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DJI Phantom 3 Standard vs Yuneec Q500 Typhoon

2.32 in
15.75 in
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone
DJI Phantom 3 Standard
16.54 in
9.45 in
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon Drone
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
17
4.2 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
85 %
3 stars
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10
3.5 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
33 %
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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 %
40
4.2 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
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Full Comparison

Flight

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Max Flight Time23.0 min.25.0 min.
Max Speed16.0 m/s24.36 m/s

Features

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

Camera

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Max range (Video/FPV)1000600
Stabilization3 axis3 axis
Video recordingyesyes
Video Resolution
  • 1520p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
1080p
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps60.0 fps
Lens Aperturef/2.8f/3.6
Live View Freq5.8 GHz5.8 GHz

Controller

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Frequency5.83 GHz2.4 GHz
Range1000800
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh5200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Voltage3.7 V3.6 V

Dimensions

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Number Of Rotors44
Wingspan23.23 in22.24 in
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
Rotor MaterialCarbon FiberPlastic
Colour of product
  • Gold,White
  • Red,White
  • White
White
Width2.32 in16.54 in
Depth11.42 in16.54 in
Height15.75 in9.45 in
Propeller guard includednono

Connectivity

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Bluetoothnono
Wi-Fiyesyes
USByesyes

Battery

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
Yuneec Q500 TyphoonYuneec Q500 Typhoon
Battery includedyesyes
Capacity4480.0 mAh5400.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight45.15 oz39.86 oz
Charger Voltge17.4 V12.0 V
Voltage3.7 V3.6 V
Charging time96.0 min.120.0 min.
Charging via USBnoyes

Misc

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

Pros & Cons

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