Overview of the JJRC H8D quadrocopter

Introduction

Following the success of the H8C, JJRC launches the H8D. The drone reaches the end user assembled and ready to fly. It has similar features with the well-known Cheerson-CX20 drone model. There are two H8D colors to choose from – red and orange. Further in detail.

Peculiarities

2MP FPV camera with built-in VTX 5.8G
4’3 LCD monitor with built-in VRX 5.8G
6 axis gyroscope
Control at 2.4GHz
Flips 360°
Headless Mode
Return home function
LED backlight
Ready to fly out of the box

Equipment

JJRC H8D Quadcopter (with 2S 7.4V 500mAh Lithium Polymer Battery)
2MP FPV camera with built-in 5.8GHz video transmitter
2.4GHz remote control (powered by 4 AA batteries, batteries not included)
4’3 LCD FPV monitor with built-in 5.8G VRX video receiver
Dipole 5.8G Antenna
USB SD card reader
MicroSD flash drive 2GB
4 × rotor guards
4 × spare rotors
Screwdriver
Drone Battery Charger
USB cable for charging the built-in battery of the FPV monitor
Instruction (in English and Chinese)

Appearance

Specification

Drone

Working frequency:

2.4GHz

Material:

plastic

Channels:

4 channels with 6 axis gyroscope

Motor:

collector type

Rotor diameter:

135mm

Signal reception range:

up to 150 m

Number of Camera Pixels:

720p

Memory card:

2GB

Power supply (control panel):

4×AA (batteries not included)

Power (quadcopter):

7.4V 500mAh LiPo

Flight time:

≈ 8min

Charging time:

≈ 100min

The weight:

148 gr (with battery)

Drone dimensions:

200×200×105mm

*The developer’s analog approach to FPV flight allows for first-person flight in FPV goggles. And this is a completely different feeling flight!

FPV

Video resolution:

1280×720p@30fps

Photo resolution:

1600×1200

Lens:

4P at 68º viewing angle

Sensor:

¼ inch HD CMOS

Video format:

PAL/NTSC

Picture Format:

3888×2430

Video output:

1.0VP-p / 75Ω

Signal/noise:

38db

5.8G sensitivity:

-94dbm

Operating voltage:

DC 3.0 – 4.2V

Working power:

440mA±10%

Monitor operating voltage:

DC 3.3 – 5.0V

Monitor working power:

620mA±10%

Working temperature:

-5°C – 85°C / Humidity 95%

Motors

The JJRC H8D quadcopter is equipped with collector-type motors, the torque is transmitted through the gear. There is plenty of potential, it pulls most of the existing action cameras without any problems. The disadvantages include an extremely small resource – about 30 sorties. This should be taken into account when buying and immediately buy spare motors.

Camera

The JJRC H8D quadcopter is equipped with a 2MP video camera with a built-in VTX operating at an analog frequency of 5.8GHz. Unlike Wi-Fi video modules, it provides video stream transmission without delay, thus ensuring a safe first-person flight. The picture quality is below average.

Food

Comes with JJRC H8D two-cell rechargeable battery (7.4V) with a capacity of 500mAh. Provides an average flight time of no more than 6 minutes (with the declared 8 minutes), which is generally the norm for this niche of amateur UAVs.

Remote Control

The JJRC H8D quadcopter comes with classic 2.4GHz hardware. To implement the flight in FPV mode, it is equipped with a 4’3 LCD monitor with a built-in video receiver operating in the 5.8 GHz frequency range. The monitor is powered by a built-in battery charged by the included USB cable. In practice, the tandem provides a removal distance of no more than 100 meters.

Image quality is below average. In sunny weather, it glares, which complicates the process of FPV piloting. Display settings are missing.

Piloting in FPV mode at a distance of more than 50 meters is considered unsafe for this category of UAV!

Governing bodies

flight qualities

The JJRC H8D performed well in flight. The “Return to Home” mode works correctly, but with the direct participation of the pilot. In the test, he showed good performance of flips. Note that this drone has a good vertical thrust, which in turn allows you to equip a quad camera with better shooting quality compared to the one that comes with the kit.

When the signal is lost, the JJRC H8D quadcopter falls! It is worth considering this when piloting.

Conclusion

JJRC H8D $89.99

Functionality

5/10

Flight time

5/10

flight qualities

6/10

compactness

5/10

Equipment

10/10

Reliability

9/10

Price quality

8/10

pros

Design
flight qualities
Vertical link allows the quad to be retrofitted with Mobius MINI or Firefly Q6 cameras
FPV kit
Ready to fly out of the box

Minuses

Price
Motors (resource about 30 full sorties)
The flight range was less than declared (maximum up to 100 meters)
In the sun, information from the transmitter display is hard to read (even with a visor present)

JJRC H8D has established itself as one of the best quadcopters in its class. Great for beginners as a first drone. When retrofitting with a better camera, it will significantly extend the time for receiving positive emotions.