I just received mine last week. The charger that came with mine looks the same but is 1200mah. It also came with a spare motor which I thought was strange. The charger came with an EU plug, but I had a 12v plug from a trail cam which works fine. I love this drone. Thanks for the review
Mine arrived an hour ago. You will need a very fine Phillips screwdriver, for the controller battery door and that's about all. First impression is, it's well made, very solid and all parts are there. I did not get any tool kit with mine and the batteries need some charging.
I would be much more pleased if it would stop snowing long enough to fly it. Right now, April 15, 2018 it is snowing hard and 6 inches of snow on the ground.
I just received mine yesterday. Mine was packaged differently than this one. I hope is wasn't a returned item and sold to me. Mine was protected well, but cardboard squares protected mine on the ends of the box.
This drone is absolutely the best drone for the price I didn’t know about the manual mode and I can’t wait to try it out it also looks like you’re pretty experience flier The reason I watched your video was I was trying to figure out do you have to use a high-speed SD card or can you use a just a regular microSD card To be able to record and take pictures?
Tigger...I do know this is an old video. However, I purchased this setup yesterday from GearBest during an app only sale for $84 USD! Crazy what deals a bottom feeder like me can find nowadays!
I like it a lot and compared to the money of a Mavic Pro you could buy a few of these and still have change left. The Mavic Pro has a lot of features this doesn't but at that price you would expect them. It really depends what you want from it in the end and most important your budget, good luck whatever you decide
Ha ha!! You're having a blast! I was very impressed with the flight time and it is Quiet! ;-) Great Price with the link you provided. I bought the standard, shot myself in the foot by not buying the better tx. The standard TX is like my Syma X5c as far as a precision controller is concerned. Thanks for a great review, as always! Happy flying!
Hey bud just ordered this drone yesterday with a case and extra battery it is my 1st drone Thanks for the great review i am excited now. Would like to buy different color props for this what would you recommend. Also parts wise what do you recommend to get together? And to charge the battery quicker. Sorry for questions. I hope to hear from you soon. Paul
Hello from Bosston, Ma. Your the first person I have seen flip the 501s. That was a cool way to end the video. Would you mind giving me a few tips on flipping. Thanks, KP
Hi Ken in Boston, great to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video, full flight one on it's way real soon ;-) I did a video on how I do them here ruclips.net/video/-Lv8V8xJOEw/видео.html hope it helps, cheers and stay tuned :-)
For anyone wondering which to get between this and the bugs 2W, this is the clear answer. I own both and the bugs creeks as you grab it. It’s extremely light and feels much more toy grade compared to the 501S. The 501 feels heavier and much stronger. It was much stronger and way steadier in the wind as well. Never touched the firmware. Much better GPS hold. Stick with this one and don’t bother with the bugs!
Thanks for sharing your view, everyone is entitled to it, I enjoy both of mine for different reasons and feel that one is not the outright winner, thanks for sharing, cheers
Tigger's RC Reviews I guess I was bummed at the 2w Performance compared to 501s. But no hard feelings! I also live in a slights busy area and the adv tx here is stronger for me than the phone for the bugs. Thanks again and keep on flying!
How long do batteries last in the transmitter buddy? Im a newbie and bought H501S standard other year and she fell from the sky with no warning at all. I assumed she would return to home if battery issues but all was good in drone and transmitter... By way, my basic 501 had rechargable battery in the transmitter as standard.
Great video mate love your warts and all presentation, too many youtube directors hide things by glossing it up too much Good to see the mode change is programable from 2 back to 1 for us silly senior RC aussie pilots ;-) Actually if I'm not mistaken I think the mode 1 originated from the UK correct ? Forward flight seems to have authority unlike other posts that have the 501 bouncing around the sky due to poor piloting skills or maybe just strong windy conditions? Cheers
Hi Steve, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. I find this flies really nice and steady, really good machine, mine just give video with jello but it doesn't show on FPV, so I'm not to worried as the Q6 camera is better quality if I want good video, but TBH I just enjoy flying this bird ;-) Cheers and Hi from the Highlands Of Scotland :-)
Tigger's RC Reviews thanks mate you sold me Im putting a h501s under my Xmas tree they look great actually I already have a phantom 3 but with the expensive cost of it I'm too scared to learn fpv goggle flying with it so the h501s is a great way to get my fpv skills honed at minimal cost I'm from Australia on the sunny gold coast
Hey Steve lucky you mate, yeah always better to fly with something you are not worried about, you don't need any extra pressure when flyin' ;-) I'm guessing your weather and day light hours are a little different to ours, around 6 hours of daylight at the moment, cheers mate have a goodun' sounds like you will
Thank you, hopefully good enough to be cloned, maybe, keep an eye out ;-) It is a very nice bit of kit, but then they all are at this price level, i would hope, more on the way TTFN
Ha yea I'll keep a look out. I've just ordered my H501s. GB had one in their EU warehouse so I won't have to wait for weeks and get clobbered with tax. Looks like it will arrive at the same time as the wind and rain though :(
Thanks, and that sounds about right for the weather, if ever you are buying bits, let me know as using my links helps build a better relationship with the companies, no bother if you don't but it all helps. Rain here....oh it just stopped so out to play....surprise there then LOL Have a goodun'
Hi: I like how you go through the menus - haven't seen other reviews do that. Question.... I don't know if you have seen the standard transmitter, but some folks say the screen on the standard transmitter is larger. Did you find the FPV screen on the small side or was it adequate?
