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Flight and video transmission range up to 10 km (in FCC mode). Possibility to download the recorded video via Wi-Fi and quick editing in the application. Panorama shooting modes. Shooting in 4K 30 fps. Compact and lightweight.
3 panorama shooting modes. Flight zone control. Shooting in Motion-lapse mode. Flight along the route with task planning. Three object tracking modes. Four pre-programmed Cine Shot shooting modes. 3-axis mechanical suspension.
Flight specs
Range of flight15.7 km
Maximum flight time31 min
33 min /at a constant speed of 29 km/h/
Horizontal speed58 km/h65 km/h
Ascent / descent speed
18 km/h /decrease – 12.6 km/h/
Wind impedance11 m/s
Camera
Camera typebuilt-inbuilt-in
Matrix size1/2.3"1/2.3"
Aperturef/2.8
Number of megapixels12 MP12 MP
Photo resolution4000x3000 px4000x3000 px
HD filming (720p)1280x720 px 200 fps
Full HD filming (1080p)1920x1080 px 60 fps1920x1080 px 100 fps
Quad HD filming2720x1530 px 30 fps2560x1440 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)
3840x2160 px 30 fps /100 Mbps/
3840x2160 px 30 fps /100 Mbps/
Viewing angles83°78.8°
Mechanical stabilizer suspension
Camera with control
Live video streaming
 /720p/
Memory card slot
 /microSD up to 256 GB/
 /microSD U3 up to 64 GB/
Flight modes and sensors
Flight modes
return "home"
 
Dronie (distance)
Rocket (distance up)
Orbit mode (flying in a circle)
Helix (spiral flight)
 
return "home"
Follow me (tracking)
Dronie (distance)
Rocket (distance up)
Orbit mode (flying in a circle)
Helix (spiral flight)
flyby GPS points
Sensors
GPS module /GLONASS, Galileo/
heights
optic
gyroscope
GPS module /+ GLONASS/
heights
optic
gyroscope
Obstacle sensors
bottom
 
Control and transmitter
Controlremote control onlyremote control only
Range
6000 m /6000 m — CE (Europe), 10000 m — FCC (USA)/
5000 m
Control frequency2.4 and 5.8 GHz5.8 GHz
Video transmission frequency2.4 and 5.8 GHz (Wi-Fi)
Smartphone mount
Remote control power source
battery /5200 mAh/
battery
Motor and chassis
Motor typebrushlessbrushless
Number of screws4 pcs4 pcs
Screw diameter216 mm
Foldable design
Battery
Battery capacity
2.25 Ah /Li-Ion/
4.5 Ah
Voltage7.7 V11.4 V
Battery model2S3S
Batteries in the set1 pcs1 pcs
General
Body backlight
 /changeable colour/
Materialplasticplastic
Dimensions289x245x56 mm287x247x96 mm
Dimensions (folded)138x81x58 mm204x106x73 mm
Weight249 g790 g
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2020april 2019

Range of flight

The distance that a quadcopter can travel in the air on one full battery charge. Simply put, this is the drone's range in kilometers. Note that smaller, lighter drones tend to have a more limited flight range compared to larger, more powerful models. In the latter, it can reach 30 km or more. Also, the maximum flight distance is often influenced by weather factors and the load carried by the copter.

Maximum flight time

Maximum flight time of a quadcopter on one full battery charge. This indicator is quite approximate, since it is most often indicated for ideal conditions - in real use, the flight time may be less than stated. However, by this indicator it is quite possible to evaluate the general capabilities of the copter and compare it with other models - a longer declared flight time in practice usually means higher autonomy.

Note that for modern copters, a flight time of 20 minutes or more is considered a good indicator, and in the most “long-lasting” models it can exceed 40 minutes.

Horizontal speed

The highest speed that a quadcopter can achieve in horizontal flight. It is worth considering that in most cases this parameter is indicated for optimal operating conditions: a fully charged battery, low air temperature, minimum weight, etc. However, it is quite possible to rely on it both when choosing and when comparing different models of copters with each other.

Note that quadcopters were originally designed as stable and maneuverable aerial platforms, and not as high-speed vehicles. Therefore, you should specifically look for a fast quadcopter only in cases where the ability to quickly move from place to place is critical (for example, when the device is supposed to be used for video recording of fast-moving objects over large areas).

