I purchased the Typhoon H and could not be happier. I immediately stepped into a big production which required extensive drone footage. I'm new at drones and found the Typhoon H to be easy to handle and fly. What's really cool is the gimbal, no one has really discussed the gimbal which is a VERY important aspect to any drone. This gimbal is awesome, smooth and steady. I'm looking to get a second Typhoon H as well as the new Yuneec drone, the Breeze. I need a small drone for indoor footage which is EXACTLY what the Breeze was designed to do. Could not be happier.
I saw a different video that said raw didn't really mean raw. it said to use the natural one or something. they said the camera was not good though no matter what.
Hi I am looking to invest in the Typhoon and thought the gimble camera assembly was interchangeable with three other camera types that YYuneec offer for this model, is this true?
A lot of people, such as myself, don't want to use their phone or deal with the hassle of using a separate device and and app with their transmitter. What if your phone rings while flying? Plus it's another battery you have to worry about.
When I bought my first camera drone it was between the Phantom 3 and the Yuneec Q500. The Yuneec transmitter having a built in screen was a big factor and I bought the Q500. I now have a Phantom 4 and my Q500 is for letting friends or my daughter fly, but it rarely leaves the case. Buying an iPad Mini was worth it for the performance increase. Fast boot up of the radio, further range, almost not video lag, I could go on and on. Yuneec will really have to step up their game to get me to consider another.
I was looking for a fair comparison and got a DJI advertisement. While some of your points may be true, DJI has a LOT of work to do on the app. A quick search reveals a huge variety of issues, including some who simply can't get the app to even load, nevermind fly. And if you are one of the lucky few who were able to get past endless no fly zone prompts of entering credit card numbers and verifying text message codes (sent AFTER takeoff, covering your whole display while the drone hovers in front of you), there's a strong possibility that the app will simply crash and you'll be stuck flying blind. I want to love my DJI drones but it's like they want me to dislike them.
PatriotPrepper he’s telling you what he expects you smart dummy. If you have no content to add just shut up forever . I hate ppl who comment without substance as if you’re an advisor or something. Kick rocks
Man you sure got the info on the H wrong. You can play back files, view batt level through telemetry giving total voltage not one cell like the p4. Boot up for me is under a minuet. I too have owned all the phantom series quads including the P4 pro. I'll take the H over any Phantom every time especially w real sense
"fall out of the sky or run into an object" Sorry but your entire commentary about being an "experience" UAV operator is discounted when you made this statement. These things are flying semi-autonomous robots. Been flying UAV's since the early stick-built ones. Been flying a Yuneec product since the original Q500. Very happy with their products. Never had the Yuneec "fall out of the sky" or "Run into" an object.(??)Your entire review was way-over-the-top biased and started off and ended like a DJI fan boy. To each his own and, I will agree with you, DJI (NOW) makes a relatively good product. All commercially available UAV's have their particular short comings. I also own the original Phantom V1 with the built-in RTC mode. (Return To China) Still have it, never wrecked it. After the first few reported flyaways, I swapped out the controller with a Futaba radio and encapsulated the compass with RTV. Now, I'm sure the day will come when my Typhoon H will take a notion and, through my fault or the hardware, will crash. So far, so good.
If One motor goes down it will return, I know his won’t for sure. I bet most Typhoon H owners do not even know this drone will return even if two motors stop but of course they need to be two opposing motors.
Just noticed your camera style was set to RAW :) this might account for the lack of colour and slightly soft image. I think with this setting you need to colour grade the footage and sharpen in post to get the best from it :) Many other users have used the natural or gorgeous settings to get the best footage straight from the camera.
Yes if you’re going to compare the two you should first learn how to use the one you’re comparing it to. I use the gorgeous setting along with the Auto bright setting you use on very sunny days, everything is perfectly fine.
I'd agree the H is a little rough around the edges, but all i can say after owning both is SUPPORT. Never had a problem with Yuneec normally speak to a real person in a few minutes. DJI on the other hand might have a nice craft but good luck trying to get any support within our lifespan. And this is more important long term than a craft that took 4 years and many upset customers to complete. If the H nearly their in 2 attempts wait for the 3rd version next year
Why do you need support? DJI has 2x as many support and service centers that are 3x larger..... If you use your drone properly you won't need company support I's had over 200+ flights and 49hrs of flying time and haven't called DJI once...
+RobisDroneVideos Maybe because everyone is not in your shoes? People do have issues with their phantoms. Maybe you never had any, but others have. I have been wanted to get a Phantom since it first came out. With so many complaints about customer service, I never purchased one :o/
Thought this video was comparing the two drones, yet it was aimed at bashing the typhoon and little bad said about phantom. Both drones have the same flaw, they were both built in China
I'm getting the Yuneec Typhoon H for now. For indoor filming I'll be getting the Phantom 4 at some point in the future. Considering DJI's historically poor customer service and pre-mature releases make me want to have two drones in my inventory.
I would say yes. I've been looking at the Yuneec Breeze and the Mavic for indoor shots. But as far as camera goes, the P4 and TH are far better both in image and gimbal.
I have the Q500 4K and couldn't be happier. I can tell you he did not have the filter on the lens or the settings the same for both aircraft. My yuneec has never given me image or video as poor as he just showed.
Antonio Angelone I wondered this too. Often people don't setup the camera properly. And I felt that this was the case. There is way to many things about the typoon I like. And as a novice this one appeals more to me.
The way he gushes about the DJI you can tell he wasn't going to be too particular how the Yuneec was set up. If he found the Android UI clunky then for sure he didn't work too hard to get used to it. And about the battery level indicator. I'm a tech and any professional will tell you that a numerical voltage indicator beats idiot lights hands down. Also, the built-in tablet screen beats the nightmare many people are having with connecting the tiny screen cellphones.
@@techieguy336 Not to mention the added cost of using Data. My cell is strictly for emergencies so having data and a baby screen is a huge turnoff. Plus only 4 motors, plus no retractable landing gear, plus... it’s great looks.
I think no drone is really the best. They both have better things than the other but I think no drone is "better" it all comes down to preference but nice comparison. Except for you forgot to mention that the battery light indicator on the p4 makes the battery really expensive
That's true Bill. but remember, It's just a regular battery , Not a smart battery, and therefore they can't control the future price of the battery like DJI does when they change the software when they find out other companies are cloning their batteries. by this time next year, you'll probably be able to pick them up for 40-50 bucks or so as the Chinese themselves clone the hell out of them and sell them at discount. do ya think? and they will have to drop this ridiculous price. Just takes a bit of patience.
Having watched so many comparisons, I agree that picture quality is better on the P4. There seemed to be a problem with the lens of the CGO3+ camera, as the Sony-sensor is capable of much better quality. Some enthusiasts have fixed that with 3rd party lenses, but I don't know if Yuneec adopted these fixes. What I am missing in this and other comparisons: the Typhoon H is a Hexacopter. And for safety reasons this is a huge plus. A P4 will fall right out of the sky if one of it's props or motors is damaged. My first drone was a DJI F550 hexacopter with a NazaV2 just because of this. I'm still very happy with it, although the flighttime is very disappointing. I also like that Yuneec's remote control has a build in display. I don't have to carry my phone around when taking pictures/videos, and being distracted if there's a call while I'm flying. And one more feature of Yuneec: You can get almost all parts as spare for little money and repair it yourself. Not so with DJI - If your P4 crashes, you'll have to send it back to the dealer or DJI itself and have it repaired for a huge amount of money. Everybody should decide for himself what is more important, but in an objective comparison all facts should be presented.
Anyway a really strange thing for DJI is they don't give a ready to fly aircraft, since you NEED a smartphone or a tablet to make telemetry and FPV, and that's a real minus into the Phantom features.. Si if I buy a Phantom i NEED to buy as well a tablet and I don't think to use my phone that could ring during flught :-) !!!
