hey quadcopter 101 i need ur opinion. i need a quad for photography with altitude hold. whats the cheapest that i can buy? i just need to practice before buying a high end drone thanks very much for your videos mate very helpful
Quadcopter 101 can you record on the remote like a dvr. ? Like can you record what you view on the screen as well as record on the drone separately ? , I seen in a video there is a micro chip on the side so is it for recording the telemetry/fpv screen
In the model that I purchased in December, 2016, there is a female JST connector located at the top of the battery bay that allows for a LiPo battery to be plugged in. The exact same LiPo battery provided when you purchase the quadcopter fits exactly into the battery bay. It is a little snug but it does fit and the battery cover can be closed. It is not mentioned in the literature provided with the copter as an alternate but I went ahead and plugged it in and gave it a try. It worked just fine. It also registered a full charge on the meter on screen. Even when fully charged, my rechargeable Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH AA batteries only registered two or three bars. The advantage here is that you can use either the LiPo battery or the four AA option and you don't have to hack up the transmitter. My battery bay is a little different than others that I have seen in that it does not have a divider between the two battery rows which allows for the LiPo battery to fit in the bay.
I always check your reviews before purchasing, thank you for that. On my H502S transmitter, pressing and holding the video button initiates circle mode.
Hello 101, Bought my first Drone Hubsan 502E worlds cheapest drone with GPS base on your review and LOVED it! You cant go wrong with this $80 Drone. then moved on too the Blade 350 QX , QX2 and QX3 Family and frankly their not as fun as the Hubsan and the WI FI on the cameras create problems. Last night I ordered the Hubsan 502S with follow me and the built in screen. I am sure I will Love this one even more. Cheaper can be better for the beginner Drone flyer and more convenient. I keep my Hubsan 502E in a brief case in my car and fly it on my lunch break that often draws a crowd. I enjoy your reviews on Drones and often look for the videos With someone holding it in front of the camera! John in Illinois
Hello brother! I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Many thanks for really good and understandable video, have already ordered one of these. One question, do you need to calibrate the compass giros before every flight
Hello brother! I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Great video, are you able to see where the quadcopter is flying (real time) right from the top of the controller & how many feet can it clime to, I'm sure the height you were at in the video wasn't its max height?
I think the reason why the video was corrupt on the transmitter screen , was because maybe you need to program the transmitter for the right video frequency in the 5.8 GHz band. If you're one channel off, it looks corrupted. You can program that particular transmitter for different video frequencies in the 5.8 GHz band. It's programmed separately from binding it to the quadcopter flight frequency which is in the 2.4 GHz band. Maybe that might help
For a sun shade, try the one for the Proto X-fpv. I got one for my x-4 h107D and it's a perfect fit (mad for the TX) so I think it would fit the 502S. it is like $6 or so on eBay, search "Proto X-fpv parts".
Is the video quality on the screen good enough to fly FPV? On my H107D, the screen flickers and cuts out at a short distance but when I use my Quanum FPV goggles I get much better video range.
should I buy 507A or 502S? 507 has some interest points like way-point fly and cheaper than the 502s but it looks that 507 has a short fly range due to the wifi and a shorter fly time. Is that all true?
Is there any way to calibrate the follow me mode my camera points away from me at about 30 degrees to the right of the controller...........but it follows im just not in the shot.
The accuracy of it pointing directly at you varies with the GPS position accuracy of both the transmitter and the quadcopter See the video above where I discuss this starting at 18:44 It's best to place the quadcopter at least 10 to 20 meters away for best results with follow me.
Thanks quadcopter 101 and Dustin Dunhill are the only reviews I watch the rest I just test on my own, I am actually the one that first responded to Parrots Skycontroller having the emergency button so close to the right hand, I demanded a remap sequence software of the controller, and it was done. Parrot is a great company to work with the engineers. I have a new Bebop 2 on the way due to a malfunction in their new follow me mode software which im against being is already cost me for the flight plan..........double charges.
I LOVE your demos... they are so well done!!! I have bought several quads because of your demos....!!!! What you covered in this demo is genius...The up and down hill... Thanks... Did you do a review on the Walkera QR x350 I believe it was you who did a review, and you did not like it... Though it could have been someone else.....
That's the "Black Hole Sun" that Soundgarden warned us about. But seriously, that's the sun's brightness overpowering the cheap image sensor in the camera.
If you're a beginner, would recommend skipping the FPV. I have more than enough fun with the cheaper H502E th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/XS93aZCGTN8/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/0koT2obNZrk/w-d-xo.html
Have you tried strapping on a Firefly Q6 to this quad? This would make a good poor mans 4k camera platform since it’s gps and FPV. But I’m worried the brushed motors won’t handle the payload.
Question. I just received my H502S Have it 2 days and flies great. My FPV screen cuts out and goes blank on me after I back away 3 feet or so , then the transmitter looses the picture. Monitor goes blank. I opened the transmitter and both the FPV transmitter connectors have hot glue all over them, so does the antennas. will that hurt the transmission? If not can you help me?. When the drone and transmitter are close to each other It has a good picture .
Close it back up and don't mess with the internals. It sounds like you are currently on an unusable FPV channel with a lot of interference. Go into the transmitter's menu and try different channels to improve reception. th-cam.com/video/kyf1jjEAGxE/w-d-xo.html
Hello brother! I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
I wish I could show you all that lock tight on the screws ,and I had several.people tell me two of the prop screws are counter clock wise ,there is a silver set of and a black set of screws ,I can't remember ,which screw goes counter clock wise ,on my 502 E at first I tried the screws all clock wise that didn't work ,hubsan sent me another set that were hard to turn ,I got two in clock wise and two in counter clock wise ,I hope I didn't screw up anything
have to say this is one of the best reviews i seen. you take your time to explain everything and show everything. most video's i'v seen are all rushed. thx 4 this. you got me subbed ;)
Thanks for all your videos, I only started flying quads in September 2017, I have seen several reviews of the 502s & e that have had problems with the camera focus, did you need to adjust that on any of yours, thanks in advance Edgar
@@Quadcopter101 Hello brother! I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Other than the GPS, Is the flying performance of H502s much better if compare with those similar size drone with 5.8ghz FPV and altitude hold such as X5G/509g/CX-32/H8D? Because the price difference is quite big
Range is about 3 times greater than all three. It also has follow me mode. But you're right, it is pricey. The following is a buch better deal IMO, but does notinclude FPV th-cam.com/video/0koT2obNZrk/w-d-xo.html
I just picked up this quad thanks in large part to this video. Its great. One thing Im concerned about is follow me. When I tried it, instead of the camera facing me it turned away. My thought is a compass calibration error. What are your thoughts. Thanks in advance. Love the channel!
hi i have a 502s an rear left motor and rear left led not working after crash plz help ive checked for loose connections all appears well you seem very knowledgeable what could i check for what would cause an engine an led to stop working little info drone brand new flown 4 times no problem then while in rth i touched or did somthing an the 502 fell pretty hard on its top an cracked open put back together gets gps an arms but no rear left motor or led any advice you have is greatly appreciated love my 502s and would like it back in the air where it belongs an not on my dresser again thanks for any info and your fellow drone enthusiasts
Broken electrical connection, somewhere between the motor and the flight control board. Likely a broken wire, or a separated solder joint. You (or someone else) is going to need to open it up and find where the broken connection is.
