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The Typhoon H from Yuneec is a new model from 2016 that promises a lot at a really good price.
Furthermore this quadrocopter has a feature that is practically a unique selling point on the drone market (at least for the time being).
This is a camera that can be swivelled through 360 degrees. In addition, it also has an obstacle detection system on board. This alone was reason enough for us to take a closer look at the drone.
Unboxing and first impression
The Typhoon H package is huge and shines in the sunlight. We unpack the quadrocopter on the living room table. Everything is already screwed together and ready to fly.
The arms of the drone are foldable so that the drone does not take up as much space when folded as we assumed at first sight of the package.
Of course, the quadrocopter is still far from being a mini drone but it definitely saves some storage space for transport.
As usual from Yuneec the scope of delivery is very generous. A second battery, which must always be purchased separately from DJI and costs a lot, is simply included as standard.
We were especially fascinated by the huge remote control, the so-called wizard, which at first glance seems incredibly complex, but will probably make some beginner pilots despair.
Obstacle detection with RealSense technology
The Typhoon H has an obstacle detection system from the computer chip manufacturer Intel called Realsense. So the normal version of the Typhoon H, which had two ultrasonic sensors pointing downwards, was extended by two more optical cameras which provide a 3D image for the copter. This makes it possible to avoid obstacles or even fly around them.
In our practical test, the technology proved to be reliable and perfectly functioning at all times. At DJI, we have sometimes experienced that obstacles that do not have a clear contour, such as a batten or wire mesh fence, were not detected or were detected too late.
DJI relies on stereo cameras that do a far less good job in the area of obstacle detection than the Realsense technology used here. The Typhoon H also cuts a good figure in dark or bad weather conditions.
The Typhoon H Hexakopter does everything right: Small fence poles, walls or unleaved trees with thin wiry branches were directly detected and the braking manoeuvre was initiated. In the settings of the remote control you can also set the maximum distance the drone is allowed to fly to an obstacle and when the system should give you an error message.
Flight time, flight behaviour and flight modes
The hexacopter can be easily started and landed using the remote control, which has an Android operating system. The GPS signal is strong during the entire flight and keeps the drone stable and safe in the air – as well as the position accuracy.
The live image transmission from the drone camera to the remote control in 720p resolution is smooth and the transmission technology is cleanly displayed. Top is in any case that not like DJI an extra mobile phone is needed to fly the drone, but simply everything can be done with the controller.
The flight time in our test was about 20:30 minutes, after that the Typhoon wanted to land immediately. We went full throttle (just under 70km/h), the obstacle detection was switched on and various flight modes were filmed and recordings were also made – in other words: We were able to achieve this flight time under full load.
A range of almost 600 meters was no problem and the signal as well as the image transmission worked perfectly. We did not fly further away, because within Germany the drone must always be within the pilot’s range of visibility.
If you fly further away you risk in an emergency a non-recognition of the damage case with your drone insurance and/or you can be prosecuted. Therefore, it is better not to fly so far away and stick to the rules – that’s it!
Because of the 6 rotors the hexacopter stands very relaxed and calm in the air, even in strong winds up to strong gusts of wind. Also the flying speed of up to 70km/h is really fast and can compete with the DJI Phantom 4.
Of course, the Typhon H also comes with intelligent flight modes, the most important of which we would like to introduce to you.
- POI Mode: The Point of Interest Mode is a very popular flight mode which is now almost a modern drone. In this mode you can orbit a certain object within a radius defined by you with a likewise variable speed. Turning clockwise and counterclockwise is possible. Of course you can produce a wobble-free and great flight shot.
- Orbit Me Mode: This mode is only found on Yuneec drones. The drone circles around you (based on the signal from the remote, of course) and films you from all directions. The CGO3+ is permanently pointed at you. Especially when you’re standing on a mountain or an elevation, you can produce some really great shots.
- The Journey mode is a mode for all selfie lovers. The Typhoon H flies about 90m backwards and gains height. You can adjust the settings exactly how far and how high the drone should climb. You can take spectacular selfie shots with it. A great feature especially for beginners!
- Curve Cable Cam Mode: You can set a route on the remote control which the Typhoon H then flies off completely independently. It is possible to turn the camera 360° during the whole time and capture every detail along the route. The 360° camera is worth its weight in gold!
- Watch Me: Here the hexacopter stops on the spot, only the camera observes you the whole time and keeps you in the picture. This mode works perfectly, but you should avoid fast and abrupt changes of direction, otherwise the copter will lose sight of you.
- Follow Me: In this mode, the hexacopter follows you wherever you go and you can of course film and take pictures. The top speed of the Typhoon H in our test was 70km/h when we were followed by the car. This mode works perfectly, as long as you don’t make an abrupt 90 or 180 degree turn and immediately go full throttle in the opposite direction.
Flying in pairs
Yuneec offers besides the big remote control another controller to the “Wizard”. This makes it possible to control the drone in pairs. Pilot one, for example, takes care of the control and correct balancing of the drone and pilot number 2 operates the camera.
However, some practice is necessary, because the large remote control as well as the operation of the hexakopter by two persons requires some practice, especially at the beginning. But after a short study of the manual it is not difficult and another thing of “learning by doing”.
Flight shots and camera
The video recordings are first class thanks to the CGO3+ (this is the name of the camera, the CGO3 is attached to the Typhoon Q500 4k) and thanks to Ultra HD with up to 30 frames per second in NTSC file format.
Similar to the previous model, the film shots are razor sharp and the small problem of the edge sharpness was fixed. In Full-HD, i.e. 1920×1080 pixel resolution, frame rates of 24 to 120 FPS (frames per second) are possible and thus also super-genious slow-motion shots.
The CGO3+ has a field of view of 94° and a 1/2.C” Cmos sensor (the sensor is the same as on the previous model). The drone camera has a total of 12.4 megapixels and a 14mm / F2.8 camera lens.
Images can be saved either in JPG or RAW format – an absolute must for all those who want to get the most out of their pictures with Photoshop!
The camera alone weighs 255g and is therefore a lightweight and can be easily mounted on the gimbalstick.
However, caution is advised here! The snap-in bars are not very stable and can easily break off at the slightest weight. This happened to me 2 times and was really annoying, especially because the drone was still completely new and I just wanted to try the gimbalstick.
To repair this costs not even 40€ at Yuneec and is quickly done, but I would like something more stable. The rest of the drone is also incredibly stable and I have already thought about crashing into a tree and a hedge.
The video recordings are really good and the complete picture is sharp, even the edge is visible down to the smallest pixel, even when zooming in on the PC or TV afterwards. Photos are very good, as usual from Yuneec drones, even in low light conditions.
However, it should be noted that the automatic photo option (if you simply leave the camera’s photo settings at default) is not always optimal. We have made our own adjustments and adjusted the ISO value according to the darkness when we took a sunset, for example.
Conclusion about the Typhoon H drone
The Hexakopter has not only a killer feature with the small remote control of the Wizard, but if one of the 6 engines fails, it can still fly on since 5 engines can still bring the drone home safely.
Jerk-free all-round vision videos in 4k quality, slow motion videos and many automatic flight maneuvers make the Typhoon H a praiseworthy hexakopter for demanding pilots.
So here we get a lot of drone for the price of almost 1.400€! Where you can find a very good price, we show you in the following table:
