Volador II VD6: FPV drone build with easy
A few years ago, building your FPV drone was complicated and time-consuming. Putting parts from five different brands into a frame and making them work together required a lot of research. Now, thanks to names such as Joshua Bardwell, Oscar Liang, ELRS, BetaFlight, FlyFish-RC, RushFPV, DJI, and others, it's all become much more straightforward.
Before building the Volador II VD6...
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...
iFLight Nazgul5 V3: Designed for HD Digital FPV
The new iFlight Nazgul5 V3 was specially designed for the DJI O3 Air Unit digital FPV system. It comes with a CNC aluminum camera mount that features vibration-reduction silicone insertion. This FPV drone is intended for freestyling as well as for long-range cinematic footage using a GoPro camera and high-capacity battery. Unlike its predecessors, the newest N5 V3 O3...
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...
Let’s Build a CineWhoop (BetaFPV Pavo25 review)
Unfortunately, there aren’t many DIY CineWhoop kits out there and, probably, most of you would opt for a prebuild version or to put together your own kit. BetaFPV fulfils both situations by offering the BNF version and all individual parts of the Pavo25. There are two major advantages of starting with the BetaFPV Pavo25. The first is that you’ll...
BETAFPV Pavo Pico: Lightest & Tiniest 4K FPV drone
The BETAFPV Pavo Pico is a micro-class CineWhoop-style flying platform intended for DJI O3, Walksnail Avatar, and Caddx Vista FPV systems. BetaFPV sent out a couple of PAVO PICO kits for evaluation a few months before the official release. FPV enthusiasts across the globe gave their feedback about what improvements should be made to be a close-to-perfect product.
A micro...
Runner 250 Advance racing quadcopter review
A few weeks ago, I've already introduced this Runner 250 Advance on my website. Ever since it was announced, it seemed like an exciting model. Adding GPS system to a racing quadcopter was an interesting movement from Walkera, although some pilots considered this an unnecessary one.
The previous "Runner 250" model proved to be a very popular racer. In my...
BetaFPV Meteor75 Pro HD: Small size, No compromises
The BetaFPV Meteor75 Pro HD drone combines impressive visuals and powerful performance in an ultra-small size. The upgraded frame can now fit larger 45mm propellers, which gives the power to carry a digital FPV system on a 1S LIPO battery. In this review, we will have a closer look at the Meteor75 Pro HD Walksnail, but there is also...
DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ: Supercheap FPV drone
A few weeks ago DarwinFPV introduced their new BabyApe Ⅱ drone with basic waterproofing and other nifty upgrades, including a more durable frame structure. Our review covers unboxing, features and technical specifications, initial setup, and flight performance.
3.5" FPV drones, such as the DarwinFPV BabyApe Ⅱ, are considered more suitable for beginners or those who are new to flying drones...
DarwinFPV CineApe 25 review: CineWhoop for $139
CineWhoop-style FPV drones are the most appropriate for newcomers to the RC hobby. The DarwinFPV CineApe 25 comes with an injection-molded 360° propeller guard and a straightforward maintenance approach, all for a friendly price tag. First-time FPV pilots, even if they are after several hours of practicing with PC drone simulators, will crash their drones in acro mode. At...
Eachine Nano LR3 drone review
The Eachine Nano LR3 is a lightweight 3″ FPV drone built around standard 18650 Lithium-Ion batteries as its power source. Designed for long-range flights, it has an onboard M80 GPS module for fail-safe return to home. Additionally to the onboard CADDX Nano ANT camera, it can carry an SMO 4K, or an Insta360 GO 2 camera.
In the past, we...