Zhiyun Weebill 2 review: Powerhouse gimbal for smooth videos
The Weebill 2 is Zhiyun's newest camera stabilization system with a distinguished design and a flip-out color LCD. With 3.3Kg (7.3 lbs) payload, it is suitable for full-frame Mirrorless cameras and DSLR cameras. In addition to 3-axis stabilization, the Weebill 2 gimbal connects to a wide range of cinema cameras and allows varying degrees of control, from start/stop recording...
Insta360 GO 2 Review: Still tiny, but more versatile
The Insta360 GO 2 is a tiny camera that you can mount on almost any size of FPV drone, allowing you to capture high-quality stabilized videos. Insta360 wanted to provide a super-light wearable clip-on camera that allows capturing your every day's best moments with the original GO. It fits into your pocket just like your AirPods. Combined with the...
LDARC EX8 transmitter: S-FHSS D16EU & D16 Non EU
The LDARC EX8 transmitter adopts a similar game-pad style design as the popular Jumper T-Lite. As its name says, it can be configured with up to 8 channels and supports FrSky S-FHSS D16EU and D16 Non-EU radio receivers.
In addition to the two joysticks, on the front panel, it has a 128x64 status LCD and a cool RGB dial button....
Caddx Vista Nebula Nano kit review: Lighter but not better
The CaddxFPV Vista Nebula Nano is the most affordable and probably the lightest HD digital transmission system compatible with the DJI FPV goggles. With a total weight of just 24 grams, it can be installed on compact FPV drones. You can also find it in pre-build systems such as the BetaFPV Pavo30 CineWhoop.
Caddx is the only company licensed by...
Caddx Polar Vista & Air Unit Kit: Starlight Digital HD FPV system
CaddxFPV's new HD digital FPV camera, the 'Polar', can be purchased individually or in a bandle with Vista or Air Unit VTX. Caddx Polar is a digital starlight camera optimized for low-light conditions. With a min illumination of just 0.00003 lux, it is suitable to fly in the dark.
Caddx Polar has a 1/1.8" starlight image sensor and a large...
BETAFPV radio ELRS Series (RX + TX)
BetaFPV is about to release its first radio communication system based on the ExpressLRS opensource project. ExpressLRS aims to achieve the best possible link performance in both speeds, latency, and range. This makes ExpressLRS one of the fastest RC links available while still offering long-range performance. The BetaFPV ELRS Nano TX module will compatible with many popular remote controllers,...
Zhiyun Weebill 2 gimbal with HD flip-out LCD
Zhiyun has announced its first gimbal with a built-in touchscreen, the WEEBILL 2. The third-generation Weebill stabilizer was specially designed for mainstream DSLR and Mirrorless cameras in the most available lens combinations. With a max payload capacity of 7.3lb, can easily handle a Canon 5D4 with EF 24-70mm F2.8 lens or Sony A7III+FE 24-70mm F2.8 lens.
The WEEBILL-2 gimbal doesn’t...
iFlight GOCam PM G3 4K@60fps drone camera
Flight advertises their GOCam PM G3 as an action camera which is it's a little overkill. Without a rugged case and built-in battery, I wouldn't call it like this. Similar to the Naked GoPro and SMO 4K, they kept only the essential parts of the camera, limiting its usability.
The iFlight GOCam PM G3 measures 64.7*45*31.3mm and weighs just 37...
Pro battery for FIMI X8 MINI: Finally under 250g
The FIMI MINI is advertised with two types of batteries, but everyone believed that the Pro LIPO pack is just a myth. FirstQuadcopter is between the first drone blogs that test and review the FIMI X8 MINI Pro battery. We will also compare the performance of the Standard versus the Pro battery pack, of course.
FIMI advertises the X8 MINI...
DJI FPV Goggles V2 review: Redefine FPV!
Since the announcement of the second generation of DJI FPV goggles, I decided that it is time to get one and make the switch from analog to digital FPV. In my DJI FPV Goggles V2 review, I will discuss the specifications, features, compatibility, comfort in use, and what are the major differences compared to the original V1 goggles and...
BetaFPV Toothpick F722 flight controller review
A few weeks ago I reviewed the BetaFPV Pavo30 drone that was based on this Toothpick F722 flight controller. Due to some accident, a few of the MOSFETs on the board fried and I decided to order a new one.
In a nutshell, a flight controller (aka FC) is the brain of the drone. Its central processor receives data from...