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DJI Phantom 3 Professional vs Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K

23.23 in
0.71 in
DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone
DJI Phantom 3 Professional
22.24 in
8.27 in
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K Drone
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
30
4.5 out of 5
11 user ratings
5 stars
54 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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7
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
37
4.2 out of 5
37 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
45 %
3 stars
18 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
43
4.0 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Flight

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Max Flight Time23.0 min.25.0 min.
Payload Capacity10.58 oz21.16 oz
Max Speed16.0 m/s8.0 m/s

Features

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
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 Planningyesno
GPSyesyes
Autonomous Flightyesno
Automatic Landingyesyes

Camera

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution12.4 Mpx12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Max range (Video/FPV)2000120
Stabilization3 axis3 axis
Video recordingyesyes
Video Resolution
  • 720p
  • 1280p
  • 2160p
1080p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
  • DNG
  • JPEG
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps120.0 fps
Live View Speed30.0 fps120.0 fps
Lens Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Sensor format1/2.3"1/2.3"
Max Image Size4000x30004096x2160
Live View Freq2.4 GHz5.8 GHz
Lens Focal Length0.79 in1.38 in

Controller

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
Range2000800
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh5200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Voltage7.4 V3.6 V
Device Holder
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
Smartphone

Dimensions

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Number Of Rotors44
Wingspan23.23 in22.24 in
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Body MaterialPlasticCarbon Fiber
Rotor MaterialPlasticCarbon Fiber
Colour of product
  • Gold,White
  • White
Black
Width23.23 in22.24 in
Depth23.23 in22.24 in
Height0.71 in8.27 in
Propeller guard includednono

Connectivity

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Bluetoothnono
USByesyes
Mobile appyesyes

Battery

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Battery includedyesyes
Capacity4480.0 mAh5400.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Charger Voltge17.4 V11.1 V
Voltage7.4 V3.6 V
Charging time63.0 min.300.0 min.
Charging via USBnoyes

Misc

DJI Phantom 3 ProfessionalDJI Phantom 3 Professional
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Primary useFilm & PhotographyFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Canopy
  • Motors
  • Rotor Guards
  • Rotors
  • Frame
  • Landing Gear
  • Motors
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
  • Secure Digital XC

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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