Pietro Malaguti And we ALL know there's no such thing as a ready-to-fly drone. You have to charge the battery, get the app, do updates and DEFINITELY calibrations so...
Firmware update (July 13, 2016) on the Yuneec Typhoon H is fantastic, at least as far as start up time goes. I downloaded and implemented the firmware less than an hour ago and have been testing the the start up time that you disliked so much (understandably in your case) Jim, you'll be happy to know that from the time I push the on switch on the ST16 and the Typhoon H itself it took an average of roughly 40 seconds for my camera and the aircraft to be booted up and ready to fly! I literally just did it three times in the last five minutes, the times were 41, 38, and 39 seconds. It may actually take me longer to put on the rotors than that. Well Mr. Seed, that's one less "huge" flaw on the Typhoon H for you - I was able to have it ready in 2:30 without rushing too much anyway, that being said I'm pretty stoked on this aspect of the firmware update. Super fast start up time AND two extra rotors and motors! Huzzah! Also included in the update was the goodies needed to run the RealSense and a thermal imaging sensor and/or camera, pretty cool stuff. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for my H.
Let's see...you can now replay the footage you just shot on the ST16 while the SD card is still in the aircraft. Also, and I haven't tested this, they reportedly added more range on the wifi for better connection between the aircraft and controller, I haven't had issues but I always stay line of sight. The battery indicator is the same percentage set up, I actually like that. I think that is about it for this upgrade.
Fantastic video. This seals the deal for me. I was on the fence about the Yunnec Typhoon H but it still isn't available here in Sydney, Australia let alone parts and batteries.
Got a Typhoon H with the 4K and all the goodies! Ben, the comparison is biased and I don't mean to say you're biased, rather that you're not comparing the two, rather pointing out the flaws you find in using the model. If you really wanted to have a more unbiased comparison you take the best with the best. You already said you were using the DJI Phantom 4 and comparing it to the first generation Typhoon H. the video you're shooting the H with is predominantly from the DJI. Get a new Typhoon H Pro with the backpack oriented case and upload the camera from the playstore onto the control. Every one of the flaws you found sans battery lights has been addressed. BTW, the battery power indicator on the remote works pretty accurately and has a home mode so that your drone automatically comes home from flight when you get to low power. Really bro, I'm always looking for a fair review and yours just really seemed somewhat biased. It's cool, I understand how getting paid by a company to compare others against their product works. Hope you consider the test and features that Yuneec added to their last updates to the Typhoon H Pro. Peace
I fly both platforms and find each one to have pros and cons. The phantom is great but what happens if by chance the camera or the gimbal breaks? Can you replace just those parts? Yuneec offers a variety of interchangeable cameras and modules(intelrealsense) which are available as standalone purchases. With IntelRealsense on the typhoon, I never worry about flying into objects or objects falling in my flight path. Why was this stuff not mentioned in video? Huge info to leave out of a comparison.
I am going to be getting my P4. At first I was leaning toward the TH but after reviewing many RUclips comparison video, I am putting my dollars on the Phantom 4. Thank you for the review.
Is the Phantom 4 a more polished product..yes it is....and it better be. We forget, that DJI has gone through a total of 7 iterations of the Phantom over the years to finally get to the current P4. Both the P4 and the H have good and bad points. All I heard was the good points of the P4...after the 1-2 minutes of the video, I pretty much knew your conclusion.
You should tell that Tesla... your argument holds no ground. Just because a company has created more 'iterations', it doesn't equate to a more polished product.
Do you think DJI got it right the first time with the Phantom 1 of course not...that was 3 and a half years ago and we tend to forget just how many people were very unhappy about their original Phantom 1's. But 7 iterations later plus 3 and a half years..the P4 is a mature and very good product. DJI's new M600 looks like it will be a great Pro Hex..but we forget as I'm sure DJI would like to...the disaster of the S800 Hex. The S800 was a disaster that for a time looked like it might bring the company down. Type in S800 and crash and you'll see many videos..there was talk of lawsuits..and DJI had to do some serious redesign. The Typhoon H has no where near that many issues...but the difference is it's expected to be as good or almost as good as the P4 after being introduced 8+ weeks ago. I don't know if Yuneec and the Typhoon H will succeed or fail..and I am a big fan of DJI...Frank Wang has done an excellent job with his company..I've had DJI products for 5 years. Of course just because a company has created more "iterations/updates" doesn't ALWAYS equate to a more finished product...but in most cases it does. You brought up Tesla....both Tesla and SpaceX get better over time as they learn and update their product. The Model S was good but not that good...thanks to constant software updates the product gets better over time. Same is true with Lockheed Martin's F-35 and Boeing's Dreamliner...and the Nest thermostat...good but far from perfect...but getting better all the time due to updates and new iterations of the hardware. Apple - the original Mac was horrible, I know I had one. But it got better over time. Microsoft Windows 8 - horrible Windows 10 much better. Very FEW companies get their product "right" the first time...it's ALMOST always a process of iteration. As products increase in complexity and sophistication, the probability of "getting it right" the first time decreases..and it's only going to get worse in the coming years..
Thanks you for all your information. I like that your information comes from a lot of experience with different drones. I own both the Phantom 4 Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum. I’m just getting into mapping and was looking at the Typhoon, so I’m pleased you ran a comparison. Thank you!
Give me a break. It's a dumb thing to not have. People want and understand battery percentage. It will be added but not adding it out of the gate is a head scratcher and makes you wonder. The should I or shouldn't I is the voltage, not the percentage. In other words, if one is a variable to show or not, it should be voltage, not percentage, like on the Phantom.
LiPo batteries can be very dangerous. You absolutely need to know the voltage instead of the % of battery that is left. Your voltage tell you everything about your flight time and battery condition. Another reason he does not the Yuneec product, you need to learn. He's like the guy that owns a garage, has a car in it, and now believes he's a mechanic.
@@KTHKUHNKK I don’t know about you but I found if I use a higher .jpeg (as well as video) setting plus the ‘gorgeous setting’ from within the camera settings and then on the main screen set the camera for either cloudy or a sunny day the picture quality is better than perfect! Happy Vapour Trails! 🚁💨
@@ross9481 Hi Ross 95% of the time I will have it set to gorgeous. Also like you will say. I will set my st16 controller to either sunny or cloudy. Keith
Good review but you missed the most fundamental overall advantage. The ability of the Typhoon to survive after a motor/ESC failure. If the Phantom has a failure, it an immediate and total loss. If the Typhoon loses a motor or ESC, it will survive unharmed on 5 of the 6 rotors. This is huge.
And now the new plus at CES looks much better, although I share your concern about camera quality. The DJI 1 inch is well tuned and solid. Typhoon may have just tried to match the specs and still be weak.
Most people might not realize this but with the typhoon if two opposing motors go out it will still return on four motors, I know what will happen to the phantom. People will argue one has a motor ever stopped, that’s not the point especially if you fly around any bush area out in the country. The worst enemy for any drone is a hawk and drones do get attacked so losing a motor could happen quite easily.
Im new to photography and trying to get a drone like Typhoon or DJI... For me, Ima get a Typhoon for beginners since i dont use Tablet or Ipad and ofc other reasons too...
At least when your one motor stops you will be glad you made this decision when it comes back home. I doubt his will. But having said that even if two motors go down it might still come back to you, mind you it has to be two opposing motors and it will still come back!
Hey Ben - Much of the same thoughts as you. I had originally thought with the full android tablet potentials with image editing / video editing and posting right from the tablet would be great, not available though. Couldn't agree more on the camera, and on the tablet, you didn't mention but the lack of maps is a miss. on the wand, follow is great, no other real use for it. Would love to hear if you had issues with the gimbal becoming crooked / skewed during flight or if you had any drift? I received two of the "H" and had to return both.
Honestly you should check more than one drones web page. There are pros and cons with all of the drones, the reason I chose this one is it has six motors and if one stops it will come back home. Most people don’t know it but this typhoon will return even if two motors go down. Mind you they must be two opposing motors for that to happen. Do check out more than one drones website. Good luck.
