XIL 012MAX: 4K GPS drone under $200
The XIL 012MAX drone follows the epic folding design of the DJI Mavic series. With folded arms measures just 17x9x7.2cm allowing you to carry it easily in your backpack. Its remote controller also adopts a pliable design (folding antenna, phone holder, and handler).
Its 4K camera features 5GHZ WIFI real-time image transmission, 50X digital zoom, and remote angle adjustment. The...
ZINO Mini Pro vs FIMI X8 MINI Pro: Comparison guide
Our Hubsan ZINO Mini Pro versus FIMI X8 MINI Pro in-depth comparison guide covers features, range, battery life, and camera performance. In case you are looking for an affordable DJI MINI 2 alternative, these two are excellent pretenders. Both feature a travel-friendly folding design and weigh less than 250 grams.
While the FIMI X8 MINI was revealed in March 2021,...
Hubsan ZINO MINI PRO: Price, availability & features
Hubsun, one of the top 10 popular quadcopter brands, just revealed their first 4K drone under 250 grams. The ZINO MINI PRO comes equipped with a 48MP camera installed on a 3-axis gimbal, ultra-long flight range, and impressive battery life. On paper, it looks positioned somewhere between the DJI MINI 2 and Air 2.
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Q8 Mini Drone: DJI MINI 2 clone under 250g
Like many 2021 releases, the Q8 Mini Drone follows the DJI's MINI 2's design in almost every aspect. Ready to fly with extended arms measures 205x170x50mm and weighs just 188 grams. Drones under 250g can be used without special registrations in most countries (Note: in order to avoid getting fined, always check the local rules prior to your flight!!!).
The...
XMR/C M9: 6K drone with Collision avoidance system
At a glance, excepting some minor design changes, there are not many differences between the XMR/C M9 and the XMR/C M10. Both come with an optional laser obstacle avoidance system, a 6K camera with a 3-axis gimbal, and a top range of 1200 meters.
With folded arms, the aircraft measures 11.5×17.5x7cm and weighs 450 grams. During night flights you will...
Holybro Kopis Racing 3″ FPV drone under 250g
There is a constant challenge for manufacturers to maintain their drones under 250grams. They need to keep a good balance between flight performance, battery life, and weight. Holybro recently released a new 3" FPV racing drone that weighs only 145 grams. Considering that a 4S 850mAh LIPO battery has about 100 grams, the total take-off weight of the Kopis...
VISUO K3 Enterprise: 4K GPS brushless drone
The VISUO K3 comes with similar features as the popular ZLL Beast Pro 2 drone. It comes with powerful brushless motors, GPS positioning, and 3-axis stabilized 6K camera.
With folded arms, the VISUO K3 measures 20*25*8cm and weighs about 500 grams. Being powered by a 3cell 2500mAh battery, it has about 25 minutes of flight time.
The GPS positioning system is...
Diatone Roma L5: Long-Range Freestyle FPV drone
Diatone's latest long-range FPV drone is advertised with more than 30 minutes of flight time. The Diatone Roma L5 has two power opinions. In comparison, the 4S edition is equipped with MAMBA 2004 2900KV motors, the 6S one with MAMBA 2004 1700KV motors. Both motor types are equipped with 3-blade 5-inch propellers.
Designed for long-range FPV flights, the Roma L5...
Eachine TX16S transmitter (RadioMaster TX16S clone)
From the first rumored images was obvious that the Eachine TX16S is a RadioMaster TX16S clone. I adopt an almost identical design and a similar set of features. Both run OpenTX firmware, has 16CH transmission channels, and are equipped with pro-grade Hall Sensor Gimbals.
The Eachine TX16S remote controller is powered by two pieces of 18650 batteries. You can also...
BetaFPV Pavo30: Brushless Pusher CineWhoop
The BetaFPV Pavo30 Whoop drone adopts a pusher design with inverted motors. Despite its small size, it is powerful enough to carry an SMO 4K camera or a Naked GoPro. The newly developed frame promises an unmatched flight experience in its class.
BetaFPV released the Pavo30 drone with two types of FPV systems. While the analog comes with a Caddix...
DJI Air 2S Combo vs Standard: What extra accessories do you get?
Today, DJI has officially revealed the Air 2S, a new mid-range drone with top-notch features. As you could read in our DJI Air 2S vs Mavic Air 2 comparison guide, this new model has been upgraded in all aspects compared to its predecessor.
Like all previous Mavic drones, the AIR 2S is also available in Standard and Combo package options....