FlyFish-RC Volador VD5 review: Frame kit for O3 Air Unit
Our FlyFish-RC Volador VD5 review covers building instructions, user experience, and flight performance. With the release of the new DJI Air Unit O3, FPV hobbyists started to look for compatible frames. FlyFish-RC has four suitable frames, two 5" (True-X and Dead Cat) and two 6" (True-X and Dead Cat). I opted for the deadcat-style configuration because there are no...
LARK LC-589: DIY modular educational drone for kids
Similar to the Eachine Tyro79, the LARK LC-589 also comes in parts and requires to be assembled. While the Tyro79 is suggested for more experienced pilots, the LARK LC-589 (CX Model CX-002) is suitable for totally newbies or even by kids.
The LARK LC-589's gift box includes all the parts you need to build your DIY drone. You got remote controller, battery, flight...
HobbyMate Q100 review: Build and Test
During winter days, when outside is -15ºC, you can't find the mood to play outdoors with your favorite racing drone. Luckily, micro brushed quads like this HobbyMate Q100 are great for replacing outdoor fun with an indoor one. The advantage of this model over dirty cheap toy drones is the versatile and programmable flight controller.
After I reviewed many RTF packages, I liked the idea that the...
FrSky receivers with PPM, CPPM and SBUS: XSR and D8
Today, I will review two FrSky receivers, the mini D8 and the XSR ACCST. While the Micro Frsky D8 features PPM and SBUS, the FrSky XSR has S-Bus CPPM output.
For those who are new in the field, let me say a few words about radio receivers. Their main function is to interlink wirelessly the flight controller with the transmitter...
Flytec T11S DIY building brick drone
Building brick drones like this Flytec T11S doubles the fun. In my opinion there is no kid that never have played with a Lego - it was my son's favorite toy too for few years.
The Flytec T11S DIY drone comes in parts and needs to be assembled by yourself. All the electronic components come with connectors, so no soldering required.
Compared to...
Happymodel Trainer90: DIY FPV drone kit
As fun as it can be to enjoy flying your own FPV drone, you might have a little extra fun with building your own. Happymodel Trainer90 contains all the essential parts required to build a flying machine. In addition, the package also includes a 600TVL camera with integrated 5.8G video transmitter. Due to its small size, it is an excellent...
Flight controller repair or buy a new one?
A few months ago I received the Eachine QX110 V-Tail mini racer for review. First flights went smoothly, even after minor crashes it was flying like a new one. Courageously, I tried to do some flips in "Acro" mode and I landed upside down. Lots of smoke and fun was gone.
Arrived home, I powered up the drone - one...
Syma X5C repair
Syma X5C repair - motor replace
Few month ago I crashed my Syma X5C in the backyard and I recovered the quadcopter only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors of the quad didn’t stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
After I removed all the grasses around the propellers and motors shafts I tried to fly again with my Syma X5C but two of the motors didn’t...
Fighter 220 DIY FPV Racing quadcopter
DIY does not necessarily mean cheap. For the price of Fighter 220 you can find really nice ready-to-fly (RTF) racing quadcopters. Anyway, in my opinion, building your own drone doubles the fun and also makes you understand how these flying machines work.
Like most of the modern racing drones, the Fighter 220 is also based on the versatile F4 flight controller....
Donut 3″ DIY drone kit: CineWhoop for less than $100?
CineWHOOPs are cool and fun, but expensive too. If you already own a RunCam Hybrid style 4K camera, using the Donut 3" DIY drone kit you can build your on Whoop for less than $100. The package includes the 140mm size carbon fiber frame with super large ducted blade protectors, MAMBA F405 Mini flight controller with MK2 25A ESC...
Eachine Tyro99: Best DIY racing drone under $100
While, usually, the numbers in a drone's model name refer to the diagonal size in millimeters measuring the distance from rotor to rotor (wheelbase), in case of the Eachine Tyro99 means exactly its price - $99.
The Eachine Tyro 99 DIY drone comes in parts and needs to be assembled by yourself. The KIT includes the frame, flight controller, ESC, motors, and FPV...