OCTOPUS launching a pocket, drone-friendly 4K RAW cinema camera
BlackMagic was the favorite Cinemaca Camera brand for drone photographers for many years. OCTOPUS CINEMA's upcoming Pocket Sized Super 16 Cinema Camera, called the OCTOPUS16, measures 80x80x50mm (3.14 x 3.14 x 1.96″) and weighs less than 400g (0.88 lb). With these physical parameters, it can be installed on four-rotor 10"+ FPV drones and smaller eight-rotor CineWhoops.
Hollywood needs better quality...
BetaFPV Nano TX V2: First 2W ELRS with T-LED antenna
BetaFPV's second-generation Nano TX module comes with significant upgrades from its predecessor, making the ELRS radio link even more stable over long ranges. The unit comes with ExpressLRS V3.3 firmware.
The BetaFPV Nano TX V2 was announced with three frequency options. The 2.4GHz edition has a maximum output power of 1W, and the 915/868MHz with a max output power of...
RunCam’s new 6th-generation FPV camera fills a small niche
If you’re looking for a lightweight camera for FPV drones, UAVs, RC vehicles, or any application where you want a more compact camera, the RunCam 6 is the camera to choose. Weighting just 45 grams, it is ideal for 2-3.5" drones that are not powerful enough to carry a full-size GoPro action camera.
While the RunCam HD (gen1), RunCam 2...
iFlight Afterburner 5: FPV drone for professional cinematic works
IFlight developed the Afterburner 5" FPV drone in partnership with 2RAW; a company focused on cinematic FPV drones. Adopting a true-x frame structure, it has a 20% smaller footprint than traditional 5-inch freestyle frames.
To reduce the vibration and movements of the GoPro camera during flights, this is installed in the center of the frame, not in front. The view...
Walksnail Moonlight: A major upgrade for digital FPV
After years of experience flying analog FPV drones, I upgraded my fleet to HD digital FPV last year. I used for most of them DJI O3 Air Unit kits and HD Avatar systems for a few. CaddxFPV's new Walksnail Moonlight, featuring 4K resolution and Starlight low-light performance, seems to be a game changer. Practically, it has everything you could...
Aerial package delivery becomes reality with DJI FlyCart 30 cargo drone
Last year, our City Hall did some tests on aerial medical transportation between two hospitals. The cargo drone they used was custom-made and did not look good or professional like the DJI FlyCart 30. The proof of concept was somehow successful, except the drone needed to emergency land two times due to poor weather conditions. Instead, the DJI FlyCart...
CaddxFPV Ratel Pro: Analog FPV isn’t dead (yet)?
Although one of the best manufacturers of analog FPV cameras for a long time, CaddxFPV has joined DJI's digital HD FPV platform, then quickly made another change and focused exclusively on the Walsknail Avatar HD FPV transmission system. Honestly, I was surprised when I read about the release of the Rate Pro camera for the analog FPV systems that...
HoverAir X1: Selfie drone for TikTok and other content creators
This morning, scrolling through TikTok videos, I came across a post from a content creator that showed its new selfie drone, the HoverAir X1. Like the AEE Sparrow, AirSelfie Air Neo S, or Simtoo Hoshi 007, the Zero Zero Robotic X1 Airselfie drone also has a caged design. The drone can be folded to fit inside your pocket, making it...
BLUETTI AC70: 1000W Battery Backup for Power Outages
One of my friends recently moved to a village with electricity problems. As gas boilers, pellet stoves, and heating water recirculation pumps don't like power outages, he asked me to recommend a battery backup solution, knowing that lately, I have reviewed a couple of power stations. Starting from its budget (willing to spend around $600) and its needs, I...
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...
Insta360’s Tiny Vlogging Camera GO 3 gets a black skin
Insta360's tiny vlogging camera, released in June 2023 in Arctic White upon the request of many content creators, is now also available in Midnight Black color. The camera weighs only 35g (1.2oz), and its unique magnetic body provides effortless mounting. Capture amazing hands-free shots from creative angles, see the world from your pet's view, or uncover fresh perspectives.
The biggest...