First Quadcopter

Autel Robotics has officially revealed their long-awaited EVO Nano series at CES 2022, promising outstanding video capabilities in less than 250 grams (0.55lbs). That number is its selling point because anything under it doesn’t require FAA registration (if you are in the US). There is also a different, more permissive, flight zone regulation for this weight class. FirstQuadcopter is...

When I was a kid, I always wanted to drive a go-kart but somehow missed the opportunity till now. Maybe the HGLRC GK20 has propellers instead of wheels but when you put the FPV goggles on your head and give some throttle the fun is about the same :) HGLRC is a very active player in the FPV market that...

If you are looking for the best drone under 250 grams, these two drones are the most versatile ones in their weight segment. But which quadcopter is the best bang for your buck? Hope that our Autel EVO Nano+ versus DJI MINI 2 comparison article will give you the right answer! The most important advantage of the Autel EVO Nano...

GEPRC's new generation freestyle drone, the MARK5 claims to be the best freestyle quadcopter in the market. Many pilots already compare it to the epic iFlight Nazgul5 quadcopter. The GEPRC MARK5 drone was released in three versions: HD AIR UNIT, HD VISTA, and Analog. While digital versions have a DJI Air Unit camera, the analog edition has a Caddx...

General aviation pilots who want to fly in Los Angeles airspace between Feb. 6 – 14, 2022, must follow special air traffic procedures, temporary flight restrictions, and other operational requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LVI. The FAA will issue a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) about the procedures for the game and specific arrival and departure...

RekonFPV, HGLRC's long-range quadcopter subdivision just announced a new sub 250g drone powered by two 18650 LIION batterie. The Rekon35 has a similar design approach as the Eachine LR3 but instead to have one battery on top and another one at the bottom, both batteries are on the top. You can simply use cheap off-the-shelf 18650 batteries and the...

BetaFPV's third-generation radio transmitter, the LiteRadio 3, comes with a few cool upgrades, including new nano gimbals, neck strap hook, extended working time, and updated shoulder switches. In addition to the inbuilt TX module (ELRS or FrSky) now has an external Nano TX bay on the back for future protocols. A radio transmitter should be one of the very first...

The first batch of the long-awaited Autel EVO Nano and Lite Series drones finally arrived in North America. The Nano series and Lite series include both a standard drone and a “plus” model with some exciting extra features. These drones promise astounding video quality (up to 6K for the Lite+), a wide image transmission range of 7.4 miles, industry-leading...

The V15 Zeros is the first drone announced in 2022 by 4DRC, a very popular toy drone brand. This time they came up with a compact entry-level brushed 'racing' drone suitable. This is a camera drone and to be honest, this is the main reason that people buy drones. 4DRC V15 comes equipped with two cameras, a 6K in front...

MagiMask is a wearable VR headset that essentially magnifies your existing smartphone screen and allows pilots to view live drone video footage comfortably without being disturbed by sunlight. It is compatible with most popular drone brands, including DJI, Autel, FIMI, Hubsan, and others. Of course, its usability is not limited to drone flying. Firstly, I found this ambitious product due...