First Quadcopter

Starting with today, Insta360 has a new brand slogan, “Think bold.” The new direction represents Insta360’s commitment to helping people better capture and share their lives through bold innovation. It also champions the bold ideas of Insta360 users across the globe, who have achieved feats such as mastering human flight, defying disabilities, and creating viral edits with the likes...

GoPro is the action camera industry leader and the Hero 10 Black is the company's new flagship for 2022. I’ve spent more than two months with this camera in order to find out if the on-page specs and features translate to real-world usage. My in-depth review includes what I loved about the GoPro Hero 10 while using it with...

With a weight of just 9.80 grams (0.35 ounces) and a price of $49.99, the newly announced RunCam Thumb camera is a serious competitor to the Insta360 GO 2. The RunCam Thumb measures 52x13x19.5mm and it comes with a detachable lens cover that can be replaced with a neutral density filter if needed. On the front, it has a 150°...

This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued its millionth airspace authorization for drone pilots to use busy airspace safely. The Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) automates the process for drone pilots to quickly gain authorization and provides Air Traffic professionals with awareness of where drones may be operating. “This system has allowed drone pilots to gain timely...

The K911 Max drone is the first drone under $100 with an obstacle avoidance system. Its main camera is capable of recording 4K videos and taking 8K photos. The camera has an 'H' letter on it, which is for sure not from Hasselblad. With folded arms, the K911 Max drone measures 15.5*9*8cm and weighs 225grams. It comes with four 1503...

The STPHobby Aquila 7" is built on a robust 295mm size carbon fiber frame. Seven-inch FPV drones can provide better flying feel and larger load, can mount a larger battery, improve battery life better compatibility, have a variety of action camera mounts, easy to deal with special design structures to reduce vibration in flight and make the flight more...

If you are looking for a cheap DJI MINI 2 alternative, the HR i4 Pro looks like a promising option, on paper. It has a similar folding design, GPS-positioning, and 4K HD EIS Camera, all for only US$125.99. With folded arms, the iFour Pro drone measures 15*6.5*8cm and weighs 332grams. It is available in two colors, black and white. HR...

Apparently, the LYZRC 011 Pro MAX is a rebranded ZLRC SG906 PRO 3 MAX. It features a similar folding design and set of functionalities. The basic LYZRC 011 Pro comes with a 1KM range and the 'MAX' edition 3KM range, thanks to the inbuilt repeater. Powered by a 7.6V 3400mAh battery it has about 23-26 minutes of flight time. The...

Autel Robotics has officially revealed their long-awaited EVO Nano series at CES 2022, promising outstanding video capabilities in less than 250 grams (0.55lbs). That number is its selling point because anything under it doesn’t require FAA registration (if you are in the US). There is also a different, more permissive, flight zone regulation for this weight class. FirstQuadcopter is...

When I was a kid, I always wanted to drive a go-kart but somehow missed the opportunity till now. Maybe the HGLRC GK20 has propellers instead of wheels but when you put the FPV goggles on your head and give some throttle the fun is about the same :) HGLRC is a very active player in the FPV market that...