4K drones are costly. However, the video and photo quality will assure you that indeed, you did the right thing to buy the drone. One such drone is the Autel Robotics EVO quadcopter, a marvel of technology indeed. Well, suffice to say that this drone is as good as its namesake in the car world, the Mitsubishi EVO. Or is it? That is what we are going to find out in this short review. Being a foldable drone with a 4K ultraHD camera is not enough as there are more features. This is a drone worth having and besides, it is built to last a long time.
Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Review
The Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle drone is big in build, rugged in design and light in weight. How Yuneec has managed to combine all the factors to make such a masterpiece is a story on its own.
Yuneec is a fairy recent entrant into the drone market. As a result, their drones come in perfected designs, taking advantage of the flaws in the predecessor designs and setting everything right.
With multi-rotors, this camera drone can stay longer in the air, achieve a more stable flight and take awesome video and photo footage.
This is a solid, durable drone that can be used by hobbyist as well as professional users. With all its advanced features, you will find the price very affordable.
Apart from the build and design, is there anything else to this camera drone? There is more apparently, as you will see in the following section.
Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle Features & Technical Details
The most noticeable thing about this drone is that it is a hexacopter, with six rotors. That is good news as it means that if one rotor fails, the drone will continue flying. It will turn back towards the controller for repair.
Most other drones come with four rotors, so having six is a big benefit. At the same time, having six rotors means that the drone flies faster, is more stable in the air and this also enhances the quality of the video and photo footage that it takes.
The drone comes with everything that you need to use it. Controller and Wizard, two batteries and even a backpack for traveling.
The landing gear of the Typhoon H Pro is designed in such a way that it retracts to get out of the way when you start using the camera. Your camera shots will be unhindered.
Obstacle avoidance
The drone has ultrasonic sensors that help it to avoid collision. This ensures that your drone is safe no matter where you want to fly it. No big deal there since many other drones have this feature. However, not many of them can be able to avoid obstacles in low light since they use a “visual” obstacle avoidance system. The Typhoon H Pro however uses a sonar detection system. Thus, even if you are flying the drone at night, it is going to avoid obstacles.
Camera
This drone comes with an Ultra HD 4K camera, the best of them all. However, having a good camera alone is not enough. The technology for mounting the camera also matters a lot in aerial photography since the drone will take footage when it is in motion.
This is why the Typhoon H Pro has a 4K camera that is mounted on a 3-axis gimbal that swivels around – 360 degrees. This means the camera can capture footage from all directions. The gimbal smoothness is something that you truly do not want to miss when taking professional videos.
Flight modes
You can be able to designate a point of interest and then the drone will circle that object as much as you want taking footage of the same. You may also use the Orbit Me mode where the drone circles you with the camera trained on you. Just set your preferred height on the controller and the drone will respond accordingly.
When you set it on Journey Mode, the drone flies up and away to a distance of 150 feet. It starts taking footage from there.
With the Follow Me mode, you will get the drone to follow after you as you roll down that trail on your mountain bike, shooting some good footage. You can use the wizard remote to get the drone to locate you even when you are at a distance, something that many drones that use visual connection are not able to do. If you want a drone that follows you in the water when you go snorkeling or swimming, this is it.
The controller
The STI 16 ground station controller comes ready to fly the drone. It already has its 7-inch android touchscreen and so you do not have to worry about downloading apps to your smartphone. It also has a playback feature, which is a thoughtful touch. Enjoy FPV and playback before you share your videos and photos with your friends and family on social media.
The Typhoon H Pro has a micro SD card slot. It supports cards of up to 128GB, which is more than enough to hold all the footage that you want before you transfer it to your computer. However, ensure the card is a Class 10 U3 or U1.
Automatic return to home
With automatic return to home feature, this means that when the battery starts getting really low, the drone turns back and starts flying towards the controller. Takeoff and landings are automated too, just press one button and the drone takes off or lands. That is why anyone can fly this drone, whether they have or don’t have experience at flying drones.
With the Curve Cable Cam feature, you can draw the route that you would like your drone to follow. Once you set the coordinates, this drone is going to fly between them. At the same time, you will still be able to control the operation of the camera independently.
The flight time at full charge is between 23 and 25 minutes. This is long enough, perhaps even longer than what most drones offer at this price range.
Short Summary of Feedback From Existing Owners
I bought this drone because of the camera and so far, I have never been disappointed. I am a documentary maker and I find this drone very satisfactory at this price range. Betty K.
I have found the Typhoon H Pro Bundle drone to take very good photos in the day and in the night. This is one of the best consumer drones in the market. Julian E.
I wish the battery would last just a bit longer, say to 30 minutes or more. I use this drone to take footage for my camping, hiking and backpacking YouTube channel. So far so good. Rob G.
I flew this drone at night in the yard and it did not crash into any trees. It has incredible obstacle sensor and avoidance! Billy W.
After my friend let me try my hand at his Typhoon H Pro Bundle drone, I found it irresistible and I ordered mine a couple of weeks later. I love flying it, although I am yet to fly it at night. Brian R.