I have the typhoon h. It’s fantastic. I never had really liked dji drones. I flew both of these drones during my courses for Embry Riddle and I still preferred the typhoon. And you can access the files such as video and pictures from the controller without putting in the sd card. All be it that you have to land first but still. I still think the typhoon h is better.
Thanks for the video. Definitely putting my Typhoon Q500 4K up for sale and going with the Phantom 4. I should have done it from the get go but, ya live and learn I guess. Thanks again and subbed ya!
The Autel Xstar in no way can match up with the P4 in quality or ability. The Xstar is a copycat clone of the P3Pro and in my opinion the camera in the Autel is not anywhere near as good as the DJI P3Pro.
I just scored the typhoon H in my area for $850 one thing the reviewer failed to mention on the CGO3+ you can add filters to the lens of the camera for different lighting conditions so if you're like an overpriced flying pillow go with the Phantom 4 it really is apples to oranges they do compare pretty well to the same range and quality and it really is a personal choice and Yuneec customer service is way better than DJI'S it really is all about preference
I have both...just speaking of them as an out of box experience for the newbie, Phantom 4 is the way to go...but beyond that, I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the H. It requires a slight investment of time to learn to properly operate, however, the increased flexibility gained in flight & camera control is well worth it. I'm usually not editing in the field so taking the card out to review footage is no big deal for me or most recreational pilots. Also, if I were actually doing aerial video for commercial purposes, I would not be tinkering around with a Phantom 4 or a Typhoon H and rather invest in an Inspire.. Also, though highly subjective, I'd even be more hesitant about crowning the P4's camera as superior to Yuneec's CGO3+. To me, the P4's camera is superior in low light, but I much prefer the color saturation and wider field of view of the CGO3+ in most well lit scenarios. Again, this is all highly subjective. Anyways, gerat video...keep up the good work!
Is that just me? Or was the typhoon filming in LOG and you were comparing to autocorrect footage? If so so, you are clearly bought and paid for.. And supplied well for doing DJI ads. Let me know if I'm wrong, please.
I have a Typhoon H as well, and I'm not disappointed. However, the points in the video are pretty accurate, so I'll be returning my hexacopter for a Phantom 4 Pro. I really wanted to support Yuneec as the underdog, but there's just more value in the Phantom 4 Pro for its price point. I absolutely love the GPS tracking feature on the Typhoon, but I feel like that's one of the only practical advantages it has over the P4. The P4 has a better camera, MUCH better hover, better obstacle avoidance (even against RealSense), better battery life, better range, better video downlink, you name it. The only advantages on the Typhoon I can think of is its retractable landing gear, its better GPS-based watch-me mode, and its ability to stay airborne in the event of a motor failure. I hate supporting giant corporations, because that only strengthens their attempt at a monopoly, but in this case, I have to admit the Phantom 4 Pro is the better package, especially when the two drones are compared at value per dollar, or even features per dollar. But overall, both drones are outstanding, and if you don't really care about specific features, then either drone is a great pick. The Typhoon H was so much fun and it really gave me an adrenaline rush on each takeoff, but overall, the Phantom 4 Pro will probably suit my needs better.
@zzApotheosis - You hit it on the head man! These Yuneec fans think I'm biased, which is just funny because I'm always rooting for the underdogs too, but straight from the facts and features, the Phantom/DJI models simply outweigh the competition.
JanPBtest - I heard Yuneec was paying off people to tear down, write negative comment, and down-vote videos that stated DJI as the superior product... not sure if it's true, but looking at all the complainers here and on other Yuneec vs DJI videos, sure seems a bit questionable.. ;) I'm pretty sure none of them have actually watched the video, or owned a DJI product to experience the difference.
Honest opinions don't create great video, even in a world of product comparisons. The new "sport," seems to be the "this is better than that" video. As good as the gear is, if there are features of one that allow the flier to exercise the creative controls that they need to produce a final video product, then that one is "better." I own both, and am not a fan boy for either company, but I'm clearly seeing that they both have their place - the P4 is solidly built, has a great camera and lens, range, software package, etc. The H, once learned, allows infinite control and creative potential over pan and tilt during flight, when practiced. It also has technical flaws and quirks. I suggest flying each extensively for a month, then come to your own conclusions after asking yourself the reason for purchase, aside from being an expensive tech toy...
I did fly both for over a month, I have super high hopes for Yuneec (or GoPro with the Karma or something new from 3DR) as we need the competition to drive innovation. Unfortunately the H fell short in many areas. I love the design, but even something that I hoped for (props getting in the way) happens much easier with the H as they dip down much quicker. I had two bad experiences with the H. Haven't had that with anything else.
BillNicholsTV Some people buy the H because it looks cool and the legs go up. But why do we want these type of Drone's?? because of aerial video, and the camera on the H and all Yuneec's are just bad. And you can get retractable legs for the Phantom if you want too make it look cool
This wasn't a comparison this was a yuneec typhoon rundown, as for your price comparison, i think it might have slipped your mind that you still have a tablet to buy to even get off the ground with your P4! Not everyone has one of these device's to hand... As for not being very professional on site, i think id rather lift the typhoon h out the case than present my client with what looks like a childs TOY !
This has already been discussed - It's a weak argument, most people already have the phone/tablet lying around. If you don't have a smartphone... you probably shouldn't be buying a $1000+ aerial photo/video platform
Hey Ben, My uncle really wants a drone because he loves my Mavic Pro so much. Unfortunately he doesn't have a cell phone and refuses to get one. This is why I was looking into the typhoon H. He is about as tech savvy as the glass of milk I am drinking. Do you think the Typhoon would be to hard for him to figure out? Also, any other drones you suggest that would work for him?
There is - you could look at the Phantom 3 Pro (under $1000) or the Autel X Star series. There are quite a few options. in the coming year look for even more.
Dji is the best and will be the best... DJI is a billion dollar company, Yuneec is a million dollar company... All you stupid Yuneec fans just wait till DJI releases their hexacopter Phantom 5... Then good luck trying to return your Typhoon to Yuneec
The Value of a company has nothing to do with quality. and I don't think DJI will make a Hexacopter phantom either, they do make hexacopters, but they aren't the phantom range.
+RobisDroneVideos I didn't say they couldn't, I said they probably wouldn't, the phantom is their beginner hobby drone, a quadcopter, if they made a hexacopter it would be larger, heavier, more complicated and more expensive, even their 'inspire' drone is a quadcopter. it would be like subaru making a FWD 1.0 hatchback and calling it an evo, they wouldn't, because it's too far from that model range, DJI are more likely to bin the phantom range and put something in it's price range.
Luke Schofield DJI has made the impossible possible. Don't doubt in them. They made the world's first RTF Camera Drone. They have done so much. Don't doubt that they can't make a simple hexacopter. Remember, a hexacopter is a quadcopter with 2 more motors.
+AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke how does that work out when the camera loses track? I am a UAS pilot flying some of the most sophisticated military unmanned aircraft and I have trouble believing that you can jump on a dirt bike ride through the desert and have this thing keep track on you without some kind of transmitter on your person. when other objects enter the frame of similar color, it is sure to drop trach.
thats not the point . the point is that without it . the 1200$ you just spent is worthless . company is too cheap to provided a screen to there customer . who wants to run there cell phone dead to fly a drone . or be attached to a power outlet . that is so apple .
+Gurus On Wheels - The point is, most people don't have to spend a dime extra for a phone or tablet because they already have one or more. If that's not the case, then you might consider the built in screen on the Typhoon as positive feature. The bulk of the Typhoon's big controller is a big negative to me.
Great review! You help me rule out the yuneec. Have you check out the new autel x star? It's new and i am consider that one, or the phantom 4 . The Autel x star has USA base customer service. and under a $1000.00 Hc
Is that the same as the dji phantom standard or is that a different kinda of dji phantom. Want to get one but didn't know there is so many kinds of dji. Please respond.