I've owned the advanced controller with the h501s for 6 months. Its my first time trying fpv. I love the controller on every way but the screen is definitely too small. Its good enough for telemetry data but as for keeping orientation and being aware of surroundings, details like branches and plants are impossible to see on the screen until you are too close, it doesn't inspire confidence flying near anything at all with that screen. I just bought a 7 inch 5.8g fpv screen for it to run on a try pod and so far id highly recommend doing something like that. Brings the already great flying quadcopter to a whole new level just by making better use of what the camera is actually seeing. I got the advanced controller originally because it's higher quality, longer range stock and modded, and doesn't have a toy grade plastic look, actually looks especially attractive. I cant say I regret my decision, but dang, I do have to throw out there the screen is too small.
nice review. please people don't buy just from a review try to also look at people who have had them for a couple of months. oh and it's a patch antenna :-)
Great review. I'm just received my advance version with the same controller. The manual says to point 5.8 antenna vertically, with the Hubsan logo towards the quadcopter. My antenna naturally has the logo facing me when fully tightened. Is this correct, and wouldn't twisting it 180 degrees damage the antenna? The pictures in the manual is inconsistent in showing the antenna orientation. I see from your video that shows the 5.8 antenna bent down to face the quadcopter. Thanks.
Thank you, I wasn't happy bending mine the way they said and I get great range the way I use it so just carried on that way. I'm worried about damaging the antenna, just like you. cheers
I am having a problem binding tx to quad. Once I get the tx to say bind to plane, all I get are red lights going around the unit. Is there something else I should be doing. Thx
Hi Terry, welcome and enjoy the hobby really good fun and just keeps you going with so many avenues to follow within it. Lots of helpful stuff around the channel and if you need any help advice then just ask. Enjoy :-)
Great video have a guestion is the advanced model the same as the professional model already have the white and gold model and I really love it but I really want to get the black and gold model only I want the ss.version I use mine on the farm and it's awesome thanks
Hi Steve, yes I think it seems to be named advanced or professional, that's only my view, but have not seen anything to make me think there is an extra model. Black and gold is very kool :-) They are great quads my mate just got one and is very pleased. Have fun flying, cheers
Looks nice! By the way, how does this quad compare in size to the Tarantula X6? Is it bigger, smaller? The reason I'm asking is, I came across the hard shell case for the H501s at a really good price, and I was wondering if it could fit the tarantula x6..
Oh it is nice :-) It's smaller than Tarantula, by my measurements, X6=345mm X4=210mm across motor diagonal, hope that makes sense. Funny when I got the Tarantula out it looks way bigger, weird :~)
Btw here is the link for the promotion in case you need a cheap carrying case eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Hard-Shell-Backpack-Case-Bag-for-Hubsan-X4-H501S-RC-Quadcopter-wp-Eu-1033120.html?utmid=1007#
Yeah definitely wont fit IMHO, thanks for the link but that wont hold my TX as this is the standard not the Advanced, shame as it looks great for that price. Thanks again, flight one coming soon;-)
Sorry I haven't replied, did not get email on your comment. It's a nice quad but I still like the Bugs 3 as you can strap loads of stuff(different battery, gimbal, camera etc) PDB got way to hot on Hubsan, for my liking. Lovely quad to fly, GPS and FPV really nice. I have not heard of SS version and mine still works fine on original firmware, just never got round to upgrading it. Hope that helps, cheers
hey tigger nice video, I was going to get this drone or the parrot bebop with sky controller, after seeing this review though I'm swaying towards this drone, can you offer any advice?? I'm new to drones
This is a very nice drone, mine seems to have the worst jello on RUclips, but I review what I get, my mates one is good video. The quad is silky smooth to fly and one of my favourites. I'm sure you wont be disappointed ;-) I assume you can fly quads? They have them on a special here goo.gl/kOCcBq and use coupon "RC18OFF" at checkout, doesn't work for all RC but worth a try. Cheers and glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Hi Toby, I haven't any experience with the standard so really can't compare, I'm really pleased with this and it must have advantages over standard otherwise them wouldn't make both ;-) I can easily spend other peoples money but it really is up to you what you want from your quad and how much you want to spend. if I had a definitive answer i would give it but not having them to fly side by side, I'm not able too. cheers
Nice video. I just got one and I can't get the phito/video to work. It shows the icon for the SD card, but it doesn't react when I try to record. Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Keep meaning to do a video on this. I use PC so can't help if you run macs. WARNING THIS WILL REMOVE ALL INFORMATION ON YOUR CARD!!! Put card in card reader, on PC, right button click to access card menu, go down to format, left button press "restore device defaults", click Format. This should sort it ;-) Good luck
I've been having the same problem ... seems to be hit-or-miss when it comes to video recording. Sometimes it works. Most of the time it displays a "Put throttle back" message on the screen. When it does record, it's 50/50 as to whether the videos will even play too, or if they are corrupted. Sigh! I have a Hubsan Desire that works fine.