Pros of Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle
- Easy to fly even for first-timers
- Controller has an inbuilt android touchscreen
- Has a warranty of 12 months against manufacturing defects
- Advanced obstacle avoidance system
- Landing gear retracts to clear the way for the camera
- High quality photo and video footage
- Affordable price
Cons of Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle
- Flight time could be better
- You need to edit your footage to view it properly if you do not have a 4K TV
- SD card bought separately
Who Should Buy The Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle?
Anyone, both advanced as well as beginner drone enthusiasts can buy this camera drone. The Yuneec Typhoon H Pro Bundle drone is easy to fly. If you are a beginner and you want to start off on an advanced drone so that you do not have to upgrade in future, just get this one. If you are a professional videographer and photographer looking for a high quality yet affordable drone, this one is good for you. It is one of the best camera drones in the market.
Conclusion and Recommendation
Even with all the features that you get with this camera drone, you will pay a very affordable price. 4K camera, automatic return to home, sturdy design, six rotors and a powerful engine are just some of the features. Whether this is your first or tenth drone, you shall enjoy using it. You can buy it without any hesitation.
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DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Review
If the DJI Mavic Pro caused a sizzle in the market, as you will see in this DJI Mavic Pro Platinum review, this better and more improved version of the latest DJI addition has caused explosions in the market. And you cannot help wondering why. It is because it is awesome, it over-delivers on what it is supposed to do and most importantly, it gives more than enough value for the money that you will spend on it. It comes with more improved firmware, more stability, better images, videos, and a longer flying time. The Mavic Pro Platinum is a video drone that is made for recreational (so simple to use) as well as professional (advanced features) use.
Product Features & Technical Details
The first thing that you will notice about this drone is its small size. It is easy to hold it in one hand, and you may be forgiven for wondering whether it can do all that it is hyped to be capable of. Not to worry, it can do much more than you expect.
It is slightly smaller than its predecessor, the DJI Mavic Pro, but it is definitely lighter at 1.64 lbs including the batteries, propellers and gimbal cover. It measures 198mm x 83mm x 83mm (L by W by H). Flight time at the top speed of 64 km per hour is 30 minutes. Even within the maximum transmission range of 7 km, this drone is still going to shoot awesome videos and images thanks to the fully optimized features like TapFly and ActiveTrack.
For precise positioning, this drone uses GLONASS and GPS for both indoor and outdoor positioning. You can be assured of shooting precise videos and photos all the time. Other features that many users fall in love with include the ability to fly this drone by Wi-Fi as well as using a smartphone. However, for a precise and error-free operation, it is much better to use the remote controller
Any DJI Mavic Pro Platinum review will show you that the nose-mounted camera with 25mm lens still does a perfect job as it is the same camera that was on the predecessor. Use it to shoot 60Mbps 4K video, DNG and JPG images. Even when shooting at high speed, the gimbal is going to stabilize the camera for perfect videos and images. The images will be printable, offering the same quality as an aim and shoot camera.
The camera can rotate its lens to shoot video and images in both portrait or landscape mode – the choice is yours. Although many people prefer landscape, you never know when you might require to go the portrait way, so it is a good feature to have on board.
There are a few video shooting options to consider using. There is the 720p/180fps, 1080p/60 fps or 96fps, DCI/24fps and UHD 4K/24fps or 30 fps. Do not also forget that while most camera drones come with fixed focus cameras, the Mavic Pro Platinum comes with adjustable focus
Short Summary of Feedback From Existing Owners
Many users have paid glowing tribute for this drone camera, and that is enough evidence that it is the best workhorse for your job
Here is a sneak peek into some reviews left for this drone below:
This is a great drone, it is very easy to fly and it shoots awesome videos and photos. However, DJI customer service is really bad. It is best not to buy directly from DJI. Andy
Super small, and packs wonderful features like the front obstacle avoidance system. Cannot crash into any obstacle. I love Mavic drones. DroneNerd
I did not notice much difference between the Platinum Pro and the Mavic Pro apart from the 3 minutes of longer flying time. Alison
I love the unbelievable long-range ability of 7 km but I do not plan to let this beauty out of my sight so I will be keeping her on a shorter leash: Rod the Photographer
Pros of Product
• New propellers with slanted or angled tips lower the noise level by up to 4 decibels
• Shoots high quality videos and still images
• More options to fly the drone including through the smartphone
• 3 minutes longer flying time – 3 minutes is a long time for a professional user
• Drone has foldable arms which turns it into a small, compact and sturdy travel buddy
• Good on-flight intelligence, reads distance of objects and has front obstacle avoidance system
Cons of Product
• The only improvement worth noting over the Pro is the 3 minutes of flight time
• Costly
Who Should Buy This Product?
Anyone can use this camera drone, but as you have see in this DJI Mavic Pro Platinum review, this drone is best suited for vloggers, professional photographers and videographers as it packs a good nose-mounted camera, is stable and has an extended range. It is also small enough when packed to fit into your gear bag when you are going to work at other places. Just carry an extra battery with you.
Conclusion and Recommendation
If you are a serious drone user, that is, if it will add some value to your business, do not hesitate to go for the Pro Platinum. It has incredible features as you have seen here and what’s more, it is only a hundred or so dollars costlier than its predecessor. You should definitely get to enjoy the quieter and longer flying time, plus the small packing size that makes it a perfect traveling drone. It is definitely worth every dime that you will pay for it, as you have seen in this DJI Mavic Pro Platinum review.