fly indoors? Yes! Given they are tiny, they are ideal for flying within your home, will not be a lot of stress, etc. Can you pilot a mini quad rotor at night?

Yes, micro drones can use and flown at night. How long will batteries in a small drone last? Like all quads, the life of a battery depends on what model you own. The battery on a nano drone has a shorter life cycle than a regular drone. They last for about 5-7 minutes, 8 minutes when you are lucky. In case, you are getting a costly model; batteries would last 30 minutes tops.

 Are nano drones simple to fix? Since nano drone is so small, they could be hard to repair. So, it is best to let it to an expert. One wrong action could destroy your drone. If you have experience with fixing a drone, you will have a more relaxed moment doing so. However, if you do not have that knowledge, it is not a smart move.