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ZeroTech Hesper: The Coming Competitor.

Introduction

For the first time they started talking about the Zerotech Hesper quadrocopter in March 2017Zerotech

Features

  • Frame size 244mm
  • Foldable arms and rotor design
  • Foldable control equipment with removable sticks
  • Satellite positioning: GPS / GLONASS
  • Touch positioning: 1 × ultrasonic 1 × optical
  • 13MP FHD camera with remote tilt angle (vertical)
  • 1-axis mechanical gimbal, coupled with 3-axis EIS
  • Control: smartphone / smartphone control equipment
  • FPV at 5.8GHz
  • FPV resolution: 720P (with delay 220m / s)
  • 2 × Intelligent Modes (Tracking Mode / Orbit Mode
  • 4 × Preset Release Modes
  • Panorama Mode (V / H)
  • Max level flight speed up to 21 km / h
  • Max. FPV distance 800 meters
  • Max.flight time 18 minutes
  • Ready to fly out of the box

Options

Zerotech Hesper available in two complete sets:

Standard

Fly More Combo

Top view

Specification

Drone

Brand:
Zerotech
Model:
Hesper
Diagonal Size:
244 mm
Weight (with battery and screws):
340 grams
Motors:
brushless type
Maximum take-off speed:
10.8 km / h
Maximum horizontal flight speed: [14 3]
21.6 km / h
Max. flight altitude:
120 meters
Max. flight time:
18 min
Operating temperature range:
0 - 40 ° C
Satellite Positioning:
GPS / GLONASS
Touch Positioning:
1 × Ultrasonic 1 × optical

Camera

Sensor:
1 / 3.0-inch SONY IMX214
The number of eff. Pixels:
13M
Lens:
FOV 75 °; f / 2.2
Shutter speed:
Auto
Max. still image resolution:
4208 × 3120
Video resolution:
1920 × 1080p @ 25fps
Supported formats:
JPEG / DNG / MP4 / MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264)
Built-in memory:
EMMC 16GB

Gimbal

Operating Range:
15 ° to -90 °
Accuracy:
/ - 0.02 °
Input voltage:
7.4V

FPV

Frequency Range:
5.8GHz
FPV Resolution:
720p
Latency:
220m / s
FPV Distance distance:
800m (with control equipment) / 120m (smartphone)

Control equipment

Operating frequency range:
2.4GHz / 5.8GHz
Power type:
built-in

Appendix

Supported OS:
IOS (9.0 and higher) / Android (4.3 and higher)

Power supply

Capacity:
1950mAh
Voltage:
7.6V
Battery type:
Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Charge power:
≤35W

Motors

Zerotech Hesper is equipped with brushless motors. The developer does not disclose performance information.

Camera

Onboard Zerotech Hesper 13MP FHD camera built on 1 / 3.0-inch SONY IMX214 sensor, with a remotely variable angle tilt. Installed in a 1-axis mechanical gimbal working in tandem with electronic 3-axis stabilization. Provides photography at max. resolution: 4208 × 3120, video: 1920 × 1080p @ 25 fps.

FPV

First person flight for Hesper is implemented via Wi-Fi at 5.8GHz. The picture from the camera in real time with a delay of up to 200m / s is transmitted to the smartphone paired with the drone (IOS / Android). 720p video stream quality. Max. distance of removal when controlling a smartphone - 120 meters, in combination with control equipment - 800m.

Intelligent shooting modes

Two intelligent modes are available to the user:

  1. Target Tracking - allows the drone to follow for the specified purpose and take pictures in automatic mode.
  2. Orbit - droneflies and records video around a given point, with a given radius and at a given altitude.

Pre-programmed shooting modes

4 pre-programmed “QuickShots” are available allowing one tap realize unique content from the air in automatic mode:

  1. Rocket - the drone takes off upward, the camera is directed vertically downward.
  2. Circle - the drone flies around the target in a circle.
  3. Dronie - the drone moves away from the subject for shooting at an angle from the bottom up, keeping it in the center of the frame.
  4. Helix - the drone flies upward in a spiral, keeping the subject for shooting in the center of the frame.

Panorama mode

There are two automatic panorama shots available:

  1. Horizontal
  2. Vertical

Power

The quadcopter is equipped with an intelligent 2-can (2S / 7.6V) lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 1950mAh 16.53Wh. According to the specification, in calm weather it provides max. flight time - 18 minutes. Hesper electronics monitors the current battery charge in real time and promptly reminds you of the need to return. If the pilot ignores the warning, the drone will automatically switch to return mode and return to the take-off site and make a soft landing. The current charge can also be monitored by means of the display on the battery itself

Control

The developer completes the drone with sliding control equipment

Price

Zerotech Hesper is sold through various Internet trading platforms in two configurations:

  1. Standard
  2. Fly More Combo

Conclusion

ZeroTech Hesperfrom $389
7.1555555555556
Price
4/10
Camera
6/10
Functionality
8/10
Flight time
7/10
Flight performance
7/10
Compactness
8/10
Complete set
7/10
Reliability
9/10
Price / Quality
9/10

Pros

  • Workmanship
  • Foldable
  • Satellite and touch positioning
  • Controllability
  • FHD shooting quality and stabilization (for 1-axis gimbal camera)
  • Shooting modes
  • Object tracking
  • First person flight (broadcast quality)
  • Flight time
  • Ready for FPV flight from boxes

Cons

  • No 3-axis gimbal
  • Camera does not shoot in 4K
  • Cannot recognize obstacles

Another portable solution made in exemplary quality and at an affordable price. Despite the slightly delayed release, the technological filling of Hesper allows you to compete with the already proven models in the UAV niche. Easy to operate and does not require piloting skills. The drone's potential will be fully appreciated by lovers of selfies and active lifestyles. Age limit 14.

Photo

Photo with ZeroTech Hesper quadrocopter.

Video

Video with ZeroTech Hesper quadrocopter.

Video from ZeroTech Hesper (altitude hold test)

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