PowerVision PowerEgg X review: Amphibious drone
I received the PowerEgg X Wizard on Christmas eve. A flying egg is not precisely the Xmas gift you could expect for. Its design makes it more of a kind of Easter surprise. From the beginning of my review, I can tell that the concept itself is great but fails in portability.
The egg-appearance fuselage is the first thing you’ll...
Blackview Hero 1: A cheap GoPro alternative
These kinds of action cameras, like the Blackview Hero 1 are beneficial also for everyday activities as well as for outdoor sports. As they are very lightweight, they can be suitable for installing on a quadcopter for capturing amazing aerial videos and photos.
Everything started with GoPro cameras which were the first to have very good image quality and enough...
SoloGood FPV Parts: Are they any good, being so cheap?
SoloGood FPV Parts make it not just as easy as possible for you to build your first FPV but also at a low price. When I built my first quad, I paid just for the flight controller, ESC, and motors more than 300 bucks. Now, the same parts from SoloGood cost only $116.89.
When creating the shopping list for your...
Fullsend 6S 6000mAh Li-Ion: Holy Grail of long range FPV
Lithium-ion or Li-ion batteries generally have a higher energy density than other battery chemistries, including LiPo. This means that Li-ion packs can store more energy in the same physical size, allowing longer flight times and increased range. For example, by comparison, the iFlight Fullsend 6S 6000mAh weighs just 608 grams, and a LIPO battery with the same power weighs...
Syma X8W: Big DJI Phone like drone with WiFi FPV
I tested lately a lot of small and beginner quadcopters and finally, I received a bigger one, the Syma X8W, which is probably one of the best mid-range quadcopters. Small quadcopters are good for indoor fun, beginner pilots, practicing, etc. The mid-sized quadcopters are an intermediate step to professional ones as they can do almost all the tricks and...
GoPro HERO9/10/11 filter kit from K&F Concept
During my experience with FPV drones, I've learned that filters are crucial when trying to get smooth cinematic footage, but it is important to choose the correct filter and camera settings.
Neutral density (ND) and circular polarization (CPL) filters are a must-have in order to capture professional footage with GoPro Hero Black action cameras. The K&F Concept Nano-X filter kit...
Eachine Nano LR3 drone review
The Eachine Nano LR3 is a lightweight 3″ FPV drone built around standard 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries as its power source. Designed for long-range flights, it has an onboard M80 GPS module for fail-safe return to home. Additionally to the onboard CADDX Nano ANT camera, it can carry an SMO 4K, or an Insta360 GO 2 camera.
In the past, we...
CNHL LI-ION 4S 3200mAh: For Long-Range and not-so!
Initially, LI-ION battery packs for long-range drones were homemade by hobbyists. They connected 4 or 6 cells serially to achieve the desired voltage. Sony VTC6 18650 batteries were used the most due to their excellent reliability. Panasonic and Samsung LI-ION proved to perform well also. In this review, we will have a closer look at the CNHL LI-ION 4S...
F450 Flame Wheel with APM 2.8 FC: My First DIY Quadcopter
My son is always willing to help me in building or disassembling any kind of stuff, so he was very enthusiastic when I told him about the plan to build a quadcopter from scratch (OK, almost from scratch). His only complaint was why we didn't build an octa-copter or at least a hexacopter. I promised him that if this...
Mintion Beagle V2: Swiss army knife of 3D printer monitoring
Even though I'm a MacGyver-type guy, I learned the importance of selecting the right tools for the job. Improvising will not always give you the expected result. The Mintion Beagle V2 is the Swiss Army knife for 3D printing monitoring. It provides real-time video feed and remote control on your phone or PC wherever you are in the world....
Hubsan Zino Mini Pro review: Incredibly small and versatile
The Hubsan Zino Pro was probably the most expected drone of 2021. It is the first quadcopter with a 4K camera and obstacle avoidance system under 250 grams. Our Zino Mini Pro review covers technical specs, features, image quality, and battery life. Of course, we will also test how effective is its 3D collision avoidance system.
In the under 500...