Eachine FB90 review: Testing the “Fatbee”
Lately, due to unfavorable weather for outdoor flights, I started to play indoors with my micro FPV drones. Luckily, this month, I got another three models for review, including this Eachine Fatbee FB90. Honestly, among all the micro FPV quads, FB90 has a much more friendly design.
Unlike most of the mini brushed FPV drones which are powered by 1s batteries, the Fatbee...
KINGKONG Tiny 7 another Inductrix clone
KINGKONG Tiny 7 micro FPV quad with ducted prepellers and 800TVL camera
Thanks to the protective canopy, the KINGKONG Tiny 7 looks more like a Blade Inductrix clone than a Tiny Whoop copy. Based on the versatile F3 flight controller, it can be configured with multiple flight modes (like: Acro or Angle).
According to your existing transmitter (remote controller) you can opt between 3...
Coming soon: Geelang Hobby X-UFO 85X
In addition to the outstanding alien design, the Geelang Hobby X-UFO 85X drone comes with top-notch hardware. Like most Cine Whoops, it also comes with Caddx Tarsier 4K dual-lens FPV camera. Furthermore, it is 4S LIPO compatible which is truly impressive for a 85mm size frame.
The KV5000 brushless motors are paired with 2″-4leaf propellers. Flight controller, ESC and motors...
Axisflying CineON series: C30 & C35 CineWhoops
Axisflying's new CineON series comes in two sizes. While the C30 is equipped with 3" propellers, the C35 uses 3.5" ones. Both versions adopt Whoop-style blade guards and are available with analogue or HD digital FPV equipment. This all-new Axisflying CineWhoop series is lighter, stronger and, thanks to the 4-screws guard swap, also way easier to maintain! They also...
Diatone 2018 GT R630 (240mm, 250mm & 260mm)
The new Diatone 2018 GT R630 (aka GT Rabbit) looks to be an excellent drone for anyone looking to get into FPV drone racing. It was announced in 3 sizes: 240, 250 and 260mm. According to the first rumors, all seems to share the same hardware.
Like its predecessor, the Diatone 2018 GT R630 is also based on the versatile Mamba F405 flight controller....
Frsky Apus MQ60 micro racing quadcopter
FrSky, a well-known radio manufacturer, just announced their first drone called Frsky Apus MQ60. Featuring TinyWhoop's ducted propeller design, it is just perfect for indoor racing enthusiasts.
The Frsky Apus MQ60 drone is based on a proprietary flight controller. The XMF3E FC comes with BetaFlight firmware and a built-in XM radio receiver which allows being used with any FrSky remote...
Warlark Pro brushless FPV quad
Lately I introduced many mini drones with ducted props, but this Warlark Pro will be the first which features penta-blade propellers. Frankly, I would be curious to test one because till now I was totally disappointed by all props over 3-blades. They are much more noisy.
According to your existing transmitter you can opt between 3 type of radio receivers: A-DSMX/2, B-SFHSS/FRSKY...
DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ: Supercheap FPV drone
A few weeks ago DarwinFPV introduced their new BabyApe Ⅱ drone with basic waterproofing and other nifty upgrades, including a more durable frame structure. Our review covers unboxing, features and technical specifications, initial setup, and flight performance.
3.5" FPV drones, such as the DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ, are considered more suitable for beginners or those who are new to flying drones...
BetaFPV Cetus Lite FPV combo kit: Flying is Easy-Peasy
The BetaFPV Cetus Lite FPV combo kit is an excellent Halloween gift for the younger generation that wants to start with this hobby. It includes all essential parts from drone to FPV goggles for just $119.99. BetaFPV provides two 300mAh 1S batteries in the box, which provides a total of 8-10 minutes of playtime. Those on a tight budget...
Coming soon: Emax TinyhawkS 75mm drone
The recently announced Emax TinyhawkS claims to be the perfect indoor FPV drone. In addition to its small size, it features large Whoop alike blade protectors. The newly engineered H0802 type 15500KV brushless motors are installed upside-down which grants a quite unique look for this mini racer.
According to the first rumors, the uni-body frame has 75mm motor-to-motor distance and...
iFlight Chimera9 ECO: Let’s Build a 9″ Long-Range FPV Drone
Every time I build a new FPV drone, it's like an adventure that begins with acquiring the parts and ends with a maiden flight. In this review, I will focus on how you can build a professional-looking 9-inch long-range drone on a budget using the iFlight Chimera9 ECO frame kit.
Usually, every DIY drone project should start with your needs...