About the new product
Hubsan Zino 2 is the top solution in the Zino line, following immediately after the revised Zino Pro announced in September 2019. Despite the significant advantages of the "Pro" over the standard version, the developer decided that this is still not enough and hastened to expand the model range with another model, which, judging by the presented specification, became an order of magnitude better. Marketing - you say? We recommend to postpone the conclusions and get acquainted with the new product through the declared features.
Features
* model upgrades.
- Drone weight with battery: 929 g
- White color
- Foldable shockproof portable design
- Positioning GPS / GLONASS Sensor system 2 × ultrasonic and one optical
- Modified power plant
- 4K camera built on 1 / 2.3-inch Sony CMOS sensor powered by Ambarella H22 chip
- Removable
- gimbal and camera protection
- Supports replaceable ND filters (optional ND: 4/8/16/32)
- Max. bit rate 100 Mbps(Pro Model: 60 Mbps)
- Panorama modes (Spherical / 180-degree / Vertical / Wide)
- Hyperlapse mode
- 3 × Flight Modes (Movie/ Normal / Sports)
- 5 × Automatic Flight Modes (Line Fly / Orbiting / Image Tracking / Waypoint / Return to Home)
- Auto takeoff / landing
- Hold position
- More powerful intelligent battery 4S with a capacity of 3800mAh; with charge level indication
- Auto return on loss of communication or low battery level
- Max. level flight speed 72 km / h(Pro Model: 32 km / h)
- Max. flight time 33 minutes(Pro model: 23 minutes)
- Image transmission system: LEAS 2.0(Pro model: LEAS 1.0)
- Max. FPV distance 8 km(Pro Model: 4 km)
- Control panel with built-in monochrome display
- Removable sticks (removed and placed in special niches in the remote control itself)
- Added the "Function" button to the control equipment
- Updating the drone and remote control software via the mobile application
- Mob. application: X-Hubsan 2 (iOS / Android)
Options
The developer offers drone in two configurations:
- Zino 2 ( Drone / battery / Transport protection for the camera and gimbal / Remote control / Spare prop kit / charger adapter / 2 × cables for pairing a smartphone with a remote control / USB -cable for pairing the drone with a PC / Screwdriver / User manual
- Zino 2 Portable Version (2 × battery transport bag)
Specification
Drone
Camera
Gimbal
FPV
Battery
Charger
Control equipment
APP
Price
Hubsan Zino 2 is available for purchase both through the Hubsan online store and on various Internet trading platforms. Depending on the configuration, the developer has set the following prices for the model:
- Zino 2 - $ 499
- Zino 2 Portable Version - $ 569
Conclusion
Pros
- Quality performance
- Foldable frame and propellers
- Easy to operate
- Flight performance
- 4K @ 60 fps
- FPV removal distance 8 km
- Automatic flight and survey modes
- Flight time 33 minutes
- Price
Disadvantages
- Does not detect obstacles
- Props protection not included
Only with the arrival of the latest firmware versions, the model finally received the status of a fully functional product that meets the stated developer specifications. It is the only full-size quadcopter currently in the $ 700 price range capable of shooting in 4K at 60 fps, making the Zino 2 the best offer for amateur shooting in the mid-price segment of the UAV. Recommended for hobbies as an alternative to expensive drones from a premium niche when buying the latter is not considered. Age limit 16.
Video
Comparative review of shooting quality: Hubsan Zino 2 vs Zino Pro vs Zino.
Flight range test (5.5 km).
Shooting quality of Hubsan Zino 2.
Problems with FPV.
Test of the distance of departure, flight time and camera.
Speed test (Sport Mode / Normal Mode).
Second test flight.
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