Runcam 3 - Trending FPV Camera For Drones in 2017

Runcam after seeing a great Success with its FPV lineup of cameras, launched yet another FPV Cum sports camera called Runcam 3. As the tagline reveals, Runcam 3 is born for FPV,  the small cubical form factor and the ability to feed the video out  definitely makes Runcam3 a considerable option for Remote controlled FPV. For a Price tag of less than $100, lets get into some insights and offering of  Runcam 3.

Though the Design is almost identical to GoPro Hero 5 Session sports camera which launched recently into the market there is a slight difference in the dimensions. For quick Reference, RunCam3 is measuring (38x37.5x38mm) and the Gopro Hero 5 Session is (38x36x38mm), which means the gopro accessories does not fit exactly, on the flip side Runcam has got there own set of accessories for RunCam3 which will go well with the camera.

Runcam3 is capable of recording videos at 1920*1080 at 60fps per second. 155 degrees wide angle lens, AV Out, WIFI, Dual Microphones, WDR, along with RFI called as -Radio Frequency Interference are few notable feature of runcam3. As this camera is meant mostly for FPV for Remote controlled drones, effective reduction of  RF interference through  to transmitter and receiver is worth mentioning.

Runcam 3 WDR Samples

Specifications of Runcam3

Bran/Model	Runcam 3
Angle of Field	FOV 155°
Image Resolution	2 megapixels
Video Resolution	1920*1440@30fps / 1080p@60fps / 720p@120fps
Connectivity	Mobile APP, WIFI
TV Output	NTSC / PAL Switchable
FPV Interface	Micro USB
Max SD Card Supported	64G(need class 6 or above)
Image Flip(Manual/Auto)	180° Rotation
Camera Dimensions	38mm(L) * 37.5mm(W) * 38mm(H)
Battery Capacity	960mAh（1.5h @1080P 30fps / 1h @1080P 60fps）
USB Power Input Voltage	DC 5V-17V
WDR	Compatible
Weight	66g

Powered by 960 mah removable battery, runcam 3 gives a record time of 1.5 hours when recording at 1080p 30fps and 1 hour with 1080 @ 60fps.The battery charges to 100% in about 2.5 hours.

While Runcam 3 does not offer any display, everything is controlled and configured through the Mobile app which is compatible for both android and ios devices. As mentioned earlier, as there is a slight difference between the dimensions of session and runcam 3, the following the official accessories of runcam 3, available here for sale

• Tempered glass replacements for RunCam 3
• Mounting frame for RunCam3\
• Waterproof case for RunCam 3
• RunCam2/RunCam3 Remote Cable
• TV-out and power cable for RunCam 2/RunCam 3

Pricing and Availability of Runcam 3

Runcam 3 is Currently selling at $99; and ships from end of April. BUY NOW
As the camera is weight just 66 grams, the newly launched B2 Bugs 2 will be a best drone for capturing High Definition aerial videos.

Runcam 2, compact and Light Weight HD Camera for RC Drones

Runcam 2 is the light weight FPV camera, as per the tag line "Born for RC Fanatics, runcam2 is specifically designed for anything RC, it might be big GPS drones or FPV quadcopters or even the most interesting Big Trucks, equip and capture high definition videos at 60FPS resolution.

As Runcam2 has a TV-Out, its easy to have a FPV setup, unlike other action cameras with tv out, runcam2 ships with the AV-Out cable which can be connected to the USB at the back of the camera to have a live feed of camera eye.Quickly, below are the possible video resolutions with the Runcam2


Video Resolutions of Runcam2

• 1920*1440@30fps
• 1080p@60fps
• 1080p@30fps
• 720p@120fps
• 720p@60fps
• VGA@240fps

RunCam 2 HD Camera side View

Technical Specifications of Runcam2

Angle of Field	FOV 120°
Sensor Resolution	4 megapixels
Video Resolution	1920*1440@30fps / 1080p@60fps / 720p@120fps
Video Files	MOV
TV Output	NTSC / PAL Switchable
Interface	Micro USB
Max Micro SD Card Supported	64G(need class 6 or above)
Image Flip(Manual/Auto)	180° Rotation
Dimension	66mm(L) * 38mm(W) * 21mm(H)
Battery Capacity	850 mAh
USB Power Input	DC 5V-17V
Working Current	< 600 mA
Weight	49g(with battery) / 35g(without battery)

Weight matters for drones - Being light in weight, weighing just 49.7 grams with the replaceable battery and 35g without battery, Runcam2 positions itself as a killer for the most used and widely popular mobius cameras.

