Holy Stone HS175D: Nice Little Drone under 250g
I know that the Holy Stone HS175D is not a new model, but it is the company's first drone reviewed on FirstQuadcopter. The 'D' edition is the second iteration of the original HS17 and the biggest differences compared to its predecessor are the more reliable brushless motors and the upgraded camera.
At a glance, the Holy Stone HS175D looks like...
eSUN eBox filament dryer review
When I got the first 3D printer and had only a few meters of demo filament, I didn't realize the purpose of a filament dryer like the eSUN eBox. Later, when I started to test more and more types and colors of filaments, I ended up with many started spools.
Most 3D printing filaments are highly hygroscopic, fastly absorbing ambient...
DJI O3 Air Unit Waterproof case from DarwinFPV
The DJI O3 Air Unit is probably the most expensive component of any FPV drone, and you will probably want to protect it from crashes and harsh weather conditions (rain and snow). DarwinFPV's CNC aluminum case provides IP68-level waterproof, dustproof, and impact resistance. Additionally, this enclosure allows the use of one O3 AU kit on multiple drones or VTOLs.
Currently,...
I tried the Zhiyun Fiveray M40 pocket light — and it’s bright as a Star!
The Zhiyun Fiveray M40 pocket LED panel was designed as a lightweight, handheld, and tripod-mountable video light for Vloggers and content creators. The combination of 88 cool and 88 warm light LEDs can generate up to 40W of power with an adjustable color temperature from 2700 to 6200K.
Pocket continuous lights like the Fiveray M40 are perfect for shooting videos...
Eachine E013 review: More bang for your bucks
Maybe the Eachine E013 doesn't feature a versatile flight controller as the TW, but with the included FPV monitor the fun is guaranteed. At a glance, the biggest improvement of the E013 compared to its predecessors is the 5.8G FPV camera.
While WiFi FPV is used on most of toy-grade drones, 5.8G FPV is highly adopted by professional racing quadcopters....
AKK EIO review: Cheap FPV camera with DVR for mini drones
AKKTek released their first all-in-one camera with an onboard DVR unit, called AKK EIO. I was lucky enough to snag one from the first production batch for review.
When it comes to racing drones, weight and space are critical. In addition to the low weight and compact size, AKK EIO allows recording the journey of your flight right on the...
DJI FPV Goggles V2 review: Redefine FPV!
Since the announcement of the second generation of DJI FPV goggles, I decided that it is time to get one and make the switch from analog to digital FPV. In my DJI FPV Goggles V2 review, I will discuss the specifications, features, compatibility, comfort in use, and what are the major differences compared to the original V1 goggles and...
Ulanzi DR-01: Drone RGB Anti-Collision Strobe Light
When it comes to night flights, adding extra light to your drone is a must-have. The solution could come from Ulanzi. Their DR-01 drone strobe light is self-powered and easy to install. Furthermore, it can be bright in 3 different colors if you share the flight space with multiple drones.
My first drone light was a camera-type flash strobe. It...
SEQURE SQ-001 review: Soldering Iron for drone repairs
The SEQURE SQ-001 is one of the most portable soldering iron at the moment. Its small size and battery-operated mode make it perfect for FPV pilots that like to repair their drones right on the flight field. In our SQ-001 review, we’ll take an in-depth look at this handy and great-quality small piece of tool.
A soldering iron is a...
Let’s Build a CineWhoop (BetaFPV Pavo25 review)
Unfortunately, there aren’t many DIY CineWhoop kits out there and, probably, most of you would opt for a prebuild version or to put together your own kit. BetaFPV fulfils both situations by offering the BNF version and all individual parts of the Pavo25. There are two major advantages of starting with the BetaFPV Pavo25. The first is that you’ll...
Walksnail Avatar VRX: HDMI digital FPV receiver
Undoubtedly, one of the most expensive parts of an HD digital system is the FPV goggles, and here comes helping the Walksnail Avatar VRX. Thanks to its HDMI out can be used with your existing analog or digital FPV headset with HDMI in. If you like to fly on a big screen, you can use your 60" LCD TV...