Hubsan X4 H501S Advanced (H501S-S Upgrade Model) - Full Review and Flight

[@fatgzyezziirr8188]

for those that don't know the camera sticks out on the SS version because it has a small lens that sometimes comes in the Box that you put on your camera which helps you with your resolution and Shine from the sun when talking pictures

[@quadflyer2714]

The lens doesn't stick out. The lens and camera is still the same. What sticks out is a neutral density filter which is glued to the lens (you can pry it loose if you want to remove it).

[@paulharris2935]

+Quad Flyer Thanks for the update 👍

[@danaauman5367]

great explanation of what every thing on the controller does! The manual that come with it doesn't do so well.

[@waddac2]

I had the standard 501s but it fell out of sky for no reason and smashed. I loved it to bits so now wanting the advanced version as love the transmitter. I head that the transmitter eats AA batteries like anything. Do you know roughly how many flight you will get of the quad before the AA batteries need changing? Also can the sun screen come off? Look forward to your reply.

[@RonaldBrown59]

Nice review and good explanation of what the H501s-s model is.

[@paulharris2935]

+Ron Brown Thanks Ron. Its great to have you as a Subscriber. Paul

[@MovieTrailersNow-ls1kt]

That's an ND filter sticking out on the camera lens gives better picture in bright sunny conditions its glued there I tried to remove mine cause it's very dark flying at sunset or cloudy days but I'm afraid it's glued to the camera lens and might break it.

[@DustinDunnill]

Thumbs up :)

[@paulharris2935]

+Dustin Dunnill Thanks Dustin. All the best. Paul

[@PhilBu]

Can you recommend the H501S-S? So does it have many advantages in comparison to the H501S?

[@Htownrule]

The footage on my h501s is better than on the h501ss its like they upgraded the quad and added a cheaper camera. My h501ss speed in gps lock is 5.2 mps and my h501s in gps lock moves at 4.2mps. The h501ss in my opinion I still believe to be the better quad just because it faces you in rth and it has circle me mode👍

[@BasJon]

Nice video, you say about the fun factor you had gps mode turned on, if you turn it off and use full manual mode, it so much better to fly if people are qualified enough it will travel much faster and more agile

[@furat52]

Many Thanks for this detailed video, I am a bit confused about the model, I clicked on the link you provided and noticed that some one asked a question if it is upgraded to HS501SS, the gearbest answer was "No, this item is Hubsan H501S" I really want to buy it but I need to be certain that it is the right one. (gearbest name it as "Hubsan H501S X4 Brushless Drone - Advanced Version". Thank you.

[@paulharris2935]

+furat52 Hi, thanks for your feedback and question. If the question posed was whether it's a HS 501SS then I'd imagine that GearBest were saying it's just H501S because there is no HS501. It's the H501SS you'll be getting. I doubt if there's any older models in stock at GB as they sell so many! I hope that helps?

[@furat52]

Thank you for your reply and sorry for my mistyping, the exact question was "Has this been upgraded to H501SS yet" , another question has been asked from another person "Could you tell if this is the H501S or H501SS" and again gearbest responded "It is the H501S".

[@paulharris2935]

+furat52 Hi, I think there may be some difficulty with GearBest answering your question in the way you would like because technically speaking there's no such model as the H501S-S. If you look at the Hubsan website they promote this as the H501S and there's no mention of the H501S-S. The box I received mine in is fully marked up with H501S and the only indicator of it being the SS model is on the tx and the label in the battery compartment. There's a visual clue on the underside too, which is explained in the Hubsan "difference between ..." video, but that's it. It's a great quad but the marketing of the upgrade model sucks! It's been a while since I made my video and GB must have sold hundreds by now. I can't say for certain but I'd be pretty surprised if you got anything other than the H501S-S now. It's on Special Offer at the moment too :-) goo.gl/ptGjwy

[@TexasRanger1969]

Thanks for the reviews been looking at getting this drone after watching your reviews I’ve now ordered one 😁

[@philbuglass4857]

Very informative video - I have one of these on order. One complaint, though... Your scene 'wipes' are very obtrusive, and take quite a while to complete. Please consider doing a plain fade between shots, or something similar.One thing I noticed, when you hit the RTH switch, your quad appeared to turn around, and was actually showing you on the FPV screen as it returned. Watched another reviewer today (I think it was Dustin Dunnil) who found that his always turned away and *backed* towards its GPS home point. Strange that they would act so differently...

