August’s Autel Nano firmware brings increased range and other features
Since the official release of the Autel EVO Nano+ drone, its manufacturer brings new firmware upgrades almost every month. The new software not just fixes existing bugs but also enables new features.
Autel released a new firmware update that will bring much-requested features to their Lite and Nano Series. These features will include easily-accessible flight logs, voice notification options, as...
Flywoo Explorer LR: Long range GPS FPV drone under 250g
The Explorer LR was born from the collaboration between Flywoo and Dave_C creator of the Micro long-range brand. While in the past, long range quadcopters were big (7 inches) and heavy, the Flywoo Explorer LR weights less than 250 grams (including battery) and has a super compact air-frame suitable for 4″ blades. Furthermore, according to the manufacturer, it can...
TOPSKY F7X FPV goggle: DVR and HD screen
With 1280 x 720 pixels, the TOPSKY F7X FPV goggle claims that features the highest resolution on the FPV glasses market. The HD image quality is paired with a premium design.
Thanks to the HDMI input, this FPV goggle can be used not just for first person view flights but also to watch your favorite movies from an external media player....
AOSENMA CG036 Shadow Pro: Excellent specs, bulky design
The newly announced AOSENMA CG036 drone is advertised with 3 variants of cameras. According to your phone’s WiFi type, you can opt between 2.4G and 5G versions. There is also a third option with 5G WIFI and brushless gimbal.
Despite its decent size, the CG036 Shadow Pro remains extremely portable and weighs a mere 400 grams and dimensions of 15.5...
JD168 quadcopter with HD camera
JD168 quadcopter with Headless mode and RTH
This JD168 quadcopter looks exactly like the JJRC H8C, which was a very popular model, also called the "Syma killer". The biggest disadvantage of that model was the 7.4 battery that burned out prematurely the quadcopter's motors. On the D168 model this issue was corrected by replacing the 7.4v battery with a 3.7v one.
Another difference compared to...
JJRC HY-90 GPS enabled drone (coupon deal)
While Syma Toys seems to have stopped coming out with new drones, their old models are still re-branded. From the first sight, it is obvious that the JJRC HY-90 follows the epic design of the X8 series.
JJR/C announced the HY-90 with two type of WiFi FPV cameras. According to your budget, you can opt for 720P or 1080P camera....
FrSky VANTAC Swoop BQ130 V2 FPV racing drone
After introducing last year the VANTAC BQ210, we are back with a more compact FrSky drone called VANTAC Swoop BQ130 V2. As its name says, it is build on a 130mm sized carbon fiber frame.
Like most of the similar FPV quadcopters, the VANTAC Swoop BQ130 V2 also features Omnibus F4 flight controller. Thanks to the built-in OSD, you will...
The best cheap drone deals in March 2018
A great cheap drone deal can be hard to find with so many fake "deals" around. Being a dedicated deal hunter, I daily check most of the reputable retailers for genuine discounts.
For March, I want to share with you the best drone deal under $100. In my opinion, this is the maximum budget that a newbie should spend on...
DJI Spark vs DJI Mavic: Worth to “downgrade”
Last week, most of the drone related publications were invaded with the leaked images of the DJI Spark drone.
DJI's new drone is also called by the enthusiasts the "Mavic Mini".
With Yuneec Breeze and other compact portable drones sold under $500, this new DJI quadcopter has to be priced at a similar level in order for them to cover this market segment too. Frankly, I'm very exited about this...
TransTEC Demon: 95mm sized Ghost Whoop :D
In addition to the cool Tiny Whoop alike blade protectors, the TransTEC Demon mini FPV drone features a nice Ghost shaped protective canopy. As Halloween is almost here, I bet kids will love to play with this Ghost Whoop. Especially that during night flights the canopy is glowing in bloody red :D
Even if the ducted propeller design proved to be not...
Coming soon: Flywoo Mr.Croc-HD 5″ & 7″
Flywoo‘s Mr.Croc-HD FPV racing drone comes in two size options. While the smaller 5″ edition features 235mm wheelbases and has 4s and 6s power options, the 7″ one has 285mm wheelbase and it is compatible with 6s batteries. Both 5″ and 7″ Flywoo Mr.Croc-HD drones come with onboard DJI FPV Air Unit.
Thanks to its innovative design, the Mr.Croc air-frame...