Insta360 goes after GoPro: Meet Insta360 Ace & Ace Pro
Insta360, known for its 360° cameras, just released in partnership with Leica, a pair of groundbreaking, wide-angle GoPro-like action cameras. The Insta360 Ace & Ace Pro are powered by AI to allow a smarter way to shoot inside and out.
The flagship version of the camera is the Ace Pro. Co-engineered with Leica, it boasts superior imaging performance courtesy of...
Ricoh Theta X: The Ultimate 5.7K@360° stabilized camera
Ricoh is more known for its printers and copiers than for drone cameras. The Ricoh Theta X is the company's latest 360-degree camera and a direct competitor of the Insta360 X3. Both are great cameras for capturing 360° photos and stabilized videos.
The Ricoh Theta X offers 11K stills resolution, which is 60.5MP, unmatched in its market segment. It can...
SUNLU AntiString PLA filament for high quality 3D prints
Stringing is a common 3D printing problem that can be annoying when you want quality results without post-finishing. To solve the root of the problem, SUNLU came on the market with the first AntiString PLA filament, an upgraded version of the regular PLA filament.
Stringing occurs mainly when the extruder moves between two different locations; during that move, the filament...
X16 is ISDT’s latest heavy duty LIPO charger
The ISDT X16 is a heavy-duty dual-LIPO charger with a massive output of 1100W/channel when powered by an AC outlet. It can discharge batteries for storage with up to 50W/channel. It adopts a cool futuristic game console design with handlers on both sides and a 2.8" color LCD screen.
It can charge simultaneously two up to 16-cell LiFe, LiPo, LiHv,...
BetaFPV SuperG Nano TX: First GEMINI ELRS transmitter
Since I built my first ExpressLRS-enabled FPV drone, I converted all existing drones to ELRS due to the excellent range and link stability. BetaFPV's new SuperG Nano TX module is the first GEMINI-compliant transmitter with dual-frequency diversity communication. The module was developed by BetaFPV in cooperation with the ExpressLRS team. It is based on ELRS V3.3 and promises improved...
Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga: Goliath’s 3D printer
OrangeStorm Giga is Elegoo's biggest industrial-grade FDM 3D printer, announced today on Kickstarter, and comes with the possibility of installing 3 additional printing heads for batch printing. It can print four models at the same time using different colors. This machine is ideal for hobbyists and small businesses as well.
Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga has a beautifully made cubic all-metal frame...
ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max: Speedy XXL 3D printer
The ELEGOO Neptune 4 Max is the largest 3D printer that I reviewed. With a massive 420*420*480mm build volume, you can print big models at once without the need to glue multiple parts together. The Klipper firmware will also be a first for me. Klipper is an advanced open-source 3D printer software developed by KevinOConnor that allows you to...
Skystars Bolt5 (Foxeer Caesar) racing drone frame
Racing frames like the Skystars Bolt5 or Foxeer Caesar prioritize light weight and aerodynamic efficiency for maximum speed and maneuverability. Their geometry is optimized to have the smallest friction in the air, and the battery is mounted underneath the frame to obtain the optimal center of gravity (COG).
My review refers to the SkyStars-RC Bolt5 frame kit, but as the...
Walksnail Avatar HD Goggles X: Future proof modular design
Without any doubt, the FPV headset is the most expensive part of an FPV system, and you would probably like to use your investment for many years. CaddxFPV's new Walksnail Avatar HD Goggles X comes with a modular design that allows upgrading the VTX module and the antennas. The manufacturer promises the release of a next-generation receiving module that...
JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM: Most affordable F7 flight controller
A few months ago, I built an iFlight Nazgul5 V3 FPV drone, and being on a tight budget, I looked for a cheap but versatile flight controller (FC). While most F7 flight controllers from reputable brands such as Diatone, SpeedyBee, RushFPV, HGLRC, or iFlight were priced close to $100, I found this JHEMCU GF30F722-ICM for only $38.
F7 flight controllers...
Walksnail Avatar HD VTX V2 (SE) with dual-antenna for better range and penetration
While all the Walksnail community is waiting for the new AVATAR HD V2 FPV goggles, CaddxFPV released a new VTX with dual antenna for better range and penetration. The upgraded Walksnail Avatar HD VTX V2 has also a more "finished" design and extra 20x20mm mounting points. In addition to the FC connector, it has spare soldering pads. The bind...