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Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
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3.5 out of 5
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Pros

  • sturdy aluminum case for easy
  • secure carrying
  • navigation is fairly easy with quadcopters

Cons

  • Q500 will not fly near commercial airports
  • drone does not hit the pilot
  • the transmitter signal is lost

Key specs

  • 4
  • 25 min.
  • yes
  • 16 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon - Pros & Cons

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon

Pros

  • sturdy aluminum case for easy
  • secure carrying
  • navigation is fairly easy with quadcopters
  • ensures ground shots are as smooth as those taken from the air
  • Video quality is good
  • great for beginners
  • simplicity continues in the air as well
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • that operates quietly and is relatively easy to control

Cons

  • Q500 will not fly near commercial airports
  • drone does not hit the pilot
  • the transmitter signal is lost
  • not the largest screen
  • There is also no automatic landing
  • no support for waypoint navigation
  • The design is a little rough around the edges
  • lacks some polish
  • the Typhoon will likely feel like a step backward
  • the Typhoon is far more sluggish in the air
  • There was no calibration

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Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time25.0 min.
Payload Capacity21.16 oz
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution16.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Max range (Video/FPV)300
Stabilization3 axis
Video recordingyes
Video Resolution1080p
Photo File FormatsJPEG
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps
Live View Speed48.0 fps
Max Image Size1920x1080
Live View Freq5.8 GHz
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan22.24 in
Weight39.86 oz
Body MaterialAluminum
Rotor MaterialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black,White
  • White,Black
Width2.76 in
Depth7.17 in
Height8.78 in
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Misc
Primary useFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Landing Gear
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
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Features
Ready To Flyyes
Bind and flyno
Altitude Holdyes
Position Holdyes
Headless Modeno
Collision Avoidanceno
Return to home functionyes
Gimbal supportyes
Radio transmitteryes
Follow me functionyes
Flight Planningyes
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range400
Battery Capacity5400.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Voltage3.6 V
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity5400.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Weight1.41 oz
Charger Voltge240.0 V
Voltage11.1 V

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Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.5
Based on 10 reviews
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Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon review - is it better than Phantom 3?
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DronesGlobe.com
Published: 23.09.2015
Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon review - is it better than Phantom 3?

Q500+ Thypoon quadcopter is big in size and loaded with useful features for aerial photography and video. If you are looking for a good quality ready-to-fly

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.10.2017
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K review
4.0

Great image quality at a decent price – just don't crash it.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon: My In-Depth REVIEW
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Best Drone for the Job
Yuneec Q500 4K Typhoon: My In-Depth REVIEW

The Q500 Typhoon camera drone is perfect for first-time film makers who want to dive right into filming HD video without having to tinker too much.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Typhoon Q500+ Review - Sciautonics.com
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Sciautonics.com
Published: 20.05.2015
Yuneec Typhoon Q500+ Review - Sciautonics.com

Read this in-depth and unbiased Yuneec Typhoon Q500+ analysis. See Verified User reviews and learn how it became one of the best camera drones in 2015.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Review: Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K
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WIRED
Published: 15.10.2015
Review: Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K
3.5

The new drone from Chinese manufacturer Yuneec has a 4K camera and is very easy to pilot. It has some faults, but it's great for beginners.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Review
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filmora.wondershare.com
Published: 30.03.2017
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Review

Yuneec Typhoon Q500 is a well designed drone with 4K camera.It is one of the easy to operate and fast to adjust drone unit with little higher price range.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Review
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PCMAG
Published: 14.08.2015
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Review
3.0

The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K drone offers a lot of features for the price, but its video quality can be disappointing.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon A very fine 4K camera for the ground and the sky
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CNET
Published: 13.11.2015
A very fine 4K camera for the ground and the sky

Thanks to its modular design and bundled handgrip, Yuneec's smooth-flying Typhoon Q500 4K quadcopter can capture nice aerial photos and videos and handheld shake-free shots.

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4k Review, FAQs And Beautiful Footage - DroneZon
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DroneZon
Published: 12.02.2019
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4k Review, FAQs And Beautiful Footage - DroneZon

Terrific Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4k review of the drone, ST10 controller, CGO3 camera, Steady Grip with FAQs, settings, features, specs and stunning 4k footage

Yuneec Q500+ Typhoon Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K Drone Review
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Photography Bay
Published: 23.03.2016
Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K Drone Review

I’ve been flying Yuneec’s Q500 Typhoon 4K quadcopter for several months. It is the total package from what you want and expect from a drone for the serious consumer. I’m a huge fa…

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