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The Happymodel X12 is a highly integrated brushless flight controller with onboard ESC, RX, and VTX. Its integrated 4in1 ESC (DSHOT300) can handle 12A continuously or 15A peeks if needed. The onboard OpenVTX FPV transmitter features up to 400mW broadcast power and SmartAudio remote configuration. The FC can be powered with 1S and 2S LiPo batteries. According to your existing...

The CSJ S176 Mini comes with lots of newbie-friendly features. It has a compact size, removable blade protectors, headless flight mode, speed control, and a 4-direction obstacle avoidance system. It comes with camera options. While the single-camera version is priced at $40.99, the dual-camera edition for $43.99. Both variants are available with one, two, or three flight batteries. The S176 Mini...

April is here and several stores, and big brands, are offering discounts in honor of the spring season. It's a good chance to save on your new drone, action camera, or gimbal. DJI's spring sale season runs between April 1 and 14th. In this period you can save big on your favorite gear and you can also receive a free...

I know that the Holy Stone HS175D is not a new model, but it is the company's first drone reviewed on FirstQuadcopter. The 'D' edition is the second iteration of the original HS17 and the biggest differences compared to its predecessor are the more reliable brushless motors and the upgraded camera. At a glance, the Holy Stone HS175D looks like...

Starting on March 29, pilots of Autel Robotics’ EVO Nano and EVO Lite series drones can download a firmware update that adds features including Dynamic Track 2.1 (person only), SuperDownload, 8-bit Log video, HDR video, and other improvements. Some of these new firmware features are available now for selected models, and other features will become available for the EVO...

The MJX V1 Mini is the company's latest drone that is intended for beginners and even kids (under adults supervising). Its small size and removable blade protectors make it safe if you accidentally bump into something. Another newbie-friendly feature is the headless mode. When is activated means that your quadcopter “faces forward” no matter your take-off position. The headless...

DJI has officially revealed their new Matrice 30 series, designed for heavy-duty professional jobs. The DJI M30 and 30T feature 54 km/h wind resistance and the ability to fly in snow, heavy rain (IP55 rating), and temperature as low as -20°C (4°F). The Matrice 30 comes with a 48MP 1/2" CMOS sensor optical zoom camera (5-16×) optical and 200× digital...

Insta360 officially released the ONE RS, a new interchangeable lens action camera that offers creators all-in-one versatility without any compromise. Now, you can use one ultra-light action cam body with a wide range of lenses. Using a three-part design (battery, processor, and three quick-swapping lenses), the Insta360 ONE RS camera effortlessly transforms from a traditional action cam to a...

After I published my GoPro Hero 10 review, I started looking for some compatible accessories. HSU had the most comprehensive bundle that includes 72 pieces of GoPro 10 accessories. Practically, contains everything you could ever need for this action camera, from plenty of mounting accessories to storage, diving, and protective cases. GoPro accessories can take your videographer skills to a...

The DarwinFPV TinyAPE Plus is a 2.5" FPV drone offered in a bundle with the RunCam Thumb camera. DarwinFPV's first 2.5" freestyle quadcopter is built on an F411 AIO flight controller with an integrated 15 ESC and ELRS 2.4G radio receiver. By default, it comes with 4.3.0 Betaflight software. Factory firmware only supports ELRS_V1.0 and if you want to use...