DJI announces Mini 2 SE drone for only $369
The latest addition to the DJI Mini drone series is here, and it comes with some cool upgrades. The Mini 2 SE is an entry-level and ultraportable palm-sized camera drone priced at only $369 for the basic package (or $519 in the Fly More Combo kit). DJI advertised the second-generation MINI2 to be the perfect balance between ease of...
GEPRC CineLog20: Small CineWhoop for Big Fun!
GEPRC's smallest CineWhoop-style FPV drone, the CineLog20, comes with four FPV system options. You can opt for DJI O3 Air Unit, Walksnail Avatar Micro, RunCam Link + WASP, camera, or 600mW 5.8GVTX + Caddx Ratel2. The price is from $200 to $480.
CineWhoop drones, also known as cinematography drones, are a specialized type of FPV drones designed specifically for aerial...
SUB250 Nanofly20: 1S 2-inch Micro FPV drone
Many believe that 2-inch FPV Drones are the Future of Micro Drone Racing. With a weight of less than 250 grams, the SUB250 Nanofly20 can be used without registration in most countries. Its small size makes it perfect for indoor and small space freestyling.
The world of drone racing is constantly evolving and pushing the limits of technology and...
Happymodel Bassline: Micro FPV trainer drone
Featuring a robust carbon fiber true-X Toothpick-style frame with reinforced arms, compact size, and friendly price tag, the new Happymodel Bassline seems to be a great FPV trainer drone for newbies. The design idea was initially born in 2019, inspired by pilot Nathan Loopz.
For beginners, flying an FPV drone for the first time is an exciting but daunting experience...
Betaflight 4.4: HD OSD, GPS RTH and More!
Without any doubt, BetaFlight is the most popular open-source flight controller firmware. It is a mature software with a great community around it. It is permanently updated and improved. The latest BetaFlight 4.4 comes with seven significant improvements and many bug fixes. Most F4 and F7 flight controllers support this firmware. Firstly, I will install the v4.4 BF firmware...
OpenSpace include support for drone-based reality with Insta360 Sphere camera
OpenSpace, the global leader in reality capture and AI-powered analytics, formally announced platform support for the Insta360 Sphere, an easy-to-install, dual 360° camera that can be attached to DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S drones. Paired with OpenSpace's technology, drone capture with Sphere is easy and scalable—opening up 360° capture for a wider business audience. Sphere joins a...
Elegoo Neptune 3 MAX Large Scale 3D printer
The Neptune 3 MAX is Elegoo’s largest 3D printer and one of the most competitively priced large-size consumer FDM printers currently on the market. It features a 420x420x500 build volume, dual-gear direct drive extruder, 63-point auto-bed levelling, and PEI magnetic platform. The dream FDM printer of any hobbyist for under $500.
The Elegoo N3 MAX comes in the Neptune 3...
ZHIYUN CRANE-M2 S Good-Design Awards Prizewinning
In the 72nd Edition of the GOOD DESIGN® Awards, the ZHIYUN CRANE-M2 S won in the electronics category from among approximately 4,000 shortlisted entries from 52 countries. The entries were judged by a board of independent, international jurors, with awards given to products determined to have achieved the greatest design quality and innovation.
GOOD DESIGN is the world’s oldest and...
Foxeer 4.3″ FPV Monitor with DVR
Foxeer and other FPV brands are considering that analogue transmission systems still have a future in 2023. In addition to a nice clean, and professional design, the new Foxeer 4.3" FPV monitor comes with a built-in 40CH 5.8GHz receiver and integrated video recorder (DVR). You can find this FPV screen also under the RC SoloGood brand name.
The inbuilt 3.7V...
DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal: Specs, Features, Price
DJI has announced a new Ronin-series gimbal, the RS 3 Mini, to satisfy the needs of travellers and vloggers who want something lightweight and compact. The RS3 Mini is a direct competitor of the Moza AirCross S and the ZHIYUN Crane M3, both already reviewed on FirstQuadcotper.com.
The DJI RS 3 Mini gimbal features a compact size, a 1.4-inch colour...
HGLRC Carry30 CineWhoop drone
The HGLRC Carry30 is a CineWhoop-style drone with a unique feature. It has an all-in-one electromagnetic suction cup module on the belly that allows for carrying various things. This could be the drone that can recover your drone crashed on the roof of a building or a tree. Of course, having a wheelbase (diagonal motor-to-motor distance) of just 150mm...