Zhiyun CINEPEER WEEBILL 3E gimbal: Affordable doesn’t mean Cheapie!
Zhiyun's new CINEPEER product family is focused on providing affordable gimbals and video lights for hobbyist videographers. In many cases, a low price means lower quality, but not in the case of CINEPEER WEEBILL 3E "Lite", a powerful and performing stabilizer with an attractive design for only $249. For this money, it supports even vertical video (portrait), a must-have...
SEQURE FPV Parts review: H743 FC, E70 G2 ESC, M10-12 GPS & Dual ELRS RX
SEQURE is a well-known company in the world of FPV (First Person View) due to its excellent pen-style soldering irons. Lately, it has also started providing FPV drone parts for the community. In this review, we will have a close look at its powerful flight stack, GPS module, and ELRS radio receiver.
Building an FPV drone involves several steps, including...
Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro: Goodbye my old 3D printer
The new Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro 3D printer has some exciting features that make it the dream tool of any drone builder. It allows you to print all the necessary parts in the comfort of your garage. The most significant advantage of the N3 Pro over my previous printer is that the direct drive extruder allows using flexible filaments...
FlyColor Trinx G5 60A ESC: Fierce, Durable & Speedy
An Electronic Speed Controller, or ESC, is a crucial electronic component in battery-powered devices such as drones, RC cars, and other brushless motor systems. Its primary function is to control the speed and direction of the motor by regulating the supplied power. 4-in-1 drone ESCs, like this FlyColor Trinx G5, boast a compact and integrated design, housing four individual...
Nanovia filaments review: Best for RaceWhoops
3D printing has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to its affordability and ability to create complex and elaborated objects in the comfort of your garage. One of the most important decisions you'll make when 3D printing is choosing the suitable filament, as the material you select will greatly affect the outcome of your project. With so many...
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra: Experience 12K Brilliance!
The Saturn 4 Ultra is my third reviewed Elegoo resin 3D printer and the second of the series. I can confess that, from the very beginning, there has been a significant evolution in features and design from the first-generation Saturn to the fourth generation.
With an impressive XY resolution of 11520*5120 (19*24um pixel size), the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra achieves...
SIRUI Traveler 5C: Carbon Fiber Field Tripod
I purchased my first tripod together with my first digital camera, about 20 years ago. It was a cheap unbranded model that served me well for many years. A few years later, I purchased a more versatile tripod from a trustworthy Italian brand when I started reviewing drones. It was super OK for inside work, but on the first...
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,...
Happymodel EP1 Dual ELRS Receiver: True Diversity!
The Happymodel EP1 is the first ELRS-enabled true diversity radio receiver. It aims to provide the best range even in difficult conditions. Happymodel EP1 has two antennas and two radio modules for doubling the signal quality. In theory, "Diversity" uses at the time only one antenna by toggling to the antenna that has the strongest signal. The EP1 uses...
GoPro HERO9/10/11 filter kit from K&F Concept
During my experience with FPV drones, I've learned that filters are crucial when trying to get smooth cinematic footage, but it is important to choose the correct filter and camera settings.
Neutral density (ND) and circular polarization (CPL) filters are a must-have in order to capture professional footage with GoPro Hero Black action cameras. The K&F Concept Nano-X filter kit...
MEPS SZ F7 Mini: Small and versatile F722 flight controller
F722 flight controllers like the MEPS SZ F7 Mini find applications across various FPV drone platforms, from racing and freestyle quadcopters to professional aerial cinematography rigs—the precise flight control, advanced features, scalability, and configurability suit novice pilots and seasoned professionals.
The flight controller (FC) is a critical component of an FPV drone responsible for controlling and stabilizing the aircraft during...