Eachine E520s Drone Review – Well Designed and Foldable Drone

Eachine E520S drone has unique functions and specifications. The drone is a good alternative for many different expensive and well-known models of drones. This quadcopter is a smart camera drone having a great design and affordable price. Go to the article to know if this character is a good choice at this price range or not.

Our Verdict in a Glance

The Eachine E520S is a budget-friendly, HD camera drone. This quadcopter is well-designed and is foldable. The weight of the drone is less than 300 g. It is embedded with good features and functions. One of the best things about the drone is its HD camera. The camera provides clear pictures from the air and also enables recording aerial videos. The GPS provided in the drone and enables a stable flight.

The drone is fitted with three intelligent flight modes for a better flying experience. It is a great drone to have fun with, taking pictures and recording videos while flying it. The images are of 4K resolution however, the video footages are not of the same quality. Some important features of the quadcopter include-

• Automatic Return Home
• GPS
• 6 Axis Gyroscope
• HD Camera
• Intelligent Flight Modes
• 15 Minute Flight Time

Design 

The E520S’s design is one of the most important factors of the drone. It might give a glimpse of the DJI Mavic 2 Pro at the very first look but on a deeper look you can observe some unique element designs of the drone. The design of this drone also resembles the E58 model. It is a foldable drone and is portable and very easy to carry around. The colour of the drone is matte black with some unique blue and white details.

The dimensions of the package are 11.57 x 7.68 x 3.7 inches and it weighs about 1.65 pounds. The drone has a reliable structure and a great camera and propeller layout. The included product and accessories are-

• EACHINE E520S RC Quadcopter
• 7.4V 1200mAh Lipo Battery
• Remote Control
• 4 Protection Cover
• 2 Spare Blades
• Screwdriver
• User Manual
• USB Charging Cable

Camera

The camera of the restaurant is very similar to the DJI model. The quadcopter comes with a 1080p HD camera. However, the quality of the resolution is lower than that of the Mavic model. The high-resolution camera has a good CMOS sensor which provides great pictures in optimal conditions and videos of 30fps. One drawback of the camera is that it is fixed and my experience is very little or no tilt while flying it.

The live footage of the drone can be directly seen on the smartphones through the FPV mode. The video is sent very fast having a transmission speed of 5 GHz. This is beneficial for professional content creation or drone piloting or racing.

Intelligent Flight Modes

The  Eachine E520S provides many intelligent flight modes. These hormones help in flying the drone very easily and capturing images and shooting videos becomes very convenient because you do not have to worry about the drone’s control. The three intelligent flight modes of this drone are-

• Waypoint –  This mode helps in making a part for the drone to fly on automatically through the app on the smartphone.
• Surround/Orbit – This mode is perfect for taking selfies. The drone orbits around the person holding the transmitter when this mode is activated.
• Smart Track – Another way to take pictures and videos without using your hands is through this mode. The drone locks on you and follows you around wherever you go after activating this mode.

There is an automatic return home function on the drone. This function is helpful when the drone goes out of your sight or has a low battery, then you can bring back the drone to you by pressing the RTH button. This reduces the chances of crashing the drone.

Features

The Eachine E520S is equipped with a lot of great features. Some of them include the following-

• 5G WIFI 4K HD CAMERA– The drone provides 5G WIFI FPV real-time synchronous transmission. It does not allow any kind of interruption. The range is about 250 meters. The drone provides clear pictures and videos with the help of its 4K HD camera.
• GPS POSITIONING SYSTEM– The GPS positioning feature of this drone provides its accurate positioning details. This feature is helpful in tracking down the location of the drone and also provides automatic returns.
• FOLLOW ME MODES– The follow me mode is used to make the drone follow you everywhere you go through the GPS of the smartphone and capturing good pictures and videos as you desire.
• ALL-ROUND FUNCTIONS– Functions like the headless mode, altitude hold and one key take-off/landing mode helps in making the flight of the drone way easier. There is no need of thinking about its orientation. By pressing the button, you can fly the drone up to a height and land it. This model is specially designed for beginners.
• LONG FLYING TIME & CONTROL DISTANCE– The drone is powered with a battery of 1200mAh having high performance. It provides a flight time of about 16 minutes. The control distance is about 250 meters providing an extra good flight experience.
• WAYPOINTS- Through this mode, the drone can be made to fly on a particular path drawn on the built-in map on the EACHINE app. It will follow your commands and fly according to the directions provided.
• POINT OF INTEREST- Through this mode, the drone can be made to orbit around the point of interest just by pressing the orbit button. You can use a multi-angle self-timer, even control flight radius by increasing or decreasing it. The drone can be flown clockwise or counterclockwise and even ascended or descended. The drone surrounds the mobile device while flying.

Flight Performance

The Eachine E520S has a good flight performance. The quadcopter is very stable. It is easy to control even in windy conditions. There might be a little interference while using the FPV functions. It is easy to hover the drone using GPS technology. This feature also provides help in taking good pictures and videos. The lowest speed mode of the drone is also fast. So it is advisable to use the fast modes only if you are very confident and experienced in using the drone.

The drone operates on a 1200 mAh lipo battery. The flight time provided by the battery is around 15 to 16 minutes. At such a budget-friendly rate, this is quite a good deal. Also, the company provides a package having three extra batteries in it. This will provide you with more flight time and more time to enjoy the drone.

Durability

The Eachine E520S Quadcopter is a very durable flying machine. The E520S has a good lifespan. It is very flexible and can survive bad crashes as well. The spare parts are available in the market or can be purchased online. So it is not very difficult to repair it even if it gets damaged. The resistance of the drone is further increased due to its foldability. All these features make this drone very ideal for beginners and crash-resistant.

Pros

• Good build and foldable design
• High-quality camera
• Responsive to commands
• Several and beginner-friendly features and functions
• Provides good flight time and range
• SD card provided

Cons

• Enough space might not be available for 4K footages

Conclusion

The Eachine E520S is a great gadget having amazing specifications and features. It comes with an HD camera. It is also very easy to fly. The drone is available at a very reasonable rate. It is great for beginners and experienced pilots as well. This drone will not disappoint you if you want to enjoy with an inexpensive HD camera drone. However, if you want to take professional-level photographs then this drone is not suitable for you.