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DJI Mini Series Comparison: Which one’s right for you?
With the release of the shiny new Mini 3 Pro, what's the sense of talking about its predecessors? If money doesn't matter, you can't...
Drone Accessories
FLSUN S1 and T1: Enclosed High-Speed Delta 3D printers
This week, I was contacted by FLSUN on the occasion of the launch of two new 3D printer models. FLSUN S1 and T1 adopt...
FPV cameras
Flywoo Naked O3 LiteUltra Air Unit for ultra-light FPV drones
From the beginning, Flywoo was a company dedicated to small-size FPV drones. Last week brought two customized O3 digital FPV systems on the market...
Quadcopter brands
Hubsan BlackHawk1: Features, specs, and pricing
Hubsan claims to be a "Leading provider of flight control" and brings "new" drones on the market. Just like their other drones, the Hubsan...
FPV drones
DarwinFPV CineApe35 with GPS and three FPV options
DarwinFPV's newest CineWhoop-style FPV drone has three FPV options: Analog, DJI O3 Air Unit, and RunCam Washp. Another exciting feature of the CineApe35 is...
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ZLL SG105 MAX dual-camera drone under $100
For a drone under $100, the ZLL SG105 MAX has some amazing features, including GPS positioning, a dual-camera system, an obstacle avoidance sensor, and...
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DJI Black Friday Sale 2023: UP TO 30% OFF for many DJI products
Like every Black Friday, in 2023, DJI brings some great deals for drone enthusiasts and not only. You can find both their FPV drone, three sub250g class drones, action camera, and more between the discounted products. Furthermore, you can get free premium gifts with your order.
The Avata Pro-View Combo comes with a massive price drop from $1428 to $999....
BetaFPV Black Friday Sale 2023: Discount and Gift cards on FPV drones
Black Friday is probably the best time of the year to buy your first FPV drone with a massive price drop. BetaFPV has some fantastic kit options available for newcomers. In addition to the discount, you can win extra coupon codes for your next order by playing Wheel of Fortune on their website.
First-person view (FPV) drones differ from camera...
ZHIYUN Black Friday Sale 2023: Biggest discount on video gears
This year, Black Friday brings up to 50% off ZHIYUN’s professional camera and smartphone stabilization systems (gimbals), video lights, and other professional-grade video creation accessories. Whether you are a vlogger or hobbyist photographer, this is probably the best year to get your new video gear. ZHIYUN's BF sale runs from November 15 till the end of the month.
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Insta360 Black Friday Sale 2023: Best deals on action cameras
Whether it's 360° or a unique point of view, Insta360 cameras deliver excellent performance, making them the preferred choice for capturing life's breathtaking moments.
If you’re looking for an Insta360 camera deal, this is the best time of the year! Insta360 offers significant price drops on its most popular cameras and accessories during the Black Friday Sale festival. Plus, get...
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...
C-FLY has released the Faith Mini 2 with upgraded camera and improved range
C-FLY has released the new Faith Mini 2 drone expanding its Mini series with improved features and camera. The second-generation MINI Faith is lightweight, compact, weighing less than 249 grams and features an easy-to-use design, eliminating the need for specialized training.
While the original Faith Mini, reviewed this spring on FirstQuadcopter had a 4K@15fps camera, this new edition comes with...
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...
HDZero Freestyle V2 low-latency digital FPV for freestyling
The second generation HDZero Freestyle V2 digital FPV transmission is optimized for 3.5" and 5" FPV drones and consists of VTX, camera, and antenna. While it has only a 20x20mm mounting pattern it has up to 1W broadcast power.
Divimath's HDZero V2 VTX kit is paired with a RunCam Nano 90 camera that offers four resolution modes: 720p60, 1080p30, 540p60,...
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 launch date confirmed: 25 October 2023
The Pocket 3 is drone-maker DJI’s upcoming pocket-stabilized 4K vlogging camera and comes with a rotative large screen for vertical and horizontal shooting modes. The third generation has also a bigger 1-inch CMOS sensor for improved low-light performance. By comparison, the original Osmo Pocket (v1) had a 1/2.3" and the second-generation OP (v2) 1/1.7" one.
Quadro_News (Igor Bogdanov) via Twitter/X...
SUNLU PLA and PLA+ 3D filaments: Is it Worth it?
When I show my 3D-printed objects to friends, the most common question is, "How much does the filament cost?" SUNLU is known for its affordable 3D printing materials. In this review, we tested their PLA and PLA+ filaments. To check the quality and usability, I printed various things that I needed in the house.
PLA (Polylactic Acid) and PLA+ (also...