Eachine C600T review: Super mini FPV camera
When it comes to micro drones, it is very hard to find a camera that is small and light enough to fit in. Measuring 15 x 15 mm and weighing only 4.09 grams, the Eachine C600T camera can be lifted by very small drones.
At the moment, basically, there are two approaches in the design of FPV cameras, "all-in-one" (one device,...
Cicada 180 review: Cheap FPV drone for Racing
The Cicada 180 is a medium-sized FPV drone made by a new multi-rotor brand called LitisRC. From the first look, it is clear that the LitisRC Cicada 180 reassembles the design of the more expensive ImmersionRC Vortex 180 Mini. On paper, the two racing drones look extremely similar - but can a cheap $100 FPV drone win the race?...
AKK FX2-Dominator VTX review: 2W FPV transmitter
Regarding FPV flights, it is essential to know at what distance you want to fly. Once you lose the video connection with the aircraft, you can say goodbye. If you have luck, it will crash in an uninhabited field without causing any damage besides itself. The AKK FX2-Dominator features up to 2W transmission power. If you need less power,...
FiMI Palm review: Best 4K pocket gimbal under $200?
In order to begin my review honestly, we must admit that the FiMI Palm is not an innovative game-changer product. DJI released such pocket gimbal with even better specs one year earlier before Xiaomi. At a glance, the only pros of the FiMI Palm over the Osmo Pocket is its much-friendly price tag. But, if you dive deeper into...
Artillery Hornet 3D printer review
These days, 3D printers are used in various applications, from education and prototyping to advanced things like bioprinting organs. In the drone hobby, many DIY enthusiasts started to print their spare parts and accessories for long time ago. Lately, Free Zillion, founder of RaceWhoop Facebook group, designed a ducted drone that is almost entirely 3D printed. The concept became...
Foxeer Foxwhoop 25: From frame kit to flying CineWhoop
The Foxwhoop25 is advertised with the 'Unbreakable drone' headline. Foxeer even promises a lifetime warranty for the protection guard. Some dude on YouTube did a car-crushing test. Being strong and slightly flexible at the same time passed the torture. Of course, this does not mean, that if you fly at full speed in a concrete wall nothing bad will...
VIFLY Beacon and Finder V2 drone buzzers
Vifly makes many useful FPV accessories, and self-powered buzzers are between ones you should keep permanently installed on your drone for safety. In this review, we will have a closer look at the ViFly wireless drone Beacon and ViFly FPV quadcopter Finder V2. Despite the fact that they look almost identical, they have different applications and functionalities.
Passive buzzers cost...
iFlight BLITZ F7 V1.1 flight controller: Is it good?
The flight controller (FC) is the brain of the FPV drone and is probably the most critical component, as it is responsible for stabilizing the drone. The FC generates the motors' control signals based on the pilot's and sensors' inputs. If you are starting with this hobby, I strongly recommend using BetaFlight-based flight controllers like this iFlight BLITZ F7...
FEILUN FX176C2 review: Always flies back to you
Frankly, how could FeiLun expect to remember a drone name like "FX176C2". If copy/paste actions would have not exist, I could not write my FEILUN FX176C2 review :D
Many toy drones claim to offer "One key Return to Home" feature. Without a Global Positioning System (GPS), this feature can't work accurate enough, practically the drone is just trying to guess...
Holybro Kopis 2 SE review: My fastest FPV drone
Shortly after I sold the old Kopis, my FPV backpack felt sad and empty. It was not just my fastest racer, but also the BEST looking one. When I read that HolyBro is planning to release a second generation of Kopis 2, I contacted them in order to test and review one. Three weeks later I'm holding the black...
ZHIYUN CRANE M2 review: The Universal Soldier
Older guys like me probably still remember the movie named "Universal Soldier", it was about enhanced super troopers good for all the jobs. When I saw the first rumors about the ZHIYUN CRANE M2 gimbal, that movie came to mind. It is compatible with a versatile range of photo/video equipment. You can use it with smartphones, action cameras, compact...