Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition review

Last Updated on September 12, 2020

The Hubsan H109S X4 Pro (high edition) is a professional grade quadcopter with 3 axis gimbal camera support and a controller with integrated screen for FPV. We believe this is one of the most complete bundles you can get for the money. This bundle includes a quadcopter and battery, ground control and battery and the HBS 1080p camera. You don’t need to buy anything else to have a usable setup. You just need to tighten the props and it is RTF.

The Hubsan H109S X4 Pro (high edition) has two easily identifiable improvements over the standard edition. The high edition has a 3 axis gimbal camera support and an upgraded ground control unit, while the standard edition camera can only swing up and down (not left to right) and the viewer screen on the standard edition is much smaller (3.7 inches vs 9.18 inches).

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Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition Spec at a glance:

• Model: Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition
• Price : in the $700 range
• Quadcopter frame dimensions: 30x30x20cm; Propeller=9.4 inch/240mm
• GPS—location, return and tracking function.
• Latest 6-axis flight control system with adjustable gyro sensitivity, permits super stable flight.
• Automatic return—one key smart return, automatic return precision 0-2m.
• Altitude mode—keep the drone fly at a certain height, make it more stable.
• Headless mode—make it easier to control, fast and easy for anyone to fly.
• 1080P HD camera—the drone is equipped with a 1080P HD camera.
• Low power protection—the drone automatic return to the take-off point and land.
• Uncontrollable protection—when wireless signal is interrupted more than 3 seconds, the drone will automatically land. (If you were flying along the beach and you exceed the range of the controller, you want it to stop and drop to the ground before it goes over the water.)
• Firmware upgrade—the drone supports firmware upgrade micro USB port and Expert mode.

What you get with Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition:

Drone: Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition.

• Battery model/type: 5300 Lipo
• Flight time of: 27 min.
• Battery recharge time: 3.5 hr.
• Battery specs: 7000 mAh 11.1 Vdc
• Additional batteries can be purchased so you can fly more missions (but not a longer mission)
• Camera and controller have a 1500 M Max range, (depending on antenna and obstructions)

Size:

• Across (center to center): 260 mm
• Prop size: 9.4 inches
• Frame: 30 x 30 x 20 cm
• Weight (with battery and camera payload): 1669 g
• Ceiling: 3000 M
• ESC: 30 A

Motors:

• Draw: 1000 kv
• Ascent speed: 3 M/s

Camera info::

• Model HBS 1080p
• Included: Yes
• Has gimbal mounted: Yes
• Gimbal range:Tilting: -160° to 160°, Rolling: -50° to 50°, Panning: -160° to 160°
• Lens FOV: Adjustable
• Camera sensor size: 12 mp
• Max memory 64G micro SD chip

Still:

• MP size: 4 mp
• Still picture size: 4032 x 3024
• Burst mode: (No)
• Timer Mode: (No)

Video:

• HD pixel: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
• Video picture size: 1080 p
• Max video rate: 30 fps
• Video monitor is: Included in Ground Station.
• Video Viewer Range: 1000 M
• VR goggles enabled: Yes.
• VR goggles included/available: Not included.

Compatible cameras:

• Gopro Hero3 and Hero4

On Board Flight Control::

• 6 Axis stabilization
• RC mode available (joy stick and direction controls): Yes
• MAVLink enabled. A flight plan can be entered for autonomous flying: Yes (Upgrade required. Contact Hubsan for information on current versions of firmware available, locations and technique.)
• Software: Android
• Headless mode: Yes
• Has altitude hold, and position hold: Yes
• Has follow me mode: Yes
• Has automatic landing: Yes (one key landing)
• Has orbit mode: No
• Has selfie mode: No
• Has on board GPS: Yes
• Collision Avoidance: No
• Return to home control: Yes
• Battery low automatic return to home: Yes

Ground Control (H7000)::

• Runs Android OS
• Neck Strap and sun screen
• Control Range: Up to approx. 1500M
• Viewer Range: Up to approx. 1000 M
• Antenna: 2.4 Ghz (for remote control)
• Antenna: 5.8 Ghz (for video)
• Std: Yes
• Included: Yes
• Has video 9.18″ viewer included plus small display showing flight vitals.
• Battery: Yes
• Battery Specs: 5000 mAh 7.4 Vdc
• Can program way-points? Yes. (One such tool is called “Flight planner”. Check Google Play.)

