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January 16, 2015 42
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
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December 21, 2014 38
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,