Hi - great review! We are having trouble with the video recording black. We tried a new micro SD and followed your instructions and it's still happening. Have you run across this, or do you have a recommendation to fix?
Hello brother! I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Nocturnal calibrate 1 SPIN HORIZONTAL CLOCKWISE. Calibrate 2 spin cam down batt up clockwise. Every battery change I think. Mine almost lasted one week. Amazon JYZ sent me someone else's returned item.
Hi Quadcopter. I am a beginner of playing quadcopter. I plan to bring this toy 502s out for hiking with my wife. I saw many people would lose control with their quadcopters even for professional grade like mavic and phantom3. Do you have any advice on how to avoid losing control of quadcopters? Also, if I want to get a FPV goggle for this 502s, which brand do u suggest? Thanks.
Most important thing is to verify that you have sufficient satellites before taking off. I like to wait for 8 or more. Also, always hover for about ten seconds after takeoff before sending it out. You want to verify that the quadcopter is holding its position with no toilet bowl wobbling (circular movement like its being flushed down a toilet). If you notice any unsteadiness, land and redo the compass calibration. And finally, minimize flying at high speed rate. Sometimes at high rate, the quadcopter can get ahead of the GPS being able to keep up with calculating its position. This can cause toilet bowl effect also. If you notice such while flying high speed, slow down or hover to let the GPS catch up.
Can the H502s do airobatics? It seems to have a fail safe that shuts the motors down when it's upside down. Is there any way to disable the fail safe? Great Ch. Regards, Pete
I did watch the video and I thought it had some jello effects. But take that with a grain of salt considering I've only ever flown to camera quads: the Syma X5c and the Phantom 4 and you have flown at least a 100 different Quads. Syma had almost all jelllo and the Phantom has almost none. I was looking for something in between but leaning toward the Phantom (as far as camera shake goes). And I would like your expert opinion as to where this falls on the jello effect scale. Great TH-cam Station, I love the content you produce and if I buy I'll be sure to use your link.
On the note of it being safe; This quad is equipped with an emergency shutdown feature. If the props strike something, such as an obstacle or, well, you, and the drone can't restart them for more than a moment, it'll lock the motors and shut down on the spot. It will also shut down if a motor does not start properly during the unlock spool-up. (Which can be a bother if you're trying to fly on a worn-out motor because your spares haven't arrived yet.)
Hello i am looking to purchase my first drone. i was, sorry am looking at the hubsan 501s, do you recommend thus quad, for the camera, how to fly etc. does this have a sd slot. love you channel by the way. ian
this looks nice but does the screen in the controller actually work? if it doesn't I will be kinda bummed I just want to get some video and camera footage
Yes it works. But it's hard to see in daylight. It's best to use goggles www.banggood.com/Eachine-EV800-5-Inches-800x480-FPV-Goggles-5_8G-40CH-Raceband-Auto-Searching-Build-In-Battery-p-1053357.html
Another great review Quadcopter 101, I like how you vary your flight spots and I have bought a couple of nice QC's due to your excellent reviews thank you.
My 10 year old son flew this quadcopter all weekend on our vacation but when he returned home and tried to read the microSD card there were no videos or photos showing up on it. He inserted the SD card into the quadcopter correctly. Does he need to have a microSD card in the transmitter as well as in the quadcopter? Or did he not press the video/photo buttons correctly?
Was there really no files recorded? Or were there files, but they were not viewable 0 Kb sized files? If the latter, then he likely did not press the buttons correctly. It's very important to remember to stop the video recording before powering off the quadcopter. If he forgets to do such, the video file will be corrupted and unreadable.
Is it really great difference between the brushless motor 501s and brushed motor 502s? I am interested in 502s due to the small size. But is there great difference when you fly the drone?
+Illson Chan well yes, the brushless motors are much more powerful, efficient, and can carry the 501s 2400mah battery for much longer flight time. The 501s also has a much better 1080p camera.
+Quadcopter 101 How about if I only concern about the flight performance? I do have a P3a so I will only use it for practice and I don‘t care too much for the image quality and the fligh t time
+Illson Chan but if you're looking for a small size, quiet GPS camera bird, take a look at the H502E. No FPV or follow me, but it is a nice steady camera quad that's not intrusive. Doubt many would complain about it as they may not even notice it in the sky. I'll be releasing another review on it in a few days. Check it out.
+Illson Chan I do consider the JXD 509g but the price difference between it and the 507g is not that much and the 507g seems a little bit too big for me. So I finally consider the H502s. How will it perform under wind if compare with those huge toy grade drone such as 507g or CX-35?
just got a new Mini Omni Drone and it works very well, its just that the camera is shaky or wavy when in flight doing a video can this be fixed ? NO GIMBLE
Excellent review as always. New to drone flying so had no idea what to look for but features versus cost & availability of spare batteries etc looks like this will be my choice after viewing all of your reviews including the non FPV model E and this seems a good entry flyer to see if I take to the hobby without spending a fortune & then finding out its not for me!. How does this unit compare with others in terms of the noise it makes when flying? Would you say it is loud, quiet or average? I live in a small quiet village community which already has 3 flyers who use the much bigger £1000 plus models and there has already been a few not very complimentary comments from neighbours. I am hoping a smaller toy grade unit will be less noisy to fly over the local common land which means I wont be flying over other peoples property.
With that in mind, here are some tips that are applicable for the H502S. Also recommend reading the comments section of the following video for additional tips from owners th-cam.com/video/zgVcNc05RUc/w-d-xo.html
hello, I am a decent drone flyer from flying friends drones. I am looking to purchase a drone to fly for fun and maybe some video footage. I want something decently fast and under $200. what would you recommend? the syma x5-c1 or this?
I really don't have many. I don't keep them (don't have the storage space), nor do I sell them. After their reviews are completed, they are donated to local schools and charities (Toys for Tots and school STEM clubs).
+Quadcopter 101 Hey bro you're a good person doing a great job. I have a question im a beginner and I bought the x5sw-1 but it lags, so do you know how to fix lag issues?
Josh Justin Unfortunately the X5SW uses WiFi for FPV. WiFi allows use of your smartphone to view the video, thus allowing a lower cost quadcopter because a dedicated receiver/monitor screen is not needed. Unfortunately WiFi is not very good for FPV as it operates on the same 2.4 Ghz as your quadcopter's controller. Lag and reduced range of both the quadcopter and FPV signal are results. Not much that you can do to improve it. But for your next quadcopter, if FPV is important, recommend considering a 5.8Ghz FPV system as it operates on a different frequency than the controller. You'll get much better range, and very little lag as a result.
