I still believe that this is the best "bang for your buck" quad out there. Especially for the beginner pilot. What I didn't like, is that you stated that you were going to do some FPV with your Fatsharks? We didn't get to see that, or the video from the goggles? Also, you stated you were going to do some "follow me mode" while on your skateboard and you didn't get to that either...? Hmm... Maybe a "video #2" ??? other than that, nice video showing what the 501s is all about. Still liking mine, even though I've moved up to some freestyle and racing style quads since my 501s purchase. Its all fun :)
Outstanding review of the Hubsan X4 H501S quad! I was wondering if the Hubsan H109S X4 Pro Premium transmitter would work with this drone? I know there are several favorable reviews of the H109S and the price is getting up where the DJI Phantom Pro is. The Telemetry data is really nice to have! Thanks for your review.
Great review. I have this model in black. It's very docile in GPS mode and great for beginners. I've only been able to fly it once since I got it and the first feature I wanted to test was return to home which worked a brought the drone back to within 1.5 meters from where it took off. It would be nice to be able to program a RTH altitude. My understand is the drone will return at the altitude it is at when the RTH feature is activated but if you're below 10 meters it will climb to 10 meters and then return which I think is too low.
I've been thinking about getting this drone. I've seen quite a few good reviews on it. But I also came across about 4 reviews where people said their drones flew off out of control and they could not get any support from Hubsan. I like their line of drones but I don't want my money to just take off and fly away either.
I have a question when in follow me mode is the drone suppose to turn to face you just need to know if there is something I am missing I just got this model and am impressed with its performance thank you for a great video I also want to get the black advance model
I purchased a Syma X5c-1 toy quad about a year ago so that I could learn how to fly. Now I was thinking if going a step up. Would this be a good choice (in your opinion)?
Scott, I would highly recommend the HUSBAN HS501S Advanced version. The new controller is amazing and this drone has all the coolest features like GPS Hold, Return to home, and follow me. You will love this one as a next step up. Here is a buy link for the one I am talking about. www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_424346.html?wid=21&lkid=10101054
I had this transmitter on my smaller Hubsan, It is brutal on batteries like you mentioned. question, can you shut off the display? to save battery power?
I modified my transmitter and added the antenna and battery. When I turn on my transmitter, I don't see the GPS telemetry for the drone on the transmitter. What do you think is the issue?
can you help me out with a question about the memory card from the Drone. I want to make sure I don't lose the footage and I heard there is a certain way to take out the memory card so I don't lose the footage
hello Drone Camps RC. Who is more noisy ? the mjx bugs 3 or hubsan H501S ? The H501S in manual mode have same speed with bugs 3? Today i sold my mjx bugs 3 and Thinking of buying the h501s. Is good choice for upgrade? What interests me is not too quietly to be about the same noise as the bugs 3
Question: B&H has the Hubsan H501S X4 for $220. Do you still recommend? Do I need to purchase any additional items? Thanks much! Appreciate your input.
Andrew. I would. I brought it out to the coast today actually. Did some filming with it this morning. I will post the video today if I can edit it for you guys. --- Ps. As long as you don't have high expectations for the video its a really inconspicuous drone to fly on the beach. Looks like a seagull a 100ft away. People walking by didnt notice it. I like it. - JD
Just received my Hubsan 501S with standard controller. My controller came with a LiPO in it. Kit came with one charger. Can I use this charger for the controller battery?
get a nano first (If this is your first quad) for real cheap and fly aroung your living room, then i would go with the phantom, much beter video and dji has very reliable products
A SD card is not necessary for the camera to send a image to the controller. The underbelly camera light never comes on. I'm pretty sure it's just not getting power.
Battery needs to be installed properly (battery blue to left/quad blue connector to right). Can fly in your house by turning gps mode off to test. To arm the device so that it runs inside or outside push the control sticks down and out or down and in.
Can anyone explain why after both calibrations, the radio command indicates my drone is at a distance of 26m or 324 or whatever and a speed of several meters a second whereas it is just nearby and motionless? The trim on bottom right is not on zero but below zero. Thanks for your help!
I was thinking of adding a drone to some of my corporate photography. I usually take video interviews and testimonials, but many times it is good to take the company's logo on the building. It occurred to me to think about going with an aerial video shot of the building. Can this drone do a full HD 1080p and be stable enough to handle something like that?
i just got mine today and tried the return home switch and it would just go strait up, I was only flying about 15 feet high because the wind was blowing about 20 mph , can anyone tell me if this is normal for it to go up before it goes back to home?