What I cannot understand is the fact that both these birds are the same price in the USA. But to buy the Typhoon H in Australia, it will cost us $2099.00 where as the P4 will cost us $2399.00. How can anyone explain such a price difference selling these things here if they are the same price in the USA. Has me at a total loss.
The author makes some good points but clearly had his mind made up as he is obviously a DJI long time fan and has not owned a Yuneec. Like the remote control stick, I agree, a gimmick. Battery indicator, not a big deal to me as I use a volt meter but it's a fair comment. The Yuneec camera looked as good or better than the DJI and not having the legs in the way makes panning much smoother and professional. You've got to pay about $4000 to get a DJI inspire with retractable legs. Hopefully Yuneec has fixed the camera over color saturation and white balance problem. They do have adjustable white balance in the controller now. In the CG02, post processing to color correct is always needed and that usually degrades the Mp4 due to re-rendering. But he's had every Phantom and clearly had his mind made up before doing the comparison. Yuneec's customer service is second to none however, discontinuing the Q500 series is going to piss a lot of Q500 owners off. Yuneec has told me personally, they are no longer making parts for the Q500's so don't crash. What's going on with Yuneec, it seems they are getting run over by DJI now that your choice is so limited. I really think they are making a mistake as the Q500 4K seems just about perfect. One thing he did not mention is that the H will fly with one motor disabled so a motor controller or motor failure will still get it home. DJI will crash. Motor failure is rare however. As far as compact, never is compact enough to make any difference in portability. The Mavic is the answer if you are going to hike with it. But the Mavic camera is inferior to both.
Elizeu Good afternoon, I wonder if after triggering return home at typhoon h if it at the time of landing it fires the landing gear altomatically. Or the pilot needs to fire manually. thanks for listening
Kind of a biased op-ed. I have owned both. I only have one brand now and it isn't DJI for a host of reasons. The 1" sensor on the Phantom 4 Pro does work well, BUT, If I don't want props in my shots, being able to control the camera 360 degrees while flying a mission solo or with 2 pilots on a shoot, retractable gear, and the redundancy of 6 motors is "gimmicky" I'll take it for $750 (to get these features from a DJI sUAV you get to spend $2000+ and still only 4 motors). DJI aircraft don't like to fly in really cold weather, the IMU heat isn't good enough for cold weather flying. We fly the Typhoons in 0 degree and colder weather without any worries. Also would like to add that the settings (ISO, WB, shutter) on the camera need to be set and locked, just as any small sensor camera that you are flying. Using auto settings does not work well. I've been flying full size and uav aircraft for over 35 years doing aerial photography film and digital, the Typhoon H is alot more capable than what you've shown here.
Hello very unfare review You talk alot about the DJI strengths. But you forgot to talk about Typoons strengths. Please if your going to. Do a review on something please review on a equal bacies. Strengths vs strengths. Thank you
I purchased the Typhoon H and could not be happier. I immediately stepped into a big production which required extensive drone footage. I'm new at drones and found the Typhoon H to be easy to handle and fly. What's really cool is the gimbal, no one has really discussed the gimbal which is a VERY important aspect to any drone. This gimbal is awesome, smooth and steady. I'm looking to get a second Typhoon H as well as the new Yuneec drone, the Breeze. I need a small drone for indoor footage which is EXACTLY what the Breeze was designed to do. Could not be happier.
I saw a different video that said raw didn't really mean raw. it said to use the natural one or something. they said the camera was not good though no matter what.
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Hi I am looking to invest in the Typhoon and thought the gimble camera assembly was interchangeable with three other camera types that YYuneec offer for this model, is this true?
This is, rather, a discussion of the Yuneec Typhoon H with references to the DJI Phantom 4 and not a true, balanced comparison of the two.
A lot of people, such as myself, don't want to use their phone or deal with the hassle of using a separate device and and app with their transmitter. What if your phone rings while flying? Plus it's another battery you have to worry about.
B Spin Yeah and no one wants a controller that looks like a Nintendo switch 😐
When I bought my first camera drone it was between the Phantom 3 and the Yuneec Q500. The Yuneec transmitter having a built in screen was a big factor and I bought the Q500. I now have a Phantom 4 and my Q500 is for letting friends or my daughter fly, but it rarely leaves the case. Buying an iPad Mini was worth it for the performance increase. Fast boot up of the radio, further range, almost not video lag, I could go on and on. Yuneec will really have to step up their game to get me to consider another.
@@lorafili lame and untrue...you can do better than that.
When you aren't doing professional work you get a phantom..enough said.
Check out current pricing for each:
➟ Phantom 4: amzn.to/29k7I6V
➟ Typhoon H: amzn.to/29k8lNW
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I was looking for a fair comparison and got a DJI advertisement. While some of your points may be true, DJI has a LOT of work to do on the app. A quick search reveals a huge variety of issues, including some who simply can't get the app to even load, nevermind fly. And if you are one of the lucky few who were able to get past endless no fly zone prompts of entering credit card numbers and verifying text message codes (sent AFTER takeoff, covering your whole display while the drone hovers in front of you), there's a strong possibility that the app will simply crash and you'll be stuck flying blind. I want to love my DJI drones but it's like they want me to dislike them.
What do you expect? He is a DJI fanboy - brags about buying every one of their phantoms
PatriotPrepper he’s telling you what he expects you smart dummy. If you have no content to add just shut up forever . I hate ppl who comment without substance as if you’re an advisor or something. Kick rocks
mephitoe shut the pie hole
wogfun ya he was super biased
Exactly. Super biased and he had no intentions of evaluating the Yuneec.
Man you sure got the info on the H wrong. You can play back files, view batt level through telemetry giving total voltage not one cell like the p4. Boot up for me is under a minuet. I too have owned all the phantom series quads including the P4 pro. I'll take the H over any Phantom every time especially w real sense
"fall out of the sky or run into an object"
Sorry but your entire commentary about being an "experience" UAV operator is discounted when you made this statement. These things are flying semi-autonomous robots. Been flying UAV's since the early stick-built ones. Been flying a Yuneec product since the original Q500. Very happy with their products. Never had the Yuneec "fall out of the sky" or "Run into" an object.(??)Your entire review was way-over-the-top biased and started off and ended like a DJI fan boy. To each his own and, I will agree with you, DJI (NOW) makes a relatively good product. All commercially available UAV's have their particular short comings. I also own the original Phantom V1 with the built-in RTC mode. (Return To China) Still have it, never wrecked it. After the first few reported flyaways, I swapped out the controller with a Futaba radio and encapsulated the compass with RTV. Now, I'm sure the day will come when my Typhoon H will take a notion and, through my fault or the hardware, will crash. So far, so good.
If One motor goes down it will return, I know his won’t for sure. I bet most Typhoon H owners do not even know this drone will return even if two motors stop but of course they need to be two opposing motors.
Just noticed your camera style was set to RAW :) this might account for the lack of colour and slightly soft image. I think with this setting you need to colour grade the footage and sharpen in post to get the best from it :) Many other users have used the natural or gorgeous settings to get the best footage straight from the camera.
Yes if you’re going to compare the two you should first learn how to use the one you’re comparing it to. I use the gorgeous setting along with the Auto bright setting you use on very sunny days, everything is perfectly fine.
I'd agree the H is a little rough around the edges, but all i can say after owning both is SUPPORT. Never had a problem with Yuneec normally speak to a real person in a few minutes. DJI on the other hand might have a nice craft but good luck trying to get any support within our lifespan. And this is more important long term than a craft that took 4 years and many upset customers to complete. If the H nearly their in 2 attempts wait for the 3rd version next year
Why do you need support? DJI has 2x as many support and service centers that are 3x larger.....
If you use your drone properly you won't need company support
I's had over 200+ flights and 49hrs of flying time and haven't called DJI once...
Just wait till the P5 hexacopter comes out.....