I always enjoy your reviews - you go in depth, and you seem to really take pleasure in your experience. Keep up the honesty, positive attitude and great reviews/variety.
Hi - QUESTION??? -- I am experiencing a problem with the "compass dance" not wanting to complete compass 1. I have bound and turned at least 8 times with no success. I am indoors close to a window. Is being indoors part of the problem? Any suggestions? Also, the battery life using AA Alkaline batteries is very, very short, so I am going to make a conversion to a LiPo battery. QUESTION??? what is the smallest LiPo would you recommend for this task? Is an 800 maH big enough?
I know. For the way shown in the manual, it takes forever to calibrate. Instead try doing the compass calibration as shown in the following video th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html And instead of LiPo, recommend AA rechargeable batteries. They have 5 times the power and endurance of normal alkaline batteries.
I just received my 502,, my came with the props attached, I wanted to install the prob guards buy 1 screw was to tight to removed, I decided to leave them off,, I lost 3 screws trying to re-install the blades,, so far I'm having bad luck,, if I can get the screws in I think it will be ok, except the 1 screw that is to tight to un-screw. Thanks for you video
Make sure to install the propellers on the correct motors. There are two counter clockwise shaped propellers, and two clockwise shaped propellers that must be installed on corresponding CW and CCW motors. If one is installed on a wrong turning motor the drone will not lift off. If confused, take a close look at the following picture, paying attention to the two different shapes of propellers and which motors that they're installed to. Make yours match the picture i0.wp.com/www.rcdronearena.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Hubsan-502-E_result.png
Take a very close look at the bottom of the propeller near the shaft. Notice the tiny "i" printed there. Make sure that the "i" lines up with the flat portion of the shaft. If not, the propeller will not slide down all the way on the shaft to allow you to use the screw.
Hey thanks for the info,, I will do,,, I put the drone away for a couple days so I don't get frustrated,, batteries are charged all I have to do is install the last prop,,,thanks to all!
ive checked and see no loose connections which leads me to think its my board but other 3 motors arm and spin could it be the board by the way love your reviews you very much helped in my decision to purchase the 502s i dont blame the quad
Hi Quadcopter! I had a question, you mentioned in this video, binding a 501s transmitter to a the 502s and not getting the fpv?..... Just wondering what would happened if you did the opposite. My dilema is, I have a 501s with no transmitter and was looking to purchase the 502s and use it's transmitter for my 501s using only the one transmitter for both. Will they bind ok? Will fpv and all other features work? Is there anyway you can test this for me since you have all 3 quads? I'm getting ready to place this order and would hate for it not to work. Please let me know at you're earliest convenience. Again this is in regards to being able to bind the smaller 502s's transmitter to the 501s(brushless) in hopes to have all features available when using the 501s. Thanks! Jay
Curious how you got one 501s w/out transmitter usually people loose their quads first, but in answering your question its possible the 502s has the same TX in fact there's a TH-cam by Frequent Flyer binding the 501s to the classic years old X4 107 Tx hubsan protocol for sportsflying non centered Left stick go check it out, now if only Hubsan sell these as BNFs that would be a bargain!
Here's the camera www.banggood.com/808-NO_16-HD-120-Degree-Mini-Camera-Module-7g-p-82197.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3 And any hook and loop (velcro) tabs with sticky backing should work.
The 33041 and 33041a do not have a GPS, thus they really don't have a true return to home capability. But they do have "one key return". All one key return does when activated is fly the quadcopter in the opposite direction that is was pointed when it took off. Thus it's very important to keep the quadcopter located down the direction that it was pointed at takeoff for it to return in your general direction. For the 33041a, it's demonstrated at 3:50 in the following video th-cam.com/video/OqJvrl0FbtY/w-d-xo.html
Hi, I think I am right in remembering you have a run cam on your hat? also how do you record sound, do you use the run cam or separate audio, because it is very good. Even sometimes when you have a breeze. I am considering getting the run cam v2?
Actually I use a Mobius camera on my cap. Have done close to 700 TH-cam videos with it, and it's still going strong www.banggood.com/Mobius-Full-HD-Sports-Camera-1080P-30FPS-720P-60FPS-For-Multirotor-p-90648.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3 And I use a Runcam for much of aerial videos. It doesn't have as good a microhone as the Mobius, but its video is pretty good, and it's shielded to prevent RF interference with your quadcopter's receiver www.banggood.com/Runcam-FPV-HD-1080P-Wide-Angle-Mini-Sport-Action-Camera-for-250mm-Frame-Quadcopter-p-1017506.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
The easiest and fastest way that I found to calibrate the compass is shown at 2 minutes 10 seconds into the following video th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html#t=2m10s
There is a jst connector inside battery box,you can use spare battery from drone push it into battery box,then to left,then plug it in,it will last a lot longer regular batteries
Hey. Another question. I'm using this drone and lately one of its propellers can't rotate smoothly, its slower than the other 3 and has difficulties to start. Sometimes it needs a little finger push in the begging and then it rotates and can fly. The problem is that that drone keeps going up, i can barely get it back and I have no control on it. I think the problems are connected. I tried to change it to one of the spare propellers but it doesn't help, do you think the problem is in the motor? Do you too think the problem of controlling it has something to do with the problem of the propeller spin? Will I be able to fix it myself by buying a new motor? Thanks!
Gently turn all of your propellers by hand. Do any have unusual resistance in turning as compared to the other three? They should all spin freely with no resistance. If you notice any unusual resistance or grinding while turning, then you likely have dirt stuck between the gear teeth. Do not fly with this resistance, or you will burn out a motor. You can remeove the bottom plate of that propeller arm to gain access to the gears. Use compressed air and/or an old toothbrush to remove large chunks. Slide a pin between the gear teeth to remove stubborn sand particles stuck between the teeth. Continue doing such until the propeller spins freely with no bumps in its rotation.
No regarding pitch and roll, as any movement of the pitch roll joystick will cancel the return to home. And I believe that yaw and throttle control are inoperative during the return to home.
Can I ask you a question ,did you have any problem putting on the props on the 502 S and the 502 E model ,with all that blue lock tite on them on my 502. E it took me a while ,and the direction for that one didn't tell me about the counter clock wise screws,I though I bugger them up ,hubsan gave me another set ,it was kinda of hard ,I blame that Losey screwdriver, I since bought much better ones,kinda of afraid to fly it I keep thinking my props will fly away,now I bought the 502 S model,they forgot the screws so I am waiting on the screw,do you think I should take off some of that blue lock tite,help anyone or quad copter 101 guy.
Did you read the Warning on the top of the box, just as you open it? It shows the location of a little "I" mark on each propeller that you must align with the D gap on the propeller shaft. If you don't align properly, the propeller will not slide all the way down the shaft, and you won't be able to screw in the propellers properly. By the way, unless they changed the design, all of my propellers use normal clockwise tightening screws. There is no lock tite on my shafts either. They're just shiny aluminum shafts.
cuyler wilkinson I can give you it in meters, I got about 40 meters up, and 150 out and the transition was good, but that was it's range. I'm gonna try and go out farther though
Good video 101, Now regarding the altitude when in follow me mode, do you know of a drone which will adjust its height as it follows you up or down hill?
