Foxeer Nano Toothless 2: StarLight FPV camera for night flights
Foxeer’s latest Nano Toothless 2 StarLight is suitable for night FPV flights. According to the manufacturer’s specs the camera feature 1/2″ CMOS image sensor, 0.001LUX minimal illumination and 1200TVL resolution. Furthermore, you can easily change camera settings using the included OSD control board.
The Foxeer Nano Toothless 2 camera measures roughly 14 x 14mm and weighs about 4 grams. You...
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...
CADDX VISTA HD vs DJI FPV Air Unit: Best FPV digital system
Last year, DJI announced their first digital FPV system ecosystem which promised to provide the ultimate first-person view experience. DJI’s FPV system has 4 main parts: camera, VTX, goggles, and a remote controller. The biggest problem of their FPV Air Unit was its large size and weight, which makes it difficult to use it in smaller drones. While the...
Foxeer Razer Micro&Mini: Cheap 1200TVL FPV cameras
Foxeer, one of the most popular FPV rig manufacturer just announced two new extremely affordable 1200TVL cameras. While the super small Foxeer Razer Micro is advertised for $17.90, its larger twin-brother the Razer Mini for $19.90. Both FPV cameras features 1200TVL resolution and 1/3" CMOS image sensor.
Featuring wide range of input voltage, both Foxeer Razer cameras can be powered...
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 3 Nano & Micro FPV DVR cameras
Back in 2017, the first generation of RunCam Split camera was considered a true game-changer product on the FPV market. Now, they are planning to release two new FPV cameras based on the same concept, but with a much smaller size. While the RunCam Split 3 Micro measures 19 x 19mm, the RunCam Split 3 Nano only 14 x...
Hawkeye Firefly Split 4K FPV camera for racing quads
FPV cameras like the Hawkeye Firefly Split 4K are very practical due to their freedom of installation. While the small (19mm×19mm) lens module can be installed on tight cockpits, the DVR module can be stacked with the other electronic parts.
Like the Caddx Tarsier 4K, the Firefly Split 4K is also capable to record UHD videos with 30 frames per...
Foxeer MIX 2 FPV camera with on-board recording
Although the second generation Foxeer MIX 2 FPV camera promises better FPV quality, higher definition recording and lower latency, the raw specs does not show too much differences compared to its predecessor. Both provide only 1080@60FPS recording. Anyway, in my opinion, since the launch of Caddx Tarsier 4K it is very hard to bring something truly interesting on the FPV...
Osmo Action: Good for drones? Or stay with GoPro?
A few days ago, DJI - the market leader in drone technology - officially revealed their first GoPro alike rugged action camera. Let's find out if drone pilots should switch to Osmo Action or stay with their Hero 7.
Smartphone cameras are pretty incredible these days but it is are very hard to install them on drones, especially if you...
Coming soon: Caddx Tarsier 4K FPV camera
In addition to the on-board 4K@30fpv video recording, Caddx's new FPV camera, called Tarsier, claims to offer ultra-low latency. Like most actual smartphones, the Caddx Tarsier also features dual-lens system. While the upper "digital/DVR" lens has 150° field of view and 16/9 aspect ration, the lower "analog/FPV" lens has 165° FOV and 4/3 picture format.
Similar to other DVR FPV...
Hawkeye Firefly Fortress FPV camera
The Firefly Fortress from Hawkeye is an all-in-one first person view camera solution. The 960TVL camera module is paired with an up to 72CH video transmitter board. According to your needs, you can set 25, 50 or 200 mW transmission power. PIT (low power) mode is also available.
Featuring wide input voltage, the Hawkeye Firefly Fortress camera can be powered...