Yuneec will go bankrupt in a month
'Just Wait', LOL????? Just wait???
Michael Eslick well it's not out yet
+RobisDroneVideos Maybe because everyone is not in your shoes? People do have issues with their phantoms. Maybe you never had any, but others have. I have been wanted to get a Phantom since it first came out. With so many complaints about customer service, I never purchased one :o/
Thought this video was comparing the two drones, yet it was aimed at bashing the typhoon and little bad said about phantom.
Both drones have the same flaw, they were both built in China
The phantom 4 is 50% - 80% more expensive than the typhoon. How is this a fair comparison?
I'm getting the Yuneec Typhoon H for now. For indoor filming I'll be getting the Phantom 4 at some point in the future. Considering DJI's historically poor customer service and pre-mature releases make me want to have two drones in my inventory.
Just out curiosity, is it fair to say the Mavic is more for recreational purpose than P4/TH?
I would say yes. I've been looking at the Yuneec Breeze and the Mavic for indoor shots. But as far as camera goes, the P4 and TH are far better both in image and gimbal.
Yeah I am still trying to figure out each I should get it. Thank you very much for the answer!
The pictures can be change on the settings, since the beginning you already said you like phantom so this is not a true comparison
I have the Q500 4K and couldn't be happier. I can tell you he did not have the filter on the lens or the settings the same for both aircraft. My yuneec has never given me image or video as poor as he just showed.
Antonio Angelone good to hear, because after seeing what he just showed was a huge turnoff for me.
Antonio Angelone I wondered this too. Often people don't setup the camera properly. And I felt that this was the case. There is way to many things about the typoon I like. And as a novice this one appeals more to me.
The way he gushes about the DJI you can tell he wasn't going to be too particular how the Yuneec was set up. If he found the Android UI clunky then for sure he didn't work too hard to get used to it. And about the battery level indicator. I'm a tech and any professional will tell you that a numerical voltage indicator beats idiot lights hands down. Also, the built-in tablet screen beats the nightmare many people are having with connecting the tiny screen cellphones.
@@techieguy336 Not to mention the added cost of using Data. My cell is strictly for emergencies so having data and a baby screen is a huge turnoff. Plus only 4 motors, plus no retractable landing gear, plus... it’s great looks.
I think no drone is really the best. They both have better things than the other but I think no drone is "better" it all comes down to preference but nice comparison. Except for you forgot to mention that the battery light indicator on the p4 makes the battery really expensive
The battery on the H is now $149, not cheap either.
That's true Bill. but remember, It's just a regular battery , Not a smart battery, and therefore they can't control the future price of the battery like DJI does when they change the software when they find out other companies are cloning their batteries. by this time next year, you'll probably be able to pick them up for 40-50 bucks or so as the Chinese themselves clone the hell out of them and sell them at discount. do ya think? and they will have to drop this ridiculous price. Just takes a bit of patience.
+George Basnite well said , wait few time China cloning major brands .😂😂😂😂😂
Having watched so many comparisons, I agree that picture quality is better on the P4. There seemed to be a problem with the lens of the CGO3+ camera, as the Sony-sensor is capable of much better quality. Some enthusiasts have fixed that with 3rd party lenses, but I don't know if Yuneec adopted these fixes. What I am missing in this and other comparisons: the Typhoon H is a Hexacopter. And for safety reasons this is a huge plus. A P4 will fall right out of the sky if one of it's props or motors is damaged. My first drone was a DJI F550 hexacopter with a NazaV2 just because of this. I'm still very happy with it, although the flighttime is very disappointing. I also like that Yuneec's remote control has a build in display. I don't have to carry my phone around when taking pictures/videos, and being distracted if there's a call while I'm flying. And one more feature of Yuneec: You can get almost all parts as spare for little money and repair it yourself. Not so with DJI - If your P4 crashes, you'll have to send it back to the dealer or DJI itself and have it repaired for a huge amount of money. Everybody should decide for himself what is more important, but in an objective comparison all facts should be presented.
Anyway a really strange thing for DJI is they don't give a ready to fly aircraft, since you NEED a smartphone or a tablet to make telemetry and FPV, and that's a real minus into the Phantom features..
Si if I buy a Phantom i NEED to buy as well a tablet and I don't think to use my phone that could ring during flught :-) !!!
Pietro Malaguti That's why they have the Phantom 4 pro. It's better than having a controller that's looks like the Nintendo's switch's big brother.
Pietro Malaguti And we ALL know there's no such thing as a ready-to-fly drone. You have to charge the battery, get the app, do updates and DEFINITELY calibrations so...
You're connected to the controllers Wi-Fi which blocks out signals from your cell network.
Firmware update (July 13, 2016) on the Yuneec Typhoon H is fantastic, at least as far as start up time goes. I downloaded and implemented the firmware less than an hour ago and have been testing the the start up time that you disliked so much (understandably in your case) Jim, you'll be happy to know that from the time I push the on switch on the ST16 and the Typhoon H itself it took an average of roughly 40 seconds for my camera and the aircraft to be booted up and ready to fly! I literally just did it three times in the last five minutes, the times were 41, 38, and 39 seconds. It may actually take me longer to put on the rotors than that. Well Mr. Seed, that's one less "huge" flaw on the Typhoon H for you - I was able to have it ready in 2:30 without rushing too much anyway, that being said I'm pretty stoked on this aspect of the firmware update. Super fast start up time AND two extra rotors and motors! Huzzah!
Also included in the update was the goodies needed to run the RealSense and a thermal imaging sensor and/or camera, pretty cool stuff. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for my H.
Cool, thanks for the insight. Any other improvements? Battery %?
Let's see...you can now replay the footage you just shot on the ST16 while the SD card is still in the aircraft. Also, and I haven't tested this, they reportedly added more range on the wifi for better connection between the aircraft and controller, I haven't had issues but I always stay line of sight. The battery indicator is the same percentage set up, I actually like that. I think that is about it for this upgrade.
Every video you talk about drones helps me I own a phantom 3 pro and I'm deciding what to get in the future
Cool, glad to hear. Yes, the P3pro is still a great quad
Fantastic video. This seals the deal for me. I was on the fence about the Yunnec Typhoon H but it still isn't available here in Sydney, Australia let alone parts and batteries.
+RC Tanks & Trucks 24/7 - that's a great point, going with the more popular platform is better for future parts and battery purchase availability
DJI fan boy. lol The Typhoon is much better than the phantom bloated marshmallow.
Love to see a review from someone who uses these type of products on a daily basis.
Got a Typhoon H with the 4K and all the goodies! Ben, the comparison is biased and I don't mean to say you're biased, rather that you're not comparing the two, rather pointing out the flaws you find in using the model. If you really wanted to have a more unbiased comparison you take the best with the best. You already said you were using the DJI Phantom 4 and comparing it to the first generation Typhoon H. the video you're shooting the H with is predominantly from the DJI. Get a new Typhoon H Pro with the backpack oriented case and upload the camera from the playstore onto the control. Every one of the flaws you found sans battery lights has been addressed. BTW, the battery power indicator on the remote works pretty accurately and has a home mode so that your drone automatically comes home from flight when you get to low power. Really bro, I'm always looking for a fair review and yours just really seemed somewhat biased. It's cool, I understand how getting paid by a company to compare others against their product works. Hope you consider the test and features that Yuneec added to their last updates to the Typhoon H Pro. Peace
I fly both platforms and find each one to have pros and cons. The phantom is great but what happens if by chance the camera or the gimbal breaks? Can you replace just those parts? Yuneec offers a variety of interchangeable cameras and modules(intelrealsense) which are available as standalone purchases. With IntelRealsense on the typhoon, I never worry about flying into objects or objects falling in my flight path. Why was this stuff not mentioned in video? Huge info to leave out of a comparison.
Incorrect info, playback is available on tablet instantly.
I am going to be getting my P4. At first I was leaning toward the TH but after reviewing many RUclips comparison video, I am putting my dollars on the Phantom 4. Thank you for the review.
