Yuneec Typhoon 4K (Q500)

portability, usability, price, size, image quality

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Incredibly responsive controls ; Built-in 4K-capable camera shoots gorgeous video ; Smart modes making flying a breeze ; Strong, durable body

Long battery charge time ; Expensive

After spending roughly three weeks pushing the Q500 to its limits, we just couldn’t get enough of this impressive quadcopter. Put simply, it has just about everything you look for in a drone. With smart controls designed to ease the learning curve for...

4K video capture. Slow motion possible at 1080p. Remote control with integrated LCD. Includes hard case and two batteries. Removable camera with handheld video mount. Very quiet during flight.

Lens is blurry at edges of frame. Automatic white balance can be inconsistent. Larger than comparable drones. Battery charger can get very hot. Camera gimbal is slow to adjust. Bulky case isn't easy to tote.

Conclusions The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K certainly looks good on paper. It records in 4K, offers a removable camera and handheld stabilization system, and (if you opt for the more expensive package) ships with a carrying case and extra battery. But it's...

Easy to fly even for those who've never laid eyes on a drone before. Quick and easy setup. Controller includes a nice, if a little small, Android display---no need for phones or battery-draining mobile apps. Price is right

Big, heavy and slow. What makes it great for beginners makes it less great for those used to the nimbleness of other drones. The range is limited compared to similarly specced models from other manufacturers

I can recommend it, especially if you’re shopping for your first drone, or just one that’s easy to fly and has a capable, high-resolution camera. The slowness, range, and other faults are things that probably won’t bother you until you become more...

Great design ; Awesome remote control with built-in tablet ; 4K UHD video and 12 MP photos ; Lots of accessories included ; Excellent price ; Solid flyer ; Easy to learn and flip switch to return home

Slightly less agile than the Phantom 3 from DJI ; Slightly lower flight time ; Heavy battery

If you want a really awesome drone package with lots of accessories and extras for a great price, then the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 is a superb deal. It’s also a great flyer and manages some very good footage. It easy to fly and returns home by simply...

If this is the first time you are handling a drone I don’t think you can go wrong with the Typhoon Q500 4K from Yuneec. It’s easy to learn, comes with a big remote control with a great display, and comes equipped with accessories such as car charger,...

Long battery life ; Big, clear screen on remote ; Useful tracking features

Controller is overly complicated ; Video is a little noisy

The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K is a powerful drone with numerous flight modes and high-quality video, but some of the features are overcomplicated and difficult to use.

Excellent performance ; ST10+ controller is one of the best ; 4K video recording is superb

Bodywork is largely plastic ; Battery stamina is average ; Batteries take ages to charge

It may be cheaper than the competition, and lack that premium feel, but the Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K has talent where it counts. Its 4K video capture is excellent, while the bundled ST10+ Personal Ground Station controller scores over its rivals thanks...

The Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K offers smooth, stable flight for grabbing photos and video from the air as well as the ground with its included handgrip. All-in-one controller with first-person-view screen and camera controls. Comes with two batteries, two...

The Typhoon Q500 4K's size isn't travel-friendly. There's no support for waypoint navigation. The overall design could use some polish. Video quality is good, but best viewed at small sizes on tablets and phones.

Thanks to some useful accessories and a solid feature set, the smooth-flying, easy-to-use Yuneec Typhoon Q500 4K quadcopter is a compelling package for video and photos in the sky or on the ground.