FX-8G aka LinkTech Master IN8G: GPS drone under $100
The FX-8G aka LinkTech Master IN8G is an extremely affordable GPS enabled drone. It is available with two type of cameras, 720P and 1080P. According to your geographical location, you can opt between 2.4G and 5.8G WiFi versions. To capture the best FOV, the camera's angle can be remotely adjusted.
According to the advertised specs, the 1500 mAh (1s) LiPo...
FUNSNAP iDol AI aka Xiaomi Drone iDol
Frankly, I'm pretty confused regarding this new iDol foldable selfie drone. I'm not clear if it will be released by FUNSNAP or Xiaomi (or both). FUNSNAP iDol AI is a next-generation selfie drone capable to shot full HD selfie videos. Instead of a mechanical gimbal, the manufacturer opted for electronic image stabilization (EIS), which unfortunately has poor performance.
Compared to the...
Eachine EX2mini brushless FPV drone: Features & specs
As its name says, the Eachine EX2mini is a compact sized brushless drone with 5.8G FPV monitor. Eachine advertises the EX2mini with a 2in1 FPV monitor/goggles.
According to the manufacture's specs, the 2s 850mAh LiPo battery allows about 8~10 minutes of flight autonomy. The total flight time may vary according to your flight style and installed parts (camera & blade protectors).
The...
VIO Positioning High Great Mark: Wannabe Mavic alternative
After so many new FPV quadcopters, today I will introduce you a new cruising drone with 4K camera, called VIO Positioning High Great Mark. Let's discover if this $300 drone is a real competitor to the DJI Mavic series (Pro & Air).
Like the Mavic, the High Great Mark also has foldable arms and foldable propellers. Weighting only 200 grams, it can...
Flysky FS-NV14 Nirvana: Transmitter with Alien Technology :D
Flysky's new FS-NV14 Nirvana remote controller looks like Alien Technology. It features pretty cool design, OPEN-TX firmware, up to 14 control channels and 3.5" LCD screen with touch function.
Just like the Taranis X-LITE, the FS-NV14 Nirvana also adopts gamepad alike design. It has total of 6 shoulder switches, 3 on each side of the remote (2 on front, 1 on rear)....
90mm racing drone quadcopter: X90 features & specs
Surely, the biggest advantage of the 90mm racing drones is that are suitable for outdoor as well as for indoor flights. Equipped with the versatile Omnibus F3 flight controller, this compact racing quad can be configured with multiple flight modes (Acro, Horizon & Angle).
When you are looking for your first drone, motor type is a very important factor. Without...
HGLRC BATMAN220 FPV drone for racing fanatics
Surely, this HGLRC BATMAN220 is not the cheapest FPV drone out there, but let's see what you get for this money.
Just like in other forms of competitive flying, drone racers are constantly looking for new gear with the latest features. Based on the versatile AIRBUS F4OSD flight controller, the HGLRC BATMAN 220 is competitive with any high-end FPV drone.
In order...
Diatone 2018 GT-M205 Normal X & Plus: Features and Specs
Diatone, just announced their new generation FPV drone called GT-M205. Like its predecessors, Diatone 2018 GT-M205 will be available in both, Normal X and Normal Plus, configurations.
In order to ensure very good image quality, Diatone opted to equip the GT-M205 with the popular Runcam Micro Swift FPV camera.
Based on a versatile F4 flight controller, the Diatone 2018 GT-M205 can be configured with multiple flight...
Linxtech 1802 drone: First Tello clone for less than $50
Over time, all DJI drones have been cloned, so now it's time for the little Tello. From the first picture I saw of the Linxtech 1802 quadcopter, it was obvious that it copied the design of the much-expensive DJI Tello. It also comes with brushed motors and removable blade protectors.
According to the manufacturer's specs, the 1000 mAh allows about...
Foxeer Predator V2 Standard FPV camera
Foxeer, one of the most active player on the FPV camera market, just announced a new camera called Predator V2. Let's check what new features brings this second edition of Predator camera.
The Foxeer Predator V2 is available in two variants, Standard and Mini. Both versions are available in four colors (Red, Black, Blue & Purple). While the Predator Standard V2 measures 28.0mm...