I’ve been testing the ISDT BattAir LIPO packs for 3 weeks — here’s the pros and cons
Last month, I won two pairs of their BattAir smart LIPO batteries on ISDT's giveaway. As they are known more for their hobby chargers, I expected to receive their newest K2 Air or Air 8 smart LIPO charger.
Unlike DJI batteries, FPV batteries are dummies and do not have any smart features; there are just a bunch of LIPO cells...
Syma X5sC-1: Stylish Drone for Beginners
All the kids are now back to school, and the parents (ok probably only the dads :)) will have more time to play with their favorite remote-controlled toys. Yesterday was my 6-year-old son's first school day, he looks very enthusiastic, I'm curious if he will continue this way until he graduates college. We had a few agitated days with...
2s vs 3s LiPo battery: Which one is better for mini FPV drones?
Last week, I received two Li-Po batteries for review from Gens Ace. The Tattu 2s 800 mAh and Tattu 3s 450 mAh. Firstly, I thought about making an individual test of each battery, but later I found it more helpful to make a side-by-side comparison of them.
Both Li-Po batteries suit micro-class FPV drones like the Blade Torrent 110 and...
Mavic Mini ND filters by Skyreat: Review & Sample footage
With limited manual video control, the Mavic Mini is considered, rather than a toy, a truly flying camera for professional work. Many say that ND filters are completely useless for this drone, but then why are there so many options available?
For this review, I am focusing on Skyreat’s Mavic Mini ND filter pack. I will start with some introduction...
Eachine ATX03 VTX review: Cheap and lightweight
Today I will review a super light VTX module for FPV drones. Weighting only 3.5g, the Eachine ATX03 is suitable for small-sized quadcopters.
VTX modules are used to transmit the camera's video signal wirelessly. The most common frequency for FPV is 5.8Ghz. In order to allow the use of multiple VTXs in the same time (such as during a drone...
Ulanzi DR-01: Drone RGB Anti-Collision Strobe Light
When it comes to night flights, adding extra light to your drone is a must-have. The solution could come from Ulanzi. Their DR-01 drone strobe light is self-powered and easy to install. Furthermore, it can be bright in 3 different colors if you share the flight space with multiple drones.
My first drone light was a camera-type flash strobe. It...
HGLRC Petrel 120x Pro review: Furious Toothpick
The HGLRC Petrel 120x Pro looks like a Furious Angry Bird and flies like a SpaceX rocket. Beginning with my first flight test I was impressed with the flight performance of this little Thootpick style 3" FPV drone.
In a nutshell, a “Toothpick” is a very lightweight micro FPV drone, usually under 100 grams and without a battery. They are...
Drone repair tool kit review: Must have for all FPV pilots!
Whether you are looking to build your own FPV drone for the very first time or looking for a complete solution for the maintenance and repair tasks after a hard crash, having a single tool kit that can handle it all, proves not only cost-efficient but can also save you a significant amount of time. Additionally, you will need...
PGYTECH Mavic Mini accessories: ND filters, Landing gears and more
DJI in collaboration with PGYTECH started to offer a wide range of accessories from the first day of Mavic Mini official launch. Ordering accessories directly from the manufacturer’s website is proof that you will get certified safe to use accessories for your drone. While lots of online retailers offer many kinds of Mavic Mini accessories from known and unknown...
DarwinFPV CineApe 25 review: CineWhoop for $139
CineWhoop-style FPV drones are the most appropriate for newcomers to the RC hobby. The DarwinFPV CineApe 25 comes with an injection-molded 360° propeller guard and a straightforward maintenance approach, all for a friendly price tag. First-time FPV pilots, even if they are after several hours of practicing with PC drone simulators, will crash their drones in acro mode. At...
Eachine ROTG02 review: Cheap Android FPV receiver
These days everyone has at least one smartphone in their pocket which can be used as a 5.8G FPV display along with this Eachine ROTG02 Android FPV receiver. Of course, due to its higher latency, it can not completely replace a dedicated FPV monitor/goggle.
Personally, I find the Eachine ROTG02 more useful as a second FPV display. My son loves...