GDU O2 Plus drone: New rival for Mavic Pro
At first look, due to its large fuselage and silky sliding-arms, the GDU O2 Plus looks like a flying brick :). Instead of folding arms that leave the propulsion system exposed, during carry, the design of the GDU O2 Plus hide the propellers and motors inside the body.
In order to allows perfectly stable hovering capability, the dual GPS position system is enhanced...
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...
Eachine E57 quadcopter: Thinnest selfie drone
Having a thickness of just 9.5 mm, we can say easily that the Eachine E57 is one of the thinnest selfie drone on the market. The transmitter is also very thin, it measures only 1.8 cm. Additional to the innovative design, the Eachine E57 drone comes with all the latest features.
Thanks to the barometric air-pressure sensor, the aircraft is...
FuriBee H801: TinyWhoop by Frankenstein
Advertised for $50, the FuriBee H801 is surely not the cheapest drone with ducted propellers, especially that it comes with a "basic" flight controller not a customizable one like the F3 or F4.
The large blade protectors not just that should offer improved efficiency of the propellers but also makes the aircraft very safe for children. The ducted propellers can’t produce major...
Tovsto Swift, new easy to fly GPS drone?
Swift is a new GPS drone that was recently announced by the Chinese manufacturer Tovsto. Available in two variants (1080p or 720p camera), the Tovsto Swift seems to be a great alternative for the Hubsan H501S. Of course, only if adopts brush-less-motors, which is not certain to me yet.
In order to allow accurate positioning, Tovsto Swift drone features both GPS and GLONASS. Through...
Holybro Kopis 1 FPV quad: Durable 5 mm carbon fiber frame
Kopis 1 is a high-performance and ultra-durable FPV racing quadcopter from Holybro. Its low-profile design allows centralized weight which means excellent stability. Holybro Kopis 1 features a "Stretched-X" motor layout, highly adopted by professional racing drones. This approach eliminates the influence ("dirty air") of the rear propellers over the front blades.
Build around the Holybro Kakute F4 all-in-on flight controller, the...
TOPSKY F7X FPV goggle: DVR and HD screen
With 1280 x 720 pixels, the TOPSKY F7X FPV goggle claims that features the highest resolution on the FPV glasses market. The HD image quality is paired with a premium design.
Thanks to the HDMI input, this FPV goggle can be used not just for first person view flights but also to watch your favorite movies from an external media player....
Flying3D FY919 drone with optical flow sensor
After the Cheerson CX-OF, here is another toy drone with optical flow sensor called: Flying3D FY919. Optical sensor combined with air-pressure sensor allows perfectly stable hovering.
At first look, the design of the Flying3D FY919 Reaper reminds me about a hover drone from the Avatar movie. It features similar caged propellers, which makes it suitable for safe indoor flights.
In order to allow...
Flytec T11S DIY building brick drone
Building brick drones like this Flytec T11S doubles the fun. In my opinion there is no kid that never have played with a Lego - it was my son's favorite toy too for few years.
The Flytec T11S DIY drone comes in parts and needs to be assembled by yourself. All the electronic components come with connectors, so no soldering required.
Compared to...
GOFLY-RC Falcon CP90: Durable FPV drone for beginners
Advertised for about 150 bucks, the GOFLY-RC Falcon CP90 is certainly not the cheapest mini brushless drone - especially that it comes in PNP package. But lets see what you get for your money.
When it comes to racing quadcopters, crashes are inevitable. In order to reduce the possible damages, the frame is made from carbon fiber and the electronic parts...
Eachine E56 with innovative gyro control
Eachine E56 brings new waves in the world of toy drones. Instead of the usual two-stick transmitter, it adopts a "magic" remote controller with a gyro sensor - similar to the one is used with VR glasses.
As you can see in the image below, the remote controller can be used with one hand. It has only one control stick,...