Runner 250 Advance racing quadcopter review
A few weeks ago, I've already introduced this Runner 250 Advance on my website. Ever since it was announced, it seemed like an exciting model. Adding GPS system to a racing quadcopter was an interesting movement from Walkera, although some pilots considered this an unnecessary one.
The previous "Runner 250" model proved to be a very popular racer. In my...
Z1-Evolution 3-Axis Gimbal review
I know this Zhiyun Z1-Evolution is not a 100% drone-related gadget, but if you want to make product reviews, you will need such a device. Usually, I record my maiden flights with a smartphone or with a head-mounted action camera. I always wanted a professional alternative but didn't have the time to analyze the possibilities. For example, it is...
SY X25 car quadcopter in-depth review
The SY X25 flying car represents the new wave, an innovative quadcopter that can ride like a car and fly whenever needed. Almost identical in design to the Syma X9, it is hard for me to decide which one copies the other one or if the difference is more than the design of the paint. The sure thing is...
RunCam PZ0420M camera review
Most of the TVL security cams can also be used as first-person view cameras and few of them are even cheaper than the RunCam PZ0420M. Even so, I thought that it would be more appropriate to use a dedicated camera to build my FPV system. When you are looking for an FPV camera you should decide firstly the following:...
GW008 Mini: A cute little drone for Halloween
This type of gadget like the GW008 Mini Skull quadcopter, is a very good choice for a present, even a Christmas one. I'm sure all kids, especially boys, love this kind of remote-controlled toy that is inspired by Halloween figures like for example skulls.
Lately, these mini quadcopters have become quite accessible and more and more buyers are interested in...
Eachine LCD5802S: FPV monitor with built-in diversity receiver
Yesterday, I had my first FPV flight using this Eachine LCD5802S screen, and it performed very well. It was a great sunny autumn day with beautiful colors, just perfect for going out and playing with my new "toys". I had an awesome 15-minute fight with my X380 Quad equipped with a 2D Gimbal, RunCam HD camera and 600mW 5.8G...
DHD D1 pocket quadcopter review
Pocket quadcopters like this DHD D1 are appreciated because they are affordable and extremely portable. For beginners, I always recommend starting with small and inexpensive models. Crashes always happen and it’s not a good idea to throw out the window a $500 model.
There are many interesting micro quadcopters on the market, and is a tough decision, especially for newbies, which one...
RunCam HD camera: Born for RC fanatics
Having many quadcopters it's very hard to find a camera that fits all models, especially in terms of weight. With only 41g, the RunCam HD camera seems suitable for most of my Quads. Thanks to the low weight and aerodynamic form factor that firstly was introduced by Mobius and after that adopted by other manufacturers like RunCam, you can...
Cheerson CX-10C: A tiny drone with onboard camera
Ten years ago, playing with such a small multi-rotor like this Cheerson CX-10C seemed unimaginable. Now, we can purchase nano and micro quadcopters for $10-$20. These small remote-controlled toys became popular quickly because they are extremely affordable, portable, and easy to fly.
When I purchased my first nano quadcopter, one of my colleagues asked me "OK, that is so small but...
Hawkeye FireFly 5S: A budged GoPro alternative for drone pilots
There are many action cameras like this FireFly 5s on the market, and it is tough to evaluate them only by the specs. Most are very similar, based on the same hardware just sold under different "brand" names. What I have first learned regarding these Chinese GoPro clones is that the number of megapixels does not count too much in...
FPV 2 axis brushless gimbal on a budget
First of all, cheap does not necessarily mean poor quality... OK, not all the time:). The popularity of the FPV 2-axis gimbal is the best proof of this fact.
Lets talk a bit about what means exactly a gimbal and why we need such a device. A "Gimbal" has roughly two main functions: to keep the camera steady and to...