I'm away from mine but pretty sure it shows RX (Quad battery) TX (Transmitter) can't see what other info you would need or maybe I miss understood your requirements :~)
HELLO TIGGER I WONDER IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO GET INTO DEEP MENU ON HUBSAN H7000 TRANSMITTER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER. BEST REGARDS JAN.........
Hi, no it can only charge a 2 cell, you need to get a hobby grade charger I show how I use mine here ruclips.net/video/RPzJOKoHhhQ/видео.html it charges in just over an hour so much better than supplied one ;-)
Hello, I post this on every site that reviews, or even mentions, the ADVANCED version of the Hubsan h501s X4 Quad Copter. So, The ONLY noticeable differences are 1. A separate receiver antenna for the 5.8 Ghz video. 2. They have added 2 switches, instead of using the control stick switches for headless mode and follow me mode, these are now on separate switches. 3. They put on a sun shade. So, in conclusion, I can see NO ADVANCEMENT of this controller vs the other controller. It still has EXACTLY the same functions, just done differently. Also 2 totally useless knobs. I would call this a configuration change to the other controller, not an advanced controller. There is nothing advanced about it. Advanced to me would be maybe more features, not just the same features done differently. I think the best improvements in the configuration would maybe be the 'Extra' video receiver antenna and the sun shade. Other than that, nothing spectacular nor advanced. The most alarming so-called advanced feature (Of course, the most important one of the advanced features) would be the price difference! $229.00 vs $263.00. WOW! (To a lot of people, this is a lot of money) so much money for a configuration change. NOT AN ADVANCED MODEL!!! Still EXACTLY the same thing! AND, the copter itself has absolutely no changes! I certainly hope that this message helps a lot of people make an informed decision as to which one to buy. The 2 most important configuration changes (Extra antenna and Sun shade), IMHO, are definitely not worth the price difference. Just my 2 cents.
My bad, I forgot to mention that 8 batteries vs 4 batteries is the reason it can go further. POWER is the reason for greater distance. I stand by my comment. Everything I have said is true.
Back at ya man! Happy New Year. BTW, take a look at their X4 h109s. Looks exactly like the same transmitter. Which proves my point that I make in other statements about how these things all have had the same functions all of this time. Just that the manufacturer doesn't allow them to so they can "Sell" you a so-called upgraded version. Peace out!
hey everyone Patrick here and i am wondering if you like the Hubsan GPS advanced drone? I ordered one from Gearbest and cannot wait for it to get here. Any suggestions for me before i try to fly it? all tips and tricks are welcome. Thanks everyone
Is there an option to sync the gyros,? I can find no information about it, and wondering how the drone accomplish this.Can you use a 32 gig sd card?,and what is the format used before you insert it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.After recording a flight, my computer and my GoPro says the card is empty.I purchased a new Sandisk 32 ImageMate plus ,which says micro SD V10,HC 1,and 10 A1.I will accept a message on Facebook messenger. I purchased it on Facebook Marketplace and it came with the backpack made for it,with all kinds of extra propellers, brand new,and a set of carbon fiber propellers too,but no manual .It's an X4 501ss, has the advanced controller.It flies great, and has excellent quality on the fpv screen, I would love to able to download videos onto my computer using the sd card.If there's anyone out there that can help,please message me. Thanks.
here is the charger I refer to goo.gl/3SaJEY and here is a video I did on how I use it ruclips.net/video/RPzJOKoHhhQ/видео.html added in description now, thank for asking
Tigger's RC Reviews thanks i did purchase the charger, do you know if it comes with a wall power plug for the charger or if i buy that seperately? Thanks for your replies!!