For lesst han $80, this camera is all worth if you are a RC enthusiasts and if you would like to capture the world in HD.

RunCam 2 Priced at $75.99 -Buy It Here

Foxeer Legend 2 Camera, a perfect companion for Racing Drones

As the drone racing and the leagues are now becoming more of an official sport, the FPV cameras are playing an important role too, Here is another Ultra High Definition Drone racing camera from Foxeer, called Legend 2

Quick introduction about the Manufacturer, Foxeer is a new company established in 2014, based out of china which manufactures drone FPV products including FPV cameras, HD action cameras, VTx, VRx, flight control systems, antenna, ECS, motors and much more related to drones, let look at Legend 2 Foxeer UHD in detail.

Foxeer UHD Legend 2 Camera

Foxeer LEGEND 2 UHD  45 grams, light weight Drone Racing Camera

Foxeer Legend 2 is designed specifically for drone racing, the ultra-thin design and  low weight upto 45g makes it perfect companion for racing and aerial photography. 12MP Sony back- illuminated image sensor, FOV155 super wide-angle optical glass lens and built-in electronic image stabilization device are some of the feature highlights.

Capable of shooting UHD24FPS ultra-high resolution video (Support UHD24FPS UHD photography,support 2.5K30F、2K30F、1080P60F、720P120F), and has the ability to manually setup speed, color, contrast, saturation, exposure lock and other specialized functions .in-addition its compact and powerful and has the support through mobile APP and built-in WiF.

Powered by Rechargeable 700 Ma, 3.7 volts, 2.59Wh Watt lithium battery and Suppors 64GB microSD card at most Class 10 or UHS-1 and above. when compared to mobius mini, you get a FOV155°, F2.8, 7G optical glass lens along with 12 megapixel Sony Exmor R BSI CMOS back-illuminated image sensor.

As some today's grade drones do not impress much with their stock cameras, upgrading to UHD light weight cameras can give good aerial footage.Foxeer is currently selling for $77 with free shipping world wide at gearbest, available for purchase here.

Besides some big reliable quadcopters like Syma X8Sc, you can also look at other Racing Drones for Foxeer Legend 2, here

FreeX FX4-048, 3-axis Brushless Gimbal for Xiaomi Yi and Gopro

If you are in search for 3-axis gimbals for Xiaomi Yi, Yi 4K, including the recently launched Yi 4K+ and Gopro sports action camera for high definition aerial photography, the newly launched FreeX  3-axis brush less gimbal is worth considering. For a price tag of less than $100, this gimbal can be customized with the controller tool and also has the ability to upgrade the firmware.

FreeX FX4-048 3-Axis Brushless Gimbal

FreeX FX4-048 3-Axis brushless gimbal is compatible with most of the semi-professional drones to high end drones and  supports most of today's sport cameras camera like GoPro, SJ and Xiaom Yi. Not only super lightweight but also offers stabilized high-quality aerial pictures and videos.

Technical Specifications

• Weight: 185g
• Current: 400mA (@ 12V)
• Dynamic current: 600mA (@ 12V)
• Operating temperature: -10°C ~ 50°C
• Input voltage: 3S(12V)~6S(26V)
• Angle control accuracy: ± 0.08 °
• Maximum Controllable pitch direction: (Tilt) ± 130 ° / s roll direction (Roll): ± 30 ° / s
• Maximum Controllable range of rotation pitch direction: (Tilt) -130 ~ +50 ° roll direction (Roll): ± 39

Features of FreeX-FX4-048

• Lightweight, three-axis brushless gimbal
• Easy to install, plug and play. No complex setup or tweaking parameters for Gimbal. Just install the GoPro 3, and power it up to use.
• High-precision direct-drive brushless motor control, to achieve perfect stabilization and total control of your gimbal
• Perfect match with Free X flight control system
• Easy firmware upgrade, and internal parameter tweaking tools for further customization of Gimbal 

Gearbest is currently selling FreeX-Fx4-F048 at $104 with free shipping worldwide, get it here.
Also, you might be interested in  other gimbals for quadcopter and drones

