Hubsan X4 H501S Easy Transmitter Battery Mod

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[@brianroberts5740]

I know this is an ancient video but I figure people are either just getting into the drone hobby or are maybe purchasing more Hubsan Quads. I have several, the H107D, H501A and the H507D. The 107 and the 507D use the same TX. I realize that you're modding the 501, a different aniimal but the same family. I just received the H507D, have had the other two for a while. Have had the 'D' FPV model for just a couple days now and this video made me realize that it had the JST plug inside. I have recharged the batteries multiple times and never saw it before. Now that I know it's there, I plan on making use of it. I have aSpeedPak 2, 7.4v 6 cell battery laying around that will be perfect with a bit of velcro. Ysy!!! Now I won't have to recharge batteries so often. A quick snip and solder, some shrink tubing, and back in the air.

[@RICKHALBUR]

HI Just to let you know that Hubsan is sending a 7.4 1400mAH 1C 10.36Wh battery now with the H501S I just got a new one. The one I got 3 months ago needed the mod and your video was very helpful Thanks for all the good info.

[@YouWillTunnel]

I have tried this mod on my Hubsan h501s using 11.1v. I'm now back to stock, but now using 4x AA "Energizer Ultimate Lithium" batteries. I kid you not! I got 400m extra range (from the same spot). I have used the same battery set over 15 flights now, each flight ranging from 13min to 23 min. It's still on full bars. Just try them. Their around £5 for a pack of 4.

[@luis8bgt]

I think is the most brilliant idea out there, because is very simple, not modifications which allow you to use not just AA batteries, but also lipo and any pack you may have or built, wisely using the velcro to stick your battery pack in the back of the transmitter.

[@Compasscard]

Modified my few years old remote with a 2200mAh 8C 7.4 battery. Just made a hole in the remote and soldered a connector to the battery connections. The pcb silkscreen says between 3 and 14v. Battery is attached to the backside of the remote with some 3M VHB velcro tape. Works like a charm, 10 minutes work. Thanks for the hint !

[@Jimbo-in-Thailand]

Have you checked the total flights duration yet using your 2000mAh battery? I've got a new 7.4v 1500mAh 30c I recently bought for my now long-gone XK X252. Do you think 1500mah will provide enough duration? Thanks! BTW, I'm trying to get all my 'quacks' in a row before my new 501 arrives. ;^)

[@michaelcaliri2795]

I just got my 501S and the lipo battery came with the Transmitter,what a surprise

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Even better than the 25C lipos is the LiFe batteries like the ones Hobbyking sells for Transmitters. I had one I used for testing servos and I stuck it in and it fits perfectly . Its 9.9volt ,1500Mah and 1c. these are much better suited for low drain applications like a radio.

[@cmaynex]

You are a source of great info on this bird. Just got my 501s in and it has the jst port. Thanks again

[@IFixShet]

No problem :)

[@alb.dersame]

I love this idea. The only thing I'm not clear on, is do I need a voltage regulator if I have the exact same battery as you. Is there anything I need to do besides just rigging the battery as you did here ? I doubt I'll get a reply, since all of these comments are 2 year's old, but it's worth a try. Thanks alot .. You Rock

[@GTR4N1985]

you know what even cooler just received my h501s tonight and wanted to see if I had the jst connector built in, lovely surprise I did but what's even cooler is that a JJRC x1 battery actually fits perfectly into the aa section of the tx battery tray!!! so you can close the cover and everyone will thing you are using normal aa's!!

[@jmiles56]

Garry Tran where did you purchase your quadcopter?

[@GTR4N1985]

www.gearbest.com

[@allanjoyner5760]

@Garry Tran, you had no problems with the transmitter with that battery and it fit? What are the specs of that battery? Where can I find 1 The only bodging I want is an antenna hack to the transmitter.

