Coming soon: Eachine E38 cool beginner drone
Eachine's latest E38 entry level drone will be available with 4 types of on-board camera. You can opt from low-quality 480P resolution to ultra high quality 4K resolution. All Eachine E38 versions will be purchasable in black and white colors.
In addition to the newbie features (3 level of speed rates, headless mode and altitude holde), the Eachine E38 comes...
FAA Drone Advisory Committee (October 17)
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) will hold a DAC (Drone Advisory Committee) meeting on October 17, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The DAC will continue with public conversation about how they can collaborate on important issues like remote i.d., technical challenges, security, recreational operations, and waivers. It’s a broad-based, long-term federal advisory committee that provides the FAA with advice on...
Eachine Novice-II entry level FPV drone
Similar to the Novice-I, the Eachine Novice-II is also ready to fly out of the box. While the first generation Novice-Whoop comes with VR005 goggles, the second generation is equiped with VR009 headset. Both versions are packed with same type of WT8 remote controller.
The Eachine Novice-II drone measures 100 x 100 x 40mm and has a wheelbase (motor to...
Coming soon: Xiaomi FIMI X8 SE (Black edition)
Long time ago, the famous Henry Ford said that 'Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black'. Based on this principle, after many rumors and lots of speculation, Xiaomi officially revealed the Black Edition of their popular FIMI X8 SE drone. Unfortunately, besides the higher price tag and black...
Coming soon: DIATONE GTR249T-HD Deadcat Version
In order to exclude props and motors from FPV view, the DIATONE GTR249T-HD features "deadcat" design. It may sound a little morbid, but the drone arms are orientated like a dead cat's legs.
While the first generation GT R249 Rabbit was equipped with RunCam Micro Swift camera, the new GTR249T-HD with CADDX Turtle V2 camera.
The MAMBA Racing MB1105 5500KV motors...
Creative Osmo Action accessories (hands-on review)
Last month I had the chance to review the Osmo Action camera. After the usually image quality analysis I wanted to check its native waterproofness by putting it in a dishwasher machine. For the test, besides some mounting accessories, I needed a self-powered waterproof light. Checking the market for the necessary gears I came across Ulanzi, a very promising...
Foxeer Razer Micro&Mini: Cheap 1200TVL FPV cameras
Foxeer, one of the most popular FPV rig manufacturer just announced two new extremely affordable 1200TVL cameras. While the super small Foxeer Razer Micro is advertised for $17.90, its larger twin-brother the Razer Mini for $19.90. Both FPV cameras features 1200TVL resolution and 1/3" CMOS image sensor.
Featuring wide range of input voltage, both Foxeer Razer cameras can be powered...
Coming soon: Geprc Mark4 HD5 FPV drone
Similar to the iFlight TITAN DC5 drone, the Geprc Mark4 HD5 also comes installed with DJI's professional grade Digital FPV System Air Unit. While 4S version has GR2306.5 2450KV motors, the more powerful 6s edition is equipped with 1850KV motors.
In order to allow direct compatibility with standard 5.8G FPV goggles, Mark 4 HD5 quadcopter comes with built-in 5.8G/48CH video...
Coming soon: iFlight TITAN DC5 FPV race drone
iFlight is about to release a new FPV racing quad called TITAN DC5. Like its name says, it is 5" propeller compatible. While iFlight TITAN DC5 4S comes with 2450KV motors, the 6S version has 1800KV ones - the rest of the electronic parts are identical.
Thanks to the on-board DJI FPV Air system with long-range 720P@120FPS video transmission, the...
FiMI X8 accessories and spare parts
Like in the case of most hobbies, buying your desired gear will not give you full satisfaction. There is always an accessory that can make it even better or just more usable. In this article, I will show you all the best accessories I believe can really improve your FiMI X8 SE flying experience.
After a few flight sessions, you...