First Quadcopter

My HGLRC Sector 5 V3 review covers all my personal experiences from unboxing to first flight. Besides some facelift, the third generation Sector 5 brings upgraded hardware and GPS feature which provides failsafe RTH (Return To Home). Like its predecessors, the Sector 5 V3 also has two power options and multiple FPV setups. While 4S edition comes with HGLRC...

Xiaomi is about to release their second generation of FiMI Palm gimbal. Apparently, the FIMI PALM 2 is more just a facelift than a real upgrade compared to its predecessor. Also, featuring only 4K@30fps recording, can't be counted as DJI Pocket 2 alternative. The Palm 2's grip has been completely redesigned compared to its predecessor. If you put them side-by-side...

The LYZRC L106 Pro adopts a similar foldable design to its bigger brother the L109 Pro, but with brushed motors instead of a more reliable brushless one. This compromise allowed for reducing the overall take-off weight below 250 grams. Despite its attractive price ($99.99), the L106 Pro drone features a dual-positioning system (GPS + OFP), a 4K camera with 2-axis...

FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is reminding everyone whose drone registrations expire in December that the DroneZone is the FAA’s official website for registration. If you completed your drone registration directly with the FAA before the DroneZone was established in January 2018, a DroneZone account was created for you using the information you provided. Access your account by entering the same...

The XLURC DEER LU8, aka Deer Eight, features dual-GPS positioning and an onboard camera with WIFI real-time image transmission. It will be available in two colors (black and grey) and two WIFI bands. While the 2.4Ghz version has about 200 meters of FPV range, the 5Ghz one is up to 400 meters. Both variants are available with 1, 2,...

Featuring 4K@60fps recording and 5X digital zoom, the new MORANGE M1 Pro gimbal can be considered as a true DJI Pocket 2 alternative. The M1 Pro will be available in 3 colors (black, orange, and grey). According to the first rumors, it's 2s/875mAh LI-Ion battery allows more than two hours of continuous recording, when the gimbal is set at FHD@30fps....

As part of the FAA’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week November 16-22, the National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) is reminding Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to be aware of low-altitude agricultural aircraft operations. “Agricultural aviators fly as low as 10 feet off the ground, at speeds up to 140 mph when making an application, meaning they share this low-altitude airspace...

Some of the best Black Friday drone deals are happening right now, with early sales at Banggood, GearBest, Aliexpress, and others. This year DJI will run their Black Friday sale between November 20 and 30th. For sure, after smartphones and game consoles, drones are one of the most popular tech gadgets. Quadcopters evolved a lot in the last few years...

HGLRC's upgraded Wind5 Lite FPV drone comes with a reinforced 208mm size carbon fiber frame, three motor options (1750KV/1900KV/2550KV), and two FPV versions. While the  HGLRC Wind5 Lite analog comes with FOXEER Predator NANO 5 FPV camera and Zeus VTX Nano 350mW VTX, the digital edition with CADDX VISTA HD kit. All variants can be powered with 3-6 LIPO...

iFlight just announced a new micro CineWhoop series. While the Protek25 comes with 2.5" propellers and can be equipped with an Insta360 GO camera or naked GoPro, the larger Protek35 with 3.5" blades and can carry a full-size GoPro camera. Both versions can be pre-ordered from Banggood. The smaller Flight Protek25 comes in 5.8G analog and HD digital versions. Both...