Caddx Peanut camera: Designed for FPV, Powered by Insta360
The Caddx Peanut camera was developed in partnership with Insta360. In a nutshell, the Caddx Peanut is an Insta360 Go 2 in a different case. Weighing just 27 grams it can be installed on small and ultra-small FPV drones.
In addition to the built-in WiFI and Bluetooth connectivity, the Caddx Peanut can be controlled (start/stop video recording) via a UART...
RunCam 3S camera for FPV drones
Last year, RunCam announced a new GoPro Session alike camera, which was shortly withdrawn from the US market due to some patent infringement. Curiously, this new RunCam 3S features also similar cubic design but it has straight lines instead of rounded lines. Not a big change, so I hope that will last more on the market compared to its predecessor.
While...
Xiaomi Yi 2 camera in-depth review
Yesterday, out of curiosity I searched with Google for "Xiaomi Yi 2 review". The results were pretty impressive. I found plenty of professional articles about this camera. Most of the reviews have concluded that the Yi 4K is an excellent action camera with superior image quality. Even when the Xiaomi Yi 4K was put in a side-by-side comparison with the more expensive GoPro 5 Hero, it excelled.
Yi...
Insta360 SMO 360: Ultralight Panoramic Camera for drones
Insta360 in cooperation with BetaFPV just released their ultralight panoramic action camera. Inspired by the success of the Naked SMO 4K project, the SMO 360 was specially designed for compact FPV drones such as the upcoming Pavo360.
Weighing only 55grams, Insta360 x BetaFPV SMO 360 is a stripped-back camera that includes just two fisheye lenses and a processor core, powered...
Hawkeye Thumb: Ultra Light 4K camera for FPV drones
At first look, the Hawkeye 4K Thumb camera is an excellent choice for those that find the GoPro too big or expensive but still what to record stabilized UHD videos. Weighting just 15.5 grams, it can be installed on almost any drone size. In the case of micro FPV drones, Gyroflow stabilization is a real alternative to built-in electronic...
Hawkeye Firefly X LITE II: Born to be Naked!
In response to GoPro's Bones camera, Hawkeye has released the second generation of their popular Firefly X Lite camera. Now, the Hawkeye Firefly X LITE II features 4K@60fps recording in half of its contender's weight. Both drone cameras feature a 'Naked' design with no LCD and battery.
The Firefly X LITE 2 camera measures 61*38*26mm and weighs just 34 grams....
Keecoo quadcopter camera review
There are several small cameras on the market, so why Keecoo and not GoPro or other similar action cameras?
I want it something cheap, lightweight, with good video quality and decent battery life. My plan was to use the same camera for hobbyist aerial filming and first-person view flights. Of course, for FPV, I needed a camera with AV-out.
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MJX C6000 drone camera: Review, Ratings & Sample video
If you're looking for a GoPro alternative at a lower price for your MJX drone, the C6000 is worth take a look. The MJX C6000 is compatible with the Bugs 3H, Bugs 10H and the latest MJX Bugs 3 Pro. In addition to allowing to take 1080P aerial videos, it also enables hidden features of your MJX drone. Basically,...
Coming soon: GoPro 12 Hero Black
Shortly after DJI's newest action camera's official release (read more in our DJI Action 4 vs GoPro 11 comparison article), the GoPro 12 rumors started to swirl. The leaked photos by @Tech Insights Twitter account show a 1-inch image sensor, a game changer for the action camera market. Even though the social media account was created in 2015, it...
GoPro 12 vs DJI Action 4: Which is the best action camera for your money?
GoPro has made the best action cameras you can buy for a long time. Every year, they surprise us with a new model that has higher resolution, better battery life, and more. One of its biggest rivals is DJI, the company known for its outstanding drones. In this in-depth comparison guide, we will have a closer look at the...
Vantop Moment 5C 4K Camera Hands-on Review
Before the coronavirus outbreak, budget action cameras like the Vantop Moment 5C were the ultimate gadget for filming yourself catching an epic wave when surfing, carving across snowy mountains on your snowboard, or having fun at a pool party. Now, things have changed a lot, borders are closed, lots of peoples are quarantined or self-isolated in their homes. The...