Yes, it's normal, but I think you have figured out now, it go 10 meters if you are below that, now with some unofficial RHE software you can make it go to 25 or 30 meters when you hit RTH, I think is a good idea
I have had 2 of these and its big brother, the 109. Hubsan products may be affordable but they are horrible. The 109 flew off to who knows where and one of my 501s dropped out of the sky never to be seen again. They are plagued with issues. You are better off saving your money and buying something alse
It's not affordable if there just going to crash to piece's after a few flights.. and that is all hunsan has been doing with me lately.. I have a brand new 109 pro that i dont trust to take out of the box. because all three of my 501's have died horrible death's..
Im sure they treat you quite well, I just wish I could say the same, right now I am just really disillusioned, I dont mis-treat them, but they are repeatedly letting me down..
I use the batteries from an old laptop, a bank of 4 taped together making 14.1 volts. Then I use a UBEC which drops the voltage down to 6v and solder the 2 output wires onto the motherboard in the transmitter. One charge-up lasts for weeks. If you forget to charge the battery and it goes flat during flight, the H105s just returns to home.
I use the batteries from an old laptop, a bank of 4 taped together making 14.1 volts. Then I use a UBEC which drops the voltage down to 6v and solder the 2 output wires onto the motherboard in the transmitter. One charge-up lasts for weeks. If you forget to charge the battery and it goes flat during flight, the H105s just returns to home.
I was wondering if a 7.4 volt LiPo battery would be ok without a regulator on the output of the battery? The X380 transmitter mod is great with that battery.
Just bought one. Great getting started video! Many thanks! Dale
I still believe that this is the best "bang for your buck" quad out there. Especially for the beginner pilot.
What I didn't like, is that you stated that you were going to do some FPV with your Fatsharks? We didn't get to see that, or the video from the goggles?
Also, you stated you were going to do some "follow me mode" while on your skateboard and you didn't get to that either...? Hmm...
Maybe a "video #2" ???
other than that, nice video showing what the 501s is all about.
Still liking mine, even though I've moved up to some freestyle and racing style quads since my 501s purchase. Its all fun :)
Outstanding review of the Hubsan X4 H501S quad! I was wondering if the Hubsan H109S X4 Pro Premium transmitter would
work with this drone? I know there are several favorable reviews of the H109S and the price is getting up where the DJI
Phantom Pro is. The Telemetry data is really nice to have! Thanks for your review.
Great review. I have this model in black. It's very docile in GPS mode and great for beginners. I've only been able to fly it once since I got it and the first feature I wanted to test was return to home which worked a brought the drone back to within 1.5 meters from where it took off. It would be nice to be able to program a RTH altitude. My understand is the drone will return at the altitude it is at when the RTH feature is activated but if you're below 10 meters it will climb to 10 meters and then return which I think is too low.
I've been thinking about getting this drone. I've seen quite a few good reviews on it. But I also came across about 4 reviews where people said their drones flew off out of control and they could not get any support from Hubsan. I like their line of drones but I don't want my money to just take off and fly away either.
Need extra batteries? Here is the link guys. www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopter-parts/pp_358342.html?wid=21&lkid=10100695
I have a question when in follow me mode is the drone suppose to turn to face you just need to know if there is something I am missing I just got this model and am impressed with its performance thank you for a great video I also want to get the black advance model
I purchased a Syma X5c-1 toy quad about a year ago so that I could learn how to fly. Now I was thinking if going a step up. Would this be a good choice (in your opinion)?
Scott, I would highly recommend the HUSBAN HS501S Advanced version. The new controller is amazing and this drone has all the coolest features like GPS Hold, Return to home, and follow me. You will love this one as a next step up. Here is a buy link for the one I am talking about. www.gearbest.com/rc-quadcopters/pp_424346.html?wid=21&lkid=10101054
+Drone Camps RC thank you for the reply. I'm going to order one.
CCScott500 he me too. I bought a X5c, it flew away in the wind and now i have a H501s
Geat infomation on this quadcopter. What is the weight of this quadcopter?
Hi..which is better 2 or 3 blades props for this drone?
I had this transmitter on my smaller Hubsan, It is brutal on batteries like you mentioned. question, can you shut off the display? to save battery power?
Thank You for the awesome videos!!
