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,...
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...
Walksnail Avatar HD VTX V2 (SE) with dual-antenna for better range and penetration
While all the Walksnail community is waiting for the new AVATAR HD V2 FPV goggles, CaddxFPV released a new VTX with dual antenna for better range and penetration. The upgraded Walksnail Avatar HD VTX V2 has also a more "finished" design and extra 20x20mm mounting points. In addition to the FC connector, it has spare soldering pads. The bind...
DJI O3 Air Unit: The ultimate HD Digital FPV system
The DJI O3 Air Unit is probably the most expected FPV gear of 2022. A few months ago, the original AU was discontinued and out of stock at many online retailers. The first rumors about the new generation O3 AU appeared together with the official announcement of the DJI Avata FPV drone. The biggest concern of the FPV community...
HDZero Freestyle V2 low-latency digital FPV for freestyling
The second generation HDZero Freestyle V2 digital FPV transmission is optimized for 3.5" and 5" FPV drones and consists of VTX, camera, and antenna. While it has only a 20x20mm mounting pattern it has up to 1W broadcast power.
Divimath's HDZero V2 VTX kit is paired with a RunCam Nano 90 camera that offers four resolution modes: 720p60, 1080p30, 540p60,...
AKK X2 review: Super mini VTX with up to 800mW
Since the first FPV drones, VTXs evolved a lot. They became smaller and more powerful. In addition to the compact size and up to 800mW broadcast power, the AKK X2 comes with Smart Audio. This means that you can configure the AKK X2 remotely via your transmitter.
Currently, there are two approaches supported by BetaFlight OSD to control the VTX,...
Foxeer 5.8G Reaper Infinity 5W long-range VTX
Long-range FPV flights require high-power transmission systems. The Foxeer 5.8G Reaper Infinity 5W VTX should provide a range of up to 50 km. Transmission power is not everything; the range is widely affected by the antennas (vRX and vTX), flight environment, RF noise, etc. According to your needs, the output power can be toggled between 25mW, 500mW, 1500mW, 3000mW,...
AKK New Era: First dual antenna VTX
The AKK New Era is probably the first 5.8G VTX that can be equipped with two antennas. AKK packs its 'New Era' FPV transmitter with an LHCP and an RHCP antenna. The VTX can be used in 20x20mm flight stacks. Without antennas, it weighs less than 6 grams.
AKK New Era features adjustable broadcast power. You can toggle between 25mW,...
Walksnail Moonlight: A major upgrade for digital FPV
After years of experience flying analog FPV drones, I upgraded my fleet to HD digital FPV last year. I used for most of them DJI O3 Air Unit kits and HD Avatar systems for a few. CaddxFPV's new Walksnail Moonlight, featuring 4K resolution and Starlight low-light performance, seems to be a game changer. Practically, it has everything you could...
Caddx Polar Vista & Air Unit Kit: Starlight Digital HD FPV system
CaddxFPV's new HD digital FPV camera, the 'Polar', can be purchased individually or in a bandle with Vista or Air Unit VTX. Caddx Polar is a digital starlight camera optimized for low-light conditions. With a min illumination of just 0.00003 lux, it is suitable to fly in the dark.
Caddx Polar has a 1/1.8" starlight image sensor and a large...
FLYWOO GOKU TX-NANO: Fingertip size 450mW VTX
Fingertip size VTXs like the FLYWOO GOKU TX-NANO are suitable for micro size FPV drones. Weighing only 1.4 grams it will be no issue for any small aircraft. Thanks to the high transmitter power it can be used for long-range flights. According to your needs, TX power can be toggled between 25, 50, 100, 200, and 450mW. Low power...