JJRC H47 Elfie Plus drone: One hand control
Last week I was contacted to review this JJRC H47 Elfie Plus, but lately being quite busy I said pass. Anyway, I thought that at least in the news section I should say a few words about this nice selfie drone.
Following the incredible success of the H37 Elfie, JJR/C recently announced this upgraded model with one-hand G-sensor controller and a...
Liftoff Micro Drones simulator by LuGus Studios
Game developer LuGus Studios, a leading developer of drone simulators, is launching the latest addition to its Liftoff drone simulator series. Liftoff: Micro Drones specializes in simulating tiny drones that fit in the palm of your hand. Liftoff simulators are known to combine authentic simulation with fun gameplay, making them the perfect entry point into the drone hobby.
For enthusiasts...
Insta360 cameras get even better with the new Summer 2024 APP update
The new Insta360 app (mobile and desktop) update brings incredible improvements and 40+ preset movement templates that make editing a breeze. By constantly innovating new ways to edit creative footage, it's no surprise that Insta360 is leading the way in 360º action cameras, making them accessible to beginners and professionals alike.
The updates are available for all 360º footage from...
Attop XT-1, a Mavic clone for less than $60
After the Eachine E58 and VISUO XS809HW, another Mavic clone was revealed. The Attop XT-1 quadcopter follows a similar foldable design as the much more expensive DJI drone.
Thanks to the barometric air-pressure sensor, the Attop XT-1 drone is capable to autonomously maintaining its flight altitude at the desired level. Headless mode is another feature that makes it easier for...
Coming soon: Elegoo Saturn 2 8K 3D resin printer
Elegoo just shared a few teaser photos with their upcoming Saturn 2 8K 3D resin printer. The third-generation Saturn features a 10" 8K mono LCD with a resolution of 7680*4320 and a 28.5 μm pixel size. By comparison, its predecessor, the recently reviewed Saturn S 4K 3D printer has a 9.1" LCD with 4098 x 2560 pixels (48µm).
The upcoming...
Liftoff Drone Racing: Only few weeks for PS4 & Xbox versions
Liftoff, the Drone Racing simulator will be officially released on November 10 for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One gaming consoles. Hopefully, the APP will be also compatible with the newer PS5 and Xbox Series X. Whether in classic racing, freestyle, or multiplayer mode, future pilots can definitely look forward to a thrilling experience with manifold fast-paced races.
Astragon claims that their...
ELEGOO PHECDA Laser Marking Machine
ELEGOO, a well-known 3D printer brand, is about to start a funding campaign on Kickstarter for their first laser marking and cutting machine.
Established in March 2015, ELEGOO Inc. is a thriving technology company dedicated to open-source hardware research & development, production, and marketing. In 2019 they announced their first LCD 3D printer named MARS, which became quickly popular among...
DJI Goggles for Phantom 4 and Mavic Pro
Compared to basic FPV glasses, the DJI Goggles comes with up to 1080P video resolution, Head Tracking, revolutionary OcuSync wireless transmission and lots of other top notch features. The DJI Goggles was specially designed for the Mavic Pro and Phantom 4 series but, through HDMI, can be also used with other flying and not-flying gadgets.
While most of the racing FPV drones...
Insta360 SMO 360: Ultralight Panoramic Camera for drones
Insta360 in cooperation with BetaFPV just released their ultralight panoramic action camera. Inspired by the success of the Naked SMO 4K project, the SMO 360 was specially designed for compact FPV drones such as the upcoming Pavo360.
Weighing only 55grams, Insta360 x BetaFPV SMO 360 is a stripped-back camera that includes just two fisheye lenses and a processor core, powered...
GoolRC X5C, Oldies but goldies drone
Five years ago I started my journey in the world of multi-rotors with a Syma X5C. At that time it was the first affordable drone. GoolRC X5C follows its epic design while bringing new features like headless mode and on key return to home.
According to the manufacturer's specs, the 500 mAh battery allows about 5 minutes of flight time. In...
Insta360 Sphere: The invisible drone 360° camera
Insta360, GoPro's biggest rival in the action camera market, just announced a new 360° camera specially designed for the DJI Mavic Air 2 and Air 2S drones. Insta360 Sphere is a 'wearable' 360-degree drone camera that allows capturing incredible footage in which the quadcopter is totally invisible.
Insta360 Sphere offers immersive footage, without the need to have professional flying or...