Hubsan X4 H501S, the GPS enabled Follow me quadcopter gets an upgrade, its now sold as Advanced Version with a more efficient 5.8 ghz FPV1 transmitter. Initially Hubsan H501s Was released with the standard integrated FPV transmitter (Hubsan Trademark Design), check my detailed write up here
The Husban H501S Advanced version also referred as professional variant is a great upgrade from the previous standard version's controller. This new sleek controller feels big and natural in hands and has a dedicated 5.8 ghz FPV antenna for the video signal. If you were to choose between the standard version and the advanced version, I would recommend to spend few more bucks to get this transmitter. In-addition you can use 12V 3S rechargeable lipo battery with a JST connector to power the transmitter besides the 8 AA cells.
Hubsan H501S Advanced Professional Version
Difference Between H501s Standard and Advanced Version Transmitter
Definitely you get the extra benefits with the new controller, the control range is improved and ranges between 1.6 to 1.8 Kms, while the control distance of standard variant is 500-800 meters.
The Advanced Variant FPV Screen Resolution is 1080P, the standard comes with the 480X272 pixels resolution
The FPV screen size is 3.7 inch for the Advanced Version, while the standard comes with the 4.3 inch size
The Flight characteristics, the flight time and the features like follow me, Return to Home remain intact.
Hubsan H501S Upgraded Advanced Transmitter
Pricing, Feel the Difference With $70 more
The $70 price different makes the H501S more professional, the Advanced version is priced at $290 available in both Black and Gold white, while the standard version is selling at $230. My Pick would be the advanced version.
H501C is 2016 X4 series Quadcopter from Hubsan, The Earlier version H501S comes with Integrated FPV and a follow me feature while the H501C transmitter seems to be a standard non-FPV transmitter, whats interesting more about H501C is, the 1080P camera and a GPS hold
Below are the Quick specifications and features of Hubsan X4 H501C CAM Brushless
Hubsan H501C Features
Hubsan H501C Camera
Hubsan H501C 2700mah Battery
H501C is expected to hit the retail market soon, probably in the month of june. Meanwhile the H501S is a great GPs enabled quadcopter with follow me feature, checkout the complete review here
Along the H501S and H501S Hubsan is really gearing up in 2016, with quality mini to micro drones, checkout the range of hubsan drones using the following link
Hubsan strikes back with H501S X4 FPV Brush-less, GPS Enabled Quadcopter with loads of interesting features for beginners.The much awaited H501S is now ready to hit the retail market soon, expected to be available for General Public around the globe by last week of December. Banggood listed H105s for $219.
Hubsan H501S X4 FPV GPS Quadcopter
What make H501S more interesting is its Follow-Me feature along with a longer flight time of 20 minutes for $219, undoubtedly H501S is my best pick for this price tag. The Below picture describes all the features of H501S Quadcopter
1080P, 5.8GHZ FPV, Headless mode, One Key Automatic Return, GPS Hold, Altitude Hold, Follow-me function and 20 minutes flight time are some of the rich features of Hubsan H501S X4 FPV. From my perspective, what made H501S the talk of the town, is its right pricing, if $219 still holds good!. In-fact H501S is a instant hit, as soon as it announced.
