Snoppa Vmate 4K gimbal: Osmo Pocket for less?
After the FiMI Palm, another pocket 4K gimbal is about to be released. Like many awesome gadgets, the Snoppa Vmate also started on IndieGoGo. While the project goal was set to HK$400000, they managed to raise more than 3 million HKD from about 2000 backers – and the numbers are growing hour by hour. Vmate promises not just pocket...
FiMI Palm review: Best 4K pocket gimbal under $200?
In order to begin my review honestly, we must admit that the FiMI Palm is not an innovative game-changer product. DJI released such pocket gimbal with even better specs one year earlier before Xiaomi. At a glance, the only pros of the FiMI Palm over the Osmo Pocket is its much-friendly price tag. But, if you dive deeper into...
Redpawz EV800 Pro review: Good for all FPV goggles
Maybe it is not the best, but for only $76, the Redpawz EV800 Pro is probably the only drone goggles which comes with integrated DVR and dual-antenna system. In addition, it is convertible, you can use it as FPV googles as well as FPV monitor. The front part of the Redpawz EV800 Pro is conveniently detachable.
When it comes to micro FPV...
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...
AKK X2/FX2 Ultimate review: Long range 1200mW VTX
Four months ago, AKK announced their new, more powerful, VTX series with up to 1200mW broadcast power. In this review we will have a closer look on the AKK X2 Ultimate and AKK FX2 Ultimate. Unfortunately, US customers are limited to 1000mW power for both versions. AKK has also a much compact VTX dedicated for long range flights called FX2 Ultimate...
DJI O3 Air Unit: The ultimate HD Digital FPV system
The DJI O3 Air Unit is probably the most expected FPV gear of 2022. A few months ago, the original AU was discontinued and out of stock at many online retailers. The first rumors about the new generation O3 AU appeared together with the official announcement of the DJI Avata FPV drone. The biggest concern of the FPV community...
ZHIYUN WEEBILL 3 DSLR Gimbal
ZHIYUN, the favourite gimbal brand of professional filmmakers, has officially revealed the WEEBILL 3, its portable, high-performance gimbal for DSLR cameras. It adopts a new SLING 2.0 design for improved ergonomics, a built-in microphone, fill light and a powerful, inbuilt battery supporting all-day use. The WEEBILL 3 gimbal upgrades the filmmaking and photography experience by giving a dynamic, lightweight...
Walksnail Moonlight: A major upgrade for digital FPV
After years of experience flying analog FPV drones, I upgraded my fleet to HD digital FPV last year. I used for most of them DJI O3 Air Unit kits and HD Avatar systems for a few. CaddxFPV's new Walksnail Moonlight, featuring 4K resolution and Starlight low-light performance, seems to be a game changer. Practically, it has everything you could...
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...
SKYZONE SKY02O FPV Goggles with SteadyView
While many pilots started to switch from analog FPV to digital one, dinosaurs like SKYZONE still focus on improving their 5.8G FPV goggles. The new SKYZONE SKY02O enhances the image quality by merging two signals into one. To be honest I doubt that SteadyView can provide similar image quality that the upcoming DJI FPV goggles V2.
In order to allow...
BLUETTI AC70: 1000W Battery Backup for Power Outages
One of my friends recently moved to a village with electricity problems. As gas boilers, pellet stoves, and heating water recirculation pumps don't like power outages, he asked me to recommend a battery backup solution, knowing that lately, I have reviewed a couple of power stations. Starting from its budget (willing to spend around $600) and its needs, I...