“I am assuming that this camera will be upgradeable in the future. Does anyone know for sure?”
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It comes equipped with a 4K camera so the only updates with be through the firm ware.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Not as of yet, but since it's removable, I sure hope they make it possible. Would be nice if it could use any camera for all their drones.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi there, I’m answering all I know about these Drones. As for camera Upgrades you can only do a software upgrade to change how it records, the frames per second etc, but to really change a camera Is impossible because the lens quality is only callable of so much. If you have a 12 megapixel lens you can’t get 13 per inch out of it even in editing software all it does is mash them or sharpen the lines to create an illusion of a better shot. I hope this answers your question.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.To answer your question about interchangeable cameras or the ability to upgrade the Yuneec Typhoon H camera, the answer is NO. You cannot upgrade the camera on this drone, or any Yuneec drone for that matter. When Yuneec first released the Typhoon H, I had to try one out for myself since they were comparing it to DJI's drones. This is something most manufacturers don't dare do, given that DJI produces almost all of the drones that are used for Cinema and other very important industries. DJI holds 80% of the market, and after comparing the two drones, I found out why. They manufacturer drones that cost anywhere from $500 all the way up to $40,000+. They entered the consumer market to increase their market share after drones became more common. Yuneec is a company that produces drones for the amateur community, and they are more of a toy than a professional piece of equipment. As a professional FAA part 107 licensed drone operator with over 1000 hours of flight time, I've had my chance to try out just about every drone on the market. I have flown drones for Hollywood productions and rescue missions. The first piece of advise I would like to give you is to stick with DJI, the maker of professional, very expensive drones used to capture cinematic footage. The movie industry uses, almost exclusively, DJI drones. DJI manufacturers drones that are made to carry $40,000 cinematic cameras, and they have spent more money on research and development than any other drone manufacturer in the world. They currently hold 80% of the drone market. This is not by chance; it is because their drones are light years ahead of the competition. They are the industry standard in Hollywood. DJI is the only brand that professional cinematographers use, and there's a reason for that. If a company produced a better drone than DJI, I would definitely recommend that drone, however that has not yet happened. I preface my review with this information because I hate to see people spend a substantial amount of money on a drone that can't come close to the quality of DJI. The Yuneec Typhoon H has been marketed well, and it's a good looking drone. However, it's what's inside that counts. This is where research comes in. Just for starters, the Yuneec has a 4K camera, but the optics and imaging chip are inferior to DJI Phantom 4 Pro's camera. The Yuneec's camera has a small imaging sensor built into it's camera, and it does not have a mechanical shutter. The DJI Phantom 4 Pro has a 1-inch 20MP Exmor R CMOS sensor with an actual mechanical shutter. No other consumer drone has a camera that can come close to this. Another factor is the drone's range. The Yuneec Typhoon H can barely travel 1 mile from the remote control, which transmits on the overused 2.4 GHz spectrum. You'll be lucky to get a range of 4000 feet. The DJI Phantom 4 Pro (P4P) has a range of 4.3 miles, and it uses two different frequencies: 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz This allows the P4P to switch between the frequencies to eliminate interference, and give you a true range of over 4 miles. Also, the 5.8 GHz spectrum has a much wider bandwidth, allowing much more data to flow between the remote control and the drone. You must also consider the bit rate at which the drone records footage. The P4P records at a bit rate of up to 100 Mbps with the ability to use the H.265 codec. This captures almost twice the imaging data that H.264 is capable of. This is professional quality, without a doubt. Both drones have the same top speed, but the Yuneec has a shorter battery life. With speed comes the need for obstacle sensing. The Typhoon H only has sensors on the front of the drone. The P4P has front sensors, rear sensors, right sensors, left sensors, and sensors on the bottom of the unit. The P4P can sense obstacles up to 90 feet away, giving the drone plenty of time to put on the brakes to avoid a collision. The Typhoon H doesn't have nearly the sensor distance, and it lacks 360 degree sensing. Another factor is the drone's stability. I tested both drones rigorously, and there was simply no contest. The P4P was rock solid, moving no more than 1 inch while hovering. In flight the P4P is amazingly fluid, giving you the ability to film cinematic footage that looks like it came straight from a movie. The Typhoon hovered somewhat precariously, moving up and down, left and right, and eventually ending up about 4 meters from where it started. When filming aerial footage with the Typhoon, I found it difficult to capture the fluid, perfectly stable footage that I could with the P4P. For what it's worth, I can not recommend the Yuneec brand of drones to anyone who has $1500 to spend on a drone. It's literally like deciding between a Chevy Cavalier and a Bentley. DJI is light years ahead of the competition, and everything about their drones blows away the competition. Don't take my word for it though. Get online and Google DJI Phantom 4 Pro vs Yuneec Typhoon H. In every legit publication, the DJI P4P wins in every category. I recommend visiting the DJI website (www.dji.com) and take a look at all of their drones, and pay close attention to the specifications. The competition has a long, long way to go to catch up to the quality and features of DJI.
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