[@GTR4N1985]

All the new h501s have a jst port and can take 2S or even 3S lipo. Search banggood.com or gearbest.com got JJRC X1 battery it should fit snugly in place of AA batteries

[@GTR4N1985]

allan joyner​ search gearbest.com got h501s antenna upgrade

[@weltvonoben]

Hi Folks, I had a flyaway with my hubsan h501s and I sell now everything I got left! 1x modified Transimitter (for bigger antennas) 2x new Batteries 1x new sealed Brushless Motor 1x Balancecharger

[@jacklindop4754]

Can you use a 7.4 2000MAH 25C lipo in the new advance Hubsan H501C as long as it has a JST plug, all your videos have been a great help. THANK

[@IFixShet]

Jack Lindop I would suggest asking your question on the RC forum. sorry I don't want to give you bad advice on this

[@ssstttyyy]

I installed a tarantula x6 battery, fits perfectly with no mods.

[@metalheadz07]

Hi did you have to take out the battery compartment at all plz or did it just fit in flush.

[@vashon100]

I have the H502S, similar Tx, but doesn't have JST plug. Half people say include buck board, half say don't need it for 2s lipo. I saw a vid showing the board printing of 13v capability, supposedly. I'll probably ask Hubsan directly (not Hubsanus, they are just a distributor).

[@marjamada]

Nicely done dude. I have seen others do this mod, some have managed to pick a battery that fits the battery bay, but I suspect the battery is smaller, hence less powerful, fewer flights. I have the advanced controller, so I'm looking for a similar mod for 12V, as that controller uses 8xAA. You know of a battery pack that might work? Possibly two small battery packs in series, so they can still be charged like the quad battery. Or, what I was thinking to do, I have some 12V deep cycle AGM bateries, about the size for a motorcycle. Make a belt pouch and have a cable to the Tx, add a DC socket to the side, plug it in.

[@stevemcgowan3017]

hi i have a husband h501a an just picked up a controller h901a thought would be better with built in screen but cant get the controller to work right maybe i had on different mode but one point had no real control so had to land drone.im used to the smart phone an controller set up ok.only had it since december.it has the transmitter on top also.i bought it off eBay off s hobbyist guy .steve

[@Poulpc]

i was all ready to do this mod, I received my H501S today, but there is already a lipo battery in the battery compartment H901A 1400mAh 7.4v 1C 10.36Wh

[@gbt722]

@Poulpc - it's the new model. I think Hubsan watch these type of videos because they often do updates people have called for online.

[@Poulpc]

Nice

[@garrythompson8091]

Hi Drone I have ordered a buck converter will it be ok to use the genuine hubsan battery in regards to the 2700mAh or are the amps to high

[@AnimanewsNet]

Nice one! The company heard the customers! I'm using Zippy 1100 6.4V.

[@IFixShet]

Renato Sanches nice! by the way I heard your comment and I made the video for you about removing the battery tray it's the last video uploaded on my channel.

[@alb.dersame]

I'm wondering if anyone has tried to relocate the female end of the battery connection on the transmitter itself ? Plugging and unplugging the battery from the tx (as is) will separate the wire connection of the batteries sooner or later. It's Seriously hard to unplug the battery from the transmitter the way they set it up. That's my only gripe. I love the drone, but hate the location of the outlet to plug/unplug the battery. That was a ridiculous location for the tx battery plug. I've been looking for a vid of someone relocating the female end to a more desirable location on the tx.

[@warrentrundle7927]

So just to confirm since this is an older video now, is the voltage regulator really needed? Or can you just connect a 7.4v 1500mah lipo without the regulator. With out destroying the transmitter. Mine does not have the just connector and will have to solder directly to the main board. Thanks for any help.

[@faizanishaq6429]

You said rechargeable batteries don't work for the controller?

[@wepilotdrones578]

Mine doesn't have the JST Connector in the battery compartment. Am I just out of luck? Should I opt for the new Transmitter instead?

[@reigaterobot4965]

i bought a Hubsan 501s from banggood last month and my TX already had a jst connection - they must have upgraded it..

