First Quadcopter

SpeedyBee F745 35A BLS claims to be the world's first AIO flight controller with built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and WiFi). It allows changing everything right on the flight field using your mobile phone. You can configure a new radio receiver, motor layout, PIDs, and other things. The flight controller measures 36.5x36.5x7 and it has a 25.5x25.5 mounting pattern. Weighting just...

Low-cost drones like this are KDiRC K918 MAX just as fun for adults as they are for kids, and they’re excellent to learn the basics before upgrading to a more advanced and pricier quadcopter. Thanks to the take-off weight of just 211 grams do not require registration or other special requirements. Anyway, my recommendation is to always check your...

Since the official release of the Autel EVO Nano+ drone, its manufacturer brings new firmware upgrades almost every month. The new software not just fixes existing bugs but also enables new features. Autel released a new firmware update that will bring much-requested features to their Lite and Nano Series. These features will include easily-accessible flight logs, voice notification options, as...

Foxeer recently announced a new analog 5.8G VTX with a maximum broadcast power of 2.5W. Yes, you read that correctly, 2500mW. For sure, the Foxeer Reaper Extreme is intended for ultra-long range FPV flights. The FPV transmitter measures 36x27.5x8mm and weighs 13 grams. It comes with a metal body for good heat disipation. The Foxeer Reaper Extreme can be powered...

DJI always tease us a few weeks before they officially release a new drone. Considering that DJI has a serious NDA Agreement with those who receive early test units for review, they would not risk leaking details or photos. The DJI Avata is set to launch in the next few months and would be the Chinese company's second FPV drone....

Maple Wireless' new Mjolnir Pro (V3) antenna system is intended to improve the DJI FPV Goggles V2 range over using the stock antennas. The system can be easily installed on the front of the headset without any internal modification. Using mixed polarization and high-gain antennas the Mjolnir Pro promise a wide receiving range and reduces the signal loss caused by...

The Syma Z6PRO looks like a rebranded Holy Stone HS175D. They have almost identical designs and similar specifications. Both have a compact size with folding arms and a self-stabilized 4K camera. With folding arms, the Syma (Loolinn) Z6 PRO drone measures 14x6.5x6cm and weighs just 217grams. Here I should mention that drones under 250Grams do not require special registration and...

Sub250 is a completely new name in the drone industry, and their first quadcopter is the Nanofly16. This little FPV drone has a wheelbase of 77mm (motor to diagonal motor distance) and weighs just 28 grams without a battery. The take-off weight of a drone with a 1S 380mAh high-voltage LIPO is only 38.0g, and the flight time is...

The Holy Stone HS720G is the kind of drone that any first-timer could wish for. It’s very portable, it has a 4K camera, is easy to fly, and has all the best flight features that a low-cost drone can have. Now, the third iteration of the HS720 drone comes with a 2-axis gimbal stabilization, which is the biggest upgrade from...

The CYCLONE Nano2400RX ELRS receiver has a power amplifier (PA+LNA), so it has a 100mW telemetry output and better sensitivity at longer distances. It adopts the IPEX1 generation antenna base and cooperates with an external dipole T-type antenna. The Nano 2400RX module measures just 11x18x3mm and weighs only 3 grams. It features an IPEX1 antenna plug and comes with a...