First Quadcopter

Here on FirstQuadcopter, we already reviewed the original FIMI MINI (1), and the MINI, and now it's time to talk about the company's latest sub-250g drone, the X8 MINI 3. A few days ago, FIMI shared a teaser photo of their upcoming drone on their social media accounts. In design, the FIMI MINI 3 remained almost identical to its predecessor,...

Usually, when products receive a massive discount, like DJI Goggles 2 and Integra, it's a masked announcement of upcoming new products. The FPV community has been waiting for the appearance of the new O4 Air Unit system for a while; maybe it will be announced in the spring of 2024. Hopefully, the O4 will offer backward compatibility without the...

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...

BlackMagic was the favorite Cinemaca Camera brand for drone photographers for many years. OCTOPUS CINEMA's upcoming Pocket Sized Super 16 Cinema Camera, called the OCTOPUS16, measures 80x80x50mm (3.14 x 3.14 x 1.96″) and weighs less than 400g (0.88 lb). With these physical parameters, it can be installed on four-rotor 10"+ FPV drones and smaller eight-rotor CineWhoops. Hollywood needs better quality...

BetaFPV's second-generation Nano TX module comes with significant upgrades from its predecessor, making the ELRS radio link even more stable over long ranges. The unit comes with ExpressLRS V3.3 firmware. The BetaFPV Nano TX V2 was announced with three frequency options. The 2.4GHz edition has a maximum output power of 1W, and the 915/868MHz with a max output power of...

When I started this hobby, I remember that LIPO chargers were big, heavy, and had a max power of 30-50W. Instead, the ISDT 608PD fits inside your pocket, weighs just 85 grams, and has a charging power of up to 240W. Furthermore, it can be monitored and controlled via a mobile app. Priced for only $29.99, it is ISDT's cheapest...

The Jumper T20 GEMINI is the third model of the family, and as its name suggests comes with a built-in twin ELRS TX module. The T20G inherits the small form factor and full-size RDC90 gimbals of the T20S. In this review, we will discover all the differences and if it is worth the extra money. Once you delve into the...

Since I started building FPV drones, HQProp has been in the top three of my personal choice. I tried to avoid using propellers from known brands despite being cheaper. This review will look closer at six of their props. Propellers, also known as props, are considered consumables and are not given much importance, although they are directly responsible for the...

Probably everyone into 3D printing hobby has already heard about the Chitubox slicing program. Still, in this review, we will focus on the company's ChiTu JAMG HE Conjure PLA+ and Hi-Speed PLA Pus 3D filaments, which I had not heard until a few weeks ago. To get the best out of our 3D-printed models, you must find the perfect balance...

This morning, scrolling through TikTok videos, I came across a post from a content creator that showed its new selfie drone, the HoverAir X1. Like the AEE Sparrow, AirSelfie Air Neo S, or Simtoo Hoshi 007, the Zero Zero Robotic X1 Airselfie drone also has a caged design. The drone can be folded to fit inside your pocket, making it...