What you don’t get with Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition:

• Optional second viewer – Smart device control.If you have a smart device you can use it as a second viewer, note that optional second viewer is not required to opeerate this quad.
• Can control: Yes
• Can View: Yes (Note: You can see live view overlaid on google OSD map.)
• iOS versions: Yes (X-Hubsan)
• Android versions: Yes (X-Hubsan)
• Carrying case. VR Goggles.
• No follow me/selfie mode.
• No Parachute system (can be purchased separately.)

What Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition can do:

• Nice smooth shots. The controls are very responsive.
• High quality camera and smooth quadcopter result in beautiful video shots.
• Return-to-Home (one button control)
• Headless mode (basically allows you to fly sideways and shoot sideways)
• Altitude hold mode and position hold mode (allows you to hover)
• Waypoint navigation (a set of points that describe the path that you want the quadcopter to take.)

– Once you start a mission, the quadcopter is in autonomous mode, and assuming you have enough power, the mission completes regardless of the range to your ground control unit.
– You can put a WP several km away, start the mission and send the quadcopter on its way.
– You can then switch off WIFI, make a cup of coffee and wait for it to come back.
– At your final WP in a mission, the quad exits WP / autonomous mode.
– If there is no WIFI signal, it immediately goes into RTH mode.

• Return to home causes the quadcopter to fly directly back to takeoff point and it will land it if you do not take control.
• Uncontrollable protection – when wireless signal is interrupted more than 3 seconds, the drone will automatically land. (If you were flying along the beach and you exceed the range of the controller, you want it to stop and drop to the ground before it goes over the water.)

What Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition cannot do:

• It does not have obstacle avoidance. Therefore, return to home should be line-of-sight, if not it may run into obstacles.
• This is not a fast racing quadcopter, this quadcopter is designed to move smoothly and give you smooth video shots. Most races require rapid changes in direction.

Scorecard – Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition

Overall Rating: 9.5/10 for Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition.

Pro:

• High quality camera and responsive quadcopter result in beautiful video shots.
• It can be controlled via the standard supplied controller. No need to use smart phone.
• Return-to-Home (one button control)
• Headless mode (basically allows you to fly sideways and shoot sideways)
• Altitude hold mode and position hold mode (allows you to hover)
• Waypoint navigation
• Cool live view overlaid on Google OSD map.

Cons:

• No Collision Avoidance

Summary: Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition

If you are looking for a professional level quadcopter with a controller which features an integrated screen for FPV, the Hubsan H109S X4 Pro 5.8GHz High Edition (View on Amazon)bundle is one of the most complete bundles you can get for the money. This bundle includes a quadcopter and battery, ground control with an integrated screen (9.18 inches viewer) and battery, and the HBS 1080p camera.

This Hubsan high edition model is responsive and stable with latest 6-axis flight control system (with adjustable gyro sensitivity). It has great functional features such as GPS location, return and tracking, automatic return, altitude mode, 1080P HD camera, low power protection (the drone automatic return to the take-off point and land), uncontrollable protection, and it supports firmware upgrade (micro USB port and Expert mode).

Comparable Models:

Depending on your needs, it is a good idea to consider The Phantom 3 series (Professional, Advance, 4K and Standard) in your evaluation. Here is a quick summary:

Phantom 3 Professional at a glance:

• Suitable For: Pro + semi-pro videographers who need UHD 4K video.
• Flight Time: About 23 mins
• Video (up to): UHD 4K/30fps
• Max Controller: 5 km
• Video/Viewer: Lightbridge
• Positioning: GPS+GLONASS Dual Positioning
• Ground Control: Controller has no viewer, use your smart phone

Phantom 3 Advance at a glance:

• Suitable For: Pro + semi-pro photographers who need an drone platform with an extended range and live HD view.
• Flight Time: About 23 mins
• Video (up to): 2.7K/30fps
• Max Controller: 5 km
• Video/Viewer: Lightbridge
• Positioning: GPS+GLONASS Dual Positioning
• Ground Control: Controller has no viewer, use your smart phone.

Phantom 3 4K at a glance:

• Suitable For: Pro+semi-pro videographers who need UHD 4K.
• Flight Time: About 25 mins
• Video (up to): UHD 4K/30fps
• Max Controller: 1200m
• Video/Viewer: WiFi Video
• Positioning: GPS
• Ground Control: Controller has no viewer, use your smart phone.

Phantom 3 Standard at a glance:

• Suitable For: Beginners who need a RTF affordable drone platform with some Intelligence.
• Flight Time: About 25 mins
• Video (up to): 2.7K/30fps
• Max Controller: 1000m
• Video/Viewer: WiFi Video
• Positioning: GPS
• Ground Control: Controller has no viewer, use your smart phone.

Note: The Hubsan viewer is 9.18″. None of the Phantom 3 model’s ground controls come with a viewer.

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