Eachine DVR03 first 4in1 FPV camera
Eachine DVR03 with built-in 5.8G 72CH VTX and DVR (video recording)
Following the success of 3in1 cameras, Eachine came up this time with a 4in1 camera with integrated DVR. The Eachine DVR03 FPV camera integrates: 520TVL camera, 72CH VTX, antenna and HD DVR. The recorded HD videos are stored on a removable micro SD memory card.
The integrated DVR module allows not...
Foxeer Predator Micro 1000TVL FPV camera
FPV flying means that you see what your drone is seeing in real-time. In order to provide a fully immersive experience, besides a good FPV goggles, your drone needs to be equipped with a high performance FPV camera like this Foxeer Predator Micro.
Foxeer released their "Predator" FPV camera in two size variants, "Micro" and "Mini". Featuring same hardware from image sensor...
RunCam 3 HD FPV quadcopter camera
RunCam 3 - worth to buy alternative for the GoPro Session 5?
When the RunCam 3 was rumored I had a mixed filing regarding this camera. I don't know if it was a smart movement from the manufacturer to announce in 2017 a camera without 4K capability.
I contacted RC to request a free sample in order to review the RunCam 3 camera. Frankly they...
Eachine TX01 and TX02 micro FPV camera review
A few weeks ago, when I reviewed Eachine's first AIO FPV camera, I was surprised by its small size. Now they did it again, the Eachine TX01 and TX02 are even smaller. These two new FPV cameras are specially designed for small brushed drones. Through the TX01 FPV camera, it seems that finally Eachine managed to offer a direct competitor for the popular FX797T...
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...
RunCam Hybrid 4K camera for FPV drones
In order to obtain 4K video quality and super low latency, the newly announced RunCam Hybrid 4K camera also features dual-lens, just like the Caddx Tarsier. With the purpose to make things simpler, the RC Hybrid has only one PCB board not two like its contender. The camera module and digital board are interlinked via a 58mm servo cable.
While...
RunCam Split 4 4K FPV camera (Low Latency + DVR)
Back in 2017, when the first generation of RunCam Split has been announced, it was considered a game-changer FPV camera. The 2in1 approach offered low-latency and on-board recording at the same time. Now, the new RunCam Split 4 goes even further and it has a smaller size and 4K recording.
If you are into flying micro drones and want to...
Heimvision HMD2 review: Self-powered IP camera
To be honest, firstly I wanted to say pass for Heimvision’s proposal regarding the possibility to test and review their products. I considered that wireless WiFi IP cameras are out of FirstQuadcopter niche. After I checked the specs and features of Heimvision HMD2, I found it helpful for many jobs. Being 100% wire-free, it can be installed easily everywhere,...
Foxeer Cat 2 Mini & Micro: StarLight FPV Night camera
Foxeer, one of the most popular drone accessories manufacturers, released recently two new StarLight FPV camera for night flights. According to the technical specs, the second generation Cat 2 Mini and Cat 2 Micro cameras feature 0.0001lux minimal illumination in black&white mode and 0.0005lux in color mode.
Both Foxeer Cat 2 cameras adopt 1/3 inch CMOS sensor and 1200 TVL...
Eachine C600T review: Super mini FPV camera
When it comes to micro drones, it is very hard to find a camera that is small and light enough to fit in. Measuring 15 x 15 mm and weighing only 4.09 grams, the Eachine C600T camera can be lifted by very small drones.
At the moment, basically, there are two approaches in the design of FPV cameras, "all-in-one" (one device,...
RunCam Phoenix 2 1000TVL FPV camera with 1/2″ sensor
RunCam’s second-generation Phoenix 2 camera features upgraded CPU and bigger CMOS image sensor (1/2″ vs 1/3″). Furthermore, it claims to provide better low light performance than then RunCam Eagle.
Its high quality 6 layers M12 glass lens has a ƒ/2.0 aperture which brings better image quality without annoying red lens flare effect. Designed for freestyle FPV flying, the RunCam Phoenix...