[@ke49ers]

Drone Worship, happy New Year first and second the purchase link you provided in one of your other videos, is that were you purchase yours? I ask because I want to see if that had the JST connect installed from Hubsan. Thanks

[@IFixShet]

+Curtis Thompson there's no way to tell if you're going to get one with the jst connection or not. You just get sent whenever they send you they don't even know I just have stuff laying around that they send. No manufacturer will tell you whether it comes with the jst connection built-in or not

[@ke49ers]

Thanks Drone Worship, cool videos man.

[@IFixShet]

+Curtis Thompson thanks

[@blinkitphotography]

Love it so with your battery mod don't have to install the voltage regulator just to be sure.

[@IFixShet]

Blinkit Photography the only reason you would have to install a voltage regulator is if your controller did not come with a built-in jst connection. if you have to install a jst connection then you will also want to install a voltage regulator

[@blinkitphotography]

Oh I see okay, I didnt open it up yet so thank you so much and for supporting the H501S community.

[@IFixShet]

Blinkit Photography no problem

[@IFixShet]

Blinkit Photography cinefamily welcome to the Hubsan family

[@meleciosoto2753]

really good information. thanks for the video.

[@johnheitz4427]

How is the transmitter working out that has the plug inside it? No need for a regulator yet???

[@IFixShet]

No need for voltage regulator

[@brutalpanther]

why not just get the battery with the jst plug already on it.Got mine on eBay.Plus it fits inside battery tray.And it won't require cutting up battery compartment cover.Transmitter will look like the day it was bought and not so shade tree mechanic.Not sure why you would go this route.

[@IFixShet]

mickey dillard well a number of reasons. my transmitter was so modified it doesn't matter anymore. with the battery that I use I get 7-8 complete full 20 minute flights before needing to charge the battery. third I used the battery that I had from an old quad instead of purchasing a new one for no reason. perhaps you shouldn't just jump to conclusions there are certain reasons people do certain things my friend.

[@brutalpanther]

Drone Worship Hey,maybe you shouldn't jump to conclusions either.I'm a fan and like your videos.I have the 501s also.Thing is you made it sound like this was the only solution to a transmitter that certainly does chew up AA batteries.

[@johnlemmer]

The AA battery tray comes right out and my 7.4 v lipo fit with just a small amount of dremel work cutting away the molded plastic supports for the battery tray. and it looks stock and clean no Velcro.

[@johnlemmer]

I get 12 flights average per charge!!!

[@IFixShet]

john lemmer cool man however most of the people choose not to remove the battery tray because then they can still use both types of batteries and case there's a need for it you can still do it. by removing the battery tray you have now limited what you can and can't do with the controller on the spot. to each his own let's hope your lipo holds up while you're in the field

[@johnlemmer]

I agree that's why I put another connector on the orig. battery tray and can put it right back in , and plug in the same plug as the lipo .

[@lonnyward5112]

And how long will it take for me to get it from gearbest?

[@YarNotsew]

How are you monitoring the voltage on the LiPo so you know when to change batteries? The manual shows that there is a display of battery voltage directly below the battery icon (upper right of LCD) but I haven't seen that in any videos. Ho do you know when your voltage has dropped to close to 6V?

[@IFixShet]

Ray Weston it tells you right on the transmitter what your TX power is and your Rx in volts

[@YarNotsew]

It shows TX in volts?

[@IFixShet]

Yes

[@YarNotsew]

Cool. That was a concern about the standard controller and the LiPo upgrade. I wasn't able to see the TX voltage on the standard transmitters on any videos. And I didn't want to risk running a 7.4V LiPo down below 6 or 6.5V. Thanks.

[@SettlersTakeAway]

Hi would a 7.4v 800mah 25c Lipo work as well?

[@napalm5569]

Would this do the job? Nano-tech 2000mAh 2S 7.4V 20~40C LiPo Receiver Battery Pack comes JST connector at standard.

[@IFixShet]

Paul Truslove I certainly wouldn't go over 30 C rating

[@napalm5569]

Drone Worship thanks, i appreciate your time, im still learning!

