Volador II VD6: FPV drone build with easy
A few years ago, building your FPV drone was complicated and time-consuming. Putting parts from five different brands into a frame and making them work together required a lot of research. Now, thanks to names such as Joshua Bardwell, Oscar Liang, ELRS, BetaFlight, FlyFish-RC, RushFPV, DJI, and others, it's all become much more straightforward.
Before building the Volador II VD6...
NVision Justin’s Gyarados DIY FPV drone kit
The NVision Justin's Gyarados DIY kit was specially put together for those who want to build their first FPV drone. The package includes a toothpick style 230mm size frame kit with 3D printed canopy, four T-Motor F2004 1700KV 6S motors, and a GEPRC GEP-20A-F4 AIO flight controller. Additionally, you will need a remote controller, radio receiver, camera, VTX board,...
Inside the Syma X5C remote controller
Today I opened my Syma X5C 2.4Ghz remote controller. The default range is only 30m and I want to extend this range by adding a 3db 2.4Ghz antenna.
I think it's very easy to replace that fake plastic antenna with a 3db 2.4Ghz from an old wifi router, or you can order one on eBay for only $6.
I think this...
Eachine Tyro79: Best DIY FPV drone under $80
Just as the Tyro99 is sold for $99, the new Eachine Tyro79 is advertised for $79. While the Tyro 99 is based on a 210 mm sized frame kit, the Tyro 79 is built on a 140mm sized one.
The Eachine Tyro79 DIY drone comes in parts and needs to be assembled by yourself. The KIT includes the frame, flight controller, ESC, motors,...
RunCam 2 vs Foxeer Legend 1
Battle of the best quadcopter cameras - RunCam 2 vs Foxeer Legend 1
Yesterday it was a cold but nice sunny day so I thought it would be time for the first flight of 2016 :)
I have planed this side by side camera test for a while but only now I found the right time and also had the mood to do it.
I...
Realacc 021 DIY mini quadcopter: Learn to build and fly
Realacc 021 Lego alike, building bricks mini drone
Lately I wrote about many building bricks drones but this Realacc 021 will be actually the first one that I personally build, review and test. I just placed my order and I'm waiting for it :)
As I previously mentioned, the fact that a quadcopter comes in parts should not scare you. Especially that we are talking...
Axisflying KOLAS 7″: Foldable Long Range FPV drone
The Axisflying KOLAS 7" is the company's second folding FPV frame kit. While the KOLAS 6 adopt a vertical folding mechanism, the new Kolas 7 horizontal one. Axisflying claims that the volume of the drone is reduced by 40% when folded, making it travel-friendly. It has two versions: Standard (analogue FPV) and Air Unit (HD Digital).
Intended for long-range aerial...
Fullspeed drone repair: ESC replacement
Although the Fullspeed TL is 3S rated, it could be different or I just had a bad luck. During my Fullspeed TinyLeader review, initially I test it with 2S battery and everything went good. Being curios to test its top performance, I powered it with a 3S LIPO pack. On first full throttle, some smoke came out from the...
Holybro Pixhawk 4 Mini QAV250 DIY GPS FPV drone KIT
After the popular Kopis 2 drone, HolyBro comes back with a new GPS enabled FPV drone DIY KIT. The Holybro Pixhawk 4 Mini QAV250 is available with two type of telemetry systems (433Mhz or 915Mhz). Both versions are offered in "basic" and "complete" kits. The main difference between the two package versions is the FPV system. While the "basic" does...
Syma X5C spare parts
Syma X5, X5C and X5C-1 spare parts
Unavoidable, after several crash lands, you will need some spare parts to repair your Syma quadcopter.
After my last crash land I recovered my Syma X5c only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors didn't stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
As I am a beginner flyer, of course I have had some...
Holybro QAV250: DIY Pixhawk 4 Mini FPV drone
The Holybro QAV250 DIY FPV drone kit is the perfect way to get started developing on Pixhawk 4 Mini flight controller. It pairs a carbon fiber 250 racing frame and essential electronics with a Pixhawk 4 Mini autopilot. The kit is easy to assemble and no soldering is needed.
Holybro offers their QAV250 kit in multiple package versions. The ARF...