Not sure that it's possible as the X601H controller's throttle is spring loaded to center position for altitude hold. Also not sure that they can bind. But you can still easily fly the X601H easily with your smartphone. Watch the following video, and advance it to 17:30 into the video to see how th-cam.com/video/1U2jjTBi2Ys/w-d-xo.html
How much shorter do brushed motors last in comparison with brushless? I'm planning on purchasing one and will probably use it for less than half an hour once a week. Is it going to last at least a year?
Quadcopter 101 awesome! I watched the video and will apply that when I make the purchase. Thanks again. You have an awesome channel. And its great that you actually reply to questions
Jaime Viloria Yes, more than enough. But I do recommend Class 10 or higher card to prevent frame dropping. I used a cheap unknown speed card in the above video, and it didn't like it too well.
I have hubsan 502s and after starting, the transmitter connect automatically return home without RTH switch command, including GPS mod or manual mod. How can I solve the problem? I can use the 502e transmitter?
It will automatically RTH on low battery of the quadcopter or lost reception from the transmitter. Are you absolutely certain that the batteries of both the quadcopter and its transmitter are fully charged and functional?
I use full battery for both. The RTH it's connected automatically in GPS mod, without GPS and manual mod. After the start, the quad copter elevated to about 30 feet and automatically it's connected RTH, without return lever command.
Hello quadcopter 101, thank you for the reviews, they are a real help when purchasing drones. I purchased this one and the z201ys (for inside practice), based on your reviews and they both work well. I have one question regarding the h502s. For my purpose of photogrammetry it would be very useful to record the telemetry, especially the GPS coordinates. Would you, or anyone else reading, know how to store this the easiest way? Thank you.
I'm looking to buy FPV goggles for this quadcopter my first one so I'm not sure which ones to buy.Which one do you recommend that is not too expensive.
I use the following. They have a scanner, excellent reception, and the price is right. But you need to provide your own battery for it (any 7.4V lipo with red JST connector, including the H502S battery). goo.gl/skzBAq
How is the fpv delay? Im looking for a cheap quadcopter with fpv, but i just want it to fly, not to race or get good photos. It would also be nice if someone recommended other cheap drones to me. Thanks :)
Question for You.Will the Hubsan X4 phone app Work with the H502S. I see no H502S drone to pick on the app. Thank you for your time. P.S. I watched you review on the H502E when you were on vacation up North, and Bought the H502E. It's a great little drone like you said. Great reviews.
8 satellites is just two above bare minimum of 6 for a GPS location fix. Although I took off with bare minimum for this video, I've learned since that it's best to wait for more satellites (I now use 10) for best GPS accuracy.
Problem is I have to wait a good 15 minutes even for 6. I'm not in a remote location (not that it matters to sats) but for some reason they don't come easy. Plus what scares me is if the number of available sats drops below 6 for 20 seconds or more the quad descends, even if I were above a lake.
You might want to consider popping the top to make sure that the black shield is installed below the GPS module www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34853718&postcount=2
I really liked your review of the Hubsan H502S quadcopter. As most men, im becoming addicted to quadcopters, but not so much the cost..LOL anyways the H502S looks like my next purchase, which will be the 3rd in my fleet. I was looking at the CX-20, but that one is quite a bit more expensive. . so thanks again for posting this, really enjoyed it. Dan
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hey quadcopter 101 i need ur opinion. i need a quad for photography with altitude hold. whats the cheapest that i can buy? i just need to practice before buying a high end drone thanks very much for your videos mate very helpful
Quadcopter 101 can you record on the remote like a dvr. ? Like can you record what you view on the screen as well as record on the drone separately ? , I seen in a video there is a micro chip on the side so is it for recording the telemetry/fpv screen
In the model that I purchased in December, 2016, there is a female JST connector located at the top of the battery bay that allows for a LiPo battery to be plugged in. The exact same LiPo battery provided when you purchase the quadcopter fits exactly into the battery bay. It is a little snug but it does fit and the battery cover can be closed. It is not mentioned in the literature provided with the copter as an alternate but I went ahead and plugged it in and gave it a try. It worked just fine. It also registered a full charge on the meter on screen. Even when fully charged, my rechargeable Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH AA batteries only registered two or three bars. The advantage here is that you can use either the LiPo battery or the four AA option and you don't have to hack up the transmitter. My battery bay is a little different than others that I have seen in that it does not have a divider between the two battery rows which allows for the LiPo battery to fit in the bay.
I always check your reviews before purchasing, thank you for that. On my H502S transmitter, pressing and holding the video button initiates circle mode.
Hello 101, Bought my first Drone Hubsan 502E worlds cheapest drone with GPS base on your review and LOVED it! You cant go wrong with this $80 Drone. then moved on too the Blade 350 QX , QX2 and QX3 Family and frankly their not as fun as the Hubsan and the WI FI on the cameras create problems. Last night I ordered the Hubsan 502S with follow me and the built in screen. I am sure I will Love this one even more.
Cheaper can be better for the beginner Drone flyer and more convenient. I keep my Hubsan 502E in a brief case in my car and fly it on my lunch break that often draws a crowd.
I enjoy your reviews on Drones and often look for the videos With someone holding it in front of the camera!
John in Illinois
Hello brother!
I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
@@madhavgautam5357 still flying mine! Yes I had to replace one motor
Did you ever learn how to run your little quad, (the Hubson 502S)? and did it hold up to use?
Many thanks for really good and understandable video, have already ordered one of these. One question, do you need to calibrate the compass giros before every flight
Yes, each time that you change the battery the drone will go into compass calibration mode automatically.
Hello brother!
I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Great video, are you able to see where the quadcopter is flying (real time) right from the top of the controller & how many feet can it clime to, I'm sure the height you were at in the video wasn't its max height?
I think the reason why the video was corrupt on the transmitter screen , was because maybe you need to program the transmitter for the right video frequency in the 5.8 GHz band. If you're one channel off, it looks corrupted. You can program that particular transmitter for different video frequencies in the 5.8 GHz band. It's programmed separately from binding it to the quadcopter flight frequency which is in the 2.4 GHz band. Maybe that might help
For a sun shade, try the one for the Proto X-fpv. I got one for my x-4 h107D and it's a perfect fit (mad for the TX) so I think it would fit the 502S. it is like $6 or so on eBay, search "Proto X-fpv parts".
What's the difference between brushed and brushless motors and why are brushed a bad thing.
Also where can you buy spare batteries for this thanks
Is the video quality on the screen good enough to fly FPV? On my H107D, the screen flickers and cuts out at a short distance but when I use my Quanum FPV goggles I get much better video range.
flight distance around 300m
Which frequency band does it transmit? Can i use my fpv goggles with it?