Mobius Mini, 27g light weight HD camera for drones

Meet the new Mobius Mini, a light weight, compact, most versatile rugged and affordable action camera for affordable high definition aerial photography. Mobius Mini is capable of capturing 3K video at 30 FPS per second and can record 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second. Be it professional drones or toy grade quadcopters, this 27g light weight Mobius mini is best suited for aerial shots for just less than $100, buy it here

As per the manufacturer, mobius mini has high quality lens assembly, capable of capturing 110 degrees FOV. Among one of the many user configurable features, this camera is also featuring image stabilization, ideal for Remote Controlled drones and quadcopters. in-addition, ability to externally power the Mobius Mini and the video-out feature will definitely excites the Quadcopter Flyers.

Technical Specifications

• Field of View：FOV 110°Wide angle but with less distortion, minimum fisheye distortion
• Video: 1920 x 1440 1080P 30fps, 1080P 60fps, 720P 120fps, VGA 240fps
• H.264 AVC High Profile,
• File Format: MP4, MOV
• Audio: aac, (configurable, on/off)
• Photo：2688*1512; 1600*1200;1920*1080;1280*960
• Configurable Time Lapse photo supported
• File Format: JPEG
• Mode switches:  Video Mode 1, Video Mode 2, Photo Mode, you can customize each mode to suit your application.
• TV out:  PAL/NTSC
• Video Latency: Low latency of composite video out, less 60ms 1080p 60fps, less 40ms 720p 60fps
• Interface：Mini 10Pin USB (USB2.0 Highspeed)
• Memory:  support Micro-SD memory card, up to 64GB, Cls10 high quality cards supported.
• LED indicator light:  Red, Yellow, Blue, Green (Top and Side visible)
• Internal lipo battery:  300mah. It can record over 30 minutes for 1080p 60fps.
• Power Input:  standard USB DC5V, with over voltage protection (5.6V-25V)
• Outer Dimensions:  approx 2in(L) x 1in(W) x .5in(H)
• Net weight:   approx .95 ounces

Key Features

• Smallest, lightest camera ( 54.5 x 29 x 14mm, only 27g ) which can be used to record 1080P 60fps videos
• Supports 1080P 60fps Full HD, H.264/AVC; 1920 x 1080P; up to 2688 x 1512px sharp stills
• Time-lapse photography and convenience to switch among Video Mode 1, Video Mode 2, Photo Mode
• Built-in 300mAh lithium-ion battery for over 30 minutes' video-taking 
• Supports FPV, Video-out

Mobius Mini with AOSENMA CG035 Drone

Currently available for sale at Gearbest for $83

DJI Mavic Pro Stand apart and Wins over GoPro Karma

DJI Mavic Pro, the compact foldable 4K drone stands apart in all aspects, pushing aside, the recent GoPro Karma and the Yuneec Breeze. Undoubtedly, DJI's Mavic Pro which is expected to be available for sale from mid of November, through the official apple store, DJI online and online retailers like amazon and Gearbest (if you would like to buy from china directly) will be best seller for upcoming thanks Giving and Christmas 2016.

SimToo Dragon Fly, in fact this is the first drone which i saw with foldable arms., the later was the new ZeroTech Dobby Selfie Drone. Now the DJI Mavic, pro impresses with its design, technical specifications and features. in a word, a small form factor when folded plus the obstacle avoidance, amazing build quality, what i call as a stand out features and what it makes a Mavic Pro!

Key Specifications of DJI Mavic Pro
Brand	DJI
Model No	DJI Mavic Pro
Battery	11.4 volts 3830 mah
Flight Time	27 Minutes
Gimbal	3 Axis (yaw, Roll, pitch) Pitch: -90° to +30° Roll: 0° or 90° (Horizontally and vertically)
Folded Size	H83mm x W83mm x L198mm
Control Distance	FCC Compliant: 4.3 mi (7 km), ocusync
Camera	4K, 12.71 Megapixels
Remote Control	2.4 Ghz, Intelligent Radio controller
Price	$1299.99 - Buy It Here

 Here are some Close ups and Flight Pictures of Mavic Pro

Mavic Pro In-flight Images

My Initial thoughts, The pioneers prove it again and makes DJI Mavic Pro look different in every aspect, the smart flight modes, the obstacle avoidance features, 7 kilometers range, 27 minutes battery- all power packed for $999. and it definitely stands out from Go Pro Karma and the yuneec Breeze!

