Overview of the HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S quadrocopter

Introduction

The well-known Chinese company Shenzhen Hubsan Technology currently employs more than five hundred people of highly qualified specialists. Through six years of hard work, HUBSAN has established itself as the most promising home UAV manufacturer and the most popular among the emerging consumer segment.

Drones such as Hubsan X4 CAM Brushless, Hubsan X4 FPV Brushless have long won the recognition of many amateur pilots. Unlike previous models, the HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S quadrocopter is designed for high-quality aerial photography and is ready to offer the owner to experience the pleasure of owning a high-tech product for a very humane price tag.

About the product

The quality of the H109S is as always on top, it inherited only the best from previous models and at the same time received a number of advantages for a drone with an emphasis on aerial photography. Flight qualities will please anyone, the quad is obedient, dynamic, wind-resistant with excellent vertical thrust. Easily copes with GoPRO cameras (drone gimbal is adapted for installation of GoPro cameras and its analogs).

Max. flight time 21 minutes
Max. flight speed 60km/h
Flight altitude 250 meters (electronically limited)
Max. FPV removal distance 1km

The 6-axis gyroscope is responsible for the stabilization of the drone. For positioning accuracy built-in compass and GPS module. Depending on the configuration, it can be equipped with: axisless or 3-axis gimbal, in which a GoPro format FHD camera is installed by default (the stock camera is identical in all configurations). It also depends on the configuration, what will be the control panel.

*HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S with 3-axis mechanical gimbal and stock camera.

Equipment

The manufacturer offered the buyer a choice of 3 configuration options:

Standard Edition

Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
Axisless gimbal for FHD camera
FHD camera
FPV 1 transmitter

Advanced

Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
3-axis gimbal for FHD camera
FHD camera
FPV 1 transmitter

professional

Quadcopter HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S
3-axis gimbal for FHD camera
FHD camera
H7000 Smart transmitter

Standard Edition Bundle

Quadcopter
Li-polymer battery 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C 77.7Wh
FPV 1 transmitter with built-in LCD screen (powered by 8 AA batteries not included)
Axisless gimbal for FHD camera
1080P FHD camera
4 × rotors
4 × spare rotors
Rotor protection
2.4GHz antenna (mounted on the transmitter)
Charger (can charge 2S/3S batteries)
Charger power cable
Charger adapter
A set of adapters for recharging different types of batteries
USB/miniUSB cable (for updating transmitter firmware)
USB / microUSB (for recharging the built-in battery of the parachute, as well as for connecting the drone to a PC)
5.8GHz FPV antenna (mounted on the transmitter)
5.8GHz transmitting antenna (mounted on the drone)
Tool
Instruction Pack (Introductory Literature Set in English)

Regardless of the configuration, the pilot can always purchase any of the available options separately, be it a parachute or a three-axis gimbal!

Flight modes

“Headless” mode – disables the orientation of the quadrocopter in space. For the pilot, it does not matter which side the drone is turned towards him.
“Hold Altitude” mode – altitude hold mode. The built-in GPS module allows the drone to accurately hold the position set by the pilot.

Functions

“Return to home” function – the drone returns to the take-off point with subsequent soft landing, both automatically (in case of loss of connection) and from the remote control at the pilot’s command.
The “Flight to set points” function (the function is available only for the set with the H7000 Smart equipment) – by touching the transmitter display, the pilot sets the flight coordinates and altitude, and after launching, the pilot participates only in the photo / video shooting process.

Even if the connection with the drone is completely lost and it does not return to the equipment, the pilot always has the opportunity to find it based on the coordinates that are displayed on the remote control display. By entering them into the “Google map” you can get the approximate location of the quadrocopter.

Thanks to the built-in interface of the control equipment, the pilot can broadcast a video image from the drone’s camera in real time. For example, for online broadcasting from your YouTube channel.

Specification

Drone

Positioning:

GPS

FPV:

analog

Return home function:

Yes

Distance control function:

Yes

Stabilization:

6 axis gyroscope

Motors:

brushless type

Max. flight altitude:

250m (electronically limited)

Max. range of flight:

1000m

Max. flight time:

21 min

Max. horizontal flight speed:

60km/h

Headless mode:

Yes

Altitude hold mode:

Yes

Video transmission frequency:

5.8GHz

RC radio frequency:

2.4GHz

FPV display:

built into control equipment

Drone battery type:

3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C LiPo 77.7Wh

Charging time:

≈ 3 hours

Drone lighting:

LED

The weight:

1.5kg

Drone dimensions:

200×300×300mm

Flying environment:

Indoor/Outdoor

Camera

Video:

1080

R:

1920 × 1080 at 30 fps

Photo resolution:

4096×3072

Camera resolution:

12MP

Media type:

microSD card (up to 64GB)

Video Format:

mov H.264

Battery

The HUBSAN X4 PRO quadcopter is equipped with a lithium-polymer battery with good characteristics – 3S 11.1V 7000mAh 25C 77.7Wh. According to the specification, it provides a flight time of no more than 21 minutes. In practice, with a mixed style of piloting, this time was 19 minutes. It takes about 3 hours to charge the battery from the stock charger.

Motors

The motors on the HUBSAN X4 PRO quadrocopter are brushless type self-developed by Shenzhen Hubsan Technology.

Control

FPV 1 transmitter

The Standard and Advanced packages come with conventional control equipment with a built-in LCD screen that displays a video image from the drone’s camera, as well as flight telemetry and other equally important values, such as current coordinates, the battery charge of the drone and equipment. Resistant to radio interference. Powered by 8 AA batteries (not included). If you wish, you can abandon the batteries in favor of a LiPo battery with a JST connector.

H7000 Smart

The Professional package comes with a more expensive and advanced control panel – H7000 Smart. The main difference of the H7000 is the built-in high-resolution touch display, which allows you to implement the “Flight to Waypoints” function.

For both remotes: radio signal frequency 2.4GHz, AV signal frequency 5.8GHz.

Parachute

Available for X4 PRO H109S in the list of optional accessories. The parachute provides a soft landing for the drone in the event of an uncontrolled fall. Equipped with a built-in power supply that needs to be recharged periodically. Installed at the bottom of the drone. When landing by parachute, the quad will land on the ground in an inverted position. This is to minimize damage to the gimbal and FHD camera. The entire parachute system operates in automatic mode. In the transmitter menu, you can configure the main parameters of the parachute.

Price

On various Internet trading platforms, the HUBSAN X4 PRO quadrocopter, depending on the configuration, is sold at a price of 390 – 760$.

Conclusion

HUBSAN X4 PRO H109S from $390

Functionality

8/10

Flight time

9/10

flight qualities

9/10

compactness

5/10

Equipment

10/10

Reliability

7/10

Price quality

10/10

pros

Quality
brushless motors
Control/Dynamics
GPS module (positioning accuracy)
FPV Kit/Telemetry
FHD camera/Gimbal adapted for GoPRO
Autonomous qualities
Range of flight
Flight time
3 configuration options

Minuses

No function Follow me
No auto takeoff and landing
Fragile camera suspension
No indication of battery charge

Excellent value for money and quality. A high-tech product reaches the end consumer without overpaying for the brand. Suitable for pilots who know UAVs firsthand with the prospect of large-format amateur filming. Age limit 14+.