GoPro 11 Mini: Features, price, and availability
The official announcement of the new GoPro Black 11 Mini camera is scheduled for 14 September 2022. By accident, a Spanish consumer electronics store already offers it for preorders. They revealed all the essential features and technical specifications of this new compact drone camera.
According to the teaser video below, the 11 series from GoPro comes in two sizes. In...
Walksnail Avatar Mini: 1S HD digital VTX
The Walksnail Avatar Mini digital HD VTX was designed for compact Whoop-style FPV drones. It weighs just 6.8 grams and can be powered by a 1S LiPo battery - the minimal voltage being limited to 3.1 volts, it is not intended to be used with Li-Ion type batteries that can be safely drained down to 2.8v.
Like its bigger brother,...
Insta360 X3 camera: Features, Specifications, and Price
Insta360 announced today X3, a 360° action camera built for the social age. Millions of people worldwide now consider themselves “creators”, and there’s no better device for capturing creative and unique content for social media, handheld or installed on your drone.
With a new 1/2" sensor and a 2.29” touchscreen, Insta360 X3 is the most powerful camera you can carry...
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...
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...
ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle (FTDI USB to TTL)
BetaFPV was among the first drone brands that joined the ExpressLRS team by adopting their high-performance Open Source Radio Control Link. The ELRS Recovery Dongle comes in help for those who brick their radio receiver when failed in updating or flash firmware by using the UART port instead of WIFI.
In a nutshell, the BetaFPV ExpressLRS Recovery Dongle is an...
BetaFPV LiteRadio 1: Cheap Drone Radio Transmitter
The BetaFPV LiteRadio 1 is a go-to starter radio transmitter for younger ones to join the FPV hobby. LR1 is affordable and perfect for smaller hands. Young adults and children can hold it with comfort. BetaFPV includes two types of sticks end with their new LiteRadio 1 remote controller. While the 10mm versions are perfect for thumb controls, the 16mm...
Foxeer Foxwhoop 25: From frame kit to flying CineWhoop
The Foxwhoop25 is advertised with the 'Unbreakable drone' headline. Foxeer even promises a lifetime warranty for the protection guard. Some dude on YouTube did a car-crushing test. Being strong and slightly flexible at the same time passed the torture. Of course, this does not mean, that if you fly at full speed in a concrete wall nothing bad will...
SpeedyBee F745 35A Wireless AIO flight controller
SpeedyBee F745 35A BLS claims to be the world's first AIO flight controller with built-in wireless connectivity (Bluetooth and WiFi). It allows changing everything right on the flight field using your mobile phone. You can configure a new radio receiver, motor layout, PIDs, and other things.
The flight controller measures 36.5x36.5x7 and it has a 25.5x25.5 mounting pattern. Weighting just...
Foxeer Reaper Extreme 2.5W VTx: Insane FPV Power!
Foxeer recently announced a new analog 5.8G VTX with a maximum broadcast power of 2.5W. Yes, you read that correctly, 2500mW. For sure, the Foxeer Reaper Extreme is intended for ultra-long range FPV flights. The FPV transmitter measures 36x27.5x8mm and weighs 13 grams. It comes with a metal body for good heat disipation.
The Foxeer Reaper Extreme can be powered...
Mjolnir Pro (V3) Antenna upgrade for DJI FPV Goggles
Maple Wireless' new Mjolnir Pro (V3) antenna system is intended to improve the DJI FPV Goggles V2 range over using the stock antennas. The system can be easily installed on the front of the headset without any internal modification.
Using mixed polarization and high-gain antennas the Mjolnir Pro promise a wide receiving range and reduces the signal loss caused by...