Feiyu Pocket 3 modular handheld 4K gimbal
The Feiyu Pocket 3 handheld 4K gimbal adopts a unique split design that gives you almost endless possibilities of use. The cordless self-powered 4K gimbal head can be detached from the hand grip. You can even purchase the two parts separately if needed.
The 3rd generation Feiyu Pocket gimbal has a 1/2.3″CMOS image sensor and a 130° F2.0 lens. The...
HGLRC Draknight 2″: Micro Ultralight FPV Freestyle drone
HGLRC is among the few drone brands that continue to produce FPV drones with analog systems. Their latest Draknight 2-inch is an ultralight micro freestyle quadcopter with a unique design and ELRS 2.4GHz or TBS Crossfire Nano RX radio receiver options.
The HGLRC Draknight 2 has a wheelbase of 91mm and a weight of less than 50 grams. It uses...
Coming soon: GoPro 12 Hero Black
Shortly after DJI's newest action camera's official release (read more in our DJI Action 4 vs GoPro 11 comparison article), the GoPro 12 rumors started to swirl. The leaked photos by @Tech Insights Twitter account show a 1-inch image sensor, a game changer for the action camera market. Even though the social media account was created in 2015, it...
Bluetti AC180 vs Anker 757: Which power station should you buy?
Thirty years ago, when I first started wandering around the Apuseni mountains, the only electrical device I carried with me was a flashlight that needed two batteries. Now, I have a smartphone, a drone, a DSLR camera, an action camera, and who knows what else. Solar generators like the Bluetti AC180 and the Anker 757 (SOLIX F1200) can power...
Axisflying Manta 3.6″ FPV drone with O3 Air Unit
The Axisflying Manta 3.6" freestyle FPV drone promise performance of the larger 5-inch FPV drones. It can achieve 100km/h in just 0.3 seconds and has a top speed of 180km/h. The Manta 3.6 is a ready-to-fly drone with onboard DJI O3 Air Unit. In addition to the FPV camera, it can be equipped with a full-size action camera.
Axisflying focuses...
RadioMaster Pocket radio controller for RC drones, cars, and more
As its name says, the RadioMaster Pocket is a small, lightweight radio controller that packs a big punch. It is available in two versions ELRS and multi-protocol CC2500. Both variants come preinstalled with EdgeTX firmware. The RM Pocket is also equipped with hall-effect gimbals, removable stick ends, and a foldable antenna, making it easy to transport and store. It...
GoPro 11 vs DJI Osmo Action 4: Which is the Best Action Camera in 2023?
Action cameras are a must-have accessory for adventurers, social media influencers, and FPV drone owners. In 2023, the best options are the recently released DJI Action 4 and the GoPro 11. Both action cams can shoot high-quality, stabilized cinematic video in any outdoor condition, but they have a few key differences that set them apart. Let's discover them in...
Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 flight controller for drones and opto-copers
The newly released Holybro Kakute H7 V1.3 flight controller supports 2 to 8S LIPO batteries and is intended for classic four-motor drones and professional octocopters. It has nine PWM outputs (2x4in1ESC and LED), six UART ports (UART2 is used for Bluetooth telemetry), and a dedicated HD digital port for DJI O3 Air Unit and other compatible VTXs.
According to HolyBro,...
Hubsan BlackHawk1: Features, specs, and pricing
Hubsan claims to be a "Leading provider of flight control" and brings "new" drones on the market. Just like their other drones, the Hubsan BlackHawk1 looks extraordinary on paper, but when you start using them, the unpleasantness comes. Over the last seven years, the First Quadcopter team reviewed more than 200 drones from the biggest names in the drone...
DJI Air 3: Any more than a second camera?
When I read the first leaks about the DJI Air 3, I thought that the only improvement from its predecessor would be the dual-camera system. After the official reveling, I realized it is a consumer mass-market drone with some impressive flagship features.
DJI states that the new Air 3 has 48% more battery life than its predecessor. With up...
Coming soon: FIMI Manta VTOL Fixed Wing
Yesterday, FIMI announced an upcoming VTOL on their official Facebook page, which will be their first fixed-wing drone. The release is scheduled for July 31st.
In a nutshell, a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) fixed-wing aircraft is a type of UAV that can take off, hover, and land vertically like a helicopter or a multirotor drone, but also has the...