First Quadcopter

When I read for the first time about the ZHIYUN Crane M3, I decided that this is the gimbal I need. In the last two years, I reviewed about 10 gimbals but none completely fulfilled my needs. For vlogging, you need a stabilizer that is compact, lightweight, can be operated by one hand, and is compatible with a wide...

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...

The upcoming RadioMaster Zorro follows a similar gamepad style design as the Jumper T-Pro, but with a much bigger status screen and replaceable rubber grips. The Zorro radio series was announced with four types of built-in TX modules: CC2500, 4in1, ELRS, or CC2500+TBS Nano. On the front panel, it has two adjustable hall gimbals, a metal roller, and 6 control...

Foxeer is the third brand that started manufacturing DJI HD digital FPV system compatible cameras. The Foxeer Apollo works with both Caddx Vista and DJI Air Unit VTXs and it is available with two lens options, 'Standard' and 'StarLight' for night flights. For those who like to pimp their FPV drones, the Apollo camera is offered by Foxeer in...

Jumper-RC is about to release a new gamepad-style drone transmitter named T-Pro. In the teaser photos, you can see that its design is clearly inspired by TBS Tango 2 controller. In addition to the built-in 4-in-1 transmission module, the Jumper T-Pro has an ELRS Nano / TBS CRSF Nano compatible module extension bay on the back. It will be natively...

Excepting the over 250 grams weight, the LSRC S7S could be considered a good DJI MINI 2 alternative. It has a collapsible design, a 4K camera with 3-axis stabilization, and an excellent battery life. With folded arms measures 15.5x8.5x6.5cm and weighs 348 grams. LSRC-S7S drone comes equipped with a built-in optical and GPS positioning system that ensures stable and accurate...

Pavo360, a totally new and unique CineWhoop style 3" FPV drone designed by BETAFPV, aims to provide pilots with a perfect 360° video recording and stable flying. It can be equipped with the ultralight customized Insta360 SMO 360 camera, a balanced body design to guarantee stable flying, a retractable landing gear to protect the cam away from any damages...

Insta360 in cooperation with BetaFPV just released their ultralight panoramic action camera. Inspired by the success of the Naked SMO 4K project, the SMO 360 was specially designed for compact FPV drones such as the upcoming Pavo360. Weighing only 55grams, Insta360 x BetaFPV SMO 360 is a stripped-back camera that includes just two fisheye lenses and a processor core, powered...

The Tisi MINI V8 is a DJI Action 2 size 4K action camera with impressive specifications that weighs less than 60 grams. Its small size attracted my attention because it is easy to install on FPV drones. As the only review found on this unknown camera was made by Tedward from Canada and he gave 5 stars, I decided...

Game developer LuGus Studios, a leading developer of drone simulators, is launching the latest addition to its Liftoff drone simulator series. Liftoff: Micro Drones specializes in simulating tiny drones that fit in the palm of your hand. Liftoff simulators are known to combine authentic simulation with fun gameplay, making them the perfect entry point into the drone hobby. For enthusiasts...