Technical specifications of H501S X4 FPV Brushless
H501S Flight and Battery Specifications
Brand
Hubsan
Model/Item No
H501S H501C
Name
Hubsan X4 H501s brushless FPV 1080P camera GPS RC quadcopter
Colour Options
Golden-White
Max current
16A
Memory card
4G TF card. Max support: 64G card
Battery
7.4V 2300mAh Lipo. 105 grams
Charging Time
150 minutes approximately
Flight Time
19-20 minutes approximately
SD Card Slot
Yes
FPV Distance
5.8G wireless video transmission distance, 300m
FPV
Yes, Built-into transmitter
Flight Control Distance
300 m
H501S Camera
Type
Built-in HD Camera
Resolution
1280*720P 30FPS HD
FOV
90°wide Angle
Video Image Format
.MOV, JPG | Compressed Format: H.264
H501S Dimensions
Quadcopter Size:
220*220*70mm
Product Weight
410gms
Wheelbase
311mm
Rotor size
185mm (7.3 inches )
H501S Motors
Motors
Brushless Motors KV1650 PM1806 x4
ESC
Brushless 12A x4
Along with the build quality, the brushless motors and the integrated 4.3 FPV screen, the following are the two most important features i like about the Hubsan H501S (follow Me, Automatic Return).On the Flip side, h501s does not come with landing gears or a housing to equip any sports action cameras and as the camera is integrated to the quadcopter, a jello is expected in the videos. Interestingly, there is a anti vibration camera mount that is already out in the market, which can carry the GoPro or Xiaomi Yi Sports action cameras, much to cheer!
Automatic Return to Home and Failsafe Function
The Built-in GPS enable the quadcopter to enter into the failsafe mode when the connection from the remote controller is lost. In fail-safe mode, the flight control system of H501S will automatically control the quadcopter to return back to home and land safely. In addition the return to home function can also be triggered manually with a tap of a switch on the controller, this is extremely useful when you fly faraway and if you are a beginner and not flying the quadcopter in headless mode
Follow Me Mode
H501S comes with a Follow me mode, once enabled the quadcopter will follow you/transmitter due to built-in GPS System in both the transmitter and the quadcopter. Point to note, the H501S follow me mode only work when the transmitter and the quadcopter GPS systems sync with 6 satellites or above.
Though Hubsan H501S is initially released (in china) with the golden-white color the golden-black edition will also be an option for the buyers.
H501s Advanced Professional Version
Hubsan Also released a Advanced Professional version of Hubsan H501S, the transmitter has a range of 1.8 Kms and other specifications of the drone remain same-technically, below is transmitter of the Advanced/Professional version -buy the Professional Version Here
Hubsan H501S Professional Version
Hubsan H501S 1080P Camera Samples
Looks like Hubsan got it right and perfect camera for H501S, the integrated 1080P camera seems impressive with its resolution and quality, the image quality looks amazing. Below are the sample pictures taken from Hubsan X4 H501S, click on the below images for enlarged view
Hubsan H501S Transmitter, With Integrated FPV
The H501S Transmitter comes with the integrated 5.8 Ghz FPV system for the real time image transmission, the stock FPV transmission distance is about 300 meters but there are good tweaks which make H501S transmit over 1200 meters. The FPV screen displays all the information during the flight, the battery status, the mode in which you are flying (GPS altitude hold. Return to Home, GPS parameters), transmitter battery status are few of them.
The GPS and Return to home switches are positioned well and easily accessible.
Hubsan H501S FPV Transmitter
Hubsan H501S FPV Real Time
Hubsan H501C X4 Cam Brushless, another Variant
In-addition to the H501S, hubsan introduced another variant, called the H501C (Hubsan X4 CAM Brushless), the major difference when compared the actual H501S, is the FPV Transmitter and the follow-me feature, the transmitter of H501C does not have a integrated FPV system, rather its similar to H107C+ design and the follow-me feature is skipped in the H501C version.
Pricing and Availability
As already mentioned above, the listing price of H501S is $219 as i draft this post, this price might go up once H501s is officially available for the international users. I would definitely consider H501S a as good bet for the features and quality that is being offered .
When it comes to the availability and release date of H501S, the first production release is already sold out in China, in my view and as per the latest update from Hubsan, international users have to wait longer due to Spring holiday in china, the fifth batch production will start selling from end of April. So hubsan H501S fans and quadcopterflyers around the globe will have to wait longer to have hands on it.
Update March-25-2016: Hubsan H501 will be officially available from 1st of April at banggood and gearbest
Hubsan also release official firmware for H501S Quadcopter, the firmware can be downloaded from here Hubsan H501S Firmware along with the USB drivers
