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After BetaFPV, Happymodel is the second drone manufacturer that designs ultra-light Whoop-style drones for HD digital FPV systems. The Mobula8 has four versions, DJI O3, HD Zero, Walksnail, and Lite for O3. All variants weigh less than 100 grams, which is incredible considering that one of them can 4K onboard recording. As the product name suggests, the Happymodel Mobula8 has...

The newly announced ZHIYUN CRANE-M 3S is the successor to the CRANE M3 gimbal intended for Vlogging, travel videos, and live streaming users. It weighs 705 grams and features a higher load-bearing capacity so that mainstream mirrorless full-frame cameras and lens combos can be used. When used with compatible cameras, the CRANE M3S gimbal features Bluetooth shutter functionality that enables...

HGLRC's newest FPV drone, the Drashark is powerful, ultralight and affordable. The little HGLRC Drashark aka Dragon Shark adopts Toothpick-style design with 1.6inch propellers and weights just 30 grams. In center of the 75mm carbon fiber plate is a highly-integrated 5in1 Zeus AIO flight controller with built-in ESC, 200mW VTX and SPI ExpressLRS 2.4G radio receiver. The tiny SPECTER 1002...

DJI's upgraded Matrice 350 RTK claims to set a new benchmark for the industry. This next-generation drone platform features an all-new video transmission system and control experience, a more efficient battery system, comprehensive safety features, and robust payload and expansion capabilities. It is fully powered to inject innovative strength into any aerial operation. The DJI Matrice 350 RTK is powered...

DJI's MINI series is a technology marvel. It produces outstanding video quality and remarkable flight performance in an ultra-light fuselage that weighs less than 250 grams (55 pounds). Can the new CFLY Faith MINI produce the same level of user experience for less than $200? Let's find out from this review! Without any doubt, DJI is the undisputed market leader...

When it comes to compact CineWhoop-style FPV drones is quite changing to install a full-size GoPro camera due to its heavy weight. Insta360 was the camera brand that provided ultra-light cameras for 2-3" drones. The new Hawkeye 4K Thumb camera adopts a similar design but without a built-in battery. By comparison, the Insta360 GO 2 weights 26.5g and records...

I mostly printed drone parts in my last filament reviews, so I decided to try something else this time. Using Elegoo PLA filament, I printed a vertical modular hydroponic tower system for plants. My wife was happy to find out that she would always have fresh herbs at home. Hydroponic tower gardens are becoming popular, especially among urban gardeners, due...

In terms of flight performance, the most important things are the motors and ESC. You can have the best flight controller, but the brain can't fly without muscles. This review will closely examine the Meps SZ2306 motors and Meps MINI SZ45A ESC. If you are looking to build a new racing FPV quadcopter, this tandem is an excellent option...

Caddx's Walksnail Avatar HD system receives a new firmware upgrade that brings some cool new features, that includes sharing mode. The Walksnail 33.39.10 fw also fixes some existing issues, such as high bit rate distance measurement and incomplete hiding of the goggles icon. Now CaddxFPV can finally support that the Walksnail Avatar HD Pro system will also enable pilots to...

Looking for a versatile and easy-to-use flight controller stack for your next digital FPV drone? Check out the RushFPV F722 V2 + 5A ESC Stack which has just been released and seems a reliable option. The biggest advantage of this flight stack is that it requires minimal soldering due to the onboard connectors. This modular design is also great...