Cool, glad it helped you out. You won't regret it, the P4 is much better overall
Is the Phantom 4 a more polished product..yes it is....and it better be.
We forget, that DJI has gone through a total of 7 iterations of the Phantom over the years to finally get to the current P4. Both the P4 and the H have good and bad points. All I heard was the good points of the P4...after the 1-2 minutes of the video, I pretty much knew your conclusion.
You should tell that Tesla... your argument holds no ground. Just because a company has created more 'iterations', it doesn't equate to a more polished product.
Do you think DJI got it right the first time with the Phantom 1 of course not...that was 3 and a half years ago and we tend to forget just how many people were very unhappy about their original Phantom 1's. But 7 iterations later plus 3 and a half years..the P4 is a mature and very good product. DJI's new M600 looks like it will be a great Pro Hex..but we forget as I'm sure DJI would like to...the disaster of the S800 Hex. The S800 was a disaster that for a time looked like it might bring the company down. Type in S800 and crash and you'll see many videos..there was talk of lawsuits..and DJI had to do some serious redesign. The Typhoon H has no where near that many issues...but the difference is it's expected to be as good or almost as good as the P4 after being introduced 8+ weeks ago.
I don't know if Yuneec and the Typhoon H will succeed or fail..and I am a big fan of DJI...Frank Wang has done an excellent job with his company..I've had DJI products for 5 years. Of course just because a company has created more "iterations/updates" doesn't ALWAYS equate to a more finished product...but in most cases it does. You brought up Tesla....both Tesla and SpaceX get better over time as they learn and update their product. The Model S was good but not that good...thanks to constant software updates the product gets better over time. Same is true with Lockheed Martin's F-35 and Boeing's Dreamliner...and the Nest thermostat...good but far from perfect...but getting better all the time due to updates and new iterations of the hardware. Apple - the original Mac was horrible, I know I had one. But it got better over time. Microsoft Windows 8 - horrible Windows 10 much better. Very FEW companies get their product "right" the first time...it's ALMOST always a process of iteration. As products increase in complexity and sophistication, the probability of "getting it right" the first time decreases..and it's only going to get worse in the coming years..
Ben, I just found your channel. Thank you for the outstanding side-by-side. You helped me make up my mind and I will be buying the Phantom 4 now!
Sweet, glad it helped you out
Thanks you for all your information. I like that your information comes from a lot of experience with different drones. I own both the Phantom 4 Pro and Mavic Pro Platinum. I’m just getting into mapping and was looking at the Typhoon, so I’m pleased you ran a comparison.
Thank you!
Oh what? No percentage of the battery? You know every battery percentage is just calulated from the Voltage? Thats how Lititum Batteries work...
Give me a break. It's a dumb thing to not have. People want and understand battery percentage. It will be added but not adding it out of the gate is a head scratcher and makes you wonder. The should I or shouldn't I is the voltage, not the percentage. In other words, if one is a variable to show or not, it should be voltage, not percentage, like on the Phantom.
Not to mention a lot of high end cameras use voltage instead of percentage (or at the very least, have it as a display option).
LiPo batteries can be very dangerous. You absolutely need to know the voltage instead of the % of battery that is left. Your voltage tell you everything about your flight time and battery condition. Another reason he does not the Yuneec product, you need to learn. He's like the guy that owns a garage, has a car in it, and now believes he's a mechanic.
Thank you
If they want voltage than they should've added that with percentages
Another great review vid. I appreciate your honesty.
Thanks man
The image looks super flat. Was that on purpose? Great review.
Its about time to review the best quad out there for the money, the Autel X Star Premium, this is an awesome drone!!!!!!!!!
GREAT VIDEO BUDDY, NICE CLEAR PICTURE QUALITY.
I DID PURCHASE THE TYPHOON H, NO REGRETS AS OF YET.
KEITH KUHN
PS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
when someone compliments about the video but buying the typhoon H, he never reply or thanking lel
At least if one motor stops yours will come home, we know what will happen to the phantom!
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For sure buddy
@@KTHKUHNKK I don’t know about you but I found if I use a higher .jpeg (as well as video) setting plus the ‘gorgeous setting’ from within the camera settings and then on the main screen set the camera for either cloudy or a sunny day the picture quality is better than perfect! Happy Vapour Trails! 🚁💨
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Hi Ross
95% of the time I will have it set to gorgeous.
Also like you will say.
I will set my st16 controller to either sunny or cloudy.
Keith
Good review but you missed the most fundamental overall advantage. The ability of the Typhoon to survive after a motor/ESC failure. If the Phantom has a failure, it an immediate and total loss. If the Typhoon loses a motor or ESC, it will survive unharmed on 5 of the 6 rotors. This is huge.
And now the new plus at CES looks much better, although I share your concern about camera quality. The DJI 1 inch is well tuned and solid. Typhoon may have just tried to match the specs and still be weak.
Most people might not realize this but with the typhoon if two opposing motors go out it will still return on four motors, I know what will happen to the phantom. People will argue one has a motor ever stopped, that’s not the point especially if you fly around any bush area out in the country. The worst enemy for any drone is a hawk and drones do get attacked so losing a motor could happen quite easily.
Im new to photography and trying to get a drone like Typhoon or DJI... For me, Ima get a Typhoon for beginners since i dont use Tablet or Ipad and ofc other reasons too...
Nice
I just bought the Typhoon H, and after watching all these Video's i've decided that I am just going to teach myself.
At least when your one motor stops you will be glad you made this decision when it comes back home. I doubt his will. But having said that even if two motors go down it might still come back to you, mind you it has to be two opposing motors and it will still come back!
I feel like you were literally bashing on this drone it isn't the Phantom I don't even know if you gave any good points on it wait to kill it jeez
Hey Ben -
Much of the same thoughts as you. I had originally thought with the full android tablet potentials with image editing / video editing and posting right from the tablet would be great, not available though.
Couldn't agree more on the camera, and on the tablet, you didn't mention but the lack of maps is a miss. on the wand, follow is great, no other real use for it.
Would love to hear if you had issues with the gimbal becoming crooked / skewed during flight or if you had any drift? I received two of the "H" and had to return both.
Thanks man. You have some good points and I agree.
No gimbal issues that I remember.. maybe it was resolved in firmware updates?
Thanks for your review, this helps me determine what type of drone I want and helps closer in on the drone I will be purchasing soon!
Honestly you should check more than one drones web page. There are pros and cons with all of the drones, the reason I chose this one is it has six motors and if one stops it will come back home. Most people don’t know it but this typhoon will return even if two motors go down. Mind you they must be two opposing motors for that to happen. Do check out more than one drones website. Good luck.
You can look at video and photo on typhoon h. You're obvisously paid by dji
Hi Ben thanks a lot for your honest review. Lot of regards from Milan (Italy)
I have the typhoon h. It’s fantastic. I never had really liked dji drones. I flew both of these drones during my courses for Embry Riddle and I still preferred the typhoon. And you can access the files such as video and pictures from the controller without putting in the sd card. All be it that you have to land first but still. I still think the typhoon h is better.
Thanks for the video. Definitely putting my Typhoon Q500 4K up for sale and going with the Phantom 4. I should have done it from the get go but, ya live and learn I guess. Thanks again and subbed ya!
Cool man, glad it helped you out!
The black one looks so awesome!! 😲
Yuneec drone gives battery life percentage right on the controller, in VOLTAGE, not 4 green LED's.
Great review one the best I've ever seen! Good job mate!
Was hoping for a cheaper option to 4, but I can now see that 4 is currently the only option. Great unbiased review! Bernie
Thanks, Bernie. For all the great features and camera quality of the P4, it's actually quite affordable for all the tech that you get ;)
You could also check out the autel X star - it is looking pretty competitive also!
The Autel Xstar in no way can match up with the P4 in quality or ability. The Xstar is a copycat clone of the P3Pro and in my opinion the camera in the Autel is not anywhere near as good as the DJI P3Pro.