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Kool, I didn't even realise they did a mount for GoPro, but I always tend to do my own thing, rubber bands and a bit of packing material.....ah heaven LOL TTFN
Já que eu me desempreguei tou precisando de ajuda mas não tenho condições financeiras e ninguém pra me ajudar a ter um drone bom com GPS mas tou torcendo pro meus amigos do RUclips abraços fica com Deus lhe abençoe sou o Everton do Rio Grande do Sul guaiba eu sei que tem muita gente desempregado mas no meu caso muito complicado mesmo não ter ninguém pra me ajudar a ter um drone bom com GPS como queria essa ajuda pra ter um drone bom com GPS
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I just received mine last week. The charger that came with mine looks the same but is 1200mah. It also came with a spare motor which I thought was strange. The charger came with an EU plug, but I had a 12v plug from a trail cam which works fine. I love this drone. Thanks for the review
That does sound random getting a spare motor! Great quad enjoy...sounds like you already do :-)
Love this bird, still impressive in 2020
Mine arrived an hour ago. You will need a very fine Phillips screwdriver, for the controller battery door and that's about all. First impression is, it's well made, very solid and all parts are there. I did not get any tool kit with mine and the batteries need some charging.
Hope you are pleased all batteries need changing after shipment as they should be in storage charge state ;-)
I would be much more pleased if it would stop snowing long enough to fly it. Right now, April 15, 2018 it is snowing hard and 6 inches of snow on the ground.
great review! loved the info. great how you kept it short, but included all the info i needed. it's now my favourite drone so far!
Thanks, Glad it helped and yes good choice i like this drone ;-)
I just received mine yesterday. Mine was packaged differently than this one. I hope is wasn't a returned item and sold to me. Mine was protected well, but cardboard squares protected mine on the ends of the box.
This drone is absolutely the best drone for the price I didn’t know about the manual mode and I can’t wait to try it out it also looks like you’re pretty experience flier The reason I watched your video was I was trying to figure out do you have to use a high-speed SD card or can you use a just a regular microSD card To be able to record and take pictures?
Best vid on this drone . Bought it . Thanks man
Very nice review. Liked how you filmed it though the sound quality could be improved.
Thanks for taking the time to prepare and share. Keep it up!
6:50 you can calibrate the compass indoors or outdoors. Doesn't have to have GPS to do this.
you should calibrate compass outside not near buildings or metal objects and preferably without being near your mobile phone for best results ;-)
Tigger's RC Reviews Cheers although if you want to fly indoors, you can ;)
Tigger...I do know this is an old video. However, I purchased this setup yesterday from GearBest during an app only sale for $84 USD! Crazy what deals a bottom feeder like me can find nowadays!
Do you really rate this product, was torn between this and the super expensive Mavic Pro, but that looks months way.
I like it a lot and compared to the money of a Mavic Pro you could buy a few of these and still have change left. The Mavic Pro has a lot of features this doesn't but at that price you would expect them. It really depends what you want from it in the end and most important your budget, good luck whatever you decide
Nice and detailed explanation. I love your style of teaching !!
Ha ha!! You're having a blast! I was very impressed with the flight time and it is Quiet! ;-) Great Price with the link you provided. I bought the standard, shot myself in the foot by not buying the better tx. The standard TX is like my Syma X5c as far as a precision controller is concerned. Thanks for a great review, as always! Happy flying!
Hi Gary, well we have all done that one, this is a very precise controller, more to come ;-) Cheers :-)
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Looks nice, I am seriously considering this quad. Or the Bugs 2w, looks practically as good, and has Telemetry on the transmitter, so Not much in it.
Wow that's amazing at the end seeing what it's capable of, I haven't got the bottle to get it out of noob mode yet ;)
I ordered this. First drone. Know if there is a battery for even longer flight times?
Nice quad, not that I know of still fly on original, there must be some out there, good luck and enjoy, you will ;-)
Roy Mather
How do you like it?
Roy Mather You can slave two batteries together to get a longer flight time.
Hey bud just ordered this drone yesterday with a case and extra battery it is my 1st drone Thanks for the great review i am excited now. Would like to buy different color props for this what would you recommend. Also parts wise what do you recommend to get together? And to charge the battery quicker. Sorry for questions. I hope to hear from you soon. Paul
Hello from Bosston, Ma. Your the first person I have seen flip the 501s. That was a cool way to end the video. Would you mind giving me a few tips on flipping. Thanks, KP
Hi Ken in Boston, great to hear from you and glad you enjoyed the video, full flight one on it's way real soon ;-) I did a video on how I do them here ruclips.net/video/-Lv8V8xJOEw/видео.html hope it helps, cheers and stay tuned :-)
What is "firmware?" Must it be "updated" prior to first flight? When must it be updated? Can updating it be ignored?
For anyone wondering which to get between this and the bugs 2W, this is the clear answer. I own both and the bugs creeks as you grab it. It’s extremely light and feels much more toy grade compared to the 501S. The 501 feels heavier and much stronger. It was much stronger and way steadier in the wind as well. Never touched the firmware. Much better GPS hold. Stick with this one and don’t bother with the bugs!
