CADDXFPV GoFilm 20 review: Sub 250g 4K Walksnail CineWhoop
CADDXFPV's first FPV drone, the GoFilm 20, adopts a CineWhoop-style design with a 360-degree blade protector and onboard Walksnail Moonlight FPV system. It is intended for both beginners and experienced FPV pilots alike. With a wheelbase of just 94mm, it is suitable for indoors and flying outside through tight spaces.
I remember my first flight using FPV Goggles and how...
iFlight Afterburner 5: FPV drone for professional cinematic works
IFlight developed the Afterburner 5" FPV drone in partnership with 2RAW; a company focused on cinematic FPV drones. Adopting a true-x frame structure, it has a 20% smaller footprint than traditional 5-inch freestyle frames.
To reduce the vibration and movements of the GoPro camera during flights, this is installed in the center of the frame, not in front. The view...
iFlight Chimera9 ECO: Let’s Build a 9″ Long-Range FPV Drone
Every time I build a new FPV drone, it's like an adventure that begins with acquiring the parts and ends with a maiden flight. In this review, I will focus on how you can build a professional-looking 9-inch long-range drone on a budget using the iFlight Chimera9 ECO frame kit.
Usually, every DIY drone project should start with your needs...
BetaFPV Pavo35: Powerful CineWhoop for GoPro 12
I'm a big fan of BetaFPV's PAVO series; I have already reviewed the Pavo Pivo, Pavo20, and Pavo30. I like the Whoop-style design with duct propellers. The new Pavo35 is the series's biggest and most powerful model and is intended to carry a full-size action camera such as the GoPro 12 or Insta360 Ace Pro.
Equipped with Lava 2006-2400KV brushless...
DarwinFPV CineApe35 with GPS and three FPV options
DarwinFPV's newest CineWhoop-style FPV drone has three FPV options: Analog, DJI O3 Air Unit, and RunCam Washp. Another exciting feature of the CineApe35 is the onboard GM8 GPS module, allowing BetaFlight fail-safe return to home.
The DarwinFPV CineApe35 has two power options: 4s and 6s. The only difference between the two versions is the KV number of the motors. The...
Pavo25 V2 is BetaFPV’s newest CineWhoop beast
BetaFPV's second-generation Pavo25 V2 has some revolutionary improvements compared to the original Pavo25, reviewed here on FirstQuadcopter last year. The F405 AIO 20A flight controller has replaced a more versatile and powerful F722 35A AIO V2 FC. The propulsion system is also upgraded from 1404-4500KV motors to bigger 1505-4600KV ones. It has a wheelbase of 112mm and GF D63...
Aquila16: New starter FPV kit for beginners from BetaFPV
When it comes to beginners, after they finish flying a couple of hours in front of a computer simulator, I recommend starting with basic kits like this BetaFPV Aquila16. They are not just affordable but also easy to fly out of the box without the need for any configuration.
FPV stands for first-person view, meaning you can see what your...
SpeedyBee Master 5 V2 with analog and digital FPV options
SpeedyBee's second-generation Master 5 V2 FPV drones come with two FPV options and improvements: a programmable LED strip, a more powerful 50A/80A ESC, and a TPU camera mounting base. The analog Master 5 V2 is equipped with the SpeedyBee TX800 (800mW) VTX and RunCam Phoenix2 SE camera, and the HD digital edition with DJI Air Unit O3 kit. Both...
DarwinFPV X9 FPV drone: New long range king on the sky
The DarwinFPV X9 is a long-range FPV drone with a high payload capacity. It adopts a true-x 363mm size carbon fiber frame with side reinforcements. Its 2812 - 1100KV brushless motors are equipped with 9-inch GEMFAN 9045-3 propellers. With no extra payload, it can achieve up to 170km/h (105 miles/hour).
Inside there is an F411 flight controller and Cement 100A...
iFlight Nazgul Evoque F4X: The compromise between size and power
The iFlight Nazgul Evoque F4X has an outstanding balance between size and power. It has a wheelbase of only 185mm, compared to the Nazgul 5 V3, which has 245mm. It has powerful XING2 2205 motors that provide up to 170km/h (105mph) speeds. Using a 6S 1400mAh battery, iFlight promises 8 minutes of hovering time.
Thanks to the onboard DJI Air...
iFlight Defender16 O3: Tiny 2S 4K CineWhoop
iFlight just announced their most compact CineWhoop-style FPV drone with DJI O3 Air Unit onboard. The iFlight Defender16 follows its larger predecessor's user-friendly modular design. It uses a customized "naked" HD digital VTX module to be super-light.
The Defender16 drone has a size of 121x117x47mm (81mm wheelbase) and a weight of 128 grams, including the 2S/ 900mAh battery pack. The...