Cheerson CX-41, easy to fly kids drone
With animal figures, the Cheerson CX-41 aka "Happy Zoo" is one of the most friendly drone for kids. Not only its nice design but also its many cool features makes the CX-41 a perfect gift under the Christmas tree. Cheerson announced the CX41 with five different figures. Kids can opt for: pig, rabbit, bear, monkey or owl.
The altitude hold feature...
Rekon35 Nano Long Range GPS FPV Drone
RekonFPV, HGLRC's long-range quadcopter subdivision just announced a new sub 250g drone powered by two 18650 LIION batterie. The Rekon35 has a similar design approach as the Eachine LR3 but instead to have one battery on top and another one at the bottom, both batteries are on the top. You can simply use cheap off-the-shelf 18650 batteries and the...
MJX X101 big quadcopter
Initially, I started my journey with small and mid-sized drones because they were affordable and bigger doesn't necessarily mean better. As the price of full sized (350mm) quadcopters is decreasing, they become popular and accessible to everyone.
This new MJX X101 quadcopter looks like a direct competitor to the Tarantula X6 (the flying spider) which was my first big-sized quad and I...
Tiny Whoop: Worth to buy alternatives
Are there reliable alternatives for the Tiny Whoop drone?
Although last year I reviewed many Tiny Whoop clones, still didn't have the chance to test the real one.
Biggest disadvantage of the original over its copies is the high price tag. Probably Tiny Whoop fans will say that the higher price is covered by better build quality and unmatched flight performance.
What does "Tiny Whoop"...
Bluetti AC60: Perfect for Outdoor Use
The Bluetti AC60 is an all-weather scalable solar generator, supplying 600W power from its 403Wh LFP battery, which can be expanded to 2,015Wh. It is a dust-proof and water-resistant (IP65 rating) power station intended for all kinds of outdoor activities, from beach parties to mountain camping. With super fast charging, and multiple charging options (12V/24V DC car socket, solar...
DJI RS3 and RS3 Pro DSLR cinema gimbals
It looks like 15th June become the official 'Gimbal Day'. Besides Zhiyun, DJI also announced two new Ronin DSLR cinema gimbals. While the DJI RS 3 can support up to 6.6 lbs (3 kg), the RS 3 Pro can support up to 10 lbs (4.5 kg). In order to accommodate larger cameras, the RS3 Pro also has longer arms...
Betaflight 4.5 firmware released: What’s new?
While everyone was busy unwrapping Christmas gifts, the BetaFlight team released a new upgrade for its popular open-source flight controller firmware. In this article, we will focus on what's new in Betaflight 4.5 and if it's worth upgrading from previous BF versions with the risk of undetected bugs of a new release.
The BF 4.5 is an incremental release, meaning...
Syma X25 Pro drone: Dual GPS and intelligent flight modes
After long absence, finally Syma strikes back with a nice GPS enabled drone called X25Pro. In addition to the precise GPS positioning system, the Syma X25 Pro features intelligent flight modes like Surround flight and Waypoint missions.
According to the manufacturer's specs, the 7.4V - 1000mAh allows up to 12 minutes of flight. In case of low battery voltage, the drone will...
GEPRC Crocodile 7 GEP-LC7: Long range GPS FPV drone
GEP-RC's latest drone is designed for long range FPV flights. As its name says, the GEPRC Crocodile 7 quadcopter is compatible with 7 inch propellers. Thanks to the BN-220 GPS module, you won't need to worry anymore about RC signal lost. The BetaFlight GPS recuse mode feature will guide the drone back to you (take off point).
The GEPRC Crocodile 7 drone was announced...
MJX V6 drone: 2.7K camera and GPS for only $159
Despite the fact that the MJX V6 has a 2.7K, just like DJI's smallest foldable drone, weighing twice as much it can't be considered a true Mavic Mini alternative. Also, with a wheelbase of 330mm can't be categorized as a small drone.
According to the advertised specs, its 7.6V/3400mAh LIPO pack allows up to 22 minutes of flight time. By...
XMR/C M9: 6K drone with Collision avoidance system
At a glance, excepting some minor design changes, there are not many differences between the XMR/C M9 and the XMR/C M10. Both come with an optional laser obstacle avoidance system, a 6K camera with a 3-axis gimbal, and a top range of 1200 meters.
With folded arms, the aircraft measures 11.5×17.5x7cm and weighs 450 grams. During night flights you will...