VIFLY ShortSaver V2: The Smart Smoke Stopper for FPV builders
When I connect the battery for the first time to a newly built FPV drone, I wait with bated breath to see if everything is OK and no smoke comes out. Short circuits due to wrong wiring and bad soldering are the most common problems in DIY drones, and they cause serious damage to sensitive electronics. VIFLY ShortSaver V2...
MJX Bugs 2SE review: Sample video & Maiden flight
As I promised in my previous quadcopter review, winter will come with lots of drone tests on First Quadcopter. Today, we will have a closer look on the MJX Bugs 2SE, a very capable GPS enabled drone. MJX R/C does not provide much details about what means the "SE" in the product name. I'm just guessing that it could...
Ovonic LIPO review: 4S & 6S 1300mAh batteries
First of all, I wish a Happy New Year to all drone lovers. I hope this year will be better for everyone and the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon. 2021 starts on First Quadcopter with the Ovonic battery review. We will have a closer look at two of their green 1300 mAh 100C LIPO packs (4S and 6S).
Testing LIPO...
HOBBYMATE Speed H6 review: Truly smart drone charger
It looks like it has become a tradition to review on FirstQuadcopter all the newly-launched drone chargers from HobbyMate. Today we will make an in-depth analysis of their Speed H6 smart charger. Despite its small size, the HOBBYMATE Speed H6 is a very powerful charger with a built-in AC adapter and some cool extra features.
A good intelligent LIPO charger...
Potensic ATOM: A sub250g, sophisticated 4K drone
When Potensic launched the Atom drone in September 2023, I was excited that yet another company realized how important the sub-250g market segment is for hobbyists and casual users to enjoy drone flying without bureaucratic hurdles. In many countries, drones that weigh under 250 grams (0.55lb) are exempted from aircraft registration and the need for a pilot license.
In this...
GoPro Hero 10 accessories bundle review (HSU 72 in 1 kit + extras)
After I published my GoPro Hero 10 review, I started looking for some compatible accessories. HSU had the most comprehensive bundle that includes 72 pieces of GoPro 10 accessories. Practically, contains everything you could ever need for this action camera, from plenty of mounting accessories to storage, diving, and protective cases.
GoPro accessories can take your videographer skills to a...
CNHL 4S 2000mAh & 6S 1500mAh: Long-range FPV LIPOs
For long-range FPV flights, you will need much higher capacity batteries than for freestyling and racing. Commonly, 5" LR FPV drones run on 4S or 6S batteries. You must choose the right battery according to your motor's KV ratings. For example, the CNHL 4S 2000mAh is an excellent option for 2000-3000KV, and the CNHL 6S 1500mAh for 1600-1900kV. The...
Lefant Zeraxa Pro review: FlyAway & R.I.P.
Winter will come with lots of cool drone reviews on FirstQuadcopter. We are expecting this month at least 8 new drones by the end of the year. A few of them will be reviewed not just first but also exclusively here on your favorite drone blog. We will start with the Lefant Zeraxa Pro, a nice entry-level drone.
Lefant is...
Hubsan H111D quadcopter review
Since I started the FirstQuadcopter.com blog I wrote about many Hubsan models in the quadcopter news section but till now I have not had the chance to review one. I was extremely happy when one of my partners offered me this Hubsan H111D for review, especially since it's a very new model on the market so I will be among the first people who review...
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...
DJI battery charger: VIFLY PowerUltimate review
Today we will have a closer look on VIFLY's DJI battery charger called PowerUltimate. This tiny aluminium box allows to charge your DJI drone battery right on the field. It is compatible with most consumer DJI drones (Mavic and Phantom series) - even with their smallest drone. As DJI does not offer a dedicated car charger for the little...