[@paulharris2935]

+Phil Buglass Hi Phil. I think you'll find that the firmware Dustin was using was an earlier version. The latest update corrected that and automatically turned the H501S to face the tx I hope you get the H501S-S as it's much better (in my opinion) than the earlier incarnation. Thanks for your feedback on the wipes. I'll bare that in mind for future reviews.

[@philbuglass4857]

The order details don't specify the extra '-S'. It's the black/gold one, and the 'Professional', which I think they used to call 'Advanced'? Not sure. Anyway, should be here Monday!

[@paulharris2935]

+Phil Buglass Hi Phil. Where did you buy yours from? The only seller I know for certain that are distributing the H501SS are GearBest goo.gl/ptGjwy although you're right that most don't specify the model changes.

[@philbuglass4857]

Yes, I ordered from GearBest, although I did look at Amazon for a couple of models I was considering (maybe not this one, but don't remember) and they often had them, but at substantial extra cost. May be worth paying a bit more for faster delivery and easy returns, but not *that* much. The company sent me a shipping notification with a tracking number, but after 5 days the tracking number was showing up as "not found", so I sent them an email. Decent service - they got back within 24 hours to say it would be delivered tomorrow. They also gave a link to a different tracking service, but unfortunately, that site was all in Chinese...

[@rogojangigel3294]

Please beautifully tell me which is the original version of the hubsan drones 501s, that there are several models, how do they make the difference between them, what is the color of the original packaging? .. thanks ..... respect

[@big5astra]

Good video thanks. So I bought a 501ss about a month ago. Am I right in saying that the RTH position is determined by the location of the Tx when you arm the motors? So if you're standing on your patio when arming the motors and the quad is 10m out on your lawn, when you click on RTH it flies back to the patio position and not back to the lawn point. Appreciate your reply - Thanks

[@xristoszim8927]

Great review much love👌

[@afromanga2]

-is it possible to tilt up litle while the drone going ?? because i notice that the camera of h501a is always little down like bird eye. the horizon line are not at center of image - do you recommand me to use it on my short film project ? RÉPONDRE

[@AngryHatter]

Nice review. Thanks.

[@originalcompositions197]

This maybe the h501s. . Only way to tell is the barcode/motherboard through quads belly air vents at this point because I am sure the protruding camera is the 501s

[@goraceful]

My X4 H501S advanced, only 300mts range. Should i update a firmware? Both ( TX + drone?)

[@droneamerica12491]

That’s a lens filter that comes off if you haven’t figured it out.

[@Willykamera]

Nice video question which sd card are you using? Thanks in advance...

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

best quad for 200ish? better then traxxas? favorite for this price range?

[@WilliamHorsley1962]

Not that it's a good idea to fly farther then 300 to 400 meters but in open field it can on average get around 800 to over 1000 meters and what's cool is the 2 battery parallel mode which gives me a flight time of around 30 minutes more or less

[@matthewjarman182]

Cool take off

[@wadedittus3552]

Since the 501ss has the 501a board will it interact with the hubsan app like Waypoints?

[@matthewjarman182]

Very cool hubson

[@rinux505]

Why the counter of video time is green? I've seen tutorials, where the counter is red. Thanks

[@whome7004]

Nice Review- Bloopers -I say yes to them! Humans =Bloopers I think it's forgotten sometimes

[@paulharris2935]

Thanks. We all make mistakes :-)

[@polyboroides2615]

Instead of Returning to Home Mode, can the drone be instructed to Return to Controller?, I`m a hill walker.

[@charleshoward9983]

Yes bloopers are good. Thanks.

[@Andreas-oq7go]

I got my h501s stock to 1,1 km away.

[@TheOneUK1111]

Is the pro controller considerably better than the standard? I've read some reviews that says it has some issues.

[@jb678901]

Just spend $13 and modern the base TX and you will have all the benefits of the more expensive TX...but with a much better display!

[@amybraswell6672]

Thanks for the video review. Can you charge the Tx Lipo Battery with the charger included for charging the quad battery?

[@paulharris2935]

+Amy Braswell Hi Amy. The balance charger that comes with the H501s is for 2 cell (7.4v) batteries only. As the suggested Tx LiPo in the video is 3 cell (11.1v) you'll need a different charger.

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

Nice review mate 😉😉😉

[@1glenmore]

A bit confused about 5.8ghz antenna. Isn't this antenna largely a directional antenna? Wouldn't you lose fpv reception if you weren't facing the drone head on?