Can you add external antennas and paddle antennas to the transmitter?
should I buy 507A or 502S? 507 has some interest points like way-point fly and cheaper than the 502s but it looks that 507 has a short fly range due to the wifi and a shorter fly time. Is that all true?
Is there any way to calibrate the follow me mode my camera points away from me at about 30 degrees to the right of the controller...........but it follows im just not in the shot.
The accuracy of it pointing directly at you varies with the GPS position accuracy of both the transmitter and the quadcopter See the video above where I discuss this starting at 18:44 It's best to place the quadcopter at least 10 to 20 meters away for best results with follow me.
Thanks quadcopter 101 and Dustin Dunhill are the only reviews I watch the rest I just test on my own, I am actually the one that first responded to Parrots Skycontroller having the emergency button so close to the right hand, I demanded a remap sequence software of the controller, and it was done. Parrot is a great company to work with the engineers. I have a new Bebop 2 on the way due to a malfunction in their new follow me mode software which im against being is already cost me for the flight plan..........double charges.
I LOVE your demos... they are so well done!!! I have bought several quads because of your demos....!!!! What you covered in this demo is genius...The up and down hill... Thanks... Did you do a review on the Walkera QR x350 I believe it was you who did a review, and you did not like it... Though it could have been someone else.....
There's a black dot on the sun if you look in the middle on 12:20 to 13:00
That's the "Black Hole Sun" that Soundgarden warned us about.
But seriously, that's the sun's brightness overpowering the cheap image sensor in the camera.
have you tried turning of transmitter to see if it would return home?
So have they fixed the problem yet with the brushed motors burning out on the newer model ?
Cheers for Australia : )
I know I'm very late but do you think the the h502s is worth 80$ more than the h502e for a beginner
If you're a beginner, would recommend skipping the FPV. I have more than enough fun with the cheaper H502E th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html
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+Quadcopter 101 thanks! love the review!
With these drones do you have to be in line of sight of the drone for the controller to control the drone...
Where is the recorded video stored? (h502s)
Which do you think is better? This one or h216a?
Question..Is there a app that will allow me to connect my camera to my phone so I can use it in my googles? Like how my boscam connects to my 502s
Have you tried strapping on a Firefly Q6 to this quad? This would make a good poor mans 4k camera platform since it’s gps and FPV. But I’m worried the brushed motors won’t handle the payload.
Question. I just received my H502S Have it 2 days and flies great. My FPV screen cuts out and goes blank on me
after I back away 3 feet or so , then the transmitter looses the picture. Monitor goes blank. I opened the transmitter
and both the FPV transmitter connectors have hot glue all over them, so does the antennas. will that hurt the transmission?
If not can you help me?. When the drone and transmitter are close to each other It has a good picture .
Close it back up and don't mess with the internals. It sounds like you are currently on an unusable FPV channel with a lot of interference. Go into the transmitter's menu and try different channels to improve reception. th-cam.com/video/kyf1jjEAGxE/w-d-xo.html
Hello brother!
I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
I wish I could show you all that lock tight on the screws ,and I had several.people tell me two of the prop screws are counter clock wise ,there is a silver set of and a black set of screws ,I can't remember ,which screw goes counter clock wise ,on my 502 E at first I tried the screws all clock wise that didn't work ,hubsan sent me another set that were hard to turn ,I got two in clock wise and two in counter clock wise ,I hope I didn't screw up anything
Can u maybe do a video on a dji phantom 3 standard with the litchi app ? I heard that it extends the abilities of the drone
I am quite a beginner. Is it stable? And can you fly it easily indoor? Thank you for your great video.
Will the H501S transmitter work with the H501C or the H502S transmitter work with the H501C????
have to say this is one of the best reviews i seen. you take your time to explain everything and show everything. most video's i'v seen are all rushed. thx 4 this. you got me subbed ;)
Cool review ! do you think I can attach (with tape) my own Yi 4K+ camera? (70g)
Thank you!
Hey 101, do you know if the 502s Will work with all eachine goggles?
Why don't they take off with just gyros, accelerometers, and barometer, and then do a few flips and rotations to calibrate the compass automatically?
Thanks for all your videos, I only started flying quads in September 2017, I have seen several reviews of the 502s & e that have had problems with the camera focus, did you need to adjust that on any of yours, thanks in advance Edgar
No mine was fine out of the box.
@@Quadcopter101 Hello brother!
I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Other than the GPS, Is the flying performance of H502s much better if compare with those similar size drone with 5.8ghz FPV and altitude hold such as X5G/509g/CX-32/H8D? Because the price difference is quite big
Range is about 3 times greater than all three. It also has follow me mode. But you're right, it is pricey. The following is a buch better deal IMO, but does notinclude FPV th-cam.com/video/0koT2obNZrk/w-d-xo.html
Is there a larger battery you can use with this quadcopter to get a longer flight time?
I don't think so because the space is limited.
Have watch your videos and would like your recomendation of a low cost GPS Quad.
I just picked up this quad thanks in large part to this video. Its great. One thing Im concerned about is follow me. When I tried it, instead of the camera facing me it turned away. My thought is a compass calibration error. What are your thoughts. Thanks in advance. Love the channel!
hi i have a 502s an rear left motor and rear left led not working after crash plz help ive checked for loose connections all appears well you seem very knowledgeable what could i check for what would cause an engine an led to stop working little info drone brand new flown 4 times no problem then while in rth i touched or did somthing an the 502 fell pretty hard on its top an cracked open put back together gets gps an arms but no rear left motor or led any advice you have is greatly appreciated love my 502s and would like it back in the air where it belongs an not on my dresser again thanks for any info and your fellow drone enthusiasts
Broken electrical connection, somewhere between the motor and the flight control board. Likely a broken wire, or a separated solder joint. You (or someone else) is going to need to open it up and find where the broken connection is.
nice watch..what watch is that you're wearing?
I watched many of your videos and always find them entertaining and educational keep up the good work.
Hi - great review! We are having trouble with the video recording black. We tried a new micro SD and followed your instructions and it's still happening. Have you run across this, or do you have a recommendation to fix?
Card must be no larger than 32GB. Also remember to stop video recording before turning off the drone, or the video file will be corrupted.
Can it follow you while going backwards?
Thanks for your reviews, i just ordered my h502s ! it looks awesome!
Hello brother!
I am also planning to buy this drone so can you please tell me that is this drone durable? I mean I heared that it's motors stop working after a while so I want to know your experience.
Why do you do the compass calibration different than they tell you? IE spinning the quad in place instead of your whole body with the quad.
Nocturnal calibrate 1 SPIN HORIZONTAL CLOCKWISE. Calibrate 2 spin cam down batt up clockwise. Every battery change I think. Mine almost lasted one week. Amazon JYZ sent me someone else's returned item.
how quick can you go and the follow still follows?
Hi Quadcopter. I am a beginner of playing quadcopter. I plan to bring this toy 502s out for hiking with my wife. I saw many people would lose control with their quadcopters even for professional grade like mavic and phantom3.
