Caddx Peanut camera: Designed for FPV, Powered by Insta360
The Caddx Peanut camera was developed in partnership with Insta360. In a nutshell, the Caddx Peanut is an Insta360 Go 2 in a different case. Weighing just 27 grams it can be installed on small and ultra-small FPV drones.
In addition to the built-in WiFI and Bluetooth connectivity, the Caddx Peanut can be controlled (start/stop video recording) via a UART...
Caddx Ratel Starlight FPV camera: Perfect for night flights
Caddx.us has recently announced a new FPV camera specially designed for night flights. Thanks to the excellent low light sensitivity, the Caddx Ratel Starlight camera will allow you to fly in very dark conditions.
The camera itself measures 19mm x 19mm x 19mm and weights only 8 grams. It will be offered with two type of lenses (1.66mm or 2.1mm)....
AKK FX3 5.8 ghz video transmitter review
When it comes to FPV flights, besides the quality of the camera and goggles, the performance of the video transmitter (VTX) is also very important. Lately, VTXs evolved a lot. AKK FX3 comes with advanced features like SmartAudio and adjustable broadcast power.
For those who are new in the field, a video transmitter (VTX) it’s a crucial part of a FPV...
SUNLU PLA Carbon Fiber filament: Is it Good for Drone Frames?
3D-printed FPV drone frames offer a number of advantages over traditional frames made from carbon fiber or other materials. Firstly, they can be completely customized to suit the pilot's specific needs, allowing for greater control over the design process and resulting in a perfectly optimized frame. It is great for prototyping, allowing testing of different design approaches conveniently and...
MEPS SZ F7 Mini: Small and versatile F722 flight controller
F722 flight controllers like the MEPS SZ F7 Mini find applications across various FPV drone platforms, from racing and freestyle quadcopters to professional aerial cinematography rigs—the precise flight control, advanced features, scalability, and configurability suit novice pilots and seasoned professionals.
The flight controller (FC) is a critical component of an FPV drone responsible for controlling and stabilizing the aircraft during...
Moza AirCross S: The Swiss Army Knife of Gimbals
Over the past four years, Gudsen Moza has steadily improved upon its professional AirCross gimbal series. The mighty AirCross S continues the trend of being smaller and even more versatile. It can accommodate a wide range of camera devices and even more simultaneously.
If you are tired of trying to walk around with your camera, holding it still but ending...
3DR Solo quadcopter backpack
Certainly, 3DR Solo owners will appreciate Think Thank Photo's announcement regarding their new Airport Helipak backpack. The biggest advantage of this 3D Solo backpack is that you can carry not just your precious drone but also your photo gears and laptop.
Besides the durability, the most important feature of such a product is the wearing comfort. “The number one complaint of drone users...
P6A 4K Pocket Gimbal Camera: The FiMI Palm killer
At first look, priced for only $165.99, the P6A 4K Pocket Gimbal looks like an affordable alternative for the FiMI Palm. It features a similar size and design. Both pocket gimbals are capable of recording 4K videos with up to 30 frames per second. While the FiMI Palm has up to 100 Mbps, the P6A only 60 Mbps. Based...
Eachine EX4 spare parts & accessories
Since its announcement, the Eachine EX4 became one of the most popular Mavic Mini alternatives. It features a foldable design, stabilized 4K camera, and brushless motors for a friendly price tag. The biggest problem with drones from unknown brands is the lack of spare parts and customer support. Luckily, Eachine provides repair spares for most of their drones and...
HOBBYMATE Speed H6 review: Truly smart drone charger
It looks like it has become a tradition to review on FirstQuadcopter all the newly-launched drone chargers from HobbyMate. Today we will make an in-depth analysis of their Speed H6 smart charger. Despite its small size, the HOBBYMATE Speed H6 is a very powerful charger with a built-in AC adapter and some cool extra features.
A good intelligent LIPO charger...
Saturn 4 Ultra: Elegoo’s new flagship 3D resin printer
Elegoo's new flagship 3D resin printers have amazing features for only $399. The Saturn 4 Ultra has a 12K mono LCD that provides superb print quality with a resolution of 19x24μm. Thanks to the company's "Tilt Release" technology, you can print with up to 150mm/h (regardless of horizontal size or complexity of the model). It has approximately a 19x123x220cm...