[@paulharris2935]

+Matt Williams Hi Matt. Sorry but you're going to need to help me with this one. The answer is Yes, but sadly I'm not sure what you're specifically referring to. Is it something I said or did in the video or a general question? The antenna 'flopped' a bit near the end (my fault for not tightening it) but the reception arc is quite wide when it's facing forwards and it didn't affect the performance. Naturally if you wear FPV goggles you shouldn't turn your back on it for long but in all honesty, why would you :-)? I'm sorry if I've completely missed the point of your question ... Paul

[@uksewingmachineservice7030]

Grate vid mate 😎😎😎👌

[@brightonrock766]

Great Video, Thanks for uploading it. Do you think I could use my advanced controller from the H501S version & use it with my S-S version - the firmware is different, Do you think there is there a common firmware for this controller? Hubsan don't answer. Many Thanks .............

[@paulharris2935]

+Brighton Rock Hi, thanks for your feedback. I can't give you a 100% guarantee on this answer but as far as I know the H906A controller is exactly the same for both models. I'm sure it would just be a case of rebinding the H501SS to the tx. The only downside is that if you wanted to buy the STANDARD version of the H501S and use your existing tx you'd have to make sure that it's the upgraded H501S-S and not old stock. If you use the purchase link I've provided on the review with the discount code you can get the H501S-S Advanced at under $220/£180. Hope that helps? Paul

[@brightonrock766]

Many thanks for your help, Regards..............

[@nemogre]

can you connect a larger capacity battery with the same connectors and of the same type??

[@matthewjarman182]

Fly's awesome

[@matthewjarman182]

Like it very cool

[@imanishay]

Hi there im looking to purchase this as a first outdoor drone for my son would it make any difference getting the advanced model or is the normal model great enough. Cheers

[@paulharris2935]

+imanishay Hi. With the Advanced model at $225 goo.gl/ptGjwy I'd buy that if it's in your price range. If not the standard model is just as good and I don't think there's any difference in functionality. I'm sure he wouldn't be unhappy with either, but he'd probably prefer the appearance of the Advanced model tx. I hope that helps?

[@AngryHatter]

That is an ND lens filter on the front of the 501s-s

[@georgiejr69]

hi Paul. you mentioned something about attaching a larger fpv monitor. I wonder if you can point me to a video or some documentation how to go about this. hopefully, it should replace the smaller LCD of the tx

[@paulharris2935]

Hi, this is the video link I saw it on: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHasdJ2Nr79srac . There's more FPV footage unfortunately than modding advice but it'll give you an idea what the poster has achieved. Paul

[@georgiejr69]

Thanks Paul, appreciate your assistance

[@k.d.r.ckevind.6855]

Also the S-S has Circle me

[@traninhquang5274]

hello, my name Quang. I would like to ask what is the model of the control plane he introduced thank you very much Have a good day

[@suazzz3070]

I just purchased my 501s but now I here there is the 501ss do you think I should send mine back and ask for the new version? Is it better firmware?

[@paulharris2935]

+Suazzz Hi, I don't know if the Firmware is better as it's still relatively new. However, the H501S-S has the mainboard from the new H501A so I'd imagine that this will receive regular updates from Hubsan whereas the H501S mainboard will become a 'legacy' device which will naturally start to receive less support and updates as time goes on. Ultimately it's a question of how stable your H501S is and whether you think you NEED to update the FW. I'm sure other viewers will have different opinions but it's largely dependent upon each individuals experience and issues. Hope that helps? Paul

[@gerrygoyette5891]

I purchased my 501S about a month 6 weeks ago from the Hubsan store and low and behold what they sent me was the 501-SS. Hubsan has a video here on youtube going over how you can tell if yours is a S or an SS This is how I determined mine is an SS. Power on your Quad and the trans and go to the menu and select Version and you can see if you have a 501S or SS by the firmware name and number for the quad.

[@gerrygoyette5891]

Hubsan official video on S and SS differences.

[@k.d.r.ckevind.6855]

Suazzz yes,

[@k.d.r.ckevind.6855]

Suazzz I also was sent the S-S, and I couldn't believe it because nothing ever good happens in that regard to me anyways so I was kind of thrilled though there is not much huge difference but I believe obviously the bigger board is going to be better for updates and also a possibility for mods mine I purchased about a year ago just under that actually I had no clue the only one thing I can tell you there's a big difference and it's only one small thing really is one feature is the regular s model does not have Circle me but the S - s does

[@matthewjarman182]

Nice controler

[@alanhayton4401]

Hi Paul I have H501SS with advanced transmitter but on my menu there is no 'Fly when no GPS' option? What is firmware version of your transmitter, mine is V1.1.2?

