KFPLAN KF102: Mavic Air 2 clone under $200
In case you are looking for a Mavic Air 2 alternative under $200, the KFPLAN KF102 looks pretty convincing, at least on paper. It follows DJI's folding design in almost every detail. Priced for $170, it comes with 3 flight batteries and a nice storage bag. Remember these cheap drones lack advanced features such as obstacle avoidance system and...
FIMI MINI versus DJI MINI 2 comparison guide
If you are looking for the best drone under 250 grams, you should definitively read our in-depth comparison of the FIMI MINI versus DJI MINI 2. Both of these drones feature a similar folding design, GPS positioning, ultra-long flight range and stabilized UHD camera, but which one is the best for your money? Let's find out!
The second generation of...
Kai One drone: Mavic Air 2 alternative under $200
Priced for only $199 the new Kai One drone seems to be an affordable Mavic Air 2 alternative. It has a similar backpack friendly folding design, 8K camera with 3-axis mechanical stabilization and excellent battery life. Of course, priced 4 times less than DJI's drone you can expect the same set of features.
In order to allow stable hovering in...
Caddx Baby Ratel 2: 1200TVL Starlight FPV camera
Caddx, one of the most popular FPV camera manufacturers, releases a new nano-size camera named Baby Ratel 2. Thanks to its small size and low weight (3grams), it can be successfully installed on almost any size of FPV drones. The camera measures 14 x 14 x 20.5mm and 19 x 19 x 20.5mm with extension mounting bracket.
The Caddx Baby...
iFlight iF8 multi-protocol FPV drone controller
Similar to the Jumper T-Lite, the iFlight iF8 also adopts the CC2500 Multi-protocol RF chip. The remote controller is compatible with both, US and Europe RF regulations. Following the included instructions you toggle between FCC and LBT modes.
The front panel is very clean, besides the two control sticks and power switch, there are only 5 status LEDs. It has...
4DRC F10 drone: 2.4GHz alt-hold and 5GHz GPS versions
The 4DRC F10 toy-grade drone features a cool Mavic-like folding design and a 6K camera (720P interpolated). It was announced in two versions. The cheaper one is priced at $52.99 and it has 2.4Ghz communication and barometric altitude hold. The 4DRC F10 Pro is $25 more expensive and it comes with 5GHz transmission and GPS positioning.
The GPS edition has...
Emax Babyhawk II – HD Digital FPV drone under 250g
The second generation of Emax Babyhawk II comes equipped with HD digital FPV (Caddx Nebula Pro camera + Vista VTX) and weighs just 141 grams without a battery. Weight is critical when it comes to legally use a flying machine. Drones under 250 grams do not require registration in most countries, including the US.
In order to provide good impact...
KF100 GPS drone with 6K camera under $200
For less than $200, the KF100 comes with all the latest features of its market segment. It adopts a backpack-friendly folding design, GPS position system and lots of intelligent flight modes. With folded arms, the aircraft measures 190 × 105 × 70mm and weighs more than 500 grams.
The CSF KF100 drone is advertised in two versions, with a 4K...
ZLL SG907 MAX aka Xiang 3: 4K 3-axis Gimbal drone
The upgraded ZLL SG907 MAX aka Xiang 3 comes with advanced features like a dual-camera system, GPS positioning, and multiple intelligent flight modes. All in a backpack-friendly folding design. SG907 MAX weighs just 309 grams and measures 17x9.5x7.5cm with folded arms.
While it is advertised to be a 4K drone, its main camera is capable of recording videos with only...
Exciting Drone Opportunity from FAA – Apply Now!
Collaborate with the FAA on an exciting new program to help recreational flyers fly safely! The FAA opened applications for people interested in serving as test administrators for The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). The test offers recreational flyers safety training tips, best practices, and educational resources. We encourage eligible candidates to apply before the March 31 deadline!
Potential applicants...
Insta360 GO 2 vs SMO 4K: Which Is Better For Your Drone?
Not sure if you should get the new Insta360 GO 2 or the 'naked' Insta360 x BetaFPV SMO 4K for your drone? Then you’re definitely in the right place – in this article, we compare all the features and specs of these two lightweight cameras to help you find the best one for you!
There are lots of things to...