Thanks for sharing your view, everyone is entitled to it, I enjoy both of mine for different reasons and feel that one is not the outright winner, thanks for sharing, cheers
Tigger's RC Reviews I guess I was bummed at the 2w Performance compared to 501s. But no hard feelings! I also live in a slights busy area and the adv tx here is stronger for me than the phone for the bugs. Thanks again and keep on flying!
Just got the pro model, thanks for the intel.
How long do batteries last in the transmitter buddy?
Im a newbie and bought H501S standard other year and she fell from the sky with no warning at all. I assumed she would return to home if battery issues but all was good in drone and transmitter... By way, my basic 501 had rechargable battery in the transmitter as standard.
Great video mate love your warts and all presentation, too many youtube directors hide things by glossing it up too much
Good to see the mode change is programable from 2 back to 1 for us silly senior RC aussie pilots ;-)
Actually if I'm not mistaken I think the mode 1 originated from the UK correct ?
Forward flight seems to have authority unlike other posts that have the 501 bouncing around the sky due to poor piloting skills or maybe just strong windy conditions?
Cheers
Hi Steve, glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment. I find this flies really nice and steady, really good machine, mine just give video with jello but it doesn't show on FPV, so I'm not to worried as the Q6 camera is better quality if I want good video, but TBH I just enjoy flying this bird ;-) Cheers and Hi from the Highlands Of Scotland :-)
Tigger's RC Reviews thanks mate you sold me
Im putting a h501s under my Xmas tree they look great actually I already have a phantom 3 but with the expensive cost of it I'm too scared to learn fpv goggle flying with it so the h501s is a great way to get my fpv skills honed at minimal cost
I'm from Australia on the sunny gold coast
Hey Steve lucky you mate, yeah always better to fly with something you are not worried about, you don't need any extra pressure when flyin' ;-) I'm guessing your weather and day light hours are a little different to ours, around 6 hours of daylight at the moment, cheers mate have a goodun' sounds like you will
Once you manuall adjust fpv frequency, will it stay on that frequency the next time you fly?
Good review Tigs. Looking forward to the flight! I have one of these on my shopping list. Not sure if I can stretch to the pro version though.
Thank you, hopefully good enough to be cloned, maybe, keep an eye out ;-) It is a very nice bit of kit, but then they all are at this price level, i would hope, more on the way TTFN
Ha yea I'll keep a look out. I've just ordered my H501s. GB had one in their EU warehouse so I won't have to wait for weeks and get clobbered with tax. Looks like it will arrive at the same time as the wind and rain though :(
Thanks, and that sounds about right for the weather, if ever you are buying bits, let me know as using my links helps build a better relationship with the companies, no bother if you don't but it all helps. Rain here....oh it just stopped so out to play....surprise there then LOL Have a goodun'
Hey Tigger! Mind sharing the link for the balance charger? :)
Hi: I like how you go through the menus - haven't seen other reviews do that. Question.... I don't know if you have seen the standard transmitter, but some folks say the screen on the standard transmitter is larger. Did you find the FPV screen on the small side or was it adequate?
I've owned the advanced controller with the h501s for 6 months. Its my first time trying fpv. I love the controller on every way but the screen is definitely too small. Its good enough for telemetry data but as for keeping orientation and being aware of surroundings, details like branches and plants are impossible to see on the screen until you are too close, it doesn't inspire confidence flying near anything at all with that screen. I just bought a 7 inch 5.8g fpv screen for it to run on a try pod and so far id highly recommend doing something like that. Brings the already great flying quadcopter to a whole new level just by making better use of what the camera is actually seeing. I got the advanced controller originally because it's higher quality, longer range stock and modded, and doesn't have a toy grade plastic look, actually looks especially attractive. I cant say I regret my decision, but dang, I do have to throw out there the screen is too small.
nice review. please people don't buy just from a review try to also look at people who have had them for a couple of months. oh and it's a patch antenna :-)
I dont know if this has been answered but what spec lipo could I use to replace the many batteries? thanks
Looking forward to seeing your flight reviews on this one👍
Cheers Steve, me too ;-)
Awesome video! Thanks for your help, I need it.
Pleasure glad it helped, great quad enjoy
Great review. I'm just received my advance version with the same controller. The manual says to point 5.8 antenna vertically, with the Hubsan logo towards the quadcopter. My antenna naturally has the logo facing me when fully tightened. Is this correct, and wouldn't twisting it 180 degrees damage the antenna? The pictures in the manual is inconsistent in showing the antenna orientation. I see from your video that shows the 5.8 antenna bent down to face the quadcopter. Thanks.