[@mrmaxholden1133]

Thank broo🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@gerrylittle6512]

If you take the transmitter apart the battery compartment is removable from the inside then you will have room for your battery mod

[@ShenRC]

if you need lower voltage why not just go with a life 2 cell pack?

[@IFixShet]

You'll find the most hobby Flyers like to do things correctly which in this case would be actually applying a buck connector. The nice thing about this is that hubsan went out of their way to actually put a voltage regulator inside of it between 4 and 13 volts already. However for the controllers that don't have the jst connections built in you would definitely want to regulate the voltage coming in to the TX. With this battery mod I performed I made two 15 minute flights and it didn't even dent the battery meter. So with a voltage meter you can use a much larger battery which means less times needing to be charged because you can regulate the voltage input.

[@ShenRC]

I ordered this quad about 4 days ago from bangood I wonder if mine will have the JST connector. A 2 cell Life pack is only 6.6V probably would not need a regulater for it I am thinking.

[@IFixShet]

+shenlonco if you do not have the jst connection Port then you will definitely want to use a regulator. You would need to regulate the voltage coming into 6.1 volts anything higher and you'll start frying things.

[@IFixShet]

+shenlonco the only time I would suggest turning the voltage up to 6.5 or higher is if you have a range mod done to it.

[@xstream681]

So does a range mod suck more juice from the battery

[@isdavew]

Is it possible to connect a 6v nimh (rx) battery to this tx? I think this would fit inside the case after removing original holder.

[@IFixShet]

Dave Winter I have heard of people doing that yes sorry for the late response I never received the notification

[@lonnyward5112]

Where did you get your hubsan quad, as I am hesitant about ordering from over seas?

[@IFixShet]

Lonny Ward GearBest.com

[@lonnyward5112]

When ordering how will I know if I'm getting the newer transmitter with the JST connector

[@IFixShet]

You won't unfortunately

[@terrysferedes7986]

will the 7.4v battery 2700mah that came with the hubsan 501s drone work as well as the syma . or will it heat up the circuit board or is it better to go with a 6.6v 1450 mah battery

[@IFixShet]

the Syma battery is 7.4 volts 25c 2000mah. my TX came with a built in voltage regulator so it does not matter what battery I use as long as it does not exceed 13 volts

[@terrysferedes7986]

thank yoyu so much for getting back to me . my transmitter looks like the one in the picture. it,s a hubsan 901a how can i tell if it has a built in voltage regulator. i'm new at this and really appreciate your heip.

[@IFixShet]

Terry Sferedes does it have a JST connection point under the battery bay door?

[@flyingphotography5770]

+Drone Worship Thanks for the battery mod vid, very helpful. FWIW, I have the same "newer" controller as you with the JST connector built in. I took the transmitter completely apart and on the "front" side of the circuit board, I found the 4 - 13 volt stamp. I ordered 2 ea. Turnigy nano-tech 1500mAh 2S1P 20~40C as it fits inside the receiver once the battery tray is removed. Credit for the battery recommendation goes out to THXkid. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TD9XW3Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51m7KMR3U8L.jpg Hope you're staying safe down in FLA with Matthew blowing around!

[@Honda1k]

The Dickies what charger are you using to charge these batteries?

[@IFixShet]

Which battery are you referring to his battery or my battery in the video? I Supply a link for the purchase of the battery in my video description. And all you need is a male jst connection to put on the end of the battery cables. Then you remove the battery tray from the unit itself so the new battery can fit in there I also made a video about this and how to do it.

[@Honda1k]

Drone Worship I'm referring to the batteries into the Amazon link

[@Honda1k]

I'll probably run a zippy 1100 6.2v.

[@infamousgaming1613]

Hey all! I just order one of these quads! Very excited to get it. Can anyone verify if the TX does indeed come with the jst connecter in the battery compartment on newer models? Thanks in advance.

