Eachine VR004: Convertible 2 in 1 FPV goggles monitor
The Eachine VR004 FPV goggles feature a modular design that allows easy conversion from a 4.3" FPV monitor into a veritable FPV headset. Fully assembled measures about 155x96x128mm and weighs 350 grams. IMHO, due to its small size, it will be difficult to be used with eyeglasses.
Thanks to the built-in 1300mAh Polymer battery, it can be used for up...
Ovonic LIPO review: 4S & 6S 1300mAh batteries
First of all, I wish a Happy New Year to all drone lovers. I hope this year will be better for everyone and the COVID-19 pandemic will end soon. 2021 starts on First Quadcopter with the Ovonic battery review. We will have a closer look at two of their green 1300 mAh 100C LIPO packs (4S and 6S).
Testing LIPO...
RadioMaster T8 and T8 Pro transmitters
Similar to the Jumper T-Lite, the new RadioMaster T8 transmitter also features a game-controller style design and it is available with two types of RF modules. While the T8 Pro comes with CC2500 Multi-Protocol module and HALL Sensor gimbals, the cheaper T8 Lite with FrSky compatible single-chip RF module and potentiometer sensor gimbals. Another difference between these two remote...
CNHL LIPO battery review: Black & MiniStar series
Looking for the best LIPO battery for your FPV drone? You should definitively check our CNHL LIPO battery review. We tested some packs of ChinaHobbyLine's Black and MiniStar series. I can't guaranty they have top performance, but for sure they have one of the best price/value ratios right now.
Not so long time ago, the most commonly used batteries by...
Hobbymate D6 Dual Lite review: Two channel LIPO charger
While FirstQuadcopter is mainly focused on drone reviews, we are always happy to test and evaluate additional accessories like this Hobbymate D6 Dual Lite LIPO charger.
If you're an occasional drone pilot, who plays only once a month, probably any cheap charger will fit for you, but if you are seriously involved in quadcopter racing, with a huge arsenal of...
SMO 4K: Ultralight camera by Insta360 & BetaFPV
When I got an email that starts with the 'EMBARGO till...' words, I always get enthusiastic about what new product is secretly prepared to be revealed. This time was about a new ultralight action camera for FPV drones made by BetaFPV in collaboration with Insta360. I think this killer cooperation announces the end of the Naked GoPro project (if...
Caddx Nebula Pro camera for DJI Air Unit and Vista
The Caddx Nebula Pro is an HD digital FPV camera compatible with the DJI Air Unit and Caddx Vista FPV transmitters. Digital FPV provides amazing video quality compared to the older 5.8G analog systems. In optimal conditions, you can transmit with 720P@120fps to your DJI FPV goggles. By comparison, analog systems are broadcast with 360p@25fps.
Caddx offers just the Nebula...
Foxeer DigiSight Digital/Analog FPV camera
Foxeer claims that their new DigiSight FPV is the smallest dual-mode camera that you can buy right now. The Foxeer DigiSight camera can be used with, both analog and digital FPV transmissions systems. It is compatible with the affordable FatShark Shark Byte 200mW digital VTX.
The Foxeer DigiSight camera measures 14x14 mm and weighs just 4.3 grams (without cables). The...
Mavic Air 2 Freewell Anamorphic lens review
Today, I had to review the Freewell anamorphic lens for the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone in a stunning location in Italy, but let's talk about anamorphic lenses or anamorphic format first.
The process of anamorphosis optics was developed by the French astronomer and inventor Henri Chrétien. The optical process is called 'Hypergonar' and it is capable of showing a...
BETAFPV LiteRadio 2: One of the cheapest FrSky transmitter
Price for only $50, the BETAFPV LiteRadio 2 is currently the most affordable FrSky compatible 8 channel drone transmitter. It features a similar game controller style design to the Jumper T-Lite. It is available in white and black colors, with a mode2 stick assignment (throttle on left).
The front panel of the BETAFPV LiteRadio 2 remote controller is very clean...
Jumper T-Lite: Gamepad style 16CH drone transmitter
The new Jumper T-Lite 16CH transmitter adopts a similar game controller style to the remote controller packed with the DJI FPV drone. The T-Lite comes with two types of built-in radio modules (CC2500/JP4IN1), Hall Sensor Gimbals, and OpenTX firmware.
Instead of an integrated rechargeable LIPO, or standard AA batteries, Jumper opted to power the T-Lite transmitter with a single 18650...