XK X300-G Fast 5G WiFi FPV GPS drone
In 2017, XK Innovations announced a promising GPS-enabled drone called X300-G. While many of us expected to test this affordable GPS model, till now, only the basic X300F and X300W have been available for purchase.
The XK X300-G drone features APP control and does not need a physical remote controller. According to the advertised specs, the control range is between 50 and...
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...
YUNEEC MANTIS Q drone: First rumors
While the little Breeze was Yuneec's answer to DJI's Spark, the MANTIS Q wants to be the contender of the popular Mavic Pro. Equipped with 4K camera and up to 33 minutes flight autonomy, the YUNEEC MANTIS Q seems to be one of the best foldable drones of 2018.
When it is folded together, the Mantis Q measures only 168 x 96 x...
SKYWIND LH-X34F: The almost perfect toy drone
Besides GPS positioning, the SKYWIND LH-X34F has all the features you can expect from the perfect "Toy Drone". Furthermore, these excellent functionalities are available for less than $60.
Instead of one camera, the SKYWIND LH-X34F quadcopter has two cameras. One 720P (1080x720 pixels) is in front, and one 640x480 is under the belly of the drone. The VGA camera serves...
Holybro Kopis 2: The best FPV drone of 2018?
While the first generation Kopis drone was equipped with F4 flight controller, this new Holybro Kopis 2 features the latest Kakute F7 flight controller with BetaFlight OSD. In terms of design I liked more the first Kopis, it had nice pink and black colors. In contrary, the Kopis 2 is fully black, including the 3-leaf propellers.
In order to allow great balance...
AOSENMA CG033 GPS foldable drone: “Almost” like a Mavic
I said "almost", because even if the AOSENMA CG033 Shadow has a similar foldable design and smart flight modes like DJI drones, it is just a toy compared to the much more expensive Mavic Pro.
The AOSENMA CG033 drone is advertised in two variants, with and without a camera. The optional 1080P camera features 5G WiFi real-time image transmission and...
VISUO XS812 drone: GPS, Full HD camera for only $81
Following the epic success of the XS809HW, Visuo came up with a much versatile drone called X812. In addition to the reinvented design it comes with GPS positioning system and intelligent flight modes. Unfortunately, the VISUO XS812 still adopts brushed motors instead of more reliable brushless ones.
According to the advertised specs, the 1800mAh battery allows up to 14 minutes play time....
JJRC JJPRO X5 EPIK: Best choice as your first drone
For less than 200 bucks, the JJRC JJPRO X5 EPIK drone features a GPS positioning system, barometric altitude hold, intelligent flight modes, and a full HD camera with a 1-axis mechanical gimbal.
As designed, the JJRC X5 is almost identical to the MJX Bugs 5W. It adopts a similar fuselage and high landing gears. Even the propellers seem to be the...
Excelvan X218S FPV racing drone (Coupon deal)
Recently, one of my friends asked me about the recipe for the BEST FPV Drone. At first glance, it seems that Excelvan X218S has all the main ingredients. It features a robust 3K carbon fiber frame, high-quality FPV camera, long-range VTX, powerful 2500KV brushless motors, and a versatile F4 flight controller with BetaFlight OSD.
In order to be ready for...
FQ777 FQ40: Poor man’s Mavic Air drone
Like many cheap Chinese quadcopters, the FQ777 FQ40 also copies the design of a DJI drone. Like the Eachine E58, renting the design of the popular Mavic Pro, the FQ777 FQ40 wants to imitate the newer Mavic Air. It adopts similar design lines and colors. In front, instead of the collision avoidance sensors, it has two LED lights.
FQ777 released...
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...