I’m looking to buy my first drone & I’ve watched a lot of reviews!! I’m leaning towards the H501s!!
Thanks again
I modified my transmitter and added the antenna and battery. When I turn on my transmitter, I don't see the GPS telemetry for the drone on the transmitter. What do you think is the issue?
can you help me out with a question about the memory card from the Drone. I want to make sure I don't lose the footage and I heard there is a certain way to take out the memory card so I don't lose the footage
hello Drone Camps RC. Who is more noisy ? the mjx bugs 3 or
hubsan H501S ? The H501S in manual mode have same speed with bugs 3? Today i
sold my mjx bugs 3 and Thinking of buying the h501s. Is good
choice for upgrade? What interests me is not too quietly to be about the
same noise as the bugs 3
if i have one motot dead on h502s do you think when a want to star the motor all the motors dont start ....this is my problem
Question: B&H has the Hubsan H501S X4 for $220. Do you still recommend? Do I need to purchase any additional items? Thanks much! Appreciate your input.
Any ideas if an upgraded FPV2 transmitter (with antenna booster) is equivalent in distance to the standard (newer) FPV1 model?
Muchas gracias por la instruccion!! MAÑANA 27 de octubre 2018, ya espero este mi nuevo DRONE!!! Espero disfrutarlo al maximo!!!
ciao, volevo sapere se l'inserimento di una memoria del trasmettitore SD funziona, grazie
Hubsan now tells me that the RTH toggle switch needs to be down to start the motors. Is this true?
Would you consider this an option for vacations instead of bringing your big quad?
Great vid
Andrew. I would. I brought it out to the coast today actually. Did some filming with it this morning. I will post the video today if I can edit it for you guys. --- Ps. As long as you don't have high expectations for the video its a really inconspicuous drone to fly on the beach. Looks like a seagull a 100ft away. People walking by didnt notice it. I like it. - JD
So I've been looking all over for Hubsan Google but can't find any ? Is there such a thing ? Thanks Greg
Thanks for the review, covered all I need to know, I want one.
Just received my Hubsan 501S with standard controller. My controller came with a LiPO in it. Kit came with one charger. Can I use this charger for the controller battery?
Yes. Its also a 2s battery so you can charge it with the same charger
how about an update on this same drone? is it still flying? What's the next best drone? cost?
how long did it take to get it from gearbest? ship time
Is this drone can link with our smart phone??
what mode is the remote?...is it interchangable (mode 1@2@3@4)?
okay, Should I get this and a few extra batteries or should I get a phantom 3 stranded for $460?
Phantom
just get this first for a practice and if you want upgrade from the hubsan, then get the phantom
get a nano first (If this is your first quad) for real cheap and fly aroung your living room, then i would go with the phantom, much beter video and dji has very reliable products
phantom
Thanks for all the information! It was very Helpful!
1080 at what fps? thx!
MAYBE i MIssed it, how long was the flight time??
Any idea why my NEW Hubsan Advanced 501S doesn't send a video feed to my remote and won't take any pictures or video?
Hooverdarnit put the sd card in the drone ;)
A SD card is not necessary for the camera to send a image to the controller. The underbelly camera light never comes on. I'm pretty sure it's just not getting power.
does the controller have a jst connector
Battery needs to be installed properly (battery blue to left/quad blue connector to right). Can fly in your house by turning gps mode off to test. To arm the device so that it runs inside or outside push the control sticks down and out or down and in.
Can anyone explain why after both calibrations, the radio command indicates my drone is at a distance of 26m or 324 or whatever and a speed of several meters a second whereas it is just nearby and motionless?
The trim on bottom right is not on zero but below zero.
Thanks for your help!
Do u think filter for the dji phantom 4 are necessary?
If you are doing movie or those cinematic shot then yes
If you are flying to get some cool footage then no
Good video, your other videos are good too.
Subbed.
does it come with a sd card
I was thinking of adding a drone to some of my corporate photography. I usually take video interviews and testimonials, but many times it is good to take the company's logo on the building. It occurred to me to think about going with an aerial video shot of the building. Can this drone do a full HD 1080p and be stable enough to handle something like that?
Stephen Pappas Just be sure to get your Part 107 certification to use it legally for business.
Can this Quad do rolls & loops?
Yes it can indeed! - JD
Drone Camps RC Thanks
How?
Great Video I just picked up two of these birds and a gps watch 30.00 Wow Thanks RIch
I spent hours trying to make front pink lights turn white like it suggested it manual .