Thank you, I wasn't happy bending mine the way they said and I get great range the way I use it so just carried on that way. I'm worried about damaging the antenna, just like you. cheers
What about circle mode on holding down arrow for a long press.
can you uses the Hubsan H501s on a flight sim on pc
I am having a problem binding tx to quad. Once I get the tx to say bind to plane, all I get are red lights going around the unit. Is there something else I should be doing. Thx
That sounds weird Ken, does it bind at all? Not had that with mine, hope you get it sorted, great quad to fly :-)
love it
just need the weather
It is a very nice quad :-) We always have weather...it's just the right sort we struggle with LOL :-)
great video. new at this so I enjoyed how you explained everything
Hi Terry, welcome and enjoy the hobby really good fun and just keeps you going with so many avenues to follow within it. Lots of helpful stuff around the channel and if you need any help advice then just ask. Enjoy :-)
Great video have a guestion is the advanced model the same as the professional model already have the white and gold model and I really love it but I really want to get the black and gold model only I want the ss.version I use mine on the farm and it's awesome thanks
Hi Steve, yes I think it seems to be named advanced or professional, that's only my view, but have not seen anything to make me think there is an extra model. Black and gold is very kool :-) They are great quads my mate just got one and is very pleased. Have fun flying, cheers
You expert at flying man I suck at it I already screwed my blades 😡
Super video.
Clear explanation, super video quality.
Thank you very much.
WOW thanks appreciate the comment and glad it helped, cheers :-)
Wow a manual flipping gps quad :-)
I know and see what I do with it later ;-) FUN :-)))
Hehe, I'll cant wait or do you mean it was in the video?
there was a snippet at the end but more to come in the flight video ;-)
Looks nice!
By the way, how does this quad compare in size to the Tarantula X6?
Is it bigger, smaller?
The reason I'm asking is, I came across the hard shell case for the H501s at a really good price, and I was wondering if it could fit the tarantula x6..
Oh it is nice :-) It's smaller than Tarantula, by my measurements, X6=345mm X4=210mm across motor diagonal, hope that makes sense. Funny when I got the Tarantula out it looks way bigger, weird :~)
Thanks :) it probably wont fit then.
Btw here is the link for the promotion in case you need a cheap carrying case eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Warehouse-Hard-Shell-Backpack-Case-Bag-for-Hubsan-X4-H501S-RC-Quadcopter-wp-Eu-1033120.html?utmid=1007#
Yeah definitely wont fit IMHO, thanks for the link but that wont hold my TX as this is the standard not the Advanced, shame as it looks great for that price. Thanks again, flight one coming soon;-)
Hi Tigger - Are you a member of the Hubsan H501s FB Group..? By the way - excellent presentation..!
Hi, no not one I have looked into yet, glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the comment :-)
Hi again, Have you critiqued or flown the 3DR Solo drone..?
You asked this question last week :~)
Hello Tigger's RC Reviews , who is more noisy , the Hubsan H501S or the Mjx Bugs 3?
Would depend on what props you are running more than anything else ;-)
Thanks for your answer, Today I sold my Mjx Bugs 3 and thinking about buy the Hubsan H501S , is good choice for upgrade?
what several have two models h501s and h501ss? the ss version
have any problems? or just have a different hardware and firmware and thats all?
Sorry I haven't replied, did not get email on your comment. It's a nice quad but I still like the Bugs 3 as you can strap loads of stuff(different battery, gimbal, camera etc) PDB got way to hot on Hubsan, for my liking. Lovely quad to fly, GPS and FPV really nice. I have not heard of SS version and mine still works fine on original firmware, just never got round to upgrading it. Hope that helps, cheers
On the receiver down is GPS mode and up is Free Flight
I just bought one but for some reason I can't get to work somebody help
hey tigger nice video, I was going to get this drone or the parrot bebop with sky controller, after seeing this review though I'm swaying towards this drone, can you offer any advice?? I'm new to drones
or are there any other drones you would recommend with a budget of £300?? thanks in advance mate
StabbyMcBlade I'd get this
This is a very nice drone, mine seems to have the worst jello on RUclips, but I review what I get, my mates one is good video. The quad is silky smooth to fly and one of my favourites. I'm sure you wont be disappointed ;-) I assume you can fly quads? They have them on a special here goo.gl/kOCcBq and use coupon "RC18OFF" at checkout, doesn't work for all RC but worth a try. Cheers and glad you enjoyed the video :-)
Nice video, waiting for my advanced to arrive
Thanks Julian, you will love it great all round quad, enjoy...you will :-)
Hey tigger, I'm about to buy one of these but I'm wondering if it's worth the extra money for the advanced version and what the difference is.