[@paulharris2935]

+Alan Hayton Hi Alan. This was a later video I shot kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWa1hqZmrJh_hZY I hope it answers your question? V1.1.19 was on the H906A transmitter when I tested it in June and it definitely had 'Fly When No GPS' then, and before. I can't check it now as I've loaned it to someone and I can't get hold of him for a month or so. Sorry if that's no help ...

[@alanhayton4401]

Hi Paul Thanks for the info. Looks like I will need to update the transmitter firmware.

[@bearsist]

The only thing bad about these drones is the firmware updates they need to make it more easier

[@Daimali]

Bro can you kindly explain the Trimming buttons Please Please You are the best I am waiting

[@paulharris2935]

+Daim ali Are you asking where they are or what they do? On the left side the horizontal trim is for the Rudder (Yaw - clockwise or counter clockwise) and the vertical one is for the Throttle (motor speed). On the right side the horizontal trim is for the Ailerons (Roll - left or right movement) and the vertical is for the Elevation (Pitch - nose up/down for backward/forward movement). Hope that helps?

[@Daimali]

Paul Harris thanks for explaining. let me check then tonight and will be back with thanks again

[@paulharris2935]

Daim ali Sounds like it might be a hardware issue. Where did you buy it from?

[@paulharris2935]

Daim ali You might have more luck on rcgroups.com They've got hundreds of experts who may be able to help. I review drones/quads but I'm not the best person to ask for technical advice. You might find that one or more wires may have been damaged in your crash but you're only going to know this if you dismantle it. Head on over to rcgroups.com and sign up for a free account. I doubt if Aliexpress will be able to help you because it sounds like the crash caused the problem!

[@Daimali]

Paul Harris thanks bro. let me try hope this helps

[@drewl9781]

how do you change the return to home height?

[@qbloke]

Sports pitch in Catterick.

[@paulharris2935]

Quite a bit further south :-)

[@maciejmrowczynski]

A piece where I can buy Hubsan H501SS, I got lost a little.

[@paulharris2935]

+Maciej Mrówczyński Hi Maciej. For black H501SS Advanced use this link: goo.gl/ptGjwy For black H501SS Standard Tx model use this link: goo.gl/CJYKPs For white/gold H501SS Advanced use this link: goo.gl/WuFG7L For white/gold H501SS Standard Tx model use this link: goo.gl/WuFG7L If you are a NEW customer sign up for an account and use code RC18OFF for an 18% discount. If you are an EXISTING customer use code TYOS for 10% discount. Please let me know if this helps.

[@domanater480]

It’s $226 now worth getting?

[@paulharris2935]

+Nic Nolan Hi Nic, sorry the delay in replying. I hadn't realised you'd commented in two places. The simple answer is "YES", no question about it. Here's the link if you didn't get it before goo.gl/ptGjwy

[@domanater480]

PDH Reviews cool thanks better than the bugs 2W?

[@1nformatica]

I have upgraded my H501SS for WiFI, now I can use the Smartphone App - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bV7dc2emoNCGl6c

[@mikeholt7881]

7.5v on TX battery......................??!!

[@paulharris2935]

+Mike Holt Ha ha! Well spotted Mike. The 11.1v was on charge when I recorded the review. I was hoping it would go unnoticed ... ☺

[@mikeholt7881]

Haha! No worries! My first flight was at 8 and a bit volts as 4 of the tx batteries were virtually flat (now using 3S lipo).

[@paulharris2935]

Get this H501SS Advanced from GearBest by clicking here goo.gl/ptGjwy (other colors available) and using code RC18OFF or RCTYOFF (standard prices only).

[@myworkshop2]

Annoying screen wipes, detracts from the intended purpose of showing the drone going through its paces.

[@paulharris2935]

+Gazz W Hi.Thank you for your comment and feedback. I like to try out different things with each video but I'll certainly take on board your thoughts. I'm not sure if you've ever filmed and edited something like this but it's sometimes difficult to know what effect (if any) is best to use when splicing multiple clips and angles together. Some viewers like them whereas others, like yourself, clearly don't. I'm still very much an amateur with filming/editing and I'm still learning so comments like yours, good or bad, are always welcome.

[@rocklnder1]

video transition effect is very annoying to watch. Next time, use dissolve