What sd card dose it take size and clas please?
I'm using a class 10 8Gb. Works fine.
Thank you for all the info. 👍 ✌
What gives? No follow me or doc flight in manual mode??
Manual mode shuts off the compass/GPS. Follow me mode REQUIRES GPS. I want to help, but I'm confused by your question.
good video from drone!
casey fan huh? cool vid :)
Nice review ! i have ordered one :D
Control distance 300 m really
I like the transmitter with this drone
This is so cool amazing vid
Is it possible to answer me BAYANGTOYS X22, MJX Bugs 5W or Hubsan H501S X4 ???
Bugs 5
Thanx, This video helped a lot x
i just got mine today and tried the return home switch and it would just go strait up, I was only flying about 15 feet high because the wind was blowing about 20 mph , can anyone tell me if this is normal for it to go up before it goes back to home?
David Lee Mine does that too it goes a bit higher then returns. it saved me by doing that when going out of sight.
David Lee yep, that's the idea of comming home :)
Yes, it's normal, but I think you have figured out now, it go 10 meters if you are below that, now with some unofficial RHE software you can make it go to 25 or 30 meters when you hit RTH, I think is a good idea
GPS RTH always will gain altitude prior landing to clear any trees or obstacles in the way it is built in to most quadcopters!
Anyone know if it does well in the wind?
Old comment but the GPS holds it steady in most conditions
A little to high of price for my SS. Love the quad tho. great review and video, Thanks
I have one...great copter!
great looking quad but you can see jello in video. At £200 in UK I don't think it's worth the money.
$285 is a bit steep, but it may become affordable given enough time.
I have flown my H501 twice now and each time it attracts hummingbirds ! So far no conclusions 💀
Mine mated with an eagle and now they have baby's!
my drone flew back to China, I didn't calibrate it.
Oh no... :(
LOL REALLY???
SHIT thats hilarious!!!
Thanks for that!!!
No! - i found it, it landed here in Sweden...!
How much
+577AllWell. There is no supplied micro SD card. Per Hubsan manual, 16 GB is maximum supported. Since 501S camera uses JPEG format, 16 GB is plenty.
My drone won’t fire up even though every thing else is ok.Any ideas anyone?
I was trying and trying to power on the rotors but I can't I don't know how to do that 😠😡😒
did u read manual
What exactly makes this a toy quad? Seems more like Hobby grade.
Bugs2c My Fav. Bugs3 Yuneec q 500 4K
I want this... ;-;
I wish I could get that... it is cheap, but not that cheap...
I have one
I WANT
I have had 2 of these and its big brother, the 109. Hubsan products may be affordable but they are horrible. The 109 flew off to who knows where and one of my 501s dropped out of the sky never to be seen again. They are plagued with issues. You are better off saving your money and buying something alse
use less battery if you keep on moving
It's not affordable if there just going to crash to piece's after a few flights.. and that is all hunsan has been doing with me lately.. I have a brand new 109 pro that i dont trust to take out of the box. because all three of my 501's have died horrible death's..
I own two of them. The H501S and the H501S Advanced. Never had a problem with either myself.
Im sure they treat you quite well, I just wish I could say the same,
right now I am just really disillusioned, I dont mis-treat them, but they are repeatedly letting me down..
I hear ya. Certain brands I've had issues with I usually don't go back.
want to sell it ?
Only issue is controller and the eating of battery's 👎🏻
That's why I said get re-chargeable batteries. :)
I use the batteries from an old laptop, a bank of 4 taped together making 14.1 volts. Then I use a UBEC which drops the voltage down to 6v and solder the 2 output wires onto the motherboard in the transmitter. One charge-up lasts for weeks. If you forget to charge the battery and it goes flat during flight, the H105s just returns to home.
I use the batteries from an old laptop, a bank of 4 taped together making 14.1 volts. Then I use a UBEC which drops the voltage down to 6v and solder the 2 output wires onto the motherboard in the transmitter. One charge-up lasts for weeks. If you forget to charge the battery and it goes flat during flight, the H105s just returns to home.
Does it return home? I thought it just landed. Can you personally confirm this?
I was wondering if a 7.4 volt LiPo battery would be ok without a regulator on the output of the battery?
The X380 transmitter mod is great with that battery.
For 2019, Terrain Avoidance.
kinda slow
well you wouldnt want to have choppy video would u?