ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q2 review
Like many awesome gadgets, the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q2 also started on Kickstarter. While the project goal was set to $100050, they managed to raise more than $300k from about 2300 backers - and the numbers are growing hour by hour. SMOOTH Q2 promises not just to be one of the smallest phone gimbal, but also the most easy to use....
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 in to my mind. It is compatible with a versatile range of photo/video equipment. You can use it with smartphones, action...
DJI Osmo Pocket review: Wingless drone camera
The DJI Osmo Pocket was announced at the end of last year and from the first rumors we wanted to get one and test it here on FirstQuadcopter. The plan was to offer a real user experience based review. I spent the last couple of days with the Osmo Pocket 4K, trying to test it in different situations. From...
Zhiyun Smooth Q review: Tested at “Top of the World”
Three weeks ago I received for review the Zhiyun Smooth Q handheld gimbal. Prior to write any word about it, I decided to test it in multiple environments. Firstly, I took it with me on a hiking where I tested its endurance. First few hours were heavy rain, later, at heights over 1,800 meters, rain turned into snow, temperature dropped below...
X-CAM A10-3H 3-Axis Gimbal for GoPro
X-CAM A10-3H - Cheapest 3 axis brushelss gimbal Frankly, this X-CAM A10-3H 3-Axis gimbal sold for only $60 is so cheap that doesn't need any "11.11" or "Black Friday" discounts. Over the time a reviewed many quadcopter gimbals, from cheap ones to expensive ones. Curiously, the offered features were very similar. According to the number of motors, the drone gimbals can be categorized in 1, 2...
HAKRC Storm32 cheap 3D gimbal review
Affordable Storm32 3-axis gimbal from HAKRC You can have the best quadcopter camera of the moment but, without being accompanied by a steady brushless gimbal at least like this HAKRC Storm32, is very hard to capture some nice and smooth aerial videos. According to the number of installed brushless motors, the camera gimbals can be categorized in 1, 2 or 3-axis gimbals. A 2-axis gimbal is not necessarily worst...
Feiyu Tech MiNi3D Pro review
MiNi3D Pro 3 axis brushless gimbal for GoPro I have heard for the first time about Feiyu Tech few months ago when they announced this MiNi3D Pro 3 axis gimbal. Frankly, at least in photos, it seemed to be a product of high quality. I started to search more information about it by looking for Feiyu Tech FY MiNi3D reviews and YouTube test...
Z1-Evolution 3-Axis Gimbal review
ZhiYun Z1-Evolution handheld 3D gimbal I know this Zhiyun Z1-Evolution is not a 100% quadcopter related gadget, but if you want to make product reviews you will definitely need such a device. Usually, I record my maiden flights with a smartphone or with a head mounted action camera. I always wanted a professional alternative but didn't have the time to analyze the possibilities. For...
FPV 2 axis brushless gimbal review
The cheapest 2D brushless gimbal First of all, cheap does not necessary mean poor quality... OK, not all the time:). The popularity of the FPV 2 axis gimbal is the best proof of this fact. Lets talk a bit about what means exactly a gimbal and why we need such a device. A "Gimbal" has roughly two main functions: to keep the camera steady and to allow...
