Tablet and FPV screen chest harness review
At the time I started my journey in the world of quadcopters I didn't have thought about the utility of such a device as this tablet harness.
Later, when I evolved to FPV quadcopters and more intelligent drones, it became clear that I needed something to hang my FPV LCD or Tablet (ground station) on my chest. Mounting my Samsung...
MEPS SZ F7 HD: Easy to wire high-performance flight controller
Here at FirstQuadcopter, we start 2024 with a flight controller review. The MEPS SZ F7 HD is the company's second FC we tested. Both have similar features, mainly just the mounting pattern difference. The smaller 20x20mm is suitable for compact 3-5" CineWhoop drones, and the bigger 30x30mm for 5-9" freestyling and long-range FPV drones.
The flight controller is one of...
AKK Infinite DVR VTX: Review, Rantings & DVR footage
These days VTXs evolved very much, they are not just simply video transmitters, they became very versatile FPV gears with multiple functionalities. In addition to the high transmission power and Smart Audio, the AKK Infinite DVR VTX also features on-board video recording. It allows recording the journey of your flights without any extra wiring or gear.
Before I'm getting into...
Seagate DJI Fly Drive review: 2TB for drone footage
For 38 years now Seagate has been recognized as a reliable hard disk manufacturer. Looking at the company’s latest products, it shows no sign of letting up. Seagate DJI Fly Drive is a storage solution for drone operators. In addition to the 2TB storage capacity and integrated micro SD slot, the DJI Fly portable hard drive comes with two-month free subscription...
Best starter drone under $50: Eachine E58 review
Based on my personal experience, learning to fly a drone begins with learning how not to crash or bump it into something. After reviewing dozens of drones, I find the Eachine E58 one of the best starter drone under $50. In addition to the cool Mavic design, it comes with many beginner oriented features.
I got a lot of comments here at...
HOBBYMATE D6 Elite review: More than a drone charger
In the past, chargers were very basic electronic devices. I remember that ones I tried to repair one and I found inside only a couple of resistors and diodes. Compared to those old charges, the HobbyMate D6 Elite is a very versatile hi-tech gear. In addition to the fact that allows charging almost any type of rechargeable batteries (multi-chemistry),...
ToolKitRc M9 review: The talking drone LIPO charger
In addition to the lots of inbuilt functionalities, the ToolKitRc M9 features cool voice alerts and a multi-angle colour display. With a size slightly bigger than your smartphone and output power of 600W, it is very portable and powerful. Is the ToolKitRc M9 the only charger you need on your drone backpack? Let's find out from this review!
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VIFLY Cam Switcher review: Two FPV cameras on one drone
In a nutshell the VIFLY Cam Switcher is a tiny device which allows you to toggle between two video inputs remotely from your transmitter. For example, in addition to the frontal camera you will be able to install a second camera on rear of the belly. If you search on YouTube for "CheaterKwad" you will find some really cool...
Best mini FPV drone 2018: Helifar X140 PRO review
FPV drones are enjoyable to fly. Most enthusiasts (myself included) consider mini racing quadcopters like this Helifar X140 PRO the perfect gear for newbies to start their journey in this hobby. For less than 150 bucks, the Helifar X140 PRO is an impressively fast and nimble FPV racing drone.
This FPV drone has two versions: the Helifar X140 PRO PNP...
DJI Osmo Pocket review: Wingless drone camera
The DJI Osmo Pocket was announced at the end of last year and from the first rumors we wanted to get one and test it here on FirstQuadcopter. The plan was to offer a real user experience based review. I spent the last couple of days with the Osmo Pocket 4K, trying to test it in different situations. From...
Elegoo PLA: Cheap 3D filament for big projects
I mostly printed drone parts in my last filament reviews, so I decided to try something else this time. Using Elegoo PLA filament, I printed a vertical modular hydroponic tower system for plants. My wife was happy to find out that she would always have fresh herbs at home.
Hydroponic tower gardens are becoming popular, especially among urban gardeners, due...