[@IFixShet]

Infamous Gaming you will not know till you receive the quad

[@infamousgaming1613]

FIgured as much. Been watching all your videos man. Lucky I found your page, you saved me a ton of research. Subscribed so i can keep up! Thanks for the quick response!

[@masterstreetmagic]

thank you so much.love how I don't have to soter

[@Skelch777]

All links are no longer available

[@IFixShet]

That's because the video is like 4 years old

[@Skelch777]

Lol oh!

[@sandroserna6883]

Hey I have a question why is it that when I go up like 50 feet in the air and I go forward about 40 feet my drone automatically returns back it will not go any further than 40 maybe 50 feet it will always return back on its own that's really annoying am I doing something wrong look is a controller messed up

[@IFixShet]

+sandro serna sounds like range problems. Open the transmitter and check to see if the Ipex connectors are pushed down tight. Alot of the transmitters had lose ipex connect.

[@adventurezone59]

how long it less with the AA batteries this transmitter? my transmitter only last 10 min with AA battery. it is that normal?

[@IFixShet]

+Direct Fly yes it's normal that's why I made the how to modify your transmitter video

[@dallinhardman8045]

i got my drone least then a week ago and i don't have the jst connector

[@isdavew]

I'm the same... got mine just 10 days ago.... must be older stock eh !!!

[@RuudyL]

Interesting, But these built-in screen TXes should come with a rechargeable lipo. I have a micro pocket Quad that comes with a lipo in the TX Personally I would have gone with a lipo that fits the battery bay.Thanks for showing

[@IFixShet]

I wanted a big one so that there wouldn't be nearly as many charges in between use however the option to downgrade is always there just by ordering another battery. I know what you mean though it seems like a rip-off that they continue making you buy batteries.

[@RuudyL]

Drone Worship I am waiting for the price too drop under 200 then I will get one

[@IFixShet]

+Ruudy L continue watching gearbest because their price really fluctuates quite often. I see like a $20 difference every other day and considering they normally run it for around $227 it might get lucky just checking it every day. Some days it's 240 other days its 215 you just got to catch it when they're running their sale day.

[@RuudyL]

Drone Worship I don't buy at Gearbest only if it really cannot be helpt. They have a very special price for a Quad, but then the up the shipping costs, The 501 is more expensive at Gearbest than at Banggood

[@IFixShet]

+Ruudy L I like to order through gearbest because you earn rewards points toward shipping and buying things. When I had my old channel that used to sponsor my channel which was pretty cool because I got a lot of free products for testing and reviewing. I am currently in talks with them about sponsoring my channel again. I also just hired a channel promoter in hopes of getting back to where I was with my channel. Wish me luck lol

[@DuellistLondon]

Are any of these mods needed with the advanced version, ive ordered a turnigy 11.1 9xr battery for my advanced controller, will it need modified before i use it?

[@IFixShet]

Drone Tittelation what's the C rating on the battery

[@mariustica6980]

Please.. 7.4V 2700mAh Lipo Battery for Hubsan H501S, you believe, it works well for transmitter?

[@IFixShet]

Marius Batania yes I do sir

[@mariustica6980]

Thanks!!. So, I can use battery backup drone (because I have two reserve batteries!)

[@IFixShet]

Marius Batania should not be a problem

[@RafalScrapper]

cool easy and funcional

[@IFixShet]

Rafal Scrapper yep

[@CrazyBlueTv]

Some people use 7.4 V and some 11,1 / 12 V Batteries, so what voltage would be right? (Advanced transmitter)

[@IFixShet]

+CrazyBlueTv I would not be able to tell you because I did not own the Advance transmitter

[@CrazyBlueTv]

Ah okay i ask i bit around seems like Standard Transmitter needs 7.4 V and the Advanced one 11.1 V.

[@happyfalangme]

Is it possible to have a look inside the controller to see where the JST lead is attached to. When i did my antenna modifications i noticed a plus and minus pad with JST written on it. I thought that was strange until i saw this. Obviously mine doesn't have the connector. Maybe this is a HubsanUS conversion!

