Access to Controlled Airspaces Advances – LAANC
Yesterday (24 September), FAA made it easier for drone pilots to quickly and safely access controlled airspace by adding 133 air traffic facilities to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. LAANC is an automated application and approval system for drone pilots requesting to fly below 400 feet in controlled airspace.
As the FAA continues to modernize the...
CSJ S177: Cheap toy drone with 4K camera
The CSJ S177 was announced in 3 versions (in the picture below you can find detailed specifications), two with GPS positioning, and one with optical flow positioning. All variants come with a 4K main camera and a secondary 720P bottom camera. According to your phone's WIFI standard, you can opt between 2.4G and 5G real-time image transmission (FPV).
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CSJ X7 Pro2: Rebranded ZLRC SG906 Pro 2 Beast
At first glance, this CSJ X7 Pro2 is a rebranded SG906 Pro 2. Excepting the lack of the 'Beast' logo from the top of the fuselage, these two foldable drones have exactly the same design. Both drones feature a 4K main camera with 3-axis gimbal stabilization and a secondary bottom 720P camera.
According to the rumored specs, the CSJ X7...
VISUO K1 PRO with 4K camera 2-axis gimbal
The new, upgraded VISUO K1 PRO drone comes with a 4K camera and 2-axis gimbal video stabilization. In addition to the frontal main camera, there is a second camera under the belly of the fuselage which serves as an optical flow positioning sensor. You can even toggle between the view of these two cameras. The K-1 PRO features 5Ghz...
iFlight Chimera4 LR: Micro Long Range FPV drone
iFlight just announced a compact long-range FPV drone named Chimera4LR, with onboard GPS positioning. The iFlight Chimera4 LR features a versatile SucceX-E mini F4 flight stack with 35A ESC and ultra-light XING 1404 3800KV motors.
While its 7" brother is powered by 6s batteries, the smaller 4-inch version by 4s LIPOs. According to the advertised specs, with a 4S/850mAh LIPO...
JJRC X35 Elfin: Phantom like 4K drone with 3-axis gimbal
JJRC's latest X35 Elfin drone features a cool Phantom like the design. For only US$179.99, it comes with excellent battery life, good control range, and a 3-axis stabilized 4K camera. Thanks to the 5G real-time WIFI transmission, you can display the JJRC X35's camera feed on your mobile device.
According to the advertised specs, the high-capacity battery (7.6V/3150mAh) allows an...
BetaFPV HX100 SE & HX115 HD Toothpick
BetaFPV, one of the most popular micro FPV drone brands just announced two new super-compact Toothpick style modes. While the BetaFPV HX100 SE is powered by 1S batteries and has a non-branded camera, the much versatile BetaFPV HX115 HD is designed for 3-4s batteries and has a Caddx Baby Turtle FPV camera. Practically, the HX115 HD is superior to...
XK Q868 Cyclone GPS 4K drone under $200
Like most drones under $200, the XK Q868 Cyclon (aka Wltoys Q868) also features GPS positioning system, cool foldable design, and a 4K camera with 2-axis stabilization. Top of all, it claims that its 3s/3000mAh battery pack provides up to 30 minutes of flight time, which is probably the best battery life in its price tag.
The aircraft measures 254...
KaiFeng KF107: GPS 4K camera drone under $200
For sure, many wish for their first drone to be something versatile like the Mavic Air 2, but with just 200 bucks in your pocket, you will need to make some compromises. For a drone under $200, the KaiFeng KF107 features foldable design, a dual positioning system (GPS + Optical flow), 4K camera with electronic image stabilization (EIS), and...
Aviator 8811 Pro: GPS camera drone under $200
Similar to the ZLRC SG906 Pro 2, the new Aviator 8811 Pro also features Mavic like foldable design with powerful brushless motors. In addition to the frontal 6K camera, there is a second 1080P camera on the belly of the aircraft for an instant ground view.
With folded arms, the drone measures 17 x 11.5 x 6.7 cm and weighs about...
LEDISTAR F3 phone gimbal for only $69.99
Featuring a folding design and priced for only $69.99, the LEDISTAR F3 could be an affordable alternative for the new DJI OM4 gimbal.
A basic tripod can be handy for recording still videos, but to capture a walkthrough without annoying shake requires something more advanced. There are tons of 3-axis professional gimbals and stabilizers for smartphones on the market, but...
