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Caddx just announced their second-generation digital FPV system. As its name says, the new CaddxFPV Air Unit Micro is smaller and lighter compared to the Caddx Vista. The Air Unit Micro measures 44x37.8x14.44mm and weighs just 41.5 grams together with the FPV camera. The Caddx Air Unit Micro VTX is natively compatible with the DJI FPV transmitter and can locally...

HGLRC just announced their third quadcopter from the Rekon Series. The HGLRC Rekon 4 micro long-range FPV drone is available with two FPV setups. While the 'Analog' edition comes equipped with Caddx Ratel2 camera and Zeus 800mW 5.8G VTX, 'Digital' version gas CADDX Nebula Nano camera and Caddx Vista HD VTX. Both editions feature a full-size stack (20x20mm) with...

The DJI MINI 2 has sat at the top of our guide for the best drones under 250 grams you can buy since it was revealed. But now, a new shining star from Hubsan, the Zino MINI Pro, has landed. Is its position, as king of the sub-250g drone mountain, under threat? Our ZINO Mini Pro vs DJI MINI...

Eachine's 4th generation Novice drone comes included with all the accessories you need for a long-range flight. It comes with failsafe features like GPS positioning and DT-B90 90dBi Finder Buzzer. Of course, the AIO FPV package has a corresponding price too. The Eachine Novice-IV features a 170mm size ultra-light carbon fiber frame that weighs 125g without a battery. When it...

The XIL 012MAX drone follows the epic folding design of the DJI Mavic series. With folded arms measures just 17x9x7.2cm allowing you to carry it easily in your backpack. Its remote controller also adopts a pliable design (folding antenna, phone holder, and handler). Its 4K camera features 5GHZ WIFI real-time image transmission, 50X digital zoom, and remote angle adjustment. The...

Our Hubsan ZINO Mini Pro versus FIMI X8 MINI Pro in-depth comparison guide covers features, range, battery life, and camera performance. In case you are looking for an affordable DJI MINI 2 alternative, these two are excellent pretenders. Both feature a travel-friendly folding design and weigh less than 250 grams. While the FIMI X8 MINI was revealed in March 2021,...

Hubsun, one of the top 10 popular quadcopter brands, just revealed their first 4K drone under 250 grams. The ZINO MINI PRO comes equipped with a 48MP camera installed on a 3-axis gimbal, ultra-long flight range, and impressive battery life. On paper, it looks positioned somewhere between the DJI MINI 2 and Air 2. Yesterday, one of my sponsors contacted...

Like many 2021 releases, the Q8 Mini Drone follows the DJI's MINI 2's design in almost every aspect. Ready to fly with extended arms measures 205x170x50mm and weighs just 188 grams. Drones under 250g can be used without special registrations in most countries (Note: in order to avoid getting fined, always check the local rules prior to your flight!!!). The...

At a glance, excepting some minor design changes, there are not many differences between the XMR/C M9 and the XMR/C M10. Both come with an optional laser obstacle avoidance system, a 6K camera with a 3-axis gimbal, and a top range of 1200 meters. With folded arms, the aircraft measures 11.5×17.5x7cm and weighs 450 grams. During night flights you will...

There is a constant challenge for manufacturers to maintain their drones under 250grams. They need to keep a good balance between flight performance, battery life, and weight. Holybro recently released a new 3" FPV racing drone that weighs only 145 grams. Considering that a 4S 850mAh LIPO battery has about 100 grams, the total take-off weight of the Kopis...