Review of HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S quadrocopter.

Introduction

In a well-known Chinese company Shenzhen Hubsan Technology

Drones such as the Hubsan X4 CAM Brushless, the Hubsan X4 FPV Brushless

About the product

The quality of the H109S is as always on top, it inherited only the best from previous models and at the same time received a number advantages for a drone with an emphasis on aerial photography. The flight performance will delight anyone, the quad is obedient, dynamic, wind-resistant with excellent vertical thrust. Handles GoPRO cameras with ease (the drone's gimbal is adapted for installing GoPro cameras and its analogues).

  • Max. flight time 21 minutes
  • Max. flight speed 60 km / h
  • Flight altitude 250 meters (electronically limited)
  • Max. FPV distance 1km

A 6-axis gyroscope is responsible for stabilizing the drone. For positioning accuracy, built-in compass and GPS module. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with: an axleless or 3-axis gimbal into which an FHD GoPro camera

* HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S with 3-axis mechanical suspension and drain chamber.

Package contents

The manufacturer offered the buyer a choice of 3 configuration options:

Standard Edition

  • Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
  • Axleless gimbal for FHD camera
  • FHD camera
  • FPV 1 transmitter

Advanced

  • Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
  • 3-axis gimbal for FHD camera
  • FHD camera
  • FPV 1 transmitter

Professional

  • Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
  • 3-axis gimbal for FHD cameras
  • FHD camera
  • H7000 Smart transmitter

Standard Edition kit

  • Quadrocopter
  • Li-polymer battery 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C 77.7Wh
  • FPV 1 transmitter with built-in LCD screen camera)
  • Axleless gimbal for FHD camera
  • 1080P FHD camera
  • 4 × rotors
  • 4 × spare rotors
  • Protection screws
  • 2.4GHz antenna (mounts on transmitter)
  • Battery charger (can recharge 2S / 3S batteries)
  • Charger power cable
  • Adapter for the charger
  • A set of adapters for recharging different types of batteries
  • USB / miniUSB cable (for updating the transmitter firmware)
  • USB / microUSB (for recharging the built-in battery of the parachute, and so also for connecting the drone to a PC)
  • 5.8GHz FPV antenna (mounted on the transmitter)
  • 5.8GHz transmitting antenna (mounted on the drone)
  • Instrument
  • Instructions package (a set of introductory literature in English)

Regardless of the configuration, the pilot can always purchase any of the Available options separately, be it a parachute or a three-axis suspension!

Flight modes

  • Headless mode - turns off the orientation of the quadcopter in space. It doesn't matter for the pilot which side the drone is facing.
  • Hold Altitude - Altitude hold mode. The built-in GPS-module allows the drone to accurately maintain the position set by the pilot.

Functions

  • Return to home function - the aircraft returns to the takeoff point followed by a soft landing, as automatically (in case of communication loss), and from the remote control at the command of the pilot.
  • “Flight to preset points” function (this function is available only for the set with H7000 Smart equipment) - by touching the transmitter display, the pilot sets the flight coordinates and altitude, and after launching the pilot participates only in the photo / video shooting process.

Even if communication with the drone is completely lost and it does not return to the equipment, the pilot always has the opportunity to find it based on the coordinates that are displayed on the display of the remote control. By entering them into the "Google map" you can get the approximate location of the quadcopter.

Thanks to the built-in interface of the control equipment, the pilot can broadcast video from the drone camera in real time. For example, for online broadcasting from your YouTube channel.

Specification

Drone

Positioning:
GPS
FPV:
analog
Return to Home:
Yes
Distance control function:
yes
Stabilization:
6-axis gyroscope
Motors:
brushless type
Max. flight altitude:
250m (electronically limited)
Max. flight range:
1000m
Max. flight time: ​​
21 min
Max. level flight speed:
60 km / h
Headless mode:
yes
Altitude Hold Mode:
Yes
Video Frequency:
5.8GHz
RC signal frequency:
2.4 GHz
FPV display:
built-in to the control equipment
Drone battery type:
3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C LiPo 77.7Wh
Charging time:
≈ 3 hours
Aircraft illumination:
LED
Weight:
1.5kg
Drone dimensions:
200 × 300 × 300mm
Flight Environment:
Indoor / Outdoor

Camera

Video:
1080 P: 1920 × 1080 @ 30fps
Photo resolution:
4096 × 3072
Camera resolution:
12MP
Type media:
microSD card (up to 64GB)
Video format:
mov H.264

Battery

The HUBSAN X4 PRO quadcopter is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery with good characteristics - 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C 77.7Wh. According to the specification, it provides a flight time of no more than 21 minutes. In practice, with a mixed style of piloting, this time was 19 minutes. It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery from the stock charger.

Motors

Motors on the HUBSAN X4 PRO quadrocopter brushless type

Control

FPV 1 transmitter

Standard and Advanced are standard control equipment with a built-in LCD screen on which a video image from the drone's camera is displayed, as well as flight telemetry and other equally important values, such as current coordinates, battery charge of the drone and equipment. Resistant to radio interference. Power is supplied from 8 AA batteries (not supplied). If you wish, you can refuse from batteries in favor of a LiPo battery with a JST connector.

H7000 Smart

The Professional package includes a more expensive and advanced control panel - the H7000 Smart. The main difference of the H7000 is the built-in high-resolution touchscreen display, which allows to implement the "Fly to points" function

For both remotes: radio frequency 2.4GHz, AV signal frequency 5.8GHz

Parachute

Available for X4 PRO H109S in the list of optional accessories. The parachute provides a soft landing for the drone in the event of an uncontrolled fall. Equipped with a built-in power supply that needs to be recharged periodically. Installed at the bottom of the drone. When landing with a parachute, the quad will land on the ground in an inverted position. This is to minimize damage to the gimbal and the FHD camera. The entire parachute system works in automatic mode. In the transmitter menu, you can configure the basic parameters of the parachute operation.

Price

On various Internet trading platforms, the HUBSAN X4 PRO quadcopter, depending on the configuration, is sold at a price of390 -760$.

Terminal

HUBSAN X4 PRO H109Sfrom $390
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Price
6/10
Camera
8/10
Functionality
8/10
Flight time
9 / 10
Flight performance
9/10
Compactness
5/10
Complete set
10/10
Reliability
7/10
(3 71) Price / Quality
10/10

Pros

  • Quality
  • Brushless Motors
  • Control / Dynamics
  • GPS Module (Positioning Accuracy)
  • FPV Kit / Telemetry
  • FHD camera / Gimbal adapted for GoPRO
  • Autonomous qualities
  • Flight range
  • Flight time
  • 3 configuration options

Cons

  • No Follow me function
  • No auto takeoff and landing
  • Fragile suspension cameras
  • No indication of battery charge

Excellent value for money. A high-tech product reaches the end consumer without overpaying for the brand. Suitable for pilots who know UAVs firsthand with the prospect of wide-angle amateur filming. Age limit 14.

Photo

Photo with HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S quadcopter.

Video

Video with HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S quadrocopter.

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