Do you have any advice on how to avoid losing control of quadcopters?
Also, if I want to get a FPV goggle for this 502s, which brand do u suggest?
Thanks.
Most important thing is to verify that you have sufficient satellites before taking off. I like to wait for 8 or more. Also, always hover for about ten seconds after takeoff before sending it out. You want to verify that the quadcopter is holding its position with no toilet bowl wobbling (circular movement like its being flushed down a toilet). If you notice any unsteadiness, land and redo the compass calibration. And finally, minimize flying at high speed rate. Sometimes at high rate, the quadcopter can get ahead of the GPS being able to keep up with calculating its position. This can cause toilet bowl effect also. If you notice such while flying high speed, slow down or hover to let the GPS catch up.
Can the H502s do airobatics? It seems to have a fail safe that shuts the motors down when it's upside down. Is there any way to disable the fail safe? Great Ch. Regards, Pete
+Peter Winnett sorry no. It's strictly a camera bird and has angle restrictions with no flip capability.
Since this doesn't have a gimbal, just GPS to hold it study, do you get the jello effect in the video it records?
+Ron Brown watch the video and see ;-)
I did watch the video and I thought it had some jello effects. But take that with a grain of salt considering I've only ever flown to camera quads: the Syma X5c and the Phantom 4 and you have flown at least a 100 different Quads. Syma had almost all jelllo and the Phantom has almost none. I was looking for something in between but leaning toward the Phantom (as far as camera shake goes). And I would like your expert opinion as to where this falls on the jello effect scale. Great TH-cam Station, I love the content you produce and if I buy I'll be sure to use your link.
in the url its 150 pounds
how do you set it up with the compass thing and the satalites?
On the note of it being safe;
This quad is equipped with an emergency shutdown feature.
If the props strike something, such as an obstacle or, well, you, and the drone can't restart them for more than a moment, it'll lock the motors and shut down on the spot.
It will also shut down if a motor does not start properly during the unlock spool-up. (Which can be a bother if you're trying to fly on a worn-out motor because your spares haven't arrived yet.)
Hello
i am looking to purchase my first drone. i was, sorry am looking at the hubsan 501s, do you recommend thus quad, for the camera, how to fly etc. does this have a sd slot.
love you channel by the way.
ian
this looks nice but does the screen in the controller actually work? if it doesn't I will be kinda bummed I just want to get some video and camera footage
Yes it works. But it's hard to see in daylight. It's best to use goggles www.banggood.com/Eachine-EV800-5-Inches-800x480-FPV-Goggles-5_8G-40CH-Raceband-Auto-Searching-Build-In-Battery-p-1053357.html
Since you've basicly done all the models by Hubsan could you also do the H301S FPV Plane? Great plane
Another great review Quadcopter 101, I like how you vary your flight spots and I have bought a couple of nice QC's due to your excellent reviews thank you.
My 10 year old son flew this quadcopter all weekend on our vacation but when he returned home and tried to read the microSD card there were no videos or photos showing up on it. He inserted the SD card into the quadcopter correctly. Does he need to have a microSD card in the transmitter as well as in the quadcopter? Or did he not press the video/photo buttons correctly?
Was there really no files recorded? Or were there files, but they were not viewable 0 Kb sized files? If the latter, then he likely did not press the buttons correctly. It's very important to remember to stop the video recording before powering off the quadcopter. If he forgets to do such, the video file will be corrupted and unreadable.
I have one now and even modded the transmitter. I get between 450 and 500 meters now.
How u did it
Hubsan H502S or SYMA X8HG would do you think is a better all round drone...thank you
+gregory James The H502S and cheaper H502E are game changers.
so hubsan is bettet then....can you battery mod the h502s for longer flight....great videos quadcopter101
Is it really great difference between the brushless motor 501s and brushed motor 502s? I am interested in 502s due to the small size. But is there great difference when you fly the drone?
+Illson Chan well yes, the brushless motors are much more powerful, efficient, and can carry the 501s 2400mah battery for much longer flight time. The 501s also has a much better 1080p camera.
+Quadcopter 101
How about if I only concern about the flight performance? I do have a P3a so I will only use it for practice and I don‘t care too much for the image quality and the fligh t time
+Illson Chan but if you're looking for a small size, quiet GPS camera bird, take a look at the H502E. No FPV or follow me, but it is a nice steady camera quad that's not intrusive. Doubt many would complain about it as they may not even notice it in the sky. I'll be releasing another review on it in a few days. Check it out.
+Illson Chan
I do consider the JXD 509g but the price difference between it and the 507g is not that much and the 507g seems a little bit too big for me. So I finally consider the H502s. How will it perform under wind if compare with those huge toy grade drone such as 507g or CX-35?
i have a question
i have a spayhawk airplane controller with screen is it possible to control this dron with it??
I'm not sure. But it sounds like an interesting idea. Maybe someone else here has tried it already?
probably.. btw keep it up buddy we love your videos!
im thinking of buying a drone, what do you recommend the "upair on 2k" or the "husband 501s"?
just got a new Mini Omni Drone and it works very well, its just that the camera is shaky or wavy when in flight doing a video can this be fixed ? NO GIMBLE
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Excellent review as always. New to drone flying so had no idea what to look for but features versus cost & availability of spare batteries etc looks like this will be my choice after viewing all of your reviews including the non FPV model E and this seems a good entry flyer to see if I take to the hobby without spending a fortune & then finding out its not for me!. How does this unit compare with others in terms of the noise it makes when flying? Would you say it is loud, quiet or average? I live in a small quiet village community which already has 3 flyers who use the much bigger £1000 plus models and there has already been a few not very complimentary comments from neighbours. I am hoping a smaller toy grade unit will be less noisy to fly over the local common land which means I wont be flying over other peoples property.
No worries. This small drone won't cause anyone to complain about the noise.
Thank you. Order placed & i will be taking your advice from your excellent reviews as I progress. Best reviews and advice on TH-cam. THANK YOU.
With that in mind, here are some tips that are applicable for the H502S. Also recommend reading the comments section of the following video for additional tips from owners th-cam.com/video/zgVcNc05RUc/w-d-xo.html
Is this better than the cheerson cx 20 ?
hello, I am a decent drone flyer from flying friends drones. I am looking to purchase a drone to fly for fun and maybe some video footage. I want something decently fast and under $200. what would you recommend? the syma x5-c1 or this?
How do you keep track of all of the quads and controllers? Do you keep all of the ones you use for reviews? Is your garage full?
I really don't have many. I don't keep them (don't have the storage space), nor do I sell them. After their reviews are completed, they are donated to local schools and charities (Toys for Tots and school STEM clubs).
+Quadcopter 101 Hey bro you're a good person doing a great job. I have a question im a beginner and I bought the x5sw-1 but it lags, so do you know how to fix lag issues?
