First Quadcopter

Cheerson CX-22 YouTube video Short indoor flight test video with 2D gimbal and GoPro action camera. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUDRAN6-x1Y Unfortunately, this is the only video with the new Cheerson CX-22 GPS quadcopter. I hope more will come, including some outdoor test flights. Second video with the Cheerson CX-22 was just published on YouTube. https://youtu.be/x3W_le22ih4

JJRC H8D - First person view quadcopter From an unknown manufacturer, JJRC becomes a consecrate name in the world of multi-rotors hobbyists. They lunch new quadcopter models almost every month and one of them, the JJRC H8D, with its floral red and orange colors, will be the quad of May. Frankly, there is no much innovation on this H8D, practically is a mix of older...

YiZhan Tarantula X6 User manual download page The YiZhan Tarantula X6 is a very popular quadcopter, probably because its unique and interesting design. Regarding the weight and size, it's much bigger than other cheap quadcopters, so probably it has better wind resistance and greater stability. To handle the extra weight meanwhile keeping the agile flight capabilities, the X6 quadcopter is powered with a high capacity...

Today where announced four new XK quadcopters covering the entire range of users. From the XK X250 basic model for beginner flyers to the XK X500 professional quadcopter for aerial filming. Of course, the price of these models are according to the features and specs, the XK X500 with 2D gimbal and full HD camera costs 10 times more...

There are several small cameras on the market, so why Keecoo and not GoPro or other similar action cameras? I want it something cheap, lightweight, with good video quality and decent battery life. My plan was to use the same camera for hobbyist aerial filming and first-person view flights. Of course, for FPV, I needed a camera with AV-out. GoPro cameras...

Wingsland just relaunched the Scarlet Minivet under an M1 product name. Apparently, the WINGSLAND M1 has the same design and features as the old model (2015). This new version comes with an extremely friendly price tag. The WINGSLAND M1 is advertised for only $176.99! Wingsland M1 (Scarlet Minivet) - The flying beauty Under the shadow of the DJI Phantom 3 launch, a new...

DJI Phantom 3 - Professional and Advanced version After the popular Phantom and Phantom 2, finally was released the latest DJI Phantom 3 quadcopter. The new DJI Phantom 3 is available in two versions, Professional with 12MP 4K camera and Advanced with 12MP 1080P camera. On both models, the camera is installed on a  3-axis gimbal that keeps the camera super stable to allow long exposure photos. Both versions of the...

Syma X5SW Explorers 2  - WIFI FPV quadcopter Meanwhile every one waits for the new X8C for GoPro and alike cameras, a new improved model of the X5 series was announced, the Syma X5SW Explorers 2. My first quadcopter was a X5C that, after one year, I still own and it is always ready for flying. That's why I'm happy to hear that Syma didn't forget this old...

Cheerson CX-22 the most expected quadcopter of 2015 Looking for my first GPS quadcopter I found out about this new Cheerson CX-22 multi-rotor. Its launching was just announced on some quadcopter blogs. One of my option for my first GPS quad was the older CX-20 because it has the most attractive price on the market. After I read about this new model I decided to wait for it. Today I contacted my favorite online...

My first GPS quadcopter - CX-20, X350Pro or DJI Phantom 2 Last year I purchased my first quadcopter, it was the X5C from Syma. At that time I wanted something cheap to learn how to fly with multi-rotors. After almost one year of usage I can say that it was a good choice. Quickly I moved to other cheap models like the...