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Hubsan X4 (H107L) 4 Channel 2.4GHz RC Quadcopter, Black
- Durable one piece main frame.
- Precision 6 axis gyro.
- Ready to Fly.
- 4 channel 2.4Ghz control.
- High capacity LiPO battery.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 2.3 x 2.3 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.3 ounces |
ASIN | B00IZC6C8E |
Item model number | 61144 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 14 - 15 years |
Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) |
Best Sellers Rank | #406,779 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #31,572 in Hobby Remote & App Controlled Vehicles & Parts |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Manufacturer | Tenergy - Hobby |
Date First Available | June 10, 2013 |
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Direct from Atomik RC - the palm sized Hubsan X4 Mini RTF RC Quadcopter. Excellent features including full 4 channel 2.4Ghz control, powerful coreless motors, high capacity LiPO battery and stunt mode. This quad is suitable for indoor and outdoor flight thanks to the ultra stable 6-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity. The LiPO battery is charged via USB with the included USB charger. Brought to you by Atomik RC, your one stop online RC shop. Motor Type: Micro Coreless. Batteries: Included: 1S 240mAh 3.7V LiPO. Charger: USB. Radio: Included: 2.4Ghz 4 Channel. Fuel Source: Electric. Length: 2.4 in (60mm). Width/Diameter: 2.4 in (60mm).
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Durable one piece main frame. Precision 6 axis gyro. Ready to Fly. 4 channel 2.4Ghz control. High capacity LiPO battery. Durable one piece main frame Precision 6 axis gyro Ready to Fly 4 channel 2.4Ghz control High capacity LiPO battery
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Customers like the fun, ease of flying, value, and charging of the drone. For example, they mention that it makes indoor flying much more fun, the transmitter is strong, and the spare parts are affordable. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness, ease to use, and performance.
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Customers find the drone extremely fun, and say it makes indoor flying much more fun. They also say it's a perfect toy for all ages and a great mini escape from office work.
"...Now I am back to being a kid again, super fun, don't wait, for $50 dollars, lots of entertainment...." Read more
"...about 10 flying sessions at this point and not only is this thing extremely fun, but it has what I consider to be remarkable performance for the..." Read more
"...be smart about your purchase, yes this is something that is a heck of a lot of fun...." Read more
"...Once dialed in, the flying experience can be fun, with the X4 achieving very impressive top-speeds, but issues remain that hinder an overall smooth..." Read more
Customers like the ease of flying the toy. They say it flies great, has a good transmitter, and strong battery. Some say it's a blast to fly and can be flown outside with ease. They also say it makes the original fly like a beast and has very little downtime.
"...The X11 is easier to learn how to fly out of the box but the X4 is more for a serious mini-quad racer. The X4 sounds like a group of angry bees...." Read more
"...The heavier weight of the X4 make it the easiest to fly in a light outdoor breeze...." Read more
"...overall, but wish the replacement parts were cheaper, because it flies great and I'm having fun with it!" Read more
"...It is fast, nimble and agile but not so much that it is difficult to control...." Read more
Customers like the value of the drone. They say it's cheap, zippy, and responsive. They also say the replacement parts are affordable. Customers also say it’s worth the money to practice with this drone. Overall, customers find it to be a great buy and a bargain for the quality.
"This is an amazing piece of technology for $30, and if you're just getting into drones, or are just curious like I am, then this is a good unit to..." Read more
"...The Hubsan X4 offers a lot for its low price and can fight winds better than the other two..." Read more
"Man this is the quad to get. Very fast, zippy, responsive. Price is higher now ($40) I suggest wait for it to go back down to $35 again...." Read more
"...At $28.99, this is a decently priced quad. In order to achieve a perfect 10, we’d recommend a price point around $24...." Read more
Customers like the charging of the drone. They mention that it is very fast in normal mode, yaw was also really quick, and flies fast when you push it. They also say that the charge time per battery is incredibly fast. Customers also say the drone is very responsive, and the blades are pretty sharp and spin at high speed. They say that it's better at vertical acceleration to high altitudes, and that the rate mode is available which makes the copter extremely agile.
