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Yuneec Q500 Reviews

Two of our staff members, Mike and Matt, were fortunate enough to fly the new Yuneec Q500 drone the other day. We spoke to them shortly after their flights to get their thoughts. Here is what they had to say:

"This mid-size quadcopter is really solid in the air. Having tested it in gusty winds up to 25km/h, we were really happy with the ability of the Q500 to maintain its position and height. Challenging conditions and it performed brilliantly. And the video recorded on the CGO2-GB in these choppy conditions was outstanding. That gimbal works very well."

- Mike

"The Yuneec Q500 Typhoon is an incredibly stable platform with flight control features comparable to commercial multirotors worth thousands. The 3-axis gimbal and advanced flight controller produce stable and high quality imagery even in strong winds. Its large battery capacity gives more than

The Complete Aerial Photography Solution

We have seen some fantastic drones during 2014, but this latest offering from Yuneec really is the all-in-one package. The Q500 Typhoon comes ready-to-fly with everything you need for aerial filming and photography. This includes a full HD CGO2-GB camera. This camera comes with a three-axis gymbal and can record 1080p, 50fps video. It also captures 12 megapixel photos. With the included ST10 transmitter, you will be able to view a 5.8GHz video downlink and first-person view (FPV) through its in-built colour screen.

To make the aerial photography and videography easier, the Q500 comes with three different flight modes. The first is Smart Mode, which is an excellent choice if you are a beginner or first-time pilot. In this mode, the aircraft will always move in the direction the control stick is pushed,

Please note that this blog post has now been updated. Check out our Drone Buyer's Guide 2015.

Are you looking to buy an RC quadcopter? These remote control models are very popular at Modelflight and we are often asked by customers "what is the best RC quadcopter for me?"; so we’ve decided to put this guide together to help you choose a new quadcopter. We have a wide range of quad copters to suit beginners, experienced pilots, and those looking to fly their quad copter indoors and/or out. This guide will review these quadcopters and help you find the one that is best for you.

What Are Quadcopters?

As the name suggests, quadcopters are in the remote control helicopter ‘family’, but the

Kids Toys for the Air and the Ground

Whether your child is celebrating their birthday or you are looking for a Christmas gift, we thought it would be helpful for us to put together some gift ideas for your kids. Modelflight has a great range of remote control (RC) products and several of them would make for fun kids toys. Even if your child has never used an RC product before, you will find these toys to be easy-to-use and tonnes of fun. For more options, you can have a look at our gift ideas page.

Gift Ideas For The Air

To start off, we'll look at the Blade Scout CX, which is the perfect introduction to helicopters. It comes with everything you need to get in the air and is made for use indoors. This heli is incredibly stable and so easy to fly that you'll feel like a pro after just a few minutes of flying. If

Fans of quadcopters, have we got news for you! The amazing AR.Drone 2.0 from Parrot is coming soon to Modelflight. The AR.Drone is one of the leading models in the quadcopter field and with good reason. This drone comes equipped with many exciting features, which we will be looking at in detail in this blog post.

Whether you are capturing an exciting sports match or photographing a beautiful scene from above, aerial photography and filming is a fantastic hobby. Thankfully, with recent developments in cameras and remote control technology, aerial filming and photography has never been easier. Modelflight is proud to offer a range of products to help our customers get started in this hobby and in this blog post, we would like to talk about various options for getting started in aerial

When the Blade 350 QX was announced in July 2013, it was a significant development for RC quadcopters. With its multiple flight modes and ability to carry a camera, the 350 QX was one of the most exciting releases last year. Today, we wanted to talk about the new 350 QX AP Combo from Blade. This combo package takes the original 350 QX to a new level. In this aerial photography (AP) version, you will receive an E-Flite C-Go 1 camera with your purchase. This 1080P/30 camera offers a 720/30 video downlink to supported mobile devices, using a 5.8GHz WiFi connection. It should be noted that this camera can also be purchased separately on Modelflight, so if you already own a Blade 350 QX, it will be a great choice for your quadcopter. In addition to the camera, the AP Combo comes