Simtoo Announces Dragon Fly Pro With Remote Controller

Simtoo (Shenzhen Simtoo Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd)  a china based company which was know for producing big professional drones for Television and media firms launched its pro version of Dragon fly.

Earlier in 2016 CES , Simtoo Dragon fly version 1.0 was show cased as world first fold-able compact drone with a weight of just a kilogram and completely controlled with a smart watch. 5500mah Li-Po battery and brushless motors along with a 4K Camera are few highlights of its initial version.

Buy it Here

Technically, if you are new to drone hobby and if you could really afford the $500 price tag,  i wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dragon Fly as your best choice. The reason being, Flying Simtoo doesn't requires any skills, its completely automated Drone which takes off, lands by itself and follows you with a tap of a button on the watch.

Simtoo Dragon Fly Pro, Whats New!

Dragon Fly Pro is a new Launch to its predecessor, while the previous version does not come with a transmitter and can only controlled by a smart watch (which does not have a good range), the New Dragon Fly Pro has a good speed along with the option to control the drone with the transmitter .The Range of the newly introduced remote control is over 1000 meters. Following are the quick features of  the Pro Version of Dragonfly

Hands Free Flying

Breakthrough innovation of  RC watch control along with the GPS Tracker. Intelligent flight modes such as auto-take off and auto-return to home can be triggered with just a tap of watch buttons. No pilot experience required. Simply direct dragonfly where to go with a creative stick on the watch. Free your hands and let the drone automatically fly in the path you demand, called Follow me!

Follow me with Smart Watch GPS Tracker

With GPS built-into the watch, dragonfly drone autonomously follows you wherever you go. Just leave it behind while you are running or riding. The aircraft will sense your orientation, turn the camera to you at all times and capture every movement. Max 20 m/s fly speed makes dragonfly the ultimate tracker for fast & furious sports video-graphy.

 

Remote Control, Control Distance upto 1000 Meters (Simtoo Dragon Fly Pro)

Dragonfly also goes with a redesigned remote controller which extends the RC distance to 1KM. Built-in LCD screen keeps you updated with the flight status of the aircraft. Flexible joysticks allow experienced pilots to have a more responsive control and perform or fly in an orbit around you with camera watch you always, makes you the center of the intelligent flights with press of buttons on the remote.

4K Flying Camera

4K 16MP sports camera with Sony sensor makes every detail visible in the image, shot from the drone along with detachable 3D brush less gimbal.

Recap of main Feature highlights of Simtoo Dragon Fly Pro

• Innovative 8CH smart GPS watch. You can have an easier access to all the functions and keep your hands off the transmitter.
• 4K UHD aerial photography. 16MP camera, 170-degree FOV, 3-axis gimbal and level 4 - 6 wind resistance are dedicated to clear, wider and smoother shots outdoors.
• Real-time 720P HD FPV within 30m. You can also use the APP to edit or modify what you capture and forward it immediately to your favorite social media.
• Easy to control. Follow Me, Point of Interest, Panoramic Shot, Auto Hover, Auto Take off / Land / Return greatly simplifies the operation. 
• Dual-mode 2.4GHz 8CH transmitter. 1000km control range, 120m flight height in advanced mode while 50m in normal mode.
• Exceptional portability thanks to foldaway arms. Folded size of 22.5 x 18.5 x 6.5cm, and only 1.2kg including camera, gimbal, battery, propeller.

If you are looking for a drone with no flying experience , Simtoo is your best companion.
available for purchase Here

Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 set to Slam Gopro 4

Xiaomi is all set to release its new 4K Sports Action Camera (Yi Action Camera 2) into the market very soon, a year back on March 2 2015 xiaomi launched its first affordable Xiaoyi Sports actions camera for $66 with high end specifications and breathtaking image quality, this still sells as a hot cake.

Though the news is not officially listed on Xiaomi's website, but official Yi Facebook confirmed , new Xiaomi 4K Sports Camera is on its way! A quick look at the new 4K version of Xiaomi reveals that it has got the LCD display along with the Ambarella A9SE75 Master Chip with 4K video recording at 30 Frames per second. and comes equipped with  Broadcom BCM43340 wireless chip.

