First Quadcopter

Parrot YIFEI M-250 Quad aka JJRC X1 Few days ago I read about a very similar model, the X1 from JJRC. This YIFEI M-250 quadcopter looks to be the same model sold under a different brand name. Honestly, till now I was a Syma fan. I considered their models to be the best ones in the middle range ($50-$150). I think that the...

Most of the TVL security cams can also be used as first-person view cameras and few of them are even cheaper than the RunCam PZ0420M. Even so, I thought that it would be more appropriate to use a dedicated camera to build my FPV system. When you are looking for an FPV camera you should decide firstly the following:...

Sadly, I am also the owner of a Detect X380.  I have successfully flown a few smaller "copters" in the past starting with my first quad, a Walkera QR W100s and later WLToys V686 and MJX X600 Hexa. My 1st "big" copter was a XK Detect X380. I took my time and read a lot of reviews and the paperwork that...

This type of gadget like the GW008 Mini Skull quadcopter, is a very good choice for a present, even a Christmas one. I'm sure all kids, especially boys, love this kind of remote-controlled toy that is inspired by Halloween figures like for example skulls. Lately, these mini quadcopters have become quite accessible and more and more buyers are interested in...

DYS X230 racing quadcopter with HD camera Dong Yang Model Technology aka DYS is a well known quadcopter and related products manufacturer. This DYS X230 is their latest product announced at the end of October and it claims to be a very good racing quadcopter. The advertised control range is 1KM, witch is probably far enough for most of us. To achieve this long...

I first read about this CX-33W a few weeks ago and because of its unique design, it was hard for me to tag it. It has only 3 arms instead of 4, as usual for quadcopters, so I should call it a tri-copter? No, it is not that simple because it has motors and propellers on each side of the...

Ehang GhostDrone 2.0 with 4K camera and VR glasses Few minutes ago a new professional quadcotper was listed on BG's website. The Ehang Ghost 2.0 Avatar will be available in 4 different versions. The most expensive model together with a VR  goggles will provide an ultimate flight experience. Through the VR glasses can be set also the tilt angle of the camera...

Yesterday, I had my first FPV flight using this Eachine LCD5802S screen, and it performed very well. It was a great sunny autumn day with beautiful colors, just perfect for going out and playing with my new "toys". I had an awesome 15-minute fight with my X380 Quad equipped with a 2D Gimbal, RunCam HD camera and 600mW 5.8G...

XK Detect X380 Firmware, driver and ground station As I'm a XK Detect X380 owner I thought it would be very useful to gather all the important files related to this quadcopter (like:firmware, drivers and tools). I'm also planning to add to this post gimbal and FPV connection diagrams and other useful details, guides and tutorials related to the X380. I promise that I will try to...

Pocket quadcopters like this DHD D1 are appreciated because they are affordable and extremely portable. For beginners, I always recommend starting with small and inexpensive models. Crashes always happen and it’s not a good idea to throw out the window a $500 model. There are many interesting micro quadcopters on the market, and is a tough decision, especially for newbies, which one...