Hi Toby, I haven't any experience with the standard so really can't compare, I'm really pleased with this and it must have advantages over standard otherwise them wouldn't make both ;-) I can easily spend other peoples money but it really is up to you what you want from your quad and how much you want to spend. if I had a definitive answer i would give it but not having them to fly side by side, I'm not able too. cheers
I didn’t know you can get it to do flips
Fun eh :-)
Tigger's RC Reviews you just take it out of gps to get it to do flips?
Yes that's correct here is a video on how I do manual flips ruclips.net/video/-Lv8V8xJOEw/видео.html
Tigger's RC Reviews thanks man :) do you recommend this drone over a DJI Spark? They aren’t that much different in price now.
when you go into settings to turn manual mode on...does the gps toggle switch change from manual to gps?
From memory it stays the same with it just turning GPS on or off, hope that makes sense? I was surprised it even worked in manual :-)
Nice video. I just got one and I can't get the phito/video to work. It shows the icon for the SD card, but it doesn't react when I try to record. Any ideas you have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Keep meaning to do a video on this. I use PC so can't help if you run macs. WARNING THIS WILL REMOVE ALL INFORMATION ON YOUR CARD!!! Put card in card reader, on PC, right button click to access card menu, go down to format, left button press "restore device defaults", click Format. This should sort it ;-) Good luck
I've been having the same problem ... seems to be hit-or-miss when it comes to video recording. Sometimes it works. Most of the time it displays a "Put throttle back" message on the screen. When it does record, it's 50/50 as to whether the videos will even play too, or if they are corrupted. Sigh! I have a Hubsan Desire that works fine.
the other antenna is part of the package or its a separate product?
Comes with it ;-)
bro any idea my hubsan advance transmitter blank screen but still can take photo and video.
Sorry mate that sounds terrible, I have nothing I'm afraid as not had that problem. Hope you get it sorted, cheers
My controller battery only reads RX. Is there any way for the quad to display the battery?
I'm away from mine but pretty sure it shows RX (Quad battery) TX (Transmitter) can't see what other info you would need or maybe I miss understood your requirements :~)
The battery level - as in how much battery is left in the quad. Great vid by the way! I also have to advanced btw.
Could you also share the link for the charger?
Yes the RX is the quad ;-) link to charger goo.gl/3SaJEY and video on use here ruclips.net/video/RPzJOKoHhhQ/видео.html nice quad enjoy :-)
That's great. So there is no way of seeing the battery amount on the advanced controller, or do you need the update?
HELLO TIGGER I WONDER IF YOU WOULD HAVE ANY IDEA HOW TO GET INTO DEEP MENU ON HUBSAN H7000 TRANSMITTER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER. BEST REGARDS JAN.........
Hi Jan, I'm afraid I don't have that TX so can't help, hope you get it sorted
Having trouble recording with drone. SD card is 64 GB. Could it be that its too large? Any other possible reasons or issues?
Yeah could be I only ever use 32GB max on mine. You could format it on PC and restore original format, that can sort it, sometimes ;-)
Tigger's RC Reviews I got a 32 GB but still doesn’t want to take a picture or record a video I even tried a 16 GB
can I charge an 11.1V (3C) lipo for the transmitter with the charger shipped with the drone (for 7.4 2C lipo)? Thanks.
Hi, no it can only charge a 2 cell, you need to get a hobby grade charger I show how I use mine here ruclips.net/video/RPzJOKoHhhQ/видео.html it charges in just over an hour so much better than supplied one ;-)
Thanks mate! Useful video!
Pleasure, have fun...you will ;-)
Does anyone know how difficult it is to change out a motor on this quad? Thanks. CR
From memory soldered in like majority of brushed quads, didn't look difficult and brushed are a much stronger longer lasting motor ;-)
Brushed?
I don't think so.
Hey what's battery would u recommend for the controller
Any 3 cell with a JST connector will do the trick
Hello,
I post this on every site that reviews, or even mentions, the ADVANCED version of the Hubsan h501s X4 Quad Copter.
So, The ONLY noticeable differences are 1. A separate receiver antenna for the 5.8 Ghz video. 2. They have added 2 switches, instead of using the control stick switches for headless mode and follow me mode, these are now on separate switches. 3. They put on a sun shade.
So, in conclusion, I can see NO ADVANCEMENT of this controller vs the other controller. It still has EXACTLY the same functions, just done differently. Also 2 totally useless knobs. I would call this a configuration change to the other controller, not an advanced controller. There is nothing advanced about it. Advanced to me would be maybe more features, not just the same features done differently. I think the best improvements in the configuration would maybe be the 'Extra' video receiver antenna and the sun shade. Other than that, nothing spectacular nor advanced.
The most alarming so-called advanced feature (Of course, the most important one of the advanced features) would be the price difference!
$229.00 vs $263.00. WOW! (To a lot of people, this is a lot of money) so much money for a configuration change. NOT AN ADVANCED MODEL!!! Still EXACTLY the same thing! AND, the copter itself has absolutely no changes!