The New 4K version will be available in black and white colors for around less than $150. Below are the quick specifications and features of the New 2016 Xiaomi Yi 4K Sports Action Camera 2.

Xiaomi Yi 4K Sports Action Camera 2

Sony IMX377 sensor

Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 is featuring a 12.35 MP Sony IMX377 sensor for a faster 4K recording, the initial Xiaomi yi Camera has 16 MP Image sensor from Sony

Ambarella A9SE75 Master Chip, High Performance, Lower Power Consumption

The Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 will features an Ambrarella's new generation  A9SE75 chipset for high performance and ultra low-power consumption, GoPro Hero 4 black edition also uses an A9 Ambarella  chip. The core of YI 4K Action camera comes with master chip with 28nm cmos technology, 800MHZ dual core cortest-A9 ARM processor and high efficient digital signal processor which supports H.264 BP/MP/HP first class encoding and operating temperature of 28 to 85* working temperature

High Capacity 1400MaH battery enables Long-lasting shooting

Powered with 1400 mah high density lithium battery from ampertext technology (also a supplier of apple phone battery)the stand-by battery life of yi 3k action camera is as long as 8 hours of video recording at 4k/30fps  and in-addition Xiaomi promises 110 minutes of 4K video recording on a single charge, seems interesting.

Integrated LCD Gorilla Glass Retina Touch Screen

The Customized 330 PPI high sensitive retina touch screen fits perfectly to the camera, the 2.19 inch gorilla glass touchscreen is resistant to scratches and impact and visible from a 160 degree angle. 640*360 high pixel resolution gives an excellent visual experience.

Lens 

7 layer optical glass lens with f2.8 aperture.

Video Resolution & Frame Rates

4K – 30fps (60 mbps)
1080p – 120 fps (expected)
720p –  240 fps (expected)
12.35 Megapixels

Connectivity

USB
Micro HDMI
Tripod Thread
MicroSD Card Slot

Pictures and First Look

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Specifications of Xiaomi Yi 4k Camera 2