Ascent / descent speed

The speed at which the quadcopter rises up in the air or descends to the ground. Recreational, photo and video models tend to have more moderate climb/descent speeds, while professional or racing drones can rise and fall much faster. This indicator can be used to evaluate how quickly the copter can rise to a height for filming or, if necessary, avoid obstacles, and a high descent rate will be useful if the drone needs to be returned to the ground quickly and safely.

Wind impedance

The ability of a quadcopter to maintain and maintain stable flight parameters in windy weather. In this column, it is customary to indicate the wind force in meters per second, which ensures trouble-free takeoff and landing of the drone within the permissible wind speed. Directly in flight, copters can overcome the resistance of even faster winds. But takeoffs and landings with wind strength above the designated level are fraught with unpredictable movements of the drone, loss of control and an increased risk of emergency situations.

Aperture

Aperture - a characteristic that determines how much the camera lens attenuates the light flux passing through it. It depends on two main characteristics - the diameter of the active aperture of the lens and the focal length - and in the classical form is written as the ratio of the first to the second, while the diameter of the effective aperture is taken as a unit: for example, 1 / 2.8. Often, when recording the characteristics of a lens, the unit is generally omitted, such a record looks, for example, like this: f / 1.8. At the same time, the larger the number in the denominator, the smaller the aperture value: f / 4.0 lenses will produce a darker image than models with f / 1.4 aperture.

HD filming (720p)

The maximum resolution and frame rate supported by the aircraft camera when shooting in HD (720p).

HD 720p is the first high-definition video standard. Notably inferior to Full HD and 4K formats in terms of performance, it nevertheless provides pretty good detail without significant demands on the camera and processing power. Therefore, HD support is found even in relatively inexpensive copters. And in high-end models, it can be provided as an addition to more advanced standards.

In drones, HD cameras typically use the classic 1280x720 resolution; other, more specific options are practically non-existent. As for the frame rate, the higher it is, the smoother the video turns out, the less movement is blurred in the frame. In general, values up to 24 fps can be called minimal, from 24 to 30 fps — medium, from 30 to 60 fps — high, and speeds over 60 fps are used mainly for slow motion HD.

Full HD filming (1080p)

The maximum resolution and frame rate supported by the aircraft camera when shooting in Full HD (1080p).

The traditional resolution of such a video is 1920x1080; this is what is most often used in drones, although occasionally there are more specific options — for example, 1280x1080. In general, this is far from the most advanced, but more than a decent high-definition video standard, such an image gives sufficient detail for most cases and looks good even on a large TV screen — 32 "and more. At the same time, achieve a high frame rate in Full HD It is relatively simple and takes up less space than higher resolution content, so Full HD shooting can be done even on aircraft that support more advanced video formats like 4K.

As for the actual frame rate, the higher it is, the smoother the video turns out, the less motion is blurred in the frame. On the other hand, the shooting speed directly affects the requirements for the power of the hardware and the volume of the finished files. In general, values up to 24 fps can be called minimal, from 24 to 30 fps — medium, from 30 to 60 fps — high, and speeds over 60 fps are used mainly for slow motion Full HD.

Quad HD filming

The maximum resolution and frame rate supported by the aircraft camera (built-in or bundled) when shooting in Quad HD.

This standard is intermediate between Full HD (see above) and UltraHD 4K (see below); in cameras of modern drones, the Quad HD frame size can be from 2560 to 2720 pixels horizontally and from 1440 to 1530 pixels vertically. In some situations, such a video turns out to be the best option: it gives better detail than Full HD, while it does not require such powerful “hardware” and capacious drives as 4K.

As for the actual frame rate, the higher it is, the smoother the video turns out, the less motion is blurred in the frame. On the other hand, the shooting speed directly affects the requirements for the power of the hardware and the volume of the finished files. In general, values up to 24 fps can be called minimal, from 24 to 30 fps — medium, from 30 to 60 fps — high. Speeds of more than 60 fps are mainly used for shooting slow-motion video, however, for a number of reasons, such a possibility is rarely provided for in the QuadHD standard: relatively simple devices would require too powerful and expensive hardware for this, and in advanced copters, where the cost of electronics not particularly important, manufacturers prefer to use slow motion at higher resolutions.
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