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DJI Phantom 3 Standard vs Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K

2.32 in
15.75 in
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone
DJI Phantom 3 Standard
22.24 in
8.27 in
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K Drone
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
17
4.2 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
85 %
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
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
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 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Max Flight Time23.0 min.25.0 min.
Max Speed16.0 m/s8.0 m/s

Features

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
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 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Max range (Video/FPV)1000120
Stabilization3 axis3 axis
Video recordingyesyes
Video Resolution
  • 1520p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
1080p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • 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 Freq5.8 GHz5.8 GHz
Lens Focal Length1.38 in1.38 in

Controller

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Frequency5.83 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • iOS
  • Android
Range1000800
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh5200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Voltage3.7 V3.6 V
Device HolderSmartphoneSmartphone

Dimensions

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Number Of Rotors44
Wingspan23.23 in22.24 in
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Body MaterialPlasticCarbon Fiber
Rotor MaterialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Colour of product
  • Gold,White
  • Red,White
  • White
Black
Width2.32 in22.24 in
Depth11.42 in22.24 in
Height15.75 in8.27 in
Propeller guard includednono
Led Lightsyesno

Connectivity

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4KYuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K
Bluetoothnono
Wi-Fiyesno
USByesyes
Mobile appyesyes

Battery

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
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
Voltage3.7 V3.6 V
Charging time96.0 min.300.0 min.
Charging via USBnoyes

Misc

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
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
  • 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

          Often compared with DJI Phantom 3 Standard

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