Following the epic success of the E58 Emotion drone, Eachine is planning to release new drones with the same foldable Mavic design. While the Eachine E520 has only some basic features, the Eachine E520S GPS has a satellite positioning system and intelligent flight modes. Both versions are available with 720p, 1080p, or 4K cameras. You also have the possibility to choose between 2.4G or 5G WiFi standards.
To allow convenient transportation, arms, and propellers are foldable. The aircraft measures only 11 x 15 x 7.5 cm with folded arms. Eachine includes the E520 series one set of removable blade protectors, which are helpful for newbie pilots.
While both variants are powered by the same 2s/1200 mAh battery type, the Eachine E520S has about two less flight time than its GPS-less brother.
Eachine E520S\E520 features & specs
- Mavic-like foldable design;
- 6-axis gyro stabilization;
- GPS positioning system (only E520S);
- Smart flight modes (only E520S);
- Optional 720P/2.4G WiFi, 1080P/5G WiFi, 1080P/2.4G WiFi, 4K HD/5G WiF camera;
- On-board DVR (micro SD slot);
- Headless flight mode;
- Barometric altitude hold;
- 3-level of flight speed rates;
- Up to 300 meters control distance;
- Around 14~17 flight time.
Remote controller
Both versions have similar remote controllers; only the buttons’ layout seems different. On the front panel, besides the usual control sticks and power switch, there are 6 buttons. While Eachine E520S has Compass Calibration, RTH, Headless mode, Landing, Take-off, and Emergency stop, the E520 has only Landing and Take-off, plus four trimming buttons.
The E520S-GPS’s transmitter has 4 shoulder buttons (two on each side). On left you have Photo and Video, on the right Orbit mode and Speed switch.
Price & Availability
You can get this entry-level GPS drone with a 4K camera for only $90.90 (with 16% off) from Banggood. This price includes all you need to fly right out of the box (remote controller, two spare props, flight battery, and charger). Furthermore, you will get a complete set of removable blade protectors. There is also a “fly-more” combo pack with 3 flight batteries.
Package content
- Eachine E520/E520S GPS drone;
- Remote controller with phone holder;
- 7.4V/1200mAh LIPO Battery (you can opt for 1,2 or 3);
- USB Charging Cable;
- 1 set of blade propellers;
- One pair of spare propellers;
- Screwdriver
- Drone User Manual.
Should I pay the extra to get a Brushless Motor drone?
What is the price difference between the E520 and E520S. It is worth to pay more for the GPS feature???
Currently the Eachine E520S (with 5G 4K camera and one battery) is $86 and the E520 is $67. My answer is YES, you should pay the extra $19 for the GPS. It provides lots of safety features.
Donde comprar las baterias del eachine e520s?
Where to buy eachine e520s batteries?
being new model, unfortunately there are no spare parts for e520s (yet)