Happymodel Snapper7 aka Crazybee: 75mm sized FPV drone
Equipped with powerful brushless motors, the Happymodel Snapper7 seems to be one of the best Tiny Whoop alternative for 2018. Thanks to the circular propeller protectors and compact size, the Crazybee can be safely used for indoor practice as well as for outdoor fun.
Thanks to the protective canopy, all electronic parts (AIO camera and flight controller) are well protected during...
Diatone 2018 GT-M530 and GT-R530 FPV drones
Chinese New Year comes with two new drones from Diatone, the GT-M530 and the GT-R530. At first look both drones share same hardware (flight controller, camera, VTX, motors and ESCs) and the only visual difference between them seems to be the design of the canopy. Both quadcopters will have Normal X and Stretch X versions.
As usually the number in the...
Calibrating the VISUO XS809HW: Step by step guide
Based on my experience, after a few crashes, drones start to fly abnormally even if there are no visible damage. Performing gyro-calibration can solve sideward flying or other flight disorders of your VISUO XS809HW.
Lately, I have received many emails regarding how to calibrate the VISUO XS809HW drone, so I thought it would be helpful to make a step-by-step tutorial...
Cases for Eachine E58 and other small drones
One thing you realize after purchasing an Eachine E58 drone is that, at times, you will use it in different locations, and this necessitates a carrying formula for it. Not only that a hard case help you travel together with your Eachine E58 comfortably, but also helps you to store it conveniently.
When it comes to shopping for a drone case...
ARF, PNP, BNF and RTF drones explained
If you are a regular reader of FirstQuadcotper.com, you probably noticed that in my drone reviews I use many times terms like "ARF", "PNP", "BNF" or "RTF". In this article I will explain each of these jargons.
It is very important to know what exactly stands behind this acronyms because you can find the same drone in multiple package variants (PNP, BNF...
CUTE66, DIY mini FPV drone kit with brushless motors
During cold winter days, when outside are -10ºC, somehow you can’t find the mood to play outdoor with your favorite FPV drone. Luckily, small brushless quads like this Cute66 are suitable for both indoor and outdoor flights. The DIY CUTE66 kit includes everything you need to build your own FPV drone.
According to your existing remote controller, you can opt between...
LDARC 200GT FPV drone with RunCam Micro Swift
LDARC (KingKong) proposes its new 200GT, a medium-sized FPV drone with a super cool design. It comes in version PNP (Plug-N-Play ), which means that you will need to bring your own radio (receiver and transmitter) and flight battery.
The LDARC 200GT comes with quality components and electronics. It is compatible with DSMX, SBUS, and PPM radio receivers and the...
C-me, first selfie drone with GPS under $100
Like the popular JJRC H37, this C-me also claims to be the perfect selfie drone. The C-me quadcopter comes with topnotch features, in addition to the compact foldable design. Few years ago, GPS positioning system on drones under $100 seemed to be unbelievable. Now, Cme features not just GPS but also barometric air-pressure sensor for stabling indoor flights.
On front...
Flying Piggies and Turtles: Two new FPV racing drones
Here, on FirstQuadcopter.com we already wrote about many drones with weird design. We had flying frogs, flying eggs, even flying Santa Claus :). Now, it is time to introduce two more flying animals: the SKYSTARS FlyPiggy and the Helifar Turtles.
Both FPV drones are based on the popular F3 flight controller. According to your flying skills you can pilot on Air, Horizon or...
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...
The best drone deals in the February sales 2018
It's pretty amazing how quickly drones have progressed from expensive, but with limited functionalities, to affordable models with top-notch features. Whether you are a newbie or skilled FPV pilot you can find pretty nice quadcopters for less than 200 bucks.
What you decide to spend on your first drone should be determined by how much you are willing to lose....