Foxeer Apollo Digital camera for DJI HD Digital FPV
Foxeer is the third brand that started manufacturing DJI HD digital FPV system compatible cameras. The Foxeer Apollo works with both Caddx Vista and DJI Air Unit VTXs and it is available with two lens options, 'Standard' and 'StarLight' for night flights. For those who like to pimp their FPV drones, the Apollo camera is offered by Foxeer in...
Insta360 Launches $499 X4 8K 360° camera with powerful AI chip
Insta360 officially released their 4th generation 360° camera for content creators today. Much-anticipated 8K 360° video, plus 5.7K60fps and 4K100fps, add unparalleled image quality to the endless creative possibilities of 360° capture, including the ability to "shoot first, point later" and the Invisible Selfie Stick effect. X4 also doubles as a traditional action cam, with its Single-Lens Mode now...
Sony RX0II: Is it a better drone camera than the GoPro 10?
In 2019, Sony revealed their new GoPro-style action camera with a 1-inch image sensor. As its name suggests, the Sony RX0 II is the second version of the original RX0 camera that was first released in 2017. The second-generation RX0 principally adds 4K video recording with full pixel readout and no pixel binning, in-body electronic video stabilization, a tilting...
Ricoh Theta X: The Ultimate 5.7K@360° stabilized camera
Ricoh is more known for its printers and copiers than for drone cameras. The Ricoh Theta X is the company's latest 360-degree camera and a direct competitor of the Insta360 X3. Both are great cameras for capturing 360° photos and stabilized videos.
The Ricoh Theta X offers 11K stills resolution, which is 60.5MP, unmatched in its market segment. It can...
Hawkeye Thumb: Ultra Light 4K camera for FPV drones
At first look, the Hawkeye 4K Thumb camera is an excellent choice for those that find the GoPro too big or expensive but still what to record stabilized UHD videos. Weighting just 15.5 grams, it can be installed on almost any drone size. In the case of micro FPV drones, Gyroflow stabilization is a real alternative to built-in electronic...
AKASO Keychain: Lightest 4K camera (only 36g)
The AKASO Keychain is an Insta360Go style hands-free body camera. Thanks to the magnetic mount system it can be easily attached to your t-shirt or headband. Its pivot stand allows being used as a dashcam in your car as well.
Thanks to the built-in WIFI connection, you can transfer the footage from the camera to your mobile device wirelessly. No...
RunCam Thumb camera features and specs
With a weight of just 9.80 grams (0.35 ounces) and a price of $49.99, the newly announced RunCam Thumb camera is a serious competitor to the Insta360 GO 2.
The RunCam Thumb measures 52x13x19.5mm and it comes with a detachable lens cover that can be replaced with a neutral density filter if needed. On the front, it has a 150°...
Xiaomi Yi 2 camera in-depth review
Yesterday, out of curiosity I searched with Google for "Xiaomi Yi 2 review". The results were pretty impressive. I found plenty of professional articles about this camera. Most of the reviews have concluded that the Yi 4K is an excellent action camera with superior image quality. Even when the Xiaomi Yi 4K was put in a side-by-side comparison with the more expensive GoPro 5 Hero, it excelled.
Yi...
Upcoming drone cameras: GoPro, DJI, Insta360, and more
All major action camera brands are about to release their new camera that can be installed on drones as well. While DJI and Insta360 have already shown their teaser video which confirms the exact release day, the upcoming GoPro 11 and Hero 11 MINI have only just a few leaked photos.
When you think of the best drone cameras, you...
DJI Action 3: Action Camera from Lord of Drones
The DJI Action 3 is a fantastic camera that follows its grandfather's original Osmo Action design. DJI probably realised that the 'innovative' modular design of the Action 2 was more a failure than a success.
The new Osmo Action 3 is palm-sized and weighs just 145 grams. It includes mounting clips on its bottom so you can put it...
Insta360 GO 2 vs SMO 4K: Which Is Better For Your Drone?
Not sure if you should get the new Insta360 GO 2 or the 'naked' Insta360 x BetaFPV SMO 4K for your drone? Then you’re definitely in the right place – in this article, we compare all the features and specs of these two lightweight cameras to help you find the best one for you!
There are lots of things to...