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Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • Easy to use yet sophisticated
  • these remain perfectly intact
  • makes life very easy on you

Cons

  • flight time sank slightly to roughly 20 to 21 minutes
  • the transmitter signal is lost
  • not the largest screen

Key specs

  • 4
  • 25 min.
  • 8 m/s
  • yes
  • 12 Mpx
  • Remote Control + Phone/Tablet
  • yes
  • yes

Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K - Pros & Cons

Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K

Pros

  • Easy to use yet sophisticated
  • these remain perfectly intact
  • makes life very easy on you
  • Both smart modes are perfect for amateur operators to learn the ropes
  • ensures ground shots are as smooth as those taken from the air
  • The grip does a good job keeping handheld video steady
  • agile and responsive in the air
  • 4K video capture is excellent
  • Video quality is good
  • simplicity continues in the air as well
  • new ways of thinking

Cons

  • flight time sank slightly to roughly 20 to 21 minutes
  • the transmitter signal is lost
  • not the largest screen
  • Lens is blurry at edges of frame
  • my footage was a bit overexposed
  • the video is noticeably blurry as you move toward the edges of the frame
  • Camera gimbal is slow to adjust
  • default-white balance is somewhat inconsistent
  • bundled UV filter installed
  • 4K lacks sophisticated collision-avoidance systems
  • There is also no automatic landing

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Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K - Full Specifications

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Flight
Max Flight Time25.0 min.
Payload Capacity21.16 oz
Max Speed8.0 m/s
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Camera
Built-in camerayes
Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatibleno
Live Viewyes
Max range (Video/FPV)120
Stabilization3 axis
Video recordingyes
Video Resolution1080p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution120.0 fps
Live View Speed120.0 fps
Lens Aperturef/2.8
Sensor format1/2.3"
Max Image Size4096x2160
Live View Freq5.8 GHz
Lens Focal Length1.38 in
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Dimensions
Number Of Rotors4
Wingspan22.24 in
Weight39.86 oz
Body MaterialCarbon Fiber
Rotor MaterialCarbon Fiber
Colour of productBlack
Width22.24 in
Depth22.24 in
Height8.27 in
Foldableno
Propeller guard includedno
Led Lightsno
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Battery
Battery includedyes
Capacity5400.0 mAh
TypeLithium Polymer
Charger Voltge11.1 V
Voltage11.1 V
Charging time300.0 min.
Charging via USByes
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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 Planningno
GPSyes
Autonomous Flightno
Automatic Landingyes
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Controller
Frequency2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • iOS
  • Android
Range800
Battery Capacity5200.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Voltage3.6 V
Device HolderSmartphone
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
Wi-Fino
USByes
Mobile appyes
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Misc
Primary useFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietary
Parts Available
  • Frame
  • Landing Gear
  • Motors
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
  • microSD
  • microSDHC
  • microSDXC
  • Secure Digital
  • Secure Digital HC
  • Secure Digital XC

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Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K Yuneec - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
Based on 7 reviews
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Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K 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 4K 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 4K 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 4K Capturing aerial 4K footage gets absurdly easy with Yuneec's Typhoon Q500 4K
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Digital Trends
Published: 17.12.2015
Capturing aerial 4K footage gets absurdly easy with Yuneec's Typhoon Q500 4K

Outfitted with an industry-best camera and some of the smoothest controls seen on a drone, Yuneec’s Typhoon Q500 4K is at the top of its class.

Yuneec Q500 Typhoon 4K 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 4K 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 4K 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.

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