I certainly hope that this message helps a lot of people make an informed decision as to which one to buy. The 2 most important configuration changes (Extra antenna and Sun shade), IMHO, are definitely not worth the price difference.
Just my 2 cents.
bad advice Paul..not correct as the distance is much greater with the advanced version
My bad, I forgot to mention that 8 batteries vs 4 batteries is the reason it can go further. POWER is the reason for greater distance. I stand by my comment. Everything I have said is true.
OK..I can agree with that..Happy New Year!!
Back at ya man! Happy New Year.
BTW, take a look at their X4 h109s. Looks exactly like the same transmitter. Which proves my point that I make in other statements about how these things all have had the same functions all of this time. Just that the manufacturer doesn't allow them to so they can "Sell" you a so-called upgraded version.
Peace out!
I will and thanks!!
hey everyone
Patrick here and i am wondering if you like the Hubsan GPS advanced drone? I ordered one from Gearbest and cannot wait for it to get here. Any suggestions for me before i try to fly it? all tips and tricks are welcome.
Thanks everyone
I like mine and if you can already fly this is a doddle, you should love it, have fun...oh you will ;-)
Nice review Tigger.
Thank you :-)
good review, it will help me . thanks
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment :-)
Don't you have any giveaways? :)
Hi Tigger. I recently got one of these and really like it. Perfect chuck in the bag day out quad, and quite sporty in manual mode.
Hey up Tim, yep I'm pretty pleased with it and full tests on the way ;-)
Great review, thank you.
Is there an option to sync the gyros,? I can find no information about it, and wondering how the drone accomplish this.Can you use a 32 gig sd card?,and what is the format used before you insert it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.After recording a flight, my computer and my GoPro says the card is empty.I purchased a new Sandisk 32 ImageMate plus ,which says micro SD V10,HC 1,and 10 A1.I will accept a message on Facebook messenger. I purchased it on Facebook Marketplace and it came with the backpack made for it,with all kinds of extra propellers, brand new,and a set of carbon fiber propellers too,but no manual .It's an X4 501ss, has the advanced controller.It flies great, and has excellent quality on the fpv screen, I would love to able to download videos onto my computer using the sd card.If there's anyone out there that can help,please message me. Thanks.
Where is the link for charger pls
here is the charger I refer to goo.gl/3SaJEY and here is a video I did on how I use it ruclips.net/video/RPzJOKoHhhQ/видео.html added in description now, thank for asking
Tigger's RC Reviews thanks i did purchase the charger, do you know if it comes with a wall power plug for the charger or if i buy that seperately? Thanks for your replies!!
How do you make it flip?
Did a video on manual flipping here ruclips.net/video/-Lv8V8xJOEw/видео.html
Thanks!
what is the flight time?
TBH can't remember but this video may help ruclips.net/video/bHeftcrKUes/видео.html I know I love this quad ;-)
Very informative
Keep it up mate nice one
Thanks, I will ;-)
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Thanks for the great review. From the link the non coupon price is $299.39 and then when you add the coupon code it jumps to $356.90? Basically removes a percentage off the original price. Any idea how to get it to the $253?
Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed the review. I'm guessing the offer is over as they only had 15 at that price, if I see any more I will post it. Thanks for info
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Tigger's RC Reviews I'm getting one for my b-day which is next month
I like your accent bro! 😉
Cheers it's all I got ;-)
great video thanks
Pleasure :-)
a small piece of tape over the sd card... "just in case" :-)
Cheers mate nice one..........or a rubber band LOL thanks
awdturbo4 my issue is trying to remove it lol
Thank you
that's the one I have coming the pro version
Nice kit, enjoy, you will :-)
I can't wait too excited, I want to find a diff way of mounting a gopro style camera to it rather than buying that mount they have for it
Kool, I didn't even realise they did a mount for GoPro, but I always tend to do my own thing, rubber bands and a bit of packing material.....ah heaven LOL TTFN
I made something myself from other parts that I'm waiting to see how I am gonna attach it to the quad
Good for you, always more fun, hope it turns up for the weekend :-)
Já que eu me desempreguei tou precisando de ajuda mas não tenho condições financeiras e ninguém pra me ajudar a ter um drone bom com GPS mas tou torcendo pro meus amigos do RUclips abraços fica com Deus lhe abençoe sou o Everton do Rio Grande do Sul guaiba eu sei que tem muita gente desempregado mas no meu caso muito complicado mesmo não ter ninguém pra me ajudar a ter um drone bom com GPS como queria essa ajuda pra ter um drone bom com GPS
Sir you have many drones...... Please sir can you give me any 1 drone.... Please..... I really want to fly a drone
golden Rex dude just pick up an eachine eo10 for like 19 bucks on amazon
thx