Josh Justin Unfortunately the X5SW uses WiFi for FPV. WiFi allows use of your smartphone to view the video, thus allowing a lower cost quadcopter because a dedicated receiver/monitor screen is not needed. Unfortunately WiFi is not very good for FPV as it operates on the same 2.4 Ghz as your quadcopter's controller. Lag and reduced range of both the quadcopter and FPV signal are results. Not much that you can do to improve it. But for your next quadcopter, if FPV is important, recommend considering a 5.8Ghz FPV system as it operates on a different frequency than the controller. You'll get much better range, and very little lag as a result.
+Quadcopter 101 but with monitor it's costs more
Josh Justin This is true. Poor FPV performance is the tradeoff for flying cheap FPV ;-)
I always enjoy your reviews - you go in depth, and you seem to really take pleasure in your experience. Keep up the honesty, positive attitude and great reviews/variety.
you nailed the positive attitude
Hi - QUESTION??? -- I am experiencing a problem with the "compass dance" not wanting to complete compass 1. I have bound and turned at least 8 times with no success. I am indoors close to a window. Is being indoors part of the problem? Any suggestions?
Also, the battery life using AA Alkaline batteries is very, very short, so I am going to make a conversion to a LiPo battery. QUESTION??? what is the smallest LiPo would you recommend for this task? Is an 800 maH big enough?
I know. For the way shown in the manual, it takes forever to calibrate. Instead try doing the compass calibration as shown in the following video th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html
And instead of LiPo, recommend AA rechargeable batteries. They have 5 times the power and endurance of normal alkaline batteries.
OK< thanks, I have watched this and will attempt it tomorrow as it is now night here in Europe.
I just received my 502,, my came with the props attached, I wanted to install the prob guards buy 1 screw was to tight to removed, I decided to leave them off,, I lost 3 screws trying to re-install the blades,, so far I'm having bad luck,, if I can get the screws in I think it will be ok, except the 1 screw that is to tight to un-screw. Thanks for you video
Make sure to install the propellers on the correct motors. There are two counter clockwise shaped propellers, and two clockwise shaped propellers that must be installed on corresponding CW and CCW motors. If one is installed on a wrong turning motor the drone will not lift off. If confused, take a close look at the following picture, paying attention to the two different shapes of propellers and which motors that they're installed to. Make yours match the picture i0.wp.com/www.rcdronearena.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Hubsan-502-E_result.png
Thanks I just removed 1 prop and trying to re-install it to the motor, but having a hell of a time fitting screw into the hole,,, thanks for the info
Take a very close look at the bottom of the propeller near the shaft. Notice the tiny "i" printed there. Make sure that the "i" lines up with the flat portion of the shaft. If not, the propeller will not slide down all the way on the shaft to allow you to use the screw.
Hey thanks for the info,, I will do,,, I put the drone away for a couple days so I don't get frustrated,, batteries are charged all I have to do is install the last prop,,,thanks to all!
Could this carry a gopro session?
can i use this transmitter of 502s in 501A?
ive checked and see no loose connections which leads me to think its my board but other 3 motors arm and spin could it be the board by the way love your reviews you very much helped in my decision to purchase the 502s i dont blame the quad
GODMOTHERLIMO1 brushed motors wear out after an ammount of use
Hi Quadcopter! I had a question, you mentioned in this video, binding a 501s transmitter to a the 502s and not getting the fpv?..... Just wondering what would happened if you did the opposite. My dilema is, I have a 501s with no transmitter and was looking to purchase the 502s and use it's transmitter for my 501s using only the one transmitter for both. Will they bind ok? Will fpv and all other features work? Is there anyway you can test this for me since you have all 3 quads? I'm getting ready to place this order and would hate for it not to work. Please let me know at you're earliest convenience. Again this is in regards to being able to bind the smaller 502s's transmitter to the 501s(brushless) in hopes to have all features available when using the 501s.
Thanks! Jay
Curious how you got one 501s w/out transmitter usually people loose their quads first, but in answering your question its possible the 502s has the same TX in fact there's a TH-cam by Frequent Flyer binding the 501s to the classic years old X4 107 Tx hubsan protocol for sportsflying non centered Left stick go check it out, now if only Hubsan sell these as BNFs that would be a bargain!
Hi, what would be the best way to put a keychain camera on a mould King super s drone? Thanks
Velcro
Ok cheers mate
Is there a link for which Velcro to buy and keychain camera, because I don't want to be buying the wrong ones.
Here's the camera www.banggood.com/808-NO_16-HD-120-Degree-Mini-Camera-Module-7g-p-82197.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
And any hook and loop (velcro) tabs with sticky backing should work.
See how I attached it in this video with Velcro th-cam.com/video/5OiyJnshvuE/w-d-xo.html
Do you know the Mould King 33041a how to I get the return home mode to work, and how do I calibrate it? Thanks
Do*
The 33041 and 33041a do not have a GPS, thus they really don't have a true return to home capability. But they do have "one key return". All one key return does when activated is fly the quadcopter in the opposite direction that is was pointed when it took off. Thus it's very important to keep the quadcopter located down the direction that it was pointed at takeoff for it to return in your general direction. For the 33041a, it's demonstrated at 3:50 in the following video
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Hi, I think I am right in remembering you have a run cam on your hat? also how do you record sound, do you use the run cam or separate audio, because it is very good. Even sometimes when you have a breeze. I am considering getting the run cam v2?
Actually I use a Mobius camera on my cap. Have done close to 700 TH-cam videos with it, and it's still going strong www.banggood.com/Mobius-Full-HD-Sports-Camera-1080P-30FPS-720P-60FPS-For-Multirotor-p-90648.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
And I use a Runcam for much of aerial videos. It doesn't have as good a microhone as the Mobius, but its video is pretty good, and it's shielded to prevent RF interference with your quadcopter's receiver www.banggood.com/Runcam-FPV-HD-1080P-Wide-Angle-Mini-Sport-Action-Camera-for-250mm-Frame-Quadcopter-p-1017506.html?p=RB0922217402201307U3
Hi. recently I bought a drone and can not pass the calibration number two. As I can make this work?
The easiest and fastest way that I found to calibrate the compass is shown at 2 minutes 10 seconds into the following video th-cam.com/video/NLj2hqVC4aA/w-d-xo.html#t=2m10s
There is a jst connector inside battery box,you can use spare battery from drone push it into battery box,then to left,then plug it in,it will last a lot longer regular batteries
Hey.
Another question. I'm using this drone and lately one of its propellers can't rotate smoothly, its slower than the other 3 and has difficulties to start. Sometimes it needs a little finger push in the begging and then it rotates and can fly.
The problem is that that drone keeps going up, i can barely get it back and I have no control on it. I think the problems are connected.
I tried to change it to one of the spare propellers but it doesn't help, do you think the problem is in the motor?
Do you too think the problem of controlling it has something to do with the problem of the propeller spin?
Will I be able to fix it myself by buying a new motor?
Thanks!
