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DJI Phantom 3 4K vs Yuneec Q500 Typhoon

13.78 in
14.29 in
DJI Phantom 3 4K Drone
DJI Phantom 3 4K
16.54 in
9.45 in
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon Drone
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
8
3.3 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
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2 stars
33 %
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10
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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User rating
41
4.0 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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1 stars
2 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
22 %
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Full Comparison

Flight

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Max Flight Time25.0 min.25.0 min.
Max Speed16.0 m/s24.36 m/s

Features

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Ready To Flyyesyes
Bind and flynono
Altitude Holdyesyes
Position Holdyesyes
Headless Modenono
Collision Avoidancenono
Return to home functionyesyes
Gimbal supportyesyes
Radio transmitteryesyes
Follow me functionyesyes
Flight Planningyesyes
GPSyesyes
Autonomous Flightyesyes
Automatic Landingyesyes

Camera

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleyesno
Live Viewyesyes
Max range (Video/FPV)1200600
Stabilization3 axis3 axis
Video recordingyesyes
Video Resolution
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
1080p
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps60.0 fps
Lens Aperturef/2.8f/3.6
Live View Freq2.4 GHz5.8 GHz

Controller

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Frequency5.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Range1200800
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh5200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Voltage7.0 V3.6 V

Dimensions

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Number Of Rotors44
Wingspan23.23 in22.24 in
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialPlasticPlastic
Colour of productWhiteWhite
Width13.78 in16.54 in
Depth13.78 in16.54 in
Height14.29 in9.45 in
Propeller guard includednono

Connectivity

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Bluetoothnono
USByesyes

Battery

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Battery includedyesyes
Capacity4480.0 mAh5400.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Charger Voltge17.5 V12.0 V
Voltage7.0 V3.6 V
Charging time120.0 min.120.0 min.
Charging via USBnoyes

Misc

DJI Phantom 3 4KDJI Phantom 3 4K
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Primary useFilm & PhotographyFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control
Software TypeProprietaryProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Canopy
  • Frame
  • Landing Gear
  • Motors
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
Secure Digital

Pros & Cons

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