Hubsan H501S Follow Me Drone Flight Test Review

Pro's
- Onboard 1080p camera.
- 5.8 Ghz FPV system.
- Lightweight transmitter with built in FPV monitor.
- Telemetry information visible on transmitter FPV screen (quadcopter position, altitude, speed, remaining battery power, etc...)
- GPS position hold and barometer altitude hold modes.
- Follow me mode that automatically points the camera toward you and follows your movements.
- Headless mode.
- Return to home/landing.
- Large battery that provides plenty (about 20 minutes) of flight time.

Con's
- Altitude can vary (drop) as the speed of the quadcopter increases, or with wind. This is caused by static air pressure drop to the altitude hold barometer from quadcopter movement (or wind). Additionally, the quadcopter can not automatically detect objects in its flight path. Be aware of both of these limitations to prevent unintended impact with trees, or in my case, desert bushes ;-)

Description:
Brand Name: Hubsan
Item NO.: H501S
Item Name: Hubsan X4 brushless FPV 1080P camera GPS RC quadcopter
Frequency: 2.4G
Channel: 4CH
Gyro: 6 Axis
Motor (x4): Brushless KV1650 PM1806 x4
ESC: brushless 12A x4
Charging time: About 150mins
Flying time: About 18 - 20mins
Control distance: About 300m
Quadcopter battery: 7.4V 2700mAh Lipo. 105g
Transmitter battery: 4 x 1.5V AA battery ( not included )
Weight(including the battery):410g
Size:220*220*70mm
Package Weight : 1.7 kg
Package Size: 34 x 15 x 32 cm
Max Flight radius:300m
5.8G wireless video transmission distance:300m
Memory card: 4G TF card.
Max support: 64G card
Color: Golden White, Golden Black

Note: The GPS of Hubsan H501S is a Global Version. It can be used in any country.

Package Includes:
1x Hubsan X4 Brushless H501S RC Quadcopter, 1x Transmitter, 1x Battery, 1x Charger, 4x Blade

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"Awel" by stefsax
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music was shortened to fit length of video.

[thomasjg]

man that was so cool I want one!!! dang there's so much u could use that for and the 22 min flight time!!! too cool 100 thumbs up!

[bassinbob]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate you taking your time to make ad post this video. I am sold. You gave such a clear and concise demonstration. Thank you so much.

[wildhog]

Now that can't be a toy, that's pretty serious piece of equipment. A nice piece of equipment with a price to go along with it. Thanks for the

[royschippmann]

Thank you. That was very entertaining and helpful. I just bought this exact quadcopter drone for my husband's 57th birthday. I can tell by watching you that he's going to enjoy it very much. Sherry

[paranormalskeptic]

This shoots better video than the Bebop 2, much better colors, brightness and sharper video. Bebop 2 has it beat in steady video, flying features (points of interest, waypoints, etc). And IF you get the Skycontroller, you can fly a helluva lot further (up to 1.3 miles). Also there is an app you can use that has follow me mode. Their own app, Free flight 3 doesn't have that.

That being said, the Hubsan H501S is a helluva value for what it can do. Makes me second guess my Bebop 2 purchase, but once I got the Skycontroller for my Bebop 2, it became a beast (as far as distance). IF it had a better camera, the Bebop 2 would be up there with DJI & Yuneec. This Hubsan H501S is quite tempting.

[banthapoodoo]

As always, nice review Q101. One very important correction. Low quad battery does NOT trigger automatic RTH . Only loss of transmitter signal by the quad will trigger the failsafe automatic RTH.

Headless mode reference heading for headless mode is not the heading the quad was pointing takeoff. It is the direction the quad was pointing when it enters headless mode and is updated each time you reenter headless mode. So if you exit headless mode and reenter headless mode, the reference heading will change. This makes headless mode practically useless for manually piloted return to home. Good thing it has autopilot RTH and GPS!

[JustAnOldMan]

Just a note, in the video 1st you say brush less motor, which is correct, then you say brush motors which is incorrect (at round 2:30 in the video)

[therealchayd]

Great review. These have proven to be 'Dad friendly', he brought one as his first drone that he can fly without crashing and now takes it everywhere with him. The return home is very useful if you lose track and need a get out of jail free card.

[billsomrak]

Pretty neat copter ... hefty price goes along with all those features. Like most everything about it except its built in FPV screen, which would be mostly useless in any kind of sunlight. Couldn't see anything in your video that you were describing on the screen, so we'll take your word for it. Had to go to the site to check its features, as when you first started describing it, you said it had brushless motors, then later in the video you said it had brushed motors, so I wasn't sure which it had .. and it is brushless as noted in your "show more notes". I'm sure Hubsan will be asking for your other arm or leg for the matching goggles so that you can actually see something. Then, there's the question about its range, both for the quad and the FPV signal. I see it listed as 300m, but, that could just be advertising. Would like to see you do a real time test of that range .. you could use Google maps to draw a line between take off point and where you lose either control signal or FPV signal and get an accurate distance. This one kind of 'breaks the mold', as it doesn't fit any real category: it's not a camera bird; its not a FPV racer. I guess it's ... ah ... innovative .. yeah, we'll go with that ... innovative! Good review ... I hope you kept your promise to doggie and let her out for a 'walk'. Cheers!

[rayatlast]

That "follow me" feature is about the coolest thing I've ever seen.

[earphbound]

Thanks for posting this video. It was very helpful.

[AsWeGoHomestead]

Thanks for a great video! I ordered one from Amazon that arrives tomorrow and can't wait. Your video really revealed so much more than I could ever gather from the manual. I am moving up from the X4 501C that I have been flying for a few months and love it. Now I am really looking forward to this new one.

[OfficialFatLip]

any idea how to set up the current record date? mine shows june 2012

[DanielMorales-rdmr]

Thank you so much man!!!! perfect review, I've been checking hundreds over reviews from different quadcopters and I think I finally found the perfect one! thank you!

[bungrudi]

I am a 1 month old flier and an avid viewer to your channel. Currently torn between this, upair one, or phantom 3 standard. Where I live they are in the same price range.
Also, CG035 has been making some wave here and considerably cheaper.
What would you suggest?
Thanks before.

[jaimielibbi]

received my 501s today, imagine my delight to find sunshade for transmitter included and lipo battery for transmitter. excellent.

[aerialeuphoria]

what sd card do you recommend? also what is your take on the super flyer firmware FC 1.1.22 and RX 1.2.12

[waddac]

Ive just bought one and awaiting delivery. It will be my first ever drone. Hope I can fly it okay. I have flown very cheap nasty quads prior, but hoping GPS will help a lot more. Reason for buying is that I want to view my roof on the house as the wind has damaged it a bit.

[nebulaplayzz]

can you get the video footage when the drone records video

[jynxyjynxy]

Thanks for a great and friendly review. Just purchased a refurbished one for $165 and can't wait to take it up.