"...The X11 does easier, tighter flips, the X4 is better at vertical acceleration to high altitudes...." Read more
"...controls, even in normal mode, are rather sensitive and the drone is very responsive. Kick the throttle to max and drone rockets straight up...." Read more
"...The response from the transmitter to the quad is spot on, no delay and no lag...." Read more
"...Hovering only at first, slow non jerky controlled movements made all the difference, within 2 battery charges I noticed I was getting more confident..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the drone. They say it's a great first quadcopter, with a fantastic design. Some say it has trim options that make it a good entry-level quadchopper. Overall, customers find it to be a very good beginners quad for anyone to learn on.
"...• Tons of flight customization options• Very powerful quad with fast top speeds• Nice controller and range• Sleek look..." Read more
"...Ill touch more on that later. Overall this is a very good beginners quad for anyone to learn on because of the adjustable settings and very good..." Read more
"...In advanced mode, it can do flips! It can freaking do flips! Amazing, impressive, and so fun...." Read more
"you are getting way more than you're paying for. this quad is awesome. small, agile, durable, and stable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the product. Some mention that it's adequate durable and robust, with a durable ABS plastic body and props. However, others say that it is fragile, with easy to damage motors.
"...also (the right left on the throttle stick) but it is very stable in this quad...." Read more
"...mode is available for the Hubsan X4, but based on the poor durability and battery life, Quad Corner only recommends this quad to very advanced users..." Read more
"...The unit so far appears to be adequate durable and robust...." Read more
"...All are very stable in the air (but with different flight properties, as explained below).Transmitter:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the toy. Some mention that the controller is well designed and easy to use, while others say that the directions are confusing and difficult to practice with. The controls are very touchy and take some getting use to, making it a little disorienting at first.
"...The manual is much better than I expected, very clear and straight forward...." Read more
"...Second clue was the poor grammar in the generic instructions that does not have one iotta of "Hubsan" mentioned, a small sample of many...."About 6..." Read more
"...The learning curve is pretty short, if you can walk and chew gum... This thing is a blast and can be flown inside or outside, and was well worth..." Read more
"...It is fast, nimble and agile but not so much that it is difficult to control...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the drone. Some mention that it functions beautifully, has amazing performance in all directions, and is extremely capable. However, others say that it's not working as it should and becomes non responsive.
"...These will snap open on impact and absorb crash energy, allowing you to simply snap them back later...." Read more
"...Flying the Hubsan X4 ranges from very fun to extremely frustrating...." Read more
"...Not as robust as I thought... the crashes weren't too terrible, almost always on grass...." Read more
"...up one day and one of the motors was weak...then quickly it stopped working all together...." Read more
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Hover mode (in ground effect) is the best way to teach yourself how to fly this X4. To explain this training method, "Ground Effects Hover" mode: Get it flying just above a smooth floor or carpet, between 1 and 4 inches up. You will find it will tend to stay at this level without touching the throttle (up-down) control. The reason is that the propellers moving the air are compressing the air against a hard surface (the floor) and are more efficient in that area. To leave the ground effect area, you will need to add more power by at least 2-4%, the ground effect area is from zero inches to about 4 inches, but for training you want to be above the ground at least 1.5 inches so the small up-down oscillations do not cause your to touch the surface. Over carpet you will need slightly more space than over smooth concrete or a hardwood floor. The beauty of this training method is that you can now concentrate on just the right control stick, it will take some time to get it trimmed to do this but it is the best way to teach your wife or young kids, my goal is to teach my almost 4 year old twin boys how to fly, it will likely take me a month or more of careful explaining and controlling the throttle stick myself until they get the tilt right, left, forward, back understood. The YAW (rotation) control needs to be trimmed also (the right left on the throttle stick) but it is very stable in this quad. I ordered two more of these Hubsan X4 quads today, totally hooked on this chopper. Remember to order some extra batteries and let the batteries cool for at least 20 minutes before recharging them. Also, super important to stop flying slightly sooner, do not run the batteries to the last second (I stop flying within five seconds after the four LED lights begin blinking, the batteries will last much longer. The motors will last longer if you give them at least five minutes rest time to cool for every 7 minutes of flying time. One more thing, I created a paper window target to fly through to test my flying skills, if the props hit the paper almost zero damage and great sound effects. I used a big single sheet of newspaper with a 12 inch square hole and re-enforced it with scotch tape. I used a pencil to weight the bottom and thumbtacks to stick one edge to the ceiling. Soft targets like this will improve your flying skills with little damage likely. By the way, I am 61 years old and have owned 3 other normal RC helicopters plus several crashed RC airplanes in the past. Now I am back to being a kid again, super fun, don't wait, for $50 dollars, lots of entertainment.
Updated on January 2, 2016 : I now have three of the Syma X11 and three of the Hubsan X4. I thought I would need spare parts and batteries and that it would be cheaper to buy three complete models of each. With blade guards attached on both the X11 and the X4 they are about equal in durability and flight time (5-7 mins, depends on how aggressive you fly). The X11 does easier, tighter flips, the X4 is better at vertical acceleration to high altitudes. Nearly impossible to do a flip inside with the X4 but with the X11 it is easy to do a flip indoors. The X4 is more of a sports car flyer and the X11 is more of a Cadillac gentle flyer. The X4 can fly is higher winds because it has a more aggressive angle of attack and better power, the transmitter is also better on the X4 with more custom settings for the controls. The X11 is easier to learn how to fly out of the box but the X4 is more for a serious mini-quad racer. The X4 sounds like a group of angry bees. The X11 is a nicer sound when it is flying. The reason is the X11 props are bigger and slower, using a gear reduction drive, and the X4 props and directly mounted on the motor shaft, so they are spinning much faster. Hope that helps.
Just a few things that I would recommend to new pilots and those looking to get into the hobby. First point, DO YOUR HOMEWORK, take into account what you want out of a quad and go from there. Me personally, I wanted to make sure this was something I was going to enjoy doing and am capable of doing. It doesn't make sense to spend hundreds of dollars on a quad to find out it's not a hobby you're going to enjoy and pursue and invest the time to get better at if you don't enjoy it. Start small and work your way up, you'll be glad you did.
Secondly, be smart about your purchase, yes this is something that is a heck of a lot of fun. Thus, spend the extra money from the get go and invest in the necessary upgrades and equipment to help fuel your passion for flying these little guys. When I bought this quad, I also purchased the crash pack in case something broke, didn't work etc. It gives you peace of mind knowing you're prepared for that oh s*** moment. Batteries, buy a pack of 5 batteries and the charger to juice them all up at the same time. You'll significantly increase the time you get to fly which means more practice and more fun. Buy the protective guard that keeps the propellers safe from pilot error, THIS IS A MUST! If not for that guard I would have destroyed several props by now and it isn't as flimsy as other people on here say it is, it does it's job. Lastly, shell out the couple bucks and buy the U wrench to remove the props. They do not come off that easily and you risk pulling out or damaging the motor using brute force, it's the right tool for the job, use it.
Upon ending this review I want to give all that read this some information that I had to dig up and a significantly helpful tip to the first time flyer. Calibrate your transmitter! Now when you do this you're calibrating for either mode 1 or mode 2 and the mode you calibrate it for is the mode that now becomes your default mode. The difference between the two is your throttle and rudder become switched with your elevator and aileron (the stick's swap controls) and your throttle and elevator trim buttons flip flop as well. Before every flight calibrate your accelerometer and be sure to do it on a FLAT and LEVEL surface. This will help reduce the likelihood of your copter wanting to drift in any one direction but I have found that trimming is needed for every flight, small adjustments are key. Finally, the most helpful tip I have for you first time flyers, just like me. When you get all the above steps finalized, push and hold the right stick until the letters "SE" for settings appears in the display. What this does is allows you to turn down the sensitivity of the controls to as low as 20 percent for normal and I believe 60 percent for expert. Click the left stick to cycle through each of the four controls, elevator, aileron, throttle and rudder and turn them down to 25 percent. I don't know if this is correct but when I turned my sensitivity down to 20 percent I wasn't able to calibrate the accelerometers. After I turned it up to 25 percent it worked just fine. I'm assuming the same would happen in expert if you turned it down to 60 percent. I cannot tell you how much easier it has made it for me to control this thing and after I get used to the controls and it's behavior I will turn it back up. It came factory set at 50, 50, 60 and 50 percent. Trust me when I tell you that it will make a huge difference.
All In all, the hubsan x4 h107l is an awesome little machine, for the price, the performance and the features it is a no brainer and very hard to beat. Pick one up, you'll be hooked, no buyers remorse here. Thanks for reading. I hope this helps a lot of you.
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Im attempting to return this, as the tiny motor fell out of the quadcopter - so it is unusable. We have had this for less than 24 hours and have used it for maybe 25 minutes total.