Gently turn all of your propellers by hand. Do any have unusual resistance in turning as compared to the other three? They should all spin freely with no resistance. If you notice any unusual resistance or grinding while turning, then you likely have dirt stuck between the gear teeth. Do not fly with this resistance, or you will burn out a motor. You can remeove the bottom plate of that propeller arm to gain access to the gears. Use compressed air and/or an old toothbrush to remove large chunks. Slide a pin between the gear teeth to remove stubborn sand particles stuck between the teeth. Continue doing such until the propeller spins freely with no bumps in its rotation.
Can you control throttle, yaw, pitch and roll during returning to home
No regarding pitch and roll, as any movement of the pitch roll joystick will cancel the return to home. And I believe that yaw and throttle control are inoperative during the return to home.
Can I ask you a question ,did you have any problem putting on the props on the 502 S and the 502 E model ,with all that blue lock tite on them on my 502. E it took me a while ,and the direction for that one didn't tell me about the counter clock wise screws,I though I bugger them up ,hubsan gave me another set ,it was kinda of hard ,I blame that Losey screwdriver, I since bought much better ones,kinda of afraid to fly it I keep thinking my props will fly away,now I bought the 502 S model,they forgot the screws so I am waiting on the screw,do you think I should take off some of that blue lock tite,help anyone or quad copter 101 guy.
Did you read the Warning on the top of the box, just as you open it? It shows the location of a little "I" mark on each propeller that you must align with the D gap on the propeller shaft. If you don't align properly, the propeller will not slide all the way down the shaft, and you won't be able to screw in the propellers properly. By the way, unless they changed the design, all of my propellers use normal clockwise tightening screws. There is no lock tite on my shafts either. They're just shiny aluminum shafts.
i follow a ton of your reviews. i need to know transmitter/receiver range in transmitting feet. where can i find a guide?
cuyler wilkinson I can give you it in meters, I got about 40 meters up, and 150 out and the transition was good, but that was it's range. I'm gonna try and go out farther though
thanks for the info. i just wish these companies would provide better documentation to make a better decision
Good video 101,
Now regarding the altitude when in follow me mode, do you know of a drone which will adjust its height as it follows you up or down hill?
Why yes I do th-cam.com/video/0vfSmqbepFU/w-d-xo.html
ah ok,, lol thats a bit expensive for my pocket,, is this the only drone that can do this?
Quadcopter 101 i have a mjx x601h drone but i have the old remote control, how to i use altitude hole mode on the old remote control?
Not sure that it's possible as the X601H controller's throttle is spring loaded to center position for altitude hold. Also not sure that they can bind. But you can still easily fly the X601H easily with your smartphone. Watch the following video, and advance it to 17:30 into the video to see how th-cam.com/video/1U2jjTBi2Ys/w-d-xo.html
do you think the 502s could hold a gimbal and action cam?
No
no it can't hold much weight
How much shorter do brushed motors last in comparison with brushless? I'm planning on purchasing one and will probably use it for less than half an hour once a week. Is it going to last at least a year?
It depends. I'm still on my original motors. But I practice the following to make sure that my motors last th-cam.com/video/zgVcNc05RUc/w-d-xo.html
Quadcopter 101 awesome! I watched the video and will apply that when I make the purchase. Thanks again. You have an awesome channel. And its great that you actually reply to questions
hi Excellent video, Could you tell me what is the max Micro sd i can use? Would it work with a 64 Gb?
No. Most of these toy grade quadcopters choke on anything higher than 32Gb.
+Quadcopter 101 thank for the answer, so a 16 gb would be enough for this one?
Jaime Viloria Yes, more than enough. But I do recommend Class 10 or higher card to prevent frame dropping. I used a cheap unknown speed card in the above video, and it didn't like it too well.
Hello! I have a motorcicle and I want to record a few roadtrips using a drone. How fast (mph) can this one go on follow me mode?
Not very fast. About 20 miles per hour.
I have hubsan 502s and after starting, the transmitter connect automatically return home without RTH switch command, including GPS mod or manual mod. How can I solve the problem? I can use the 502e transmitter?
It will automatically RTH on low battery of the quadcopter or lost reception from the transmitter. Are you absolutely certain that the batteries of both the quadcopter and its transmitter are fully charged and functional?
I use full battery for both. The RTH it's connected automatically in GPS mod, without GPS and manual mod. After the start, the quad copter elevated to about 30 feet and automatically it's connected RTH, without return lever command.
Hello quadcopter 101, thank you for the reviews, they are a real help when purchasing drones. I purchased this one and the z201ys (for inside practice), based on your reviews and they both work well. I have one question regarding the h502s. For my purpose of photogrammetry it would be very useful to record the telemetry, especially the GPS coordinates. Would you, or anyone else reading, know how to store this the easiest way? Thank you.
No one who knows if it is possible to record the telemetry data on H502s somehow?
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I'm looking to buy FPV goggles for this quadcopter my first one so I'm not sure which ones to buy.Which one do you recommend that is not too expensive.
I use the following. They have a scanner, excellent reception, and the price is right. But you need to provide your own battery for it (any 7.4V lipo with red JST connector, including the H502S battery). goo.gl/skzBAq
Quadcopter 101 - Thanks I can't wait too try it I haven't tried Fpv goggles yet.
How is the fpv delay? Im looking for a cheap quadcopter with fpv, but i just want it to fly, not to race or get good photos. It would also be nice if someone recommended other cheap drones to me. Thanks :)
Question for You.Will the Hubsan X4 phone app Work with the H502S. I see no H502S drone to pick on the app.
Thank you for your time. P.S. I watched you review on the H502E when you were on vacation up North, and Bought the H502E. It's a great little drone like you said. Great reviews.
Unfortunately the H502S does not use WiFi. It will not work with the X-Hubsan app.
wow good info. do you think this is a good next step after my syma x5c?
Yes I do. I'm enjoying the heck out of both this and the H502E. Both of them are QC101 "keepers".
Quadcopter 101 what is your favorite quad
Can the camera be changed?
I had 8 sats and my RTH function almost landed my quad on a house, some 30' away from point of take off. There's some work to be done there.
8 satellites is just two above bare minimum of 6 for a GPS location fix. Although I took off with bare minimum for this video, I've learned since that it's best to wait for more satellites (I now use 10) for best GPS accuracy.
Problem is I have to wait a good 15 minutes even for 6. I'm not in a remote location (not that it matters to sats) but for some reason they don't come easy. Plus what scares me is if the number of available sats drops below 6 for 20 seconds or more the quad descends, even if I were above a lake.
You might want to consider popping the top to make sure that the black shield is installed below the GPS module www.rcgroups.com/forums/showpost.php?p=34853718&postcount=2
I really liked your review of the Hubsan H502S quadcopter. As most men, im becoming addicted to quadcopters, but not so much the cost..LOL anyways the H502S looks like my next purchase, which will be the 3rd in my fleet. I was looking at the CX-20, but that one is quite a bit more expensive. . so thanks again for posting this, really enjoyed it. Dan
Can you review a skyviper v2450 GPS please
Video format that the recorded file is in?