RunCam Split 4 4K FPV camera (Low Latency + DVR)
Back in 2017, when the first generation of RunCam Split has been announced, it was considered a game-changer FPV camera. The 2in1 approach offered low-latency and on-board recording at the same time. Now, the new RunCam Split 4 goes even further and it has a smaller size and 4K recording.
If you are into flying micro drones and want to...
Eachine DVR03 review: Camera, VTX, Antenna and DVR
Eachine DVR03 FPV camera with integrated DVR (video recorder)
At first, impression, adding video recording feature to an FPV camera sounds very good. Using the Eachine DVR03 camera you will not need any additional device to capture the journey of your flight. Yes, this is great, but think about you crash on a river and your videos are gone.
Over the last...
Caddx Ant Lite: 1.7 gram FPV camera
Ant Lite is Caddx's latest, smallest, lightest, and probably cheapest FPV camera. Weighing only 1.7 grams it is perfect for super compact micro FPV drones. Thanks to the wide range of input voltage (3.7~18V), it can be powered directly from 1S to 4S Li-Po batteries.
Caddx Ant Lite features a 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor with 1200TVL horizontal resolution and a...
Foxeer Apollo Digital camera for DJI HD Digital FPV
Foxeer is the third brand that started manufacturing DJI HD digital FPV system compatible cameras. The Foxeer Apollo works with both Caddx Vista and DJI Air Unit VTXs and it is available with two lens options, 'Standard' and 'StarLight' for night flights. For those who like to pimp their FPV drones, the Apollo camera is offered by Foxeer in...
RunCam Hybrid 4K camera for FPV drones
In order to obtain 4K video quality and super low latency, the newly announced RunCam Hybrid 4K camera also features dual-lens, just like the Caddx Tarsier. With the purpose to make things simpler, the RC Hybrid has only one PCB board not two like its contender. The camera module and digital board are interlinked via a 58mm servo cable.
While...
Turbowing CYCLOPS 3: DVR Camera for FPV
Recording the journey of your FPV flights without a DVR camera like this Turbowing CYCLOPS 3 can be pain in the ass. Firstly, I used an external mini DVR which I connected to the output of my FPV display. Quality was nice but complicated to wire everything together. Later I purchased another monitor with built-in DVR, wiring problem solved...
RunCam 3 HD FPV quadcopter camera
RunCam 3 - worth to buy alternative for the GoPro Session 5?
When the RunCam 3 was rumored I had a mixed filing regarding this camera. I don't know if it was a smart movement from the manufacturer to announce in 2017 a camera without 4K capability.
I contacted RC to request a free sample in order to review the RunCam 3 camera. Frankly they...
Caddx Baby Ratel 2: 1200TVL Starlight FPV camera
Caddx, one of the most popular FPV camera manufacturers, releases a new nano-size camera named Baby Ratel 2. Thanks to its small size and low weight (3grams), it can be successfully installed on almost any size of FPV drones. The camera measures 14 x 14 x 20.5mm and 19 x 19 x 20.5mm with extension mounting bracket.
The Caddx Baby...
RunCam Link Falcon Nano Kit: Native 1080P@120FPS
RunCam was the second third-party manufacturer that started to produce DJI HD Digital video transmission compatible devices. The RunCam Link Falcon Nano kit consists of two main parts: a Digital video transmitter (Link) and an FPV camera (Falcon Nano).
The new shrunk Falcon Nano camera has a size of just 16*14*17mm allowing it to be used on small FPV drones....
Foxeer 4K split camera for FPV drones
Foxeer, RunCam, and Caddx's biggest rival just announced a new split type 4K camera designed for small racing FPV drones. The Foxeer 4K features a high-performance Ambarella A12 imaging processor and Sony IMX117 1/2.3" CMOS sensor. If I remember correctly, similar hardware had the older Legend 3 camera, but in a different form-factor.
The camera can be configured in multiple...
Foxeer Predator V2 Standard FPV camera
Foxeer, one of the most active player on the FPV camera market, just announced a new camera called Predator V2. Let's check what new features brings this second edition of Predator camera.
The Foxeer Predator V2 is available in two variants, Standard and Mini. Both versions are available in four colors (Red, Black, Blue & Purple). While the Predator Standard V2 measures 28.0mm...