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Our Take<\/h2>\n

I\u2019ve always been partial to DJI products. I especially love their lineup of powerful feature-packed commercial drones. <\/strong><\/p>\n

But DJI is not the only ones looking to woo more companies and professionals into using drones. In this year\u2019s CES in Las Vegas<\/strong>, Yuneec unveiled a new drone made specifically for professionals and commercial operators. <\/strong>The bright orange H520 Hexacopter<\/strong> is bigger than their previous releases, with longer rotor blades and a thicker body.<\/p>\n

The Yuneec H520 also features a higher load capacity<\/strong>, increased flying time<\/strong> and three camera options<\/strong>. All these features are aimed at attracting buyers from a variety of industries including photography, filming, mapping, inspections, and survey.<\/p>\n

As you would expect, the drone is not cheap although based on commercial drone standards<\/a>, I\u2019d classify it as a mid-range drone<\/strong>. A basic configuration for the Yuneec H520 drone is expected to go for around $2,500<\/strong>. The price can get as high as $4,500<\/strong> depending on the features you choose.  <\/p>\n

Rugged Design<\/h2>\n

To sell the H520 as an industrial-level drone<\/strong>, Yuneec had to give it a fresh new design to handle all sorts of challenges out in the field. Even at first glance, you can tell it\u2019s a commercial drone from its size and build. The rotor blades<\/strong> are much longer, and the body looks thicker.<\/p>\n

From the weight to the feel of different parts, the H520 really feels industrial. Its rugged design is going to do it a lot of good in the field where it\u2019ll have to battle against wind, obstacles, and elements. It has to be able to carry a hefty payload while maintaining perfect stability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Yuneec<\/a><\/p>\n

They have added more powerful motors<\/strong> to give the drone more speed and better performance in windy situations. The propellers produce more lift, allowing the drone to launch effortlessly and easily make turns as needed.<\/p>\n

This makes the H520 perfect for a wide variety of commercial applications from photography to solar panels inspections. <\/strong><\/p>\n

One other design feature I love is the bright orange design<\/strong>. When flying outside, it is easy to keep track of it even in bad weather. This appears in handy for search and rescue teams who often have to work in tough conditions and terrain.<\/p>\n

Higher Payload Capacity<\/h2>\n

The Yuneec H520 is engineered as a workhorse, able to lift heavy cameras and equipment for different industrial applications<\/a>. Even with a heavy payload on it (max 500g), the drone can maintain stability and control. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Camera Options<\/h2>\n

Most drone applications, from the obvious ones like photography to others like mapping, require a camera. The type of camera varies with the application with most industrial applications requiring specialized imagery hardware such as IR and residual light cameras.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Yunec H520 provides drone operators with three camera<\/strong> options to fit different situations.<\/p>\n