DJI Avata and O3 Air Unit Filter kit from K&F
If you want cinematic-like smooth footage with natural motion blur, you must slow down the DJI AVATA or O3 Air Unit shutter speed. In order to do this, you will need a good set of ND filters. By reducing unwanted reflections, a CPL filter can enhance your video quality when you fly over water surfaces. K&F Concept's Avata filter...
Amax F5L frame and Performante 2306 motors
The Amax F5, designed in Germany, is a popular FPV frame aimed for freestyle. This review will look closely at the "L" version, optimized for long-range flights. The Amax F5L can be equipped with both analog and digital FPV systems. It can accommodate 16, 19, and 20mm FPV cameras.
Freestyle FPV drone frames are designed specifically for freestyle flying, which...
MiniWare TS101 Soldering Iron for drone projects
When it comes to soldering small electronic components, TS101-like pen-type soldering irons are the most popular. These compact, lightweight welding tools resemble a pen in shape and are designed for small-scale soldering tasks. They generally have fast heat-up times, allowing you to start soldering quickly. Furthermore, the MiniWare TS101 offers dual power input and precise temperature control, allowing you...
Torvol introduces a new backpack line-up designed exclusively for drone enthusiasts
After being on the market for over five years, Torvol upgrades its popular Quad PITSTOP product line, including backpacks, cases, and organizers. Torvol PITSTOP range features a dedicated workspace for quick and effortless adjustments and modifications to quadcopters, allowing pilots to spend more time in the air. Torvol's PITSTOP range includes the Quad PITSTOP Backpack PRO, the Quad PITSTOP...
CNHL 4S 2000mAh & 6S 1500mAh: Long-range FPV LIPOs
For long-range FPV flights, you will need much higher capacity batteries than for freestyling and racing. Commonly, 5" LR FPV drones run on 4S or 6S batteries. You must choose the right battery according to your motor's KV ratings. For example, the CNHL 4S 2000mAh is an excellent option for 2000-3000KV, and the CNHL 6S 1500mAh for 1600-1900kV. The...
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K resin MSLA 3D printer
Elegoo, one of the most popular entry-level LCD resin 3D-printers manufacturers, announced their first 12K MSLA machine. Despite its small size and desktop form factor, the Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra has a 10.1-inch monochrome LCD screen with a resolution of 11520x5120px and a COB + refractive light source. This promises incredibly precise and detailed 3D-printed models. The Z-axis adopts an...
Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro: Ultra fast Klipper-enabled 3D printer
Retailing for a very reasonable $299, the new Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is one of the most promising FDM 3D printers running on Klipper firmware, attracting beginners and budget-focused DIYers. Its max speed was doubled from its predecessor's 250mm/s to 500mm/s.
N4 Pro's motherboard features and quad-core 64-bit 1.5GHz ARM processor that allows fast g-code file processing and motor control....
ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3S gimbal for Mirrorless and DSLR filmmaking
The WEEBILL 3S is ZHIYUN's newest camera stabilization system for professional content creators. Like other gimbals, the WEEBILL 3S provides three-axis stabilization using motors that can counteract the movements of your camera and create automated (or guided) tracking and panning camera movements. Like the CRANE-M 3S, the WEEBILL 3S comes with a 1000 lux light.
The WEEBILL 3S weighs 1,054...
ZHIYUN CRANE-M 3S gimbal for smooth vlogging and travel videos
The newly announced ZHIYUN CRANE-M 3S is the successor to the CRANE M3 gimbal intended for Vlogging, travel videos, and live streaming users. It weighs 705 grams and features a higher load-bearing capacity so that mainstream mirrorless full-frame cameras and lens combos can be used.
When used with compatible cameras, the CRANE M3S gimbal features Bluetooth shutter functionality that enables...
Hawkeye 4K Thumb camera for CineWhoops
When it comes to compact CineWhoop-style FPV drones is quite changing to install a full-size GoPro camera due to its heavy weight. Insta360 was the camera brand that provided ultra-light cameras for 2-3" drones. The new Hawkeye 4K Thumb camera adopts a similar design but without a built-in battery. By comparison, the Insta360 GO 2 weights 26.5g and records...
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...