CNHL LI-ION 4S 3200mAh: For Long-Range and not-so!
Initially, LI-ION battery packs for long-range drones were homemade by hobbyists. They connected 4 or 6 cells serially to achieve the desired voltage. Sony VTC6 18650 batteries were used the most due to their excellent reliability. Panasonic and Samsung LI-ION proved to perform well also. In this review, we will have a closer look at the CNHL LI-ION 4S...
ManiaX Power 4S FPV LiPo review
Before we get into details in our ManiaX Power FPV LIPO review, let's talk about some general things you should consider before purchasing a drone battery.
When choosing a drone LiPo, the first things to look at are cell count, capacity, and C-rating. Cell count (xS) is how many cells are connected in series inside the pack. Each cell has...
Pro battery for FIMI X8 MINI: Finally under 250g
The FIMI MINI is advertised with two types of batteries, but everyone believed that the Pro LIPO pack is just a myth. FirstQuadcopter is between the first drone blogs that test and review the FIMI X8 MINI Pro battery. We will also compare the performance of the Standard versus the Pro battery pack, of course.
FIMI advertises the X8 MINI...
Tattu LIPO review: R-Line, FunFly and GensTattu
I published my first Tattu battery review in October 2017. Since then, I have had the opportunity to test more of their products. This time we will have a closer look at 3 of their packs, a GensTattu 4S/2300mAh 45C, FunFly 3S/1300mAh 100C, and an R-Line 4S/850mAh 95C one.
Tattu LIPOs are very popular among FPV pilots due to their...
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...
CNHL LIPO battery review: Black & MiniStar series
Looking for the best LIPO battery for your FPV drone? You should definitively check our CNHL LIPO battery review. We tested some packs of ChinaHobbyLine's Black and MiniStar series. I can't guaranty they have top performance, but for sure they have one of the best price/value ratios right now.
Not so long time ago, the most commonly used batteries by...
Hubsan Zino 2 battery: 15.2V/3800mA LIPO for $76.58
Hubsan recently launched its latest GPS enabled 4K drone, the Zino 2. Compared to its predecessors (H117s and Zino Pro), it has longer flight time, extended range, and better camera. While the older ZINOs is powered by 3S LIPO packs, the new second-generation Zino2 works with 4S batteries.
The advertised battery life of the Hubsan Zino 2 is a maximum...
Crazepony 500mAh 2S LIPO review: Brushless Whoop battery
About a month ago I received two pieces of Crazepony 2S/500mAh LiPo packs for review. Unfortunately, due to ESC failure, my FullSpeed TinyLeader was stuck on the ground so I had to wait with the battery performance tests till I repair it.
As most Power Whoops are sold without battery, first thing you need to do prior to your flight...
FIMI X8 SE battery: More fun time!
Xiaomi recently announced the latest 4K model, the FiMI X8 SE drone. Compared to its predecessors, it foldable design and lots of new advanced functionalities.
The advertised battery life of the FIMI X8 SE is a maximum of 33 minutes in optimum conditions. This is the best flight time we've seen to date from a consumer drone under $500. The...
Tattu FunFly LiPo review: Perfect for daily practice
GensTattu recently launched a new product line, called "FunFly". Unlike the "R-Line", it is available only in 4S version and with two capacities. Both, FunFly 1300mAh and FunFly 1550mAh are 100C rated. In the past, we already reviewed couple of Tattu LiPos, including the R-Line HV 1550mAh 100C and now it's time to have a closer look on the new Fun Fly...
Tattu R-Line HV 1550mAh 100C review: Longer flights & Crazy punch out!
The GensAce Tattu 4S High Voltage LiPo battery with 1550mAh capacity offers a very long flight time for FPV drones. The 100C discharge rate gives you enough power for impressive acceleration and crazy punch outs. In addition to the above, the Tattu R-Line 4s 1550mAh adopts high voltage technology. Let's discover more thoughts in our review.
In a nutshell, high...