General
Brand	YI
Model	YI 4K
Color	Black
Hardware
Main Processor	Ambarella A9SE75 chipset, includes a 800 MHz dual-core.Cortex-A9 ARM CPU and a high-performance digital signal processing (DSP) subsystem with a 32-Mpixel image sensor pipeline (ISP), and an advanced H.264 encoder capable of 4K resolution.
Image Sensor	SONY IMX377, 1/2.3", 12 megapixels CMOS image sensor with Exmor R ability.
LCD Screen	2.19", 640*360 resolution touch screen, 330PPI, 250cd/m2 brightness, 30FPS, 160° FOV, 16:9
Lens	Lens F2.8 aperture / 155° wide-angle lens, 7G, f=2.68mm
Wi-Fi	Broadcom BCM43340 Dual-band 5GHz /2.4GHz, built-in (802.11 abgn),offers 30Mbps download speed
Weight	3.4 ounces (camera + battery)(battery removable)
Size	65 x 42 x 21 mm
Video Mode
Video Resolutions	FPS NTSC/PAL	Field of View(FOV)	Screen Resolutioin
4K	30,25	Ultra Wide	3840x2160
2.5K	30,25	Ultra Wide	2560x1920
1440P	60,50,30,25	Ultra Wide	1920x1440
1080P	120,100,60,50,30,25	Ultra Wide	1920x1080
960P	120,100,60,50	Ultra Wide	1280x960
720P	240,200	Ultra Wide	1280x720
480P	240,200	Ultra Wide	848X480
Video Format	H.264 codec, .mp4 file format
Time Lapse Video	Creates video from frames captured at set intervals. 4K (16:9)\2.5K(4:3) fps:30\25 Interval:0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60s
Slow Motion	Record high frame rate video, play it at a low frame rates, form the slow motion video. 720p fps:60\120\240 Rate: 2\4\8
Video + Photo	Record video and capture Time Lapse photos at the same time. 1080p fps:60\50\30\25 1440p fps:30\25 2.5K fps:30\25 Interval: 5,10,30,60s
Loop	Record a continuous video loop and overwrites itself until you press the shutter button to stop it and save. Video length: 5 min, 20 min, 60 min, 120 min, Max
Highly Advanced Technologies
Electronic Image Stabilization	Built-in 3 axis gyroscope and 3 axis accelerometer. Uses a cross-border compensation algorithm to compensate the motion change to produce stable video quality Resolutions supported:1080p fps:60\50\30\25 960p fps:60\50
Auto Low Light	With a normal camera, the user must manually adjust the parameters according to different light conditions. YI 4K Action Camera makes it easy for you, it senses the change of the light condition with CMOS, and ISP processor will adjust the frame rate and parameters automatically and to produce the highest image quality at low light.
Lens Distortion Correction	100% of the wide-angle lens distortion correction
Photo Mode
Photo Resolutions	Field of View (FOV)	Screen Resolution
12MP	Ultra Wide	4000x3000
8MP	Ultra Wide	3840x2160
7MP W	Ultra Wide	3008x2256
7MP M	Medium	3008x2256
5MP	Medium	2560x1920
Timer	Count down, then photo capture. Countdown: 3, 5, 10, 15s
Burst	Press the shutter button to capture a series of photos. Frequency: 3p/s, 5p/s, 10p/s, 10p/2s, 10p/3s, 30p/s, 30p/2s, 30p/3s, 30p/6s
Time Lapse Photo	Capture a series of photos at timed intervals. Interval: 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60s
Shutter	Only for Photo Mode and Timer Mode, which determines the length of time needed to open the shutter. Shutter settings: Auto, 2s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s Shooting speed: 1/4096s to 30s
Self-defined IQ parameters for demanding customers
YI 4K Action Camera has multiple high-level settings such as shutter at an exposure time of 30 seconds; Exposure Value compensation setting (EV), Setting of level of sensitivity (ISO); Metering Mode; White Balance (WB); etc. Together with the choice of 9 shooting modes, you can make impressive work like a professional photographer.
WB (White Balance)	Users can adjust the white balance settings to change the overall color of the video or photo.
White Balance Setting	Recommended Lighting Conditions
Auto (Default)		Automatically adjusts the white balance via environment, without human intervention.
Native		The original color
Tungsten		3000K, tungsten or sunrise / sunset lighting conditions
Daylight		5500K, cool fluorescent, average daylight conditions
Cloudy		6500K, cloudy environmental conditions
ISO (Level of sensitivity)	Change the camera photosensitivity in low light environmental conditions to enhance the brightness for the video or photo. In low light environmental conditions, the higher the ISO value, the brightness the captured video or photo,the greater the signal noise, grainy strong, and vice-versa.
Others
ISO for Video	Resulting Video Quality
Auto (Default)		Automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to the environmental conditions
400		Darker video in low light, minimum image noise
1600		Moderately bright video in low light, moderate image noise
6400		Brighter video in low light, highest image noise
ISO for Photo	Resulting Photo Quality
Auto (Default)		Automatically adjusts the sensitivity according to the environmental conditions
100		Bright photo in outdoor daylight, minimal image noise
200		Bright photo in indoor lighting, marginal image noise
400		Darker photo in low light, moderate image noise
800		Darker photo in very low light, increased image noise
EV (Exposure Value compensation)	It influences the brightness of the video or photo. When shooting in a contrasting light environmental conditions, you can adjust this parameter to control the brightness of the video or photo. Value adjustment will increase the brightness of the video or photo based on the default basis. -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0(Default), +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0
Metering Mode	Divided into two metering modes: spot and center.
Video Quality	Divided into high, medium and low grades.
Battery
High-density lithium polymer battery, battery specification is 3.85V, 1400/1430mAH(min/typ), 5.39/5.51Wh(min/typ). Input Current: 1A Input Voltage: 5V
Others
4K 30fps	120 Mins		100 Mins
4K Ultra 30fps	109 Mins		91 Mins
2.5K 30fps	138 Mins		132 Mins
1080p 120fps	120 Mins		103 Mins
1080p Ultra 120fps	120 Mins		108 Mins
1080p 60fps	120 Mins		108 Mins
1080p Ultra 60fps	156 Mins		136 Mins
960p 120fps	148 Mins		125 Mins
720p 240fps	134 Mins		109 Mins
720p Ultra 120fps	138 Mins		124 Mins
Photo + Video Playback
LCD	It's easy to preview and play back of videos and photos on the LCD.
App	Use YI Action App to preview and play back videos and photos.
Computer	Connect via Micro USB to USB cable, preview and play back of videos and photos or copy files from the Micro SD card to your computer.
TV	Preview and play back of videos and photos on your TV via the optional cable.
Others
Operate Temperature	32°F-113°F
Operate Humidity	15~90%RH
Storage Temperature	-4°F-140°F
Waterproof	Up to the depth of 40 meters with the waterproof case.
Bluetooth	Built-in 4.0BLE & 2.0 Dual
Remote Control	Bluetooth (4.0BLE low power consumption)/The following bluetooth remote control,camera parameters can be set flexibly
G-Sensor	Built-in Bosch BMI160, 6-axis gyroscopic, provides precise acceleration and angular rate measurement.
Indicator Light	Tricolor power indicator(red,blue,violet),a red status indicator.
Focal length	2.73±5%mm
Mountable	Built-in tripod mount(1/4")
Average Power Consumption	2.5W
Audio	360° omni-directional dual microphones
Built-in speaker	YI 4K Action Camera records stereo sound in 48kHz, with dual microphones. It optimizes the sound collection and can provide good audio quality even at large outdoor sport events. With AAC Dolby encoder, it records every detail of the sound.
Storage	Micro SDHC, SDXC Card 16GB - 128GB with FAT32 format We recommend micro SD card below to ensure high-quality 4K video. Transcend Ultimate 633x U3 / Sandisk Extreme U3 / Sandisk Extreme PRO U3 Lexar 1000x U3 / Sony SR-64UX U3 / Sandisk Extreme PLUS U3
Package Contents
1 × Camera
1 × USB Cable
1 × User manual

