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...
Holy Stone HS470 4K Drone: A Beast Pro clone
From first sight is obvious that the Holy Stone HS470 is a rebranded SG906 Pro 2 drone. It adopts the same classic 'Beast' design of ZLL. The HS470 is advertised to be a 4K drone, which is only partially true. While it is capable to take still photos with 4096*3072 pixels, videos have a resolution of only 2048*1080 pixels...
PiPo QW 350 GPS FPV quadcopter
QW GPS first person view quadcopter
Chinese guys are pretty good to clone quad-copters and other electronic devices, but they have a big issue in naming the products. For example, this new quadcopter looks very good and it has some decent features, but frankly what chances they have to make a successful promotion for a product with names like: "QW quadcopter" or "PiPo QW quadcopter"?
The design of...
Autel EVO Nano and EVO Lite Series Drones March 2022 firmware
Starting on March 29, pilots of Autel Robotics’ EVO Nano and EVO Lite series drones can download a firmware update that adds features including Dynamic Track 2.1 (person only), SuperDownload, 8-bit Log video, HDR video, and other improvements. Some of these new firmware features are available now for selected models, and other features will become available for the EVO...
GoPro 13 Black vs Insta360 Ace Pro 2: Two Action Cameras, One Clear Winner?
Last week, we published an in-depth comparison of the GoPro 13 Black and DJI Action 5 Pro, where we mentioned that Insta360 is about to release a new product that will likely dominate the action camera market. Let's see if the AI-powered 8K recording, large foldable LCD, and Leica lens can beat the well-established GoPro, which has over 20...
HBX64 micro brushless Whoop under $100
Like most micro FPV drones, the HBX64 also features ducted blade protectors. In addition to the better motor efficiency, the Whoop design also makes the aircraft much safer for indoor practice.
The 16000KV brushless motors are equipped with 4-leaf propellers and driven by 10A BLHeli_S ESC. According to the advertised specs, the HBX64 quadcopter has about 3 minutes flight time...
FQ777 FQ11W mini foldable quad
The biggest innovation of this FQ11W over the older FQ777 models is the foldable arms. If I remember correctly, FQ777 was among the first manufacturers who offered truly pocket drones. In my opinion, it is a great idea to store the quad inside the remote controller.
Unlike its predecessors, this FQ777 FQ11W features a WiFI FPV camera which allows real-time...
XK X300-G Fast 5G WiFi FPV GPS drone
In 2017, XK Innovations announced a promising GPS-enabled drone called X300-G. While many of us expected to test this affordable GPS model, till now, only the basic X300F and X300W have been available for purchase.
The XK X300-G drone features APP control and does not need a physical remote controller. According to the advertised specs, the control range is between 50 and...
Global Drone GD93 PRO MAX: Entry level camera drone
The Global Drone GD93 PRO MAX comes with lots of beginner-friendly features and weighs just 247 grams. In One Key Takeoff/Landing, Ultra-Precise GPS positioning, 3-speed levels, and Headless flight mode, it comes with a five-direction 720° infrared obstacle avoidance sensor. Here, I should mention that drones under 250 grams do not require registration in most countries, which is also...
New firmware for Autel Enhances EVO Nano and EVO Lite Series
Pilots of Autel Robotics’ popular EVO Nano and EVO Lite series of drones can now download free firmware updates that add exciting new features, greatly enhance ease-of-use and performance, and address issues raised by user feedback. The new features include multiple video frame rate choices up to 50 fps (24/25/48/50 fps), manual focus control for most models, and enhanced...
Cheerson TINY CX-95S and CX-95W FPV quads
Cheerson CX-95S & CX-95W, micro FPV quadcopters with ducted propellers
Honestly I like the idea that Cheerson's new micro FPV series comes in parts and you have to assemble it. While the Cheerson CX-95S comes with F3 flight controller and DSM receiver (no TX included), the cheaper Cheerson CX-95W comes with their own flight controller and a toyish remote controller. Definitely, if I would request to review one of these two drones, I will...