+Jason Scarboro do you know this because you have or have tried the X Star?
+Ab Rob I have looked into the Xstar quite extensively but I do not own one.
*Great Review, what would you recommend a friend DJI Mavic or Phantom 4*
Working on my Mavic reviews now - stay tuned
ok cool I will
totally wish i could get a phantom, what you failed to mention is that you need to buy a iPhone/apple device or a android device
Who doesn't have a mobile phone?
I don't have a smart phone... that shouldn't matter
thomas higgins The Phantom 4 pro comes with a screen 2x brighter than any other tablet.
@@lorafili and its glitchy as hell also.
lOOKS LIKE IM YOUR 100K SUBSCRIBER!! CONGRATS
I just scored the typhoon H in my area for $850 one thing the reviewer failed to mention on the CGO3+ you can add filters to the lens of the camera for different lighting conditions so if you're like an overpriced flying pillow go with the Phantom 4 it really is apples to oranges they do compare pretty well to the same range and quality and it really is a personal choice and Yuneec customer service is way better than DJI'S it really is all about preference
I have both...just speaking of them as an out of box experience for the newbie, Phantom 4 is the way to go...but beyond that, I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the H. It requires a slight investment of time to learn to properly operate, however, the increased flexibility gained in flight & camera control is well worth it. I'm usually not editing in the field so taking the card out to review footage is no big deal for me or most recreational pilots. Also, if I were actually doing aerial video for commercial purposes, I would not be tinkering around with a Phantom 4 or a Typhoon H and rather invest in an Inspire.. Also, though highly subjective, I'd even be more hesitant about crowning the P4's camera as superior to Yuneec's CGO3+. To me, the P4's camera is superior in low light, but I much prefer the color saturation and wider field of view of the CGO3+ in most well lit scenarios. Again, this is all highly subjective. Anyways, gerat video...keep up the good work!
Cool, thanks for commenting!
Unless it's the inspire with the X5r, you'll be getting the same footage.
If you want to really shoot for pro, you would get the x5r or something that can hold a gimbal for a DSLR camera. There is no professional h.264.
Is that just me? Or was the typhoon filming in LOG and you were comparing to autocorrect footage? If so so, you are clearly bought and paid for.. And supplied well for doing DJI ads. Let me know if I'm wrong, please.
having both inspire and phantom very unhappy they both run away and crash, now very happy with typhoon h pro
The Typhoon H RULES! Ya Man! Just bought one! DJI needs the competition...and it's just a matter of a few new firware. GO YUNEEC ;-)
Way too biased
I have a Typhoon H as well, and I'm not disappointed. However, the points in the video are pretty accurate, so I'll be returning my hexacopter for a Phantom 4 Pro. I really wanted to support Yuneec as the underdog, but there's just more value in the Phantom 4 Pro for its price point. I absolutely love the GPS tracking feature on the Typhoon, but I feel like that's one of the only practical advantages it has over the P4. The P4 has a better camera, MUCH better hover, better obstacle avoidance (even against RealSense), better battery life, better range, better video downlink, you name it. The only advantages on the Typhoon I can think of is its retractable landing gear, its better GPS-based watch-me mode, and its ability to stay airborne in the event of a motor failure.
I hate supporting giant corporations, because that only strengthens their attempt at a monopoly, but in this case, I have to admit the Phantom 4 Pro is the better package, especially when the two drones are compared at value per dollar, or even features per dollar. But overall, both drones are outstanding, and if you don't really care about specific features, then either drone is a great pick. The Typhoon H was so much fun and it really gave me an adrenaline rush on each takeoff, but overall, the Phantom 4 Pro will probably suit my needs better.
@zzApotheosis - You hit it on the head man! These Yuneec fans think I'm biased, which is just funny because I'm always rooting for the underdogs too, but straight from the facts and features, the Phantom/DJI models simply outweigh the competition.
What do you mean? He gave very specific reasons - have you watched the video at all?
JanPBtest - I heard Yuneec was paying off people to tear down, write negative comment, and down-vote videos that stated DJI as the superior product... not sure if it's true, but looking at all the complainers here and on other Yuneec vs DJI videos, sure seems a bit questionable.. ;) I'm pretty sure none of them have actually watched the video, or owned a DJI product to experience the difference.
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Question then from my side: Can a absolute beginner like me buy a Phantom 4 and safely fly it with the help of all the built in aids??
Sure, probably...
I totally agree. The phantom 4 is my first ever drone and after just 4 flights I cannot believe how easy it is to fly. Great review!!
Cool, glad to hear you agree. Thanks for the comment
My first drone is the P3S. If only I can afford the P4 for my first drone
No worry, because I think it is still a lot better than the Typhoon H
Kwun Kai Lam except it isn't
This is not a comparison but a bashing video of Yuneec. Leave off the snarky comments and review please.
He forgot to mention if the Phantom looses a prop it crashes. The Typhoon looses a prop it still flies nuff said.
Honest opinions don't create great video, even in a world of product comparisons. The new "sport," seems to be the "this is better than that" video. As good as the gear is, if there are features of one that allow the flier to exercise the creative controls that they need to produce a final video product, then that one is "better." I own both, and am not a fan boy for either company, but I'm clearly seeing that they both have their place - the P4 is solidly built, has a great camera and lens, range, software package, etc. The H, once learned, allows infinite control and creative potential over pan and tilt during flight, when practiced. It also has technical flaws and quirks. I suggest flying each extensively for a month, then come to your own conclusions after asking yourself the reason for purchase, aside from being an expensive tech toy...
Any way to try each one of these for a month without having to buy them both?
lol
dude, make your own video...
I did fly both for over a month, I have super high hopes for Yuneec (or GoPro with the Karma or something new from 3DR) as we need the competition to drive innovation. Unfortunately the H fell short in many areas. I love the design, but even something that I hoped for (props getting in the way) happens much easier with the H as they dip down much quicker. I had two bad experiences with the H. Haven't had that with anything else.
BillNicholsTV Some people buy the H because it looks cool and the legs go up. But why do we want these type of Drone's?? because of aerial video, and the camera on the H and all Yuneec's are just bad. And you can get retractable legs for the Phantom if you want too make it look cool
This wasn't a comparison this was a yuneec typhoon rundown, as for your price comparison, i think it might have slipped your mind that you still have a tablet to buy to even get off the ground with your P4! Not everyone has one of these device's to hand... As for not being very professional on site, i think id rather lift the typhoon h out the case than present my client with what looks like a childs TOY !
This has already been discussed - It's a weak argument, most people already have the phone/tablet lying around. If you don't have a smartphone... you probably shouldn't be buying a $1000+ aerial photo/video platform
Wow, amazing review! I have make my purchase decision! thank you so much for your review.
Thanks! Glad it helped you out
Hey Ben,
My uncle really wants a drone because he loves my Mavic Pro so much. Unfortunately he doesn't have a cell phone and refuses to get one. This is why I was looking into the typhoon H. He is about as tech savvy as the glass of milk I am drinking. Do you think the Typhoon would be to hard for him to figure out? Also, any other drones you suggest that would work for him?
I don't think the Typhoon is beginner friendly. The Phantom 4 Advanced+ has a screen built-in, thus no phone needed. I use that one a lot of the time.
which one is better the Phantom 3 or the Phantom 4
is there a good drone that cost less but still has pretty good quality?
i had 2 dji phantom standard's before i switched to the phantom 4, here in the Netherlands it costs 600 euro.. great drone!
There is - you could look at the Phantom 3 Pro (under $1000) or the Autel X Star series. There are quite a few options. in the coming year look for even more.
You've done some scenes in raw?
A motor goes out on a quad you crash..a motor goes out on a hex you still can fly...smh dude.
What is the best drone to buy to start with?
Sounds like a dji employee bashing on yuneec. Iv also had both. Now I have a only have the yuneec.