[@IFixShet]

I honestly have no idea it also came already upgraded with new firmware. I'm really curious about the model I ended up with why can't find any way to really figure out where it came from. There's no height restrictions on it either it'll definitely go past 120 meters.

[@IFixShet]

I just put a video up that shows the inside of the controller. I made sure to point out the jst connection area for ya.

[@Elecifun]

250 meter high restriction with upgraded firmware 1.1.17

[@RuudyL]

I just got mine with H501S V1.2.26 and V1.1.21 firmware but no Jst plug there is a place for it on the board. I think Hubsan has a lot of old stock and is just upgrading the firmware on the package. Also the luck of the draw which one you get. hahaI have just put in my Jst plug and using the lipo of the Hubsan 502E seems too work well, board also says 4-14 volts. Only time will tell if it is save without a voltage regulator

[@Elecifun]

How many flights before you need to recharge the battery pack?

[@IFixShet]

8 to 10 15 minute flights comfortably or five 20 minute flights before you're down to two bars which is way better than one set of 4 alkaline batteries that last one flight.

[@Elecifun]

Nice, I did my own mod and get 10+ flights. My controller does not have a JST in the back, your lucky. Why use a buck converter?

[@IFixShet]

To keep the board from overheating

[@Elecifun]

Drone Worship Oh, why would it overheat? I have seen that said a few places but I can not make sense of it. I shall do some experimenting .

[@IFixShet]

It's quite simple if you think about it. If you put too much power through a board where is it supposed to expand that energy at? If it doesn't have something to regulate the voltage it's just going to keep overpowering the board causing Heat which it will continuously distribute throughout the board during the flight. After a while the electric components won't be able to handle the heat and it will start burning out parts.

[@galaxy1113]

bud do u have and email where i can reach u at and and give u my cell i have. a really good ? about soft where

[@FlorinCalisthenics]

can I put a 30c battery on the remote control?

[@IFixShet]

Sure

[@FlorinCalisthenics]

@@IFixShet I put a 4000mah 210g battery in the drone, it's heavy and it can't be stabilized anymore I bought it în vain , now I ordered another 2200mah 122 grams battery

[@IFixShet]

Going to be honest with you man this drone is very very obsolete dude you might just want to sell that thing and get something a little more relevant by today's standards it's not even worth putting money into

[@FlorinCalisthenics]

@@IFixShet I bought it because it is the cheapest, but I would like to move all the components to QAV250 fiber frame is it worth it ? I want the drone to become lighter

[@IFixShet]

@@FlorinCalisthenics dude this drone is like 7 years old at this point man it's not even relevant by today's standards I'm trying to tell you as an expert in drones who's been doing this since 2010 buy yourself something you will appreciate this is not it this is like a basic starter quad for a beginner and it will get boring very fast and you'll wonder why you put all your money into something that doesn't even have a stabilized camera

[@NoviceQuads]

Should this mod work on the H502s tx with a buck or without buck?????

[@IFixShet]

depends on whether or you already have a preinstalled Jst connection

[@NoviceQuads]

I was going to add the jst connecter myself. or is it without the connector I would need the buck

[@IFixShet]

You would add a jst connector and connect it to the buck and then connect the buck to the board with some solder points. You really don't want to run a battery over 7.5 volts and nothing lower than 4 volts. It says it will take 13 volts but I hear people are having board overheating problems which is why you would install the buck voltage regulator.

[@IFixShet]

@@NoviceQuads almost four years ago lol

[@goldenrex7798]

please sir can you give me that drone please...... I really want to fly a drone....

[@IFixShet]

this is my personal H501s

[@goldenrex7798]

Sir give me any drone or mini drone i really want to fly a drone.....

[@dhabastylerasoi5896]

Like 231 nice video

[@MERCKXWOOD]

What a bodge.

[@MERCKXWOOD]

Drone Worship It's a bodge because it doesn't look good.