GoolRC X5C, Oldies but goldies drone
Five years ago I started my journey in the world of multi-rotors with a Syma X5C. At that time it was the first affordable drone. GoolRC X5C follows its epic design while bringing new features like headless mode and on key return to home.
According to the manufacturer's specs, the 500 mAh battery allows about 5 minutes of flight time. In...
Insta360 Sphere: The invisible drone 360° camera
Insta360, GoPro's biggest rival in the action camera market, just announced a new 360° camera specially designed for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S drones. Insta360 Sphere is a 'wearable' 360-degree drone camera that allows capturing incredible footage in which the quadcopter is totally invisible.
Insta360 Sphere offers immersive footage, without the need to have professional flying or...
Utoghter 6957G GPS drone with camera (flash sale – 32% off)
You can find very often the same drone under different brand names. Last year we reviewed an entry-level drone called T-Smart XBM-55. Now, the Utoghter 6957G has reassembled its design but brought many new features. It comes with a GPS positioning system and intelligent flight modes like Way-point flying and Circle hovering.
According to the advertised specs, the 2s/1000mAh LiPo battery...
Autel Drone Summer Sales 2022
Autel Robotics has announced a summer sale, offering up to 20% off for two of their popular drones, which runs from August 19 to September 5, 2022. These offers apply to Autel’s popular EVO Nano+ and EVO Lite+ packages and bundles and are available via Autel Robotics Amazon store and official online store.
Autel EVO Nano Plus deals
The EVO Nano+...
FAA Statement on 5G
The FAA believes the expansion of 5G and aviation will safely co-exist. Today, we took an important step toward that goal by issuing two airworthiness directives to provide a framework and to gather more information to avoid potential effects on aviation safety equipment.
The FAA is working closely with the Federal Communications Commission and wireless companies and has made progress...
Eachine EV100 FPV goggles: Dual antenna but no diversity
Following the success of their FPV headplays (with large single LCD), Eachine announced their first dual LCD FPV goggles called EV100. The new design allows much compact size which means more comfortable use.
The Eachine EV100 FPV goggles is advertised for only $99, which makes it a truly FatShark killer. Of course, only if FOV is correct and RX sensitivity is good.
Unfortunately, even...
Hubsan H122D X4 STORM FPV racing quadcopter
After long absence, Hubsan is back with a compact racing quad-copter called H122D X4 Storm. Being a new model, there is a bit chaos regarding the exact features of the Hubsan H122D.
Hubsan announced the H122D Storm in two variants. Basic package without fpv display and a deluxe package with included 4.3" FPV monitor and compatible FPV goggle.
Based on my experience...
Hubsan H216A X4 DESIRE PRO quadcopter
Hubsan, a serious player on the toy drone market, just announced their new UAV called Hubsan H216A X4 DESIRE PRO. Like most of the latest drones, the Hubsan H216A also features a dual control mode. You can control the aircraft through the included HT009 transmitter or through your smartphone.
In front of the fuselage is located the FULL HD camera,...
Happymodel Snapper7 aka Crazybee: 75mm sized FPV drone
Equipped with powerful brushless motors, the Happymodel Snapper7 seems to be one of the best Tiny Whoop alternative for 2018. Thanks to the circular propeller protectors and compact size, the Crazybee can be safely used for indoor practice as well as for outdoor fun.
Thanks to the protective canopy, all electronic parts (AIO camera and flight controller) are well protected during...
TIANQU XS811 GPS drone: features & specs
TIANQU, the epic Visuo drone manufacturer, has just released a new model called XS811 CERULEAN. Frankly, at first glance, I don't understand why it is so highly-priced. For its price (about $120), you can find some really cool brushless drones, not brushed ones like this TIANQU XS811 GPS.
Just like its predecessor, the XS811 also adopts foldable arms. In terms...
JJRC H56 TaiChi Mini: Cool kids drone
Let's see what makes a kids drone friendly. Firstly it must be very safe and secondly needs to be easy to control. At first sight seems like JJRC H56 TaiChi meets both criteria, furthermore it is extremely affordable. The Tiny Whoop alike blade protectors make the little drone very safe when accidentally bumps into something or someone. Thanks to the infrared sensing...