Good choice
Indeed DJI have many reasons to be stressed out from the Typhoon H.. and they should be..(-:
Dji is the best and will be the best... DJI is a billion dollar company, Yuneec is a million dollar company...
All you stupid Yuneec fans just wait till DJI releases their hexacopter Phantom 5...
Then good luck trying to return your Typhoon to Yuneec
The Value of a company has nothing to do with quality. and I don't think DJI will make a Hexacopter phantom either, they do make hexacopters, but they aren't the phantom range.
Luke Schofield Why cant they make a hexacopter Phantom?
+RobisDroneVideos I didn't say they couldn't, I said they probably wouldn't, the phantom is their beginner hobby drone, a quadcopter, if they made a hexacopter it would be larger, heavier, more complicated and more expensive, even their 'inspire' drone is a quadcopter. it would be like subaru making a FWD 1.0 hatchback and calling it an evo, they wouldn't, because it's too far from that model range, DJI are more likely to bin the phantom range and put something in it's price range.
Luke Schofield DJI has made the impossible possible. Don't doubt in them. They made the world's first RTF Camera Drone. They have done so much. Don't doubt that they can't make a simple hexacopter. Remember, a hexacopter is a quadcopter with 2 more motors.
I really love your videos! What do you use to edit?
Thanks Zain. I use FCPX
If a drone doesn't have follow me mode, without having to drag the large controller around, what good is it?
Love the wizard on the H for precisely that reason
Isn't that what DJI ActiveTrack is? It will follow me w/o having to carry the controller
The camera will, but you still need someone piloting.
Joe - that's incorrect, the drone will follow you as well, it's how I capture a lot of my scooter drone shots, hands-free
+AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke how does that work out when the camera loses track? I am a UAS pilot flying some of the most sophisticated military unmanned aircraft and I have trouble believing that you can jump on a dirt bike ride through the desert and have this thing keep track on you without some kind of transmitter on your person. when other objects enter the frame of similar color, it is sure to drop trach.
do you work for dji ??
actually the phantom 4 is about 500-800$ more as you must use/have a smartphone .
Most people buying a drone already have a smart phone; but if you don't, that's something to consider.
+PinchnerHouse - I agree, who seriously is buying a thousand dollar plus 4K drone and doesn't have either a smartphone or tablet..
thats not the point . the point is that without it . the 1200$ you just spent is worthless . company is too cheap to provided a screen to there customer . who wants to run there cell phone dead to fly a drone . or be attached to a power outlet . that is so apple .
out of the box without additional hardware . price for price . the typhoon is the only full functional bird of the 2 .
+Gurus On Wheels - The point is, most people don't have to spend a dime extra for a phone or tablet because they already have one or more. If that's not the case, then you might consider the built in screen on the Typhoon as positive feature. The bulk of the Typhoon's big controller is a big negative to me.
Great review! You help me rule out the yuneec. Have you check out the new autel x star? It's new and i am consider that one, or the phantom 4 . The Autel x star has USA base customer service. and under a $1000.00
Hc
Don't get the Autel, get the one they knocked off.
Great Review. The Phantom 4 out shines it's competition in areas that matters the most.
Is that the same as the dji phantom standard or is that a different kinda of dji phantom. Want to get one but didn't know there is so many kinds of dji. Please respond.
Another great review! Thanks Ben.
Thanks Angel for watching
Brutal...would not be expecting any prototypes from them
if you wonted to shepperd sheep. witch drone would you use?
This comparison video is great. I have seen a lot and this is one of the best. This video shows that the p4 for is a superior drone over the Typhoon H
+RC Lover - cool, thanks for the comment
Your channel is great. Your reviews are also really accurate. I wish I had a couple of the electric rideables you have reviewed.
Thanks man
+AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke thank you for replying
What I cannot understand is the fact that both these birds are the same price in the USA. But to buy the Typhoon H in Australia, it will cost us $2099.00 where as the P4 will cost us $2399.00. How can anyone explain such a price difference selling these things here if they are the same price in the USA. Has me at a total loss.
+Angelo Cincotta - Yea that's a bummer man..not sure any workarounds for you
Its your greedy government, with all there taxes, keep voting for them haha.Here in Europe it the same price as in the USA
Yeh your probably right Ruudy. anyway enjoy your bird my friend
Not all smartphones or tablets can be used, O think if it's an extra tangible cost for many
could u please shown one example taken with potato.i never knew that potatoes also take picture .lame
Biased comparison be like
The author makes some good points but clearly had his mind made up as he is obviously a DJI long time fan and has not owned a Yuneec.
Like the remote control stick, I agree, a gimmick. Battery indicator, not a big deal to me as I use a volt meter but it's a fair comment. The Yuneec camera looked as good or better than the DJI and not having the legs in the way makes panning much smoother and professional. You've got to pay about $4000 to get a DJI inspire with retractable legs.
Hopefully Yuneec has fixed the camera over color saturation and white balance problem. They do have adjustable white balance in the controller now. In the CG02, post processing to color correct is always needed and that usually degrades the Mp4 due to re-rendering. But he's had every Phantom and clearly had his mind made up before doing the comparison.
Yuneec's customer service is second to none however, discontinuing the Q500 series is going to piss a lot of Q500 owners off. Yuneec has told me personally, they are no longer making parts for the Q500's so don't crash. What's going on with Yuneec, it seems they are getting run over by DJI now that your choice is so limited.
I really think they are making a mistake as the Q500 4K seems just about perfect. One thing he did not mention is that the H will fly with one motor disabled so a motor controller or motor failure will still get it home. DJI will crash. Motor failure is rare however.
As far as compact, never is compact enough to make any difference in portability. The Mavic is the answer if you are going to hike with it. But the Mavic camera is inferior to both.
Very good review. Thank you for the input.
Is it me or he was just talking about the down falls about the typhoon h and no down falls about the phantom 4
typhoon H is great
DOES IT COME WITH A MONITOR OR DO I NEED TO PROVIDE AN EXPENSIVE TABLET,IPAD OR PHONE? MY PHONE HAS LIMITED STORAGE? SORRY FOR CAP LOCKS.
The Typhoon H does come with a controller, I don't know if the DJI has one included too.
Not only do you need a phone for the DJI you also need data, no one has mentioned that added cost!
Elizeu Good afternoon, I wonder if after triggering return home at typhoon h if it at the time of landing it fires the landing gear altomatically. Or the pilot needs to fire manually.
thanks for listening
Lame voltage gauge? The voltage gauge is as accurate as it gets. lol, video starting off a bit lame.
Kind of a biased op-ed. I have owned both. I only have one brand now and it isn't DJI for a host of reasons. The 1" sensor on the Phantom 4 Pro does work well, BUT, If I don't want props in my shots, being able to control the camera 360 degrees while flying a mission solo or with 2 pilots on a shoot, retractable gear, and the redundancy of 6 motors is "gimmicky" I'll take it for $750 (to get these features from a DJI sUAV you get to spend $2000+ and still only 4 motors). DJI aircraft don't like to fly in really cold weather, the IMU heat isn't good enough for cold weather flying. We fly the Typhoons in 0 degree and colder weather without any worries. Also would like to add that the settings (ISO, WB, shutter) on the camera need to be set and locked, just as any small sensor camera that you are flying. Using auto settings does not work well. I've been flying full size and uav aircraft for over 35 years doing aerial photography film and digital, the Typhoon H is alot more capable than what you've shown here.
hey did not leave the batt. is on the remote. Poor support from DJI. Yuneec is way more economical . Your camera info was incorrect.
People: "The phantom 4 has a better camera, a better battery, and is literally just better!"
Me: *"...But the landing gear retracts!"*
Wow amazing drone 😍, i only fly the mavic mini😁
Hello very unfare review You talk alot about the DJI strengths. But you forgot to talk about Typoons strengths. Please if your going to. Do a review on something please review on a equal bacies. Strengths vs strengths. Thank you