Pros
- Ultimate UHD Video
- Ease of control.
- Follow Me/ Watch Me Function.
- Built in FPV screen on the controller – No external video device needed.
- Gimbal is highly rated and provides great stability for videos.
- Excellent handling in Windy conditions.
- Yuneec Customer Services receives high praise.
- A Hand Grip is included enabling you to use the camera off the drone
- Controller video occasionally freezes.
- A little slow in speed at 8 m/s
- Flight Limit – will not function above 8,000ft
Conclusion
This space has very much been dominated by DJI with their Phantom 2 series and now the Phantom 3 Professional with its 4K Camera. The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Drone has a few missing features and a lower speed but has some great extras such as the ability to dock the camera on SteadyGrip Hand Controller, the ability to record in 120fps for Slow Motion and the Follow Me feature . Oh and lets not forget the integrated screen so no need to house you smart phone or tablet to fly. We have read many reviews from owners that have migrated from DJI so we think this new drone a great investment.
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Drone
Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K Quadcopter is the latest drone to be announced from Yuneec International. This new model ships with a brand new CGO3 4K camera that shoots the latest UHD video and 12 megapixel still images.What makes the Typhoon Q500 Quadcopters unique is that they are supplied with Yuneec’s Steady Grip handheld camera mount, so users can detach the camera from the drone and get impressive close-up footage and stills.
The new Yunnec 4K drone also includes the latest firmware update to the Q500 series which includes the ultimate “selfie tools” – enhanced ‘follow me’ and ‘watch me’ modes which keep the drone’s camera locked on to a single subject as the quadcopter moves through the air.
Many have praised the Typhoon Q500 series for its ease of use and which makes it accessible to first time drone pilots. With the new option of this high end camera this drone is severe competition for the recently released DJI Phantom 3 Professional Drone particularly as it doesn’t yet have a handgrip.
Key Features of Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K
- Personal Ground Station with built-in touchscreen
- Camera with integrated 3-axis gimbal
- 4K Ultra High Definition Video at 30fps
- 1080p/120fps Slow Motion Video
- Manual Control of video resolution, white balance and light exposure
- 12 megapixel stills with No-Distortion Lens
- Handheld SteadyGrip for capturing video footage
Features in Detail
All-in-One Controller
The Typhoon Q500’s ST10+ Personal Ground Station is an all-in transmitter and receiver that gives you full control over the quadcopter during flight. It allows users to capture photos and video as well as featuring a 5.5-inch touch screen that displays in-flight telemetry data. When revisiting you device you do not need to re-install portable devices and your system retains setting so is always ready to go.3-axis Gimbal Camera – CGO3 4K
With ultra-high definition (UHD) resolution that is 4x higher than HD of the Yuneec Typhoon Q500+, the camera delivers high-quality images with the ability to even capture slow motion 1080p/120fps and 12 megapixel photos.Professional Camera Interface
Real-time telemetry data displayed on the screen during flight includes flight mode, altitude, ground speed, distance from home, camera status, GPS positioning coordinates and the drones battery status.Controls expected by professionals videographers/photographers include adjustable video resolution and white balance, while light exposure can be controlled automatically or manually, including ISO and Shutter Speed.
The camera also allows users to take pictures while recording video, and the still images are available in RAW (DNG) and JPEG format.
Distortion-free Lens
The CGO3 camera features a 115-degree wide-angle distortion-free lens that allows you capture your subject without the need for distortion correction.
Handheld SteadyGrip
Use the Camera on the included Hand Grip in conjunction with your smart phone/tabletCGO3 Smartphone App
The CGO3 mobile app enables the pilot to capture images, shoot videos and control the gimbal.Dynamic Return Home
The Typhoon will fly back towards the location of the pilot holding the ST10+ Controller and will automatically land within 13 to 26 feet (4 to 8 meters).Watch Me and Follow Me
When Follow Me is enabled, the aircraft is leashed to the pilot who is controlling the ST10+. With this feature engaged, flying and capturing video following the pilot is easy, flexible and intuitive. When Watch Me is functioning the Typhhon Q500’s 4K camera remains directed at the pilot holding the ST10+, in focus and in frame, no matter which way the drone is directed to fly.
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