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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...

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 (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...

Three weeks ago I received for review the Zhiyun Smooth Q handheld gimbal. Prior to write any word about it, I decided to test it in multiple environments. Firstly, I took it with me on a hiking where I tested its endurance. First few hours were heavy rain, later, at heights over 1,800 meters, rain turned into snow, temperature dropped below...

These days everyone has at least one smartphone in their pocket which can be used as a 5.8G FPV display along with this Eachine ROTG02 Android FPV receiver. Of course, due to its higher latency, it can not completely replace a dedicated FPV monitor/goggle. Personally, I find the Eachine ROTG02 more useful as a second FPV display. My son loves...

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...

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...

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...

I often got the question "which is the best drone to buy under $150", my usual answer is depending on what you look for. If you want a racing drone you should skip over this review, but if you need a nice cruising drone with full HD camera and GPS positioning system, the JJPRO X3 HAX is a good choice. Last...

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....