Price and Availability 

Based on its initial release for $64, Xiaomi Yi 4K Action camera is expected to be available for less than $150, if so, this camera will become an another instant hit xiaomi to slam go pro hero 4.

Purchase Options

Banggood - Buyt it Here

Gearbest
Amazon

Stay tuned for complete comprehensive review of Yi 4K Sports action camera 2 along with the sample videos and pictures with drones here at quadcopterflyers.com, meanwhile join the Facebook Group Here

Hubsan H501S X4 FPV, Follow Me GPS Quadcopter

Hubsan strikes back with H501S X4 FPV Brush-less, GPS Enabled Quadcopter with loads of interesting features for beginners.The much awaited H501S is now ready to hit the retail market soon, expected to be available for General Public around the globe by last week of December. Banggood  listed H105s for $219.

Hubsan H501S X4 FPV GPS Quadcopter

What make H501S more interesting is its Follow-Me feature along with  a longer flight time of 20 minutes for $219, undoubtedly H501S is my best pick for this price tag. The Below picture describes all the features of H501S Quadcopter

Click Here to buy Hubsan H501s Quadcopter

1080P, 5.8GHZ FPV, Headless mode, One Key Automatic Return, GPS Hold, Altitude Hold, Follow-me function and 20 minutes flight time are some of  the rich features of Hubsan H501S X4 FPV. From my perspective, what made H501S the talk of the town, is its right pricing, if $219 still holds good!. In-fact  H501S is  a instant hit, as soon as it announced.

Technical specifications of H501S X4 FPV Brushless

H501S Flight and Battery Specifications
Brand	Hubsan
Model/Item No	H501S H501C
Name	Hubsan X4 H501s brushless FPV 1080P camera  GPS RC quadcopter
Colour Options	Golden-White
Max current	16A
Memory card	4G TF card. Max support: 64G card
Battery	7.4V 2300mAh Lipo. 105 grams
Charging Time	150 minutes approximately
Flight Time	19-20 minutes approximately
SD Card Slot	Yes
FPV Distance	5.8G wireless video transmission distance, 300m
FPV	Yes, Built-into transmitter
Flight Control Distance	300 m

H501S Camera
Type	Built-in HD Camera
Resolution	1280*720P 30FPS HD
FOV	90°wide Angle
Video Image Format	.MOV, JPG | Compressed Format: H.264

H501S Dimensions
Quadcopter Size:	220*220*70mm
Product Weight	410gms
Wheelbase	311mm
Rotor size	185mm (7.3 inches )

H501S Motors
Motors	Brushless Motors KV1650 PM1806  x4
ESC	Brushless 12A x4

Along with the build quality, the brushless motors and the integrated 4.3 FPV screen, the following are the two most important features i like about the Hubsan H501S (follow Me, Automatic Return).On the Flip side, h501s does not come with landing gears or a housing to equip any sports action cameras and as the camera is integrated to the quadcopter, a jello is expected in the videos. Interestingly, there is a anti vibration camera mount that is already out in the market, which can carry the GoPro or Xiaomi Yi Sports action cameras, much to cheer!

Automatic Return to Home and Failsafe Function

The Built-in GPS enable the quadcopter to enter into the failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. In fail-safe mode, the flight control system of H501S will automatically control the quadcopter to return back to home and land safely. In addition the return to home function can also be triggered manually with a tap of a switch on the controller, this is extremely useful when you fly faraway and if you are a beginner and not flying the quadcopter in headless mode

Follow Me Mode

H501S comes with a Follow me mode, once enabled the quadcopter will follow you/transmitter due to built-in GPS System in both the transmitter and the quadcopter. Point to note, the H501S follow me mode only work when the transmitter and the quadcopter GPS systems sync with 6 satellites or above.

Whats in the Box

Quadcopter
Propellers 8 pcs
FPV transmitter
7.4V LiPo Battery
LiPo Balance Charger
LiPo Charger Adapter
Assistant Wrench
User Manual

Hubsan H501s First Look, Image Gallery

H501S Black Edition

Though Hubsan H501S is initially released (in china) with the golden-white color the golden-black edition will also be an option for the buyers.

H501s Advanced Professional Version

Hubsan Also released a Advanced Professional version of  Hubsan H501S, the transmitter has a range of 1.8 Kms and other specifications of the drone remain same-technically, below is transmitter of the Advanced/Professional version -buy the Professional Version Here

Hubsan H501S Professional Version

Hubsan H501S 1080P Camera Samples

Looks like Hubsan got it right and perfect camera for H501S, the integrated 1080P camera seems impressive with its resolution and quality, the image quality looks amazing. Below are the sample pictures taken from Hubsan X4 H501S, click on the below images for enlarged view

Hubsan H501S Transmitter, With Integrated FPV

The H501S Transmitter comes with the integrated 5.8 Ghz FPV system for the real time image transmission, the stock FPV transmission distance is about 300 meters but there are good tweaks which make H501S transmit over 1200 meters.  The  FPV screen displays all the information during the flight,  the battery status, the mode in which you are flying (GPS altitude hold. Return to Home, GPS parameters), transmitter battery status are few of them.

The GPS and Return to home switches are positioned well and easily accessible.

Hubsan H501S FPV Transmitter

Hubsan H501S FPV Real Time

Hubsan H501C X4 Cam Brushless, another Variant

In-addition to the H501S, hubsan introduced another variant, called the H501C (Hubsan X4 CAM Brushless), the major difference when compared the actual H501S, is the FPV Transmitter and the follow-me feature, the transmitter of H501C does not have a integrated FPV system, rather its similar to H107C+ design and the follow-me feature is skipped in the H501C version.

Pricing and Availability

As already mentioned above, the listing price of H501S is $219 as i draft this post, this price might go up once H501s is officially available for the international users. I would definitely consider H501S a as good bet for the features and quality that is being offered .

When it comes to the availability and release date of H501S, the first production release is already sold out in China, in my view and as per the latest update from Hubsan, international users have to wait longer due to Spring holiday in china, the fifth batch production will start selling from end of April. So hubsan H501S fans and quadcopterflyers around the globe will have to wait longer to have  hands on it.

Update March-25-2016: Hubsan H501 will be officially available from 1st of April at banggood and gearbest

Hubsan also release official firmware for H501S Quadcopter, the firmware can be downloaded from here Hubsan H501S Firmware along with the USB drivers

Hubsan H501S X4 FPV Brushless

• Model: H501S X4 FPV
• Frequency: 2.4GHZ, 5.8GHZ FPV, 4CH
• Camera: HD Camera, 1080P
• Battery: 7.4v 2300 mAh, 20 minutes flight
• H501S Coupon code: AFFILIATE6

Buy Now-$265.99

As i come up with the complete and detailed review of H501s, checkout the below intro video of Hubsan H501S X4 FPV Brushless Quadcopter.


Happy and Safe Flying!