Typhoon H Plus
Yuneec · China · also known as Typhoon H
The Typhoon H Plus is a consumer camera hexacopter made by Yuneec of China, announced in January 2018 as an upgraded version of the original Typhoon H. It pairs a 1-inch camera sensor with Intel RealSense-based obstacle avoidance, aimed at photographers and videographers who want an easy-to-fly six-rotor drone.
Overview
Yuneec introduced the Typhoon H Plus as a refinement of its earlier Typhoon H, adding a larger camera sensor, improved internal cooling and component protection, and a reworked remote control. The aircraft went on sale to consumers in mid-2018 and sits within Yuneec's Typhoon line of prosumer camera drones, alongside the smaller Typhoon Q500 series.
Design and capabilities
The Typhoon H Plus has a diagonal size of 520 mm without rotor blades and uses a six-rotor (hexacopter) layout, which Yuneec markets as allowing a safer landing if one motor fails in flight. It carries a 1-inch, 20-megapixel camera on a 3-axis gimbal, with an f/2.8 lens and a 91-degree field of view, capable of recording 4K ultra-high-definition video; the camera module itself weighs about 275 g. Yuneec rates the aircraft for up to 28 minutes of flight time on its 5,250 mAh battery, a control range of about 1.6 km in optimal conditions, and a maximum horizontal speed of around 48 km/h, rising to about 72 km/h in its sports flight mode. The aircraft uses retractable landing gear so the camera can capture a clear 360-degree view without the legs in frame, and includes Intel RealSense-based obstacle sensing alongside ultrasonic proximity sensors and smart-capture modes such as Point of Interest and Curve Cable Cam.
Use cases
The Typhoon H Plus is aimed at aerial photography and videography, from real-estate and landscape shooting to general recreational flying, sitting in Yuneec's prosumer tier below its enterprise-oriented H520 series.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Typhoon H Plus fly?
Yuneec rates it for up to 28 minutes of flight time on a full battery charge.
What camera does the Typhoon H Plus have?
It carries a 1-inch, 20-megapixel camera on a 3-axis gimbal, capable of recording 4K ultra-high-definition video.
Who makes the Typhoon H Plus?
It is made by Yuneec, a Chinese consumer and commercial drone manufacturer.
How much does the Typhoon H Plus cost?
It launched in 2018 at a retail price of approximately 1,900 US dollars.
Does the Typhoon H Plus have obstacle avoidance?
Yes, it uses Intel RealSense-based sensing together with ultrasonic proximity sensors.
When was the Typhoon H Plus released?
Yuneec announced it in January 2018 and it went on sale to consumers later that year.
