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...
Tattu 100C HV LiPo: Extra boost for your racing drone
When I review niche products like this Tattu R-Line 4s HV LiPo battery, it is very hard to find an exciting introduction. I already rewrote the first sentence three times and still didn't find something satisfying...
In nutshell, LiHV batteries are like nitro for racing cars. While standard LiPo packs can be charged with up to 4.2V/cell, the Tattu R-Line HV LiPo allows you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
2s vs 3s LiPo battery: Which one is better for mini FPV drones?
Last week I received from Gens Ace two Li-Po batteries for review. The Tattu 2s 800 mAh and Tattu 3s 450 mAh. Firstly, I thought about making an individually test of each battery, but latter I found it more helpful to make a side by side comparison of them.
Both Li-Po batteries are suitable for micro class FPV drones like the Blade...
CNHL 4S 2000mAh & 6S 1500mAh: Long-range FPV LIPOs
For long-range FPV flights, you will need much higher capacity batteries than for freestyling and racing. Commonly, 5" LR FPV drones run on 4S or 6S batteries. You must choose the right battery according to your motor's KV ratings. For example, the CNHL 4S 2000mAh is an excellent option for 2000-3000KV, and the CNHL 6S 1500mAh for 1600-1900kV. The...