Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter review.

Overview

Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter is one of the first drones from the company Yuneec InternationalTyphoon Q500 4K

The Typhoon Q500 quadcopter is the undisputed competitor to the famous creation from DJI Innovations1920 × 1080quality at 60 fps. ​​

Added STEADYGRIP (previously purchased separately). Enables high quality stabilized footage with a CGO2 camera mounted in a 3-axis gimbal from the ground. For precise positioning of Typhoon Q500, two GPS and GLONASS modules are responsible at once.

The drone has Smart modes: Follow Me / Watch Me / Home, as well as Angel mode (electronic assistants are disabled, angles are maximum, suitable for advanced pilots). Beginners will be able to appreciate a convenient feature with which the drone's activity is quickly established (on the right side of the remote control there is a regulator with an indication of the form of a turtle and a rabbit). The height at which the drone returns home (to the remote control) is limited to 20 meters (not adjustable). The flight qualities of Typhoon Q500 are like those of Typhoon Q500 4K at altitude, the response is sensitive and accurate, you don't have to get used to it. All programmed drone functions work 100% flawlessly.

Package

There are 2 official packages, one of which is listed below, the other additionally includes an aluminum case for transporting the drone. The price difference is ≈ $ 100.

  • Quadcopter Yuneec Typhoon Q500
  • 16MP 1080p CGO2 camera on 3-axis mechanical gimbal
  • 1 × personal ground station (remote control) ST10 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz with built-in 5.5-inch touchscreen display
  • 1 × handheld ground stabilizer CGO SteadyGrip
  • 2 × rechargeable batteries (Li-polymer battery 3S 11.1V 5400mAh 59.9 Wh
  • 1 × pair of "A" rotors
  • 1 × pair of "B" rotors
  • 2 × spare pairs of "A" and "B" rotors
  • Power supply 220V
  • Adaptive charger (with a set of cables for connecting batteries to the charger itself)
  • Cable for charging batteries from the car cigarette lighter
  • Charger for equipment ST10
  • USB kit for updating the camera and drone firmware
  • MicroSD 8GB adapter unpacking, video quick start guide, and new videos with drones
  • Carrying case for the gimbal of the quadcopter
  • Sun visor with suction cups (installed on the display of the remote control)
  • Suspension strap (control panel)
  • Rotary screw wrench
  • Tweezers
  • StadyGrip manual
  • Camera manual
  • LED card (description assignment of LED indication modes)
  • Manual for Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter

Specification

Drone

Brand:
Yuneec
Model:
Typhoon Q500
Weight of drone without battery and camera:
1130g
Dimensions:
420 × 420 × 210 mm
Diagonal length (excluding propellers):
565mm
Propeller diameter:
330mm
Positioning:
GPS / GLONASS
Battery
3S 11.1V 5400mAh LiPo
Charger:
DC charger for 11.1V LiPo 3S batteries with AC adapter (included)
Max. flight time:
25 min
Max. flight height:
122 meters
Max. swing speed:
65 ° / sec
Max. sink rate:
7.2 km / h
Max. roll angle:
35 °
Max.flight speed:
Angle Mode: 27 km / h Follow Me / Watch Me: 35 km / h
Operating frequency range of control:
2.4GHz
Flight modes:
Intelligent / Visual / Return to Home (RTH)
Operating temperature range:
-5 ℃ to 80 ℃

Camera

Model:
CGO2
Dimensions:
115 × 135 × 74 mm
Weight:
185g
Focus system:
Aerial Optimized Fixed Focus
Field of View (FOV):
​​
130 °
Max. FPV Distance:
FCC: 600m CE: 300m
Video Resolution:
FHD 1080p @ 60/50/48 fps
Photo resolution:
16MP
Memory (file storage):
microSD class 10 4 to 128GB
control:
± 0.02 °
White balance:
automatic
Video stream frequency range:
5.8GHz
Input operating voltage:
7V to 14V DC
Operating temperature range:
0 ° C to 50 ° C
Storage temperature:
-20 ℃ to 60 ℃
Angular vibration in the range:
± 0.02 °
Di Adjustment range:
nvertical:-90 ° to0°

Control equipment

Model:
ST10
Operating system:
Android ™
Number of channels:
10
Display:
LCD capacitive multi-touch 5.5 inches
Data transmission range in accordance with requirements:
FCC: 800m CE: 400m
Flight Telemetry:
yes
Tactile (vibration) and audible feedback:
yes
Built-in LiPo battery (Voltage / Capacity):
3.6V / 5200mAh 18.72Wh
Charger:
In auto-charge mode via Micro-B USB cable powered by AC adapter or DC 5V (supplied)

CGO SteadyGrip

Weight (without camera and gimbal):
395g
Compatible with cameras:
CGO2GB / CGO2 / CGO3

Appearance

Motors

Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadcopter installed brushless motors

Control

The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 is controlled by a 10 channel ground personal station - ST10 with a built-in 5.5 inch touch screen

Price

The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter is currently out of production. We recommend that you turn your attention to a more advanced model - Typhoon Q500 4K

Output

Yuneec Typhoon Q500
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Price
3/10
Camera
8/10
Functionality
8/10
Flight time
9/10
Flight performance
8/10
Compactness
5/10
Options
10/10
Reliability
10/10
Price / quality
10/10
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Pros

  • Design / Quality
  • Flight performance
  • Programmed flight modes
  • CGO SteadyGrip included
  • GLONASS / GPS (positioning accuracy)
  • 5.8GHz FPV
  • Camera 3-axis gimbal (shooting quality / easy mounting / dismounting)
  • Broadcast video from 5.8G camera / Wi-Fi (to any gadget)
  • Built-in 5.5-inch touch screen (Display quality)
  • Friends with GoPRO cameras

Cons

  • Does not fly to points
  • There is no indication of the current charge on the battery

Yuneec Typhoon Q500 noticeably outperforms its competitors in terms of functionality, price and best quality, but it also loses to them in the absence of drone upgrade opportunities. Yuneec Typhoon Q500 is for those who value quality, convenience and comfort first and foremost.

Photo

Photo with Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter.

Videos